Empowered Explant

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: [email protected]
   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:
   [email protected]
   
   

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

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2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.

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 [email protected]

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.

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:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.

If you’ve recently decided you want to remove your breast implants, it can be super overwhelming figuring out where to start. So in this episode, I walk you through the step-by-steps so that you can embark on your explant journey without the stress!

Links and resources:

1. Empowered Explant website Resources page:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/resources
   
   
2. Download the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist
   checklist.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
3. Join the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:
   www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
   
   
4. If you haven’t chosen your surgeon yet, listen to this episode:
   Finding an Explant Surgeon﹣5 key qualities to look for!
   
   
5. Get coaching support from me:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/support

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.

Feeling fear before and after removing your breast implants is normal, but when that fear gets out of hand, it can become debilitating and detrimental to your health and healing.

In this episode, I share what these fears are and my favorite ways to overcome them.

Here’s the quote from the end of the episode:
“Bless you for your fear for it is a sign of wisdom. Do not hold yourself in fear. Transform the energy to flexibility and you will be free from what you fear." - Yoko Ono

Links and resources:

1. Empowered Explant website Resources page:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/resources
   
   
2. Join the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:
   www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
   
   
3. Get coaching support from me:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/support

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.

Hello, Breasties! Empowered Explant is back for its second season of supporting women around the world on their explant journeys.

In the coming weekly episodes, we’re taking a deeper dive into preparing for surgery, recovery, healing, detox, exercise, and nutrition, as well as addressing fears and anxiety PLUS we’re going to have some amazing expert and breastie interviews!

You won’t want to miss these, so be sure to hit subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

And please, share with your friends, because you never know who might need to hear this.

Let’s make natural and healthy the new sexy!

Check out the Empowered Explant website for resources, information, and support:
www.empoweredexplant.com

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.

Wish you could find all the answers you need in one place? I did too. Here’s a list of resources that are really helpful whether you are in the early planning stages, you’re about to have your surgery and go through recovery, or you are healing and focusing on your health and confidence after explanting.

Empowered Explant is a podcast, a community, and a resource website where you can find trusted information, product and professional recommendations, health and healing guidance, emotional support, and coaching through your explant journey.

Our mission is to Empower you with everything you need to make the best decisions for yourself as you prepare for surgery, remove your breast implants, and heal from breast implant illness.

UPDATE: The podcast is taking a short break so that I can create more amazing episodes for you! We’ll be back in September with new topics and interviews.

In the meantime, please listen back to episodes you’ve missed and enjoy the resources below!

I’d love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or  DM me on Insta @darnahmercieca

Links and resources:

1. Empowered Explant website Resources page:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/resources
   
   
2. Free Must-Have Downloads:
   BII Symptoms Tracker: symptoms.empoweredexplant.com
   Explant Planning Checklist: checklist.empoweredexplant.com
   Healing Smoothies Guide: smoothies.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
3. Trusted Products and Partners:
   www.empoweredexplant.com/partners
   
   
4. Join the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:
   www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
   
   
5. Quiz: Is it time to consider removing my breast implants?
   Explantquiz.empoweredexplant.com
   
   
6. This podcast!
   Go back and listen to the episodes you missed, leave a rating and review, and share with your friends and breastie communities!
   www.empoweredexplant.com/podcast
   
   

Be the first to get the details of my Group Coaching Program launching this summer!

Go to the link below, leave me your details, and I’ll email you soon breastie!
groupcoachi

Please help us be heard and raise awareness:

1. Subscribe to the show
2. Rate and review
3. Share with your friends

Let's connect!

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

Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca

Interviews and sponsorships email: [email protected]

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.