Why I didn't get a breast lift

A little holiday message and update! Wishing you all the most beautiful Christmas and holiday season, breastie! The podcast will be back with all new episodes in 2024! Until then, join the Empowered Explant facebook group and reach out to me on the links below:

Links and resources:

1. Empowered Explant Website Resources
   www.empoweredexplant.com/resources
   
   
2. DM me on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
   
   
3. For coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!
   darnah@empoweredexplant.com
   
   

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

This powerful practice of QiGong can help you heal physically and emotionally, detoxify your body, and support your health both before and after your explant surgery.  Chris and Parisa Shelton are QiGong and Chinese Medicine practitioners, co-founders of the Morning Crane Healing Arts Center, qigongteachertraining.com, and The Qi Club. Collectively they have 50 years of experience helping thousands of people around the world reclaim their health, including celebrities and professional athletes. 

Links and resources:

1. Get a free meditation from Shelton QiGong:
   https://sheltonqigong.com/center-and-balance/
   
   
2. Check out The Qi Club here:
   https://theqiclub.com/
   
   
3. Grab a copy of Chris Shelton’s book:
   QiGong for Self-Refinement
   
   
4. Connect with Chris Shelton on social media below:
   TikTok: @chris_shelton_qigong
   Instagram: @chrissheltonqigong
   YouTube: @chrissheltonqigong
   
   

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

Gratitude is my favorite upper! It raises your entire frequency and has the power to change so much in your life. 

Really, studies show it can improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing.

A daily gratitude practice is a must on your explant journey!

Start by writing 3 things you are grateful for each day, either in the morning or at night, whichever works best for you. Be consistent. Watch the magic (and science) unfold.

Oh, and listen to this guided gratitude meditation to get your thankful juices flowing! 

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

There are so many questions…

How long will recovery take?
What are my limitations?
Will I need someone to look after me?
When can I go back to work?
When can I exercise again?
How much pain will I feel?
How long do the drains stay in?

In this episode, I cover the top 10 things you can almost certainly expect and plan for during your explant surgery recovery.

Links and resources:

1. Explant recovery activities list
   
   
2. Free Healing Smoothies Guide
   smoothies.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
3. Empowered Explant Website Resources
   www.empoweredexplant.com/resources
   
   
4. For coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!
   darnah@empoweredexplant.com

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Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

Listen to the full interview with my explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vinhakar, recorded live on my 2-year explantiversary and the Empowered Explant podcast’s 1st birthday - 11/11!

He answers so many important questions, including:

• What determines whether someone needs a lift or not?
• Is fat transfer a safe alternative for more volume?
• Does a breast lift affect nipple sensitivity?
• How dangerous is breast implant rupture?
• Why are drains important?
• What should patients do to prepare for surgery?
• What should women do after surgery during recovery?
• What is fluffing?
• What is the difference between removing implants over or under the muscle?
• What happens if some capsule is left behind?

And more!!

Also, don’t miss the 11 Days of Christmas Podcast Review Giveaway!
With 11 amazing gifts and a Grand Prize valued at $787.
Details here: www.empoweredexplant.com/reviewgiveaway

Links and resources:

1. Connect with Dr. Dev and his team:
   Instagram: @drdevvdo + @peaceloveandplasticsurgery
   Email: beatriz@aquaplasticsurgery.com
   Website: https://aquaplasticsurgery.com/about/meet-dr-vibhakar/
   
   
2. Download the 33 Step Explant Planning Checklist
   Checklist.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
3. Get the explant resources you need here:
   www.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
4. Need a coach? I’m your in corner. Reach out to me:
   darnah@empoweredexplant.com
   
   

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Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation

Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

In this episode I answer one of the top questions asked by women removing their breast implants – When should I start detoxing?

I break my recommended detoxification process down into 4 phases and give you the general recommended timelines for each, although it’s important to keep in mind that this is an individualized journey and I recommend you get advice from your healthcare provider, surgeon, and most importantly listen to your body!

Links and resources:

1. Want my detox protocol? Click the link below and I’ll send you the details.
   detox.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
2. Join the LIVE event and interview with Dr. Dev on Saturday 11/11
   RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/9ADBxKFe9

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Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com

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https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation

Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

It's my 2 year explant anniversary PLUS the Empowered Explant podcast's 1 year birthday! This calls for an 11/11 celebration with my breasties!

Join us for the Empowered Explant Podcast 1st Birthday celebration!  This online event will feature a live recording with our special guest, explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vibhakar! Get ready to dive into insightful conversations about breast implant illness and explant surgery!

Plus there'll be tons of fun stuff sprinkled in, here are the deets:

• Starts at 11am Central Time
• Group meditation at 11:11am CT
• Live podcast recording with Dr. Dev at 11:30am CT 
• Q&A
• Giveaways

Everyone who attends LIVE will receive a special gift!

Be sure to RSVP and save the date:

To get the invite DM me or email me "11/11"
IG @darnahmercieca
Email darnah@empoweredexplant.com

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Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation

Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

Being faced with removing your breast implants can come with whole lot of anger, resentment, shame, and regret. I believe forgiving yourself is one of the most crucial first steps in emotional healing. In this episode, I fully open up to what this has looked like for me, and the 5 steps I keep coming back to for relief and letting go of resentment towards myself and my choices.

I truly believe this can help you too, breastie.

Here are the prayers from the episode:

“Inner guide, I recognize this resentment is causing me harm. My anger and attachment are not serving me. I'm willing to forgive. Thank you for showing me the way.”

“Thank you, Universe, for helping me to forgive myself.”

Links and resources:

1. Get coaching support and guidance from me:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/support
   
   
2. Join the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:
   www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
   
   
3. Read these books by Gabby Bernstein:
   Judgement Detox
   Happy Days
   The Universe Has Your Back
   
   
4. Also listen to this episode:
   Grief, the forgotten emotion

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Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation

Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

Breast surgery comes with the risk of infection, whether you are explanting, implanting, having breast cancer removed, or reconstructing. In this episode, I speak with Lisa Crites, breast cancer survivor and inventor of The Shower Shirt – which helps women keep their chests protected after surgery. 

Links and resources:

Buy The Shower Shirt and use code PPINC for 20% off:
www.theshowershirt.com

Check out Root Wellness products that Lisa used to help her detox
and use promo code EXPLANT
www.therootbrands.com/explant

Have questions?
Shoot me an email to darnah@empoweredexplant.com

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.

There are lots of to-do’s leading up to removing your breast implants, but don’t forget about the things that should be avoided! Here are all the things I recommend staying away from leading up to your explant surgery. 

Links and resources:

• Empowered Explant website Trusted Partners page:
  www.empoweredexplant.com/partners
  
  
• Download the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist
  checklist.empoweredexplant.com
  
  
• Join the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:
  www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
  
  
• Get coaching support from me:
  www.empoweredexplant.com/support

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

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Let's connect!

Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation

Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.