S8 EP7: Breast Implant Illness with Guest Robyn Towt

Breast implants are something that a lot of women consider, either for cosmetic reasons or as reconstruction after cancer. But what are the side effects of implants, and are the patients who get them truly informed? Today on the podcast we have Patient Advocate Robyn Towt. She is the co-founder of The Global Patient Advocacy Coalition and continues to fight for Women’s Rights on Informed Consent when it comes to breast augmentation. In today’s episode Robyn shares her personal journey with breast implants, symptoms of Breast Implant Illness, the shame and guilt that can be felt about getting implants, and why it’s important to always listen to your body. Topics Discussed in Today's Episode: -Robyn’s advocacy journey -Why implants make some women sick but not others - What kinds of advocacy Robyn is working on -The shame and guilt some women feel about their implant decisions -What kinds of information Robyn wanted to see on a patient checklist - How to watch out for the kind of problems that can come with implants Related Links: The CVG Nation app, for iPhone The CVG Nation app, for Android Our Fitness FB Group. Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings Robyn's Instagram Global Patient Advocacy Coalition