Breast Implant Illness: What Your Surgeon Won't Tell You!

In this episode of Through the Trauma Podcast, host Amber Larkins speaks with Jenny Goforth-Hickerson, a personal trainer who shares her profound journey with breast implants and the health issues that followed. Jenny discusses the societal pressures surrounding body image, her struggles with unexplained illnesses, and the eventual decision to have her implants removed. In this conversation, Jenny Goforth Hickerson shares her personal journey through breast implant surgery and the subsequent health challenges she faced. She discusses the importance of understanding breast implant illness, the role of self-love and internal work in body image, and the impact of coaches in the fitness industry. Jenny emphasizes the need for women to advocate for their health, the significance of faith in health decisions, and her mission to empower others through her wellness programs. Takeaways Jenny shares her journey to help others find hope. Breast implants can lead to various health issues. Symptoms of breast implant illness are often hard to diagnose. COVID-19 may exacerbate underlying health problems. Jenny's implants ruptured, leading to serious health concerns. The decision to explant was driven by health, not aesthetics. Post-explant, Jenny experienced a significant emotional uplift. Detoxing and lifestyle changes were crucial for recovery. Support from family is vital during health crises. Awareness of breast implant illness is growing among women. Jenny's surgeon confirmed he removed all silicone during surgery. Many women face complications if the capsule around the implant is not removed. Jenny created an explant program to help women pre- and post-surgery. Self-love is crucial before making body modifications. Coaches should not pressure women into getting implants for competition. Awareness of health issues can lead to better outcomes. Faith played a significant role in Jenny's healing journey. Jenny aims to help women balance hormones and achieve optimal health. The fitness industry is slowly changing towards a more natural look. Aging does not mean declining health; proactive measures can lead to vitality. To Learn More about  Jenny Goforth Hickerson https://www.goforthwellness.com To Learn More about Amber Larkins Listen to Other Episodes of Through The Trauma Podcast  On APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-trauma-podcast/id1673698956 ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mjPVR2JXTCJdE46dBvLKT?si=FHX9WJUbSdyhsKpIp66lNA ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@amberlarkinsempowerography?si=Q98M0qLPiE9zRA_w Follow us on Social Media Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/empowerographyfiles/  https://www.instagram.com/the_amber_larkins/  Facebook Personal Page  https://www.facebook.com/amber.larkins.39/  YouTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@amberlarkinsempowerography  LINKED IN  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-larkins-43529986/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/Fitographyfiles TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@empowerography  Learn To Build Impactful Content Want to further your impact through content?  Get your free Content Strategy Session - BOOK HERE https://calendly.com/launchyourlegacy/content-consultation  Sound Bites The symptoms are really hard to pinpoint." "It's your implants, get them out." "I wrote a goodbye letter." "I felt literally like myself again." "I want to go back and get my certification." "I think there is more awareness." "I would love to see that industry change." "I have a little girl that's watching me." "Be an advocate for your own health." "You can age gracefully." Keywords breast implants, health issues, personal trainer, women's health, explant surgery, breast implant illness, COVID-19, inflammation, mental health, recovery, breast implants, health journey, self-love, body image, wellness, surgery recovery, women's health, fitness coaching, breast implant illness, empowerment