You're Blank, What Now?

In this episode, myself and Robyn Towt discuss the lack of options breast cancer patients are given after undergoing mastectomies and the missing education she herself experienced with the dangers of breast implants. She will share her own decision to remove her implants, choosing to love herself, embrace her body for all it had gone through and have a 'flat' closure. Robyn Towt is co-founder of GPAC, Global Patient Advocacy Coalition, raising awareness about breast implant safety and proper informed consent. She has shared her testimony twice at the FDA in Washington D.C., is an administrator in various online support groups for women & has worked extensively with Arizona legislators in passing an informed consent law for breast implant surgery. Robyn also partnered with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) to develop a patient decision checklist that was adopted by ASPS in October 2021. Robyn is a member of ASPS Breast Implant Collaborative Council (BICC) and has attended the ASPS annual meeting as a guest speaker on the patient discussion panel. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Robyn and learn more at https://www.gpacunited.org gpacunited(.)org Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com

In this episode, myself and Terri Diaz discuss how she lived out very serious consequences to the choice she made to get breast implants without the knowledge of possible injury she could experience. Terri shares her symptoms and the experience she had with the doctors that treated her along the way before she learned about Breast Implant Illness and deciding her health was more important than her implants. Terri Diaz is a passionate advocate for patient health, a founding member of GPAC-Global Patient Advocacy Coalition, facilitator of BIHS-Breast Implant Health Summit, and founder and administrator of Breast Implant Illness Florida Support Group. She also serves on the PEAC-Patient Engagement Advisory Committee as a Special Government Employee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Through Terri's advocacy, she hopes to raise awareness among patients and the medical community to improve patient care. She is dedicated to serving the voiceless and making sure every patient receives all the information they need to make informed choices. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Terri on any social media platform and at https://linktr.ee/terridiaz Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com

In this episode, myself and Heidi Brown discuss how her implants made her gravely ill, putting her in her death bed... before she learned about Breast Implant Illness and deciding to explant the implants that had her planning her own funeral. Heidi is now a brave advocate and works to bring awareness to women, men and the doctors that treat them. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Heidi on Instagram or Facebook. Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com

In this episode, myself and Holly Hoffman discuss her journey of survival as the last remaining female and member of the Espada Tribe on the hit reality show "Survivor Nicaragua." Holly shares the lessons she learned about focusing our thoughts, emotions and energy to succeed – even when all the odds are against you! Holly Hoffman is inspired to share her message of survival as a motivational speaker and the author of Your Winner Within and Write Yourself a Note. Holly inspires her audiences to take opportunities and focus on faith, attitude, determination, confidence, desire and perseverance. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Connect with Hollt at https://hollyhoffman.org Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com

In this episode, myself and Blaine Oelkers discuss the childhood experiences he had that led him to being a dad that wanted to be a present Father, the choices he made to become a home-based entrepreneur and some tips he has for You, the What Now Tribe. Blaine Oelkers is a TEDx Speaker and leading authority in personal implementation and consistency. He is America's only Chief Results Officer®. He's a habit master with documented streaks of 1568 days in a row and counting! He's been a work from home dad for the past 27 years. He is powered by Selfluence, a personal development and training company. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Connect with Blaine at http://selfuence.com/ Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com

EPISODE 45: "You're Born Sick, What Now?" with Chelsie Ward Hello and WELCOME to the "You're _______, What now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear of a baby girl born sick, suffered with colic and who through her challenges in her early life, teens and 20's learned the importance of pooping… and many other things of course! These lessons led to wisdom that she now uses to help others who are ill. Food is medicine and true healing is possible when we become aware and take responsibility… Everything that we need was here before we as humans were. Chelsie Ward has been a student of the human mind and body for over 20 years. She has a background in Applied Behavior Analysis, is a Registered Nurse, FDN Practitioner, and spiritual healer. She works with independent, driven, fun-loving people who are tired of hiding from life trying to figure out digestive and hormone imbalances on their own and supports them with a personalized plan so they can love themselves and feel good in their own skin. She is the author of "Healed His Way" where she shares natural healing techniques that have been used by many others so they can experience health the way it was intended. Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Chelsie: ChelseWard.com - Make sure to order your book "Healed His Way" on Amazon or directly from Chelsie for a signed copy! Facebook: Chelsie Ward Instagram: Chelsie_Ward_Wellness YouTube: Chelsie Ward – Holistic Health Coach Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles https://linktr.ee/MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com https://DondeeAndMarci.com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam#Podcast #Podcaster #HolisticHealth #Health #GiftOfHealth #LoveYourself #HealedHisWay #Thyroid #GutIssues #Colic #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #FDN #Coach #Bhfyp #Hormones

EPISODE 44: "You're Diagnosed with Your Worst Fear, What Now?" with Gintare Hello and WELCOME to the "You're _______, What now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a young child whose life was turned upside down when her once very active mother became very ill, depressed, and diagnosed with Hypothyroidism… as she grew, her greatest fear was that she would end up like her mother… Gintare Balseviciute was raised in Lithuania eating "real food" so when she moved to London and the scale started climbing, she started to notice that much of the food in the grocery stores came in boxes and cans, or vacuum sealed with labels reading "fat free", "low-fat", "reduced sugar" and more. This began her journey to becoming a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Coach. She interviewed many ketogenic and plant-based food experts in her search to become as knowledgeable as she could in her quest to find "real food". After becoming a nutritionist and coach, she was diagnosed with her worst fear… Even with all the challenges of her life, she realized that her health had to come first, and food is the root of health. She knew that having a healthier relationship with food was not just about losing weight – it's also about optimizing your general wellbeing. Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Gintare: LinkedIn: Gintare Balseviciute Website: Ketogenic-Wellness.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles https://linktr.ee/MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com https://DondeeAndMarci.com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam#Podcast #Podcaster #KetogenicWellness #Keto #KetogenicCoach #Hypothyroidism #Fear #Bhfyp

EPISODE 43: "You're Living One Day at a Time, What Now?" with Cindy Leach Hello and WELCOME to the "You're _______, What now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of a powerful mother of 4, accomplished Pro Athlete, and lover of life… who in the blink of an eye turned from supreme health to close to death's door, losing her hair along the way. Life became even more precious each day as she came to learn that her Gummy Bear Breast Implants had ruptured, and the silicone was trying to suffocate her life-giving breath. During this episode, Cindy and I called out to the audience to help us come up with a Title to the Country Song that could be written about her life… as she has truly lost her boyfriend, her hair, her financial security, and even two cats… all on her journey to Living One Day at a Time! Cindy Leach is a 48-year-old mother of 4. She's an accomplished athlete holding 2 pro titles in the fitness industry, runs her own social media and consulting business and has been known as a local influencer in her area due to her endless efforts in the community to help others build relationships. After her major breast surgery, due to BII (breast implant illness), she has combated numerous issues and has gone on to have more health complications that has now left her with permanent autoimmune damage. Yet she still goes on with a smile and passion for inspiring others, while challenging society on what BEAUTY truly is. Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Cindy: Facebook: Cindy Leach Instagram & TikTok: @BeautifulBeyondBald Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles https://linktr.ee/MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com https://DondeeAndMarci.com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #Bhfyp #TheBiohackingTeam #Podcast #Podcaster #BII #BreastImplantIlness #BIISurvivor #Alopecia #Brainfog #Positivity #Neuropathy #Inspiration #ChronicFatigue #Gratitude #ProAthlete #LocalInfluencer #Anxiety #PTSD #Insomnia

EPISODE 42: "You're Talking to Dead People, What Now?" with Mary Ross Smith Hello and WELCOME to the "You're _______, What now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear the story of "Little Mary" who as a child endured racism, abuse of all kinds and an alcoholic mother that drove her to Talk to Dead People! Mary Ross Smith is an author, speaker, and insurance agent. She was born in Shreveport, LA. and is the youngest of five children. Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1947 where her mother was the founder of a prominent African American mortuary. Mary spent her youth playing and working in the funeral business. Mary was inspired to start writing her story in 2003 and in 2004, her first book, Soul Survivor, was published through AuthorHouse. Mary has one adult son, two grandsons and a beautiful great-granddaughter. She lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband Verne W. Smith. Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW and CONNECT with Mary: Website- www.MaryRossSmith.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: Mary Ross Smith https://www.facebook.com/mary.r.smith.777 Instagram: MaryRossSmith https://www.instagram.com/maryrosssmith/ LinkedIn: Mary Ross Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosssmith/ Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: @MarciNettles https://linktr.ee/MarciNettles Check out our website at: DondeeAndMarci(dot)com https://DondeeAndMarci.com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam#Podcast #Podcaster #TalkingToDeadPeople #Abuse #Alcoholism #Survivor #SoulSurvivor #Child #FuneralHome #DeadPeopleDontHurtYou #Author #Speaker #InsuranceAgent

EPISODE 41: "You're too FAT to have a Baby, What Now?" with Miranda Sommer Hello and WELCOME to the "You're _______, What Now?" Podcast! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough... did I always make the "right" choice? Nope. I did however find a way to continue moving forward until I was able to see there was a path through my chaos into joy. This Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! In this episode you will hear a story that will resonate with most of us… a young child that wants to be like everyone else, wants to fit in… she chases her dream in public, but behind closed doors she was living an identity of being fat, chubby, and too big. This identity chased her into her adult life, where burning the candle at both ends almost killed her, before she was told she was too fat to have what she always wanted, a baby… Miranda Sommer FDN-P is a passionate single mompreneur whose mission is to transform the health of the world through education. This once elementary teacher now functional medicine practitioner transformed her own health by losing over 100 lbs., recovering from several autoimmune conditions. She has also used the Reset with Miranda to completely transform the health and lifestyles of over 500 clients in the last 3 years alone. She developed the Reset with Miranda program to be a priceless education in nutrition, lifestyle, habits, and mindset to empower people to take control of their own health. This revolutionary program provides all the key components needed for achieving success not only during the program but for a lifetime of vitality for each client and their loved ones who will undoubtedly benefit as a result. She has scaled her business from zero to multiple six figures by encouraging people to find power in vulnerability while sharing their stories to spread the message of hope and healing. Miranda has centered in the power of relationships and community to create an experience for her clients that keeps them engaged and fosters success through support and love. She also is honored to be a Practice Success Coach and on the Leadership Council for Perfect Practice Mentorship to guide other passionate functional professionals in growing their reach and impact in the world. Her passion for education is fueled by relentless pursuit of self-improvement and passing on what she learns to those who seek better for themselves and those they love. She believes Together we can Reset! Thank you for listening! Please CONNECT and FOLLOW Miranda: Miranda is offering a FREE Call and bonuses to the What Now Tribe! Email: [email protected] Website: ResetWithMiranda.com https://www.resetwithmiranda.com Free Facebook Group: ResetWithMiranda.com/group Facebook: Miranda.Sommer01 Subscribe! Review! SHARE! Others NEED to hear the stories being shared!! Follow Marci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn at: https://linktr.ee/MarciNettles Check out our website at https://DondeeAndMarci.com #YoureBlankWhatNow #ChaosToJoy #BreakdownToBreakThrough #WhatsYourStory #TheBiohackingTeam#Podcast #Podcaster #Fat #Baby #Identity #ResetWithMiranda #Education #Nutrition #Chubby #Dreams #sick #Empower