The Dr. Robert Whitfield Show

Robert Whitfield MD

Breast Implant Illness

Explant Surgery

Chronic Inflammation

Detoxification

Nutrition

Gut Health

Inflammation

Environmental Toxins

Breast Cancer

Functional Medicine

Breast Implants

Health and Wellness

Lyme Disease

Fat Transfer

Oral Health

Chronic Fatigue

Genetics

Mycotoxins

Biologic Dentistry

Mold Exposure

Welcome to The Dr. Robert Whitfield Show. Your trusted source for expert information on cosmetic augmentation devices and what happens when patients choose to have them taken out. Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of procedures to extract these medical devices. Through candid conversations with patients, surgeons, and medical experts, he breaks d... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	178	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineLife SciencesScienceHealth & Fitness

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Episode 173: She Couldn't Open a Water Bottle - How Reducing Inflammation Restored Her Grip Strength, Cleared Her Brain Fog, and Changed Everything With Lia Cormier and Dr. Robert Whitfield

What if the pain you've learned to live with isn't something you have to accept forever?

In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield shares a moment that stopped him in his tracks — a patient who had quietly lost the ability to open a water bottle, turn a... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 2 min

Episode 172: Breast Implant Removal, Fat Transfer & the Chronic Inflammation Link Nobody Discusses with Dr. Robert Whitfield and Dr. Fab Mancini

If you've been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told your symptoms are "just stress," this episode is for you.

Board-certified plastic surgeon and explant specialist Dr. Robert Whitfield joins the conversation for a wide-ranging, no-filter discussion on ... more

14 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 3 min • Most popular

Episode 171: Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: What Your Doctor Isn't Testing For | Dr. Robert Whitfield MD, Explant Surgeon and Founder of the SHARP Method & Dr. Tanya Dempsey MD

Episode 171 — Why does one patient get a breast implant and feel fine, while another spirals into fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and a diagnosis no one can explain? The answer may lie in mast cells.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield sits down wi... more

4 Jun 2026 • 37 min • Popular

Episode 170: Dr. Robert Whitfield & Hannah Erbele | From Couch-Bound to Thriving — A Real One-Year Post-Explant Recovery Update

What does real recovery actually look like one year out?

In Episode 170, Dr. Robert Whitfield is joined by Hannah, a patient from Montana who is marking her one-year anniversary since implant removal surgery. Hannah spent nearly three and a half yea... more

28 May 2026 • 42 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Dr. Tanya Dempsey

MD, mast cell expert

Mass Cell Matters; MCAS expert

Episode: Episode 171: Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: What Your Doctor Isn't Testing For | Dr. Robert Whitfield MD, Explant Surgeon and Founder of the SHARP Method & Dr. Tanya Dempsey MD

Hannah Erbele

Guest sharing her breast implant illness journey and recovery

Patient advocate undergoing explant recovery

Episode: Episode 170: Dr. Robert Whitfield & Hannah Erbele | From Couch-Bound to Thriving — A Real One-Year Post-Explant Recovery Update

Sarah Minick

Breast implant illness patient who underwent explant and reconstruction

Patient of Dr. Whitfield

Episode: Episode 169: Breast Cancer, Breast Implants for Reconstruction, Breast Implant Illness, Explant Surgery and the SHARP Method with Sarah Minick and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Brooke Ochojski

Entrepreneur, mother, wellness advocate, founder of Skin & Toast Aesthetics

Skin & Toast Aesthetics (Meridian, Idaho)

Episode: Episode 153: Why Functional Medicine Kept Failing To Treat Breast Implant Illness with Brooke Ochojski and Dr. Robert Whitfield

Gina Worful

Gina Worful, explant survivor and mindfulness educator

Mastering Mindfulness Institute

Episode: Episode 151: The Truth About Self-Love After Explant Surgery with Gina Worful and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Kathy Dixon

A mom of four and a marketing agency founder specializing in helping businesses communicate clearly.

Oh Yes Communications

Episode: Episode 128: The Breast Explant Story Every Woman Needs to Hear, with Kathy Dixon and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Lacey Marie

Survivor, advocate, and founder of Boobless Life who promotes women's health and self-love after her breast implant illness journey

Episode: Episode 141: The Radical Choice Most Surgeons Won't Offer You For Explant Surgery with Lacey Marie and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Erika Reyna

Content creator, entrepreneur, and mom of two who shares her healing journey from breast implant illness and explant surgery

Reyna's Barbecue and Casina; Reyna Family Foundation

Episode: Episode 154: The Day I Couldn't Get Up Off the Floor from Breast Implant Illness with Erika Reyna and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Dr. Laura Miles

Board Certified Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a history of managing breast implant illness.

lauramilesmd.com

Episode: Episode 122: She Thought Her Breast Implants Were Safe Until They Weren’t, breast implant illness with Dr. Laura Miles and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

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Dr. Robert Whitfield

Board-certified plastic surgeon; host focusing on explant surgery, patient journeys, and recovery protocols.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings

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I actually really love this podcast. I don’t have breast implant illness, but the conversations around toxins, detoxing, and root-cause healing are next level. Dr. Rob makes complex topics feel accessible, and the guests always bring something eye-opening. Highly recommend if you're into functional health and wellness.
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This is more about selling product than anything about explant surgery.
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Apple Podcasts	#232	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#180	Japan/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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Episode 170: Dr. Robert Whitfield & Hannah Erbele | From Couch-Bound to Thriving — A Real One-Year Post-Explant Recovery Update

Q: Can you recap your story for perspective and explain what led you to pursue explanting your implants?

Hannah details years of unexplained symptoms, the breakthrough moment sparked by recognizing a link to breast implants, and the decision to remove them, followed by entering a guided recovery plan that emphasized detox and support.

The Hidden Connection Between Mold, Lyme, and Breast Implants with Dr. Diane Mueller

Q: What is the recommended order for addressing mold and Lyme together?

Begin with foundational health priorities (thyroid balance, cortisol and DHEA, micronutrients, liver support) before aggressively treating mold or Lyme to prevent overwhelming the detox pathways and worsening symptoms; often mold treatment precedes Lyme treatment to reduce biotoxin load and lower the inflammatory threshold.

Episode 167: Breast Implant Illness with Dabney Poorter, Dr. Brighton Miller and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Q: What does the typical explant and recovery pathway look like in your practice?

The pathway emphasizes complete capsulectomy in many cases, preparation and optimization before surgery (sleep, nutrition, toxin management), and a focus on post-op recovery strategies including hyperbaric oxygen, lymphatic therapies, and supportive nutrition to promote healing.

Episode 167: Breast Implant Illness with Dabney Poorter, Dr. Brighton Miller and Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Q: Can implants cause autoimmune symptoms or immune-related illnesses, and how do genetics and environment factor in?

Yes, there is discussion of autoimmune associations, with family history and genetic predispositions (such as certain SNPs and vitamin D genetics) contributing to the risk; the approach emphasizes assessing environmental exposures and individual susceptibility, then tailoring treatment accordingly.

Episode 131: Why Natalie Jill Removed Her Breast Implants After 33 Years due to Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Q: Can you explain your history with breast implants?

Natalie shares about getting implants at 19, experiencing multiple surgeries due to complications like capsular contracture, and eventually understanding the health risks associated with them.

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The show focuses on breast implant illness, explant surgery, and recovery, often pairing patient stories with clinical insight from a board-certified plastic surgeon. Episodes explore detox protocols, reconstruction options, and the SHARP framework, along with discussions about implants, infections, and long-term health implications. Notable throughlines include a holistic approach to wellness, the role of gut health and nutrition, and the patient-centered emphasis on informed decision-making. This program is likely to appeal to listeners seeking practical guidance on explant decisions, post-operative care, and strategies for managing health concerns linked to cosmetic devices, as well as to professionals interested in patient education and... more

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