Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD
Robert Whitfield MD
148 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.
Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants.
If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
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Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.
Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants.
If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
Episode 132: Flourish From Within: Microbiome, Metabolism, and Real-World Stewardship with Anu Simh | Dr. Robert Whitfield
Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD
49 minutes
2 months ago
Episode 132: Flourish From Within: Microbiome, Metabolism, and Real-World Stewardship with Anu Simh | Dr. Robert Whitfield
Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Anu Simh, a board-certified functional coach, founder of Nine Arms Wellness, and author of Flourish From Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health. Their conversation focuses on practical strategies to support the microbiome, stabilize metabolism, and approach GLP-1 medications with long-term outcomes in mind.
Anu Simh shares her approach to helping women restore gut function, simplify food choices, and create sustainable habits that last. She also discusses her work training other coaches and advocating for women in underserved communities.
Topics include fiber variety, the role of environmental exposures like plastics and additives, and how coaching can promote both internal balance and external integrity without relying on restrictive or short-term methods.
This episode offers a realistic, science-informed discussion for listeners seeking steady, sustainable progress.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Meet Anu: coach, educator, and author of Flourish From Within
Microbiome 101 for real people: what diversity and resilience mean in practice
Fiber famine and why plant diversity matters more than perfection
Healthy fats, polyphenols, and functional foods that support short chain fatty acids
The antibiotic habit: collateral damage to immunity, motility, and metabolism
Travel gut problems and terrain building before and after the trip
Plastics, xenoestrogens, and why labels matter for weight maintenance
GLP-1s, rapid weight loss, and unintended effects on face fat and skin
Practical coaching for sustainability: keep it simple, consistent, and human
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome and Anu’s backstory
8:58 **Microbiome 101: microbes, symbiosis, and why it matters
**11:22 What a healthy microbiome really means: resilience and diversity
19:11 Healthy fats, polyphenols, and short chain fatty acids
29:55 Terrain building over bug hunting: how to make the gut more resilient
35:35 **Estrogen recycling, the estrobolome, plastics, and preservatives
**47:25 Gut motility and gastric emptying issues
**52:34 **GLP-1s, real-world side effects, and sustainable coaching
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Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD
Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.
Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants.
If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
