Hey, Brave Soul 💛This one’s personal.

In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with my very own explant surgeon, Dr. Aditya Sood, and breast implant illness (BII) survivor and advocate, Laura Bowden, for a raw, honest conversation about the shocking truth behind breast implants and what so many women wish they had known sooner.

For years, I was chasing answers. Why was I constantly exhausted? Why weren’t my rashes going away? Why did my body feel like it was shutting down? This conversation peels back the curtain on a hidden epidemic affecting thousands of women—many of whom are still being gaslit or misdiagnosed.

Whether you have implants, are considering them, or love someone who does, this is a must-listen. Let’s get into the truth that’s been buried for way too long.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• The real risks of breast implants (that most doctors don’t tell you)

• Why Breast Implant Illness is still controversial in mainstream medicine

• How to know if you might be affected

• What really happens during explant surgery

• Why getting the capsules out could save your health

• How to reclaim your health, power, and voice if you’ve felt ignored or dismissed

About Dr Sood & Laura Bowden

Dr. Aditya Sood is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in Breast Implant Illness (BII) explants with over a decade of experience. He’s on a mission to help women heal from symptoms most doctors dismiss.

Laura Bowden is a leading BII patient advocate whose powerful healing journey sparked decades of activism for safer breast implant practices and compassionate care.

Connect with Dr Sood & Laura 

WEB / https://www.biicentersofexcellence.com (mention BRAVE TABLE during your consultation)

IG Dr Sood / https://www.instagram.com/soodplasticsurgery

IG Laura / https://www.instagram.com/biipioneer

Contact Laura / (815) 977-5781 

Join the FB Groups / https://www.facebook.com/groups/Healingbreastimplantillness 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/biiresearchandrecovery 

Watch EXPLANT Documentary / https://www.amazon.com/Explant-Jeremy-Simmons/dp/B09NHNWZCZ 

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If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #378: I Removed My Breast Implants After 10 Years—Here’s Why (And What Happened Next) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #332: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Breast Implants with Amber Lee Sky (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #323: The Hidden Dangers of Mold: Symptoms, Detox Tips & Solutions with Bernadette Abraham (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.