Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't

2026-08-07 · 62 min · episode 654 · 19 entities

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://facebook.com/groups/dramie
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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call
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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://betterlifedoctor.com/
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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://facebook.com/groups/dramie/%E2%81%A0
mentioned betterlifedoctor.com website

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://betterlifedoctor.com/
mentioned Dramiehornaman website

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman
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references Groups website

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://facebook.com/groups/dramie
references betterlifedoctor.com website

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://betterlifedoctor.com/
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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman

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Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't
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discusses Nutrition concept

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discusses Alternative Health concept

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mentioned Book A Call person

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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call
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Link in episode "Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't": https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call

Episode description as stored

Breast implant illness is a topic that raises strong opinions, but in this conversation I wanted to move beyond fear and focus on thoughtful questions. I sat down with functional nutrition practitioner Michele Scarlet to hear her personal story—from loving her breast implants for years to eventually connecting them with persistent digestive issues, hormone imbalances, inflammation, and unexplained symptoms that didn't improve despite doing "all the right things." We talk about what led her to have her implants removed, what changed afterward, and why she believes her recovery involved much more than surgery alone. What you’ll learn: Michele's personal journey from cosmetic surgery to breast implant illness The symptoms that prompted her to question whether something deeper was going on Why improving metabolic health was an important part of her recovery How functional testing can help identify patterns beyond standard blood work What to consider before deciding on breast implants—or an explant procedure The "rain barrel" analogy for understanding toxic load and why it matters Why some women feel dramatically better after explant surgery while others continue to struggle How to approach health decisions without relying on fear or one-size-fits-all answers Connect with Michele: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelescarlet_/ Website: www.michelescarlet.com Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)