379: Breast Implants Made Me Sick — Dr. Aditya Sood & Laura Bowden Expose the Truth About BII

Hey, Brave Soul 💛This one’s personal. In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with my very own explant surgeon, Dr. Aditya Sood, and breast implant illness (BII) survivor and advocate, Laura Bowden, for a raw, honest conversation about the shocking truth behind breast implants and what so many women wish they had known sooner. For years, I was chasing answers. Why was I constantly exhausted? Why weren’t my rashes going away? Why did my body feel like it was shutting down? This conversation peels back the curtain on a hidden epidemic affecting thousands of women—many of whom are still being gaslit or misdiagnosed. Whether you have implants, are considering them, or love someone who does, this is a must-listen. Let’s get into the truth that’s been buried for way too long. What you'll get out of this episode… The real risks of breast implants (that most doctors don’t tell you) Why Breast Implant Illness is still controversial in mainstream medicine How to know if you might be affected What really happens during explant surgery Why getting the capsules out could save your health How to reclaim your health, power, and voice if you’ve felt ignored or dismissed About Dr Sood & Laura Bowden Dr. Aditya Sood is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in Breast Implant Illness (BII) explants with over a decade of experience. He’s on a mission to help women heal from symptoms most doctors dismiss. Laura Bowden is a leading BII patient advocate whose powerful healing journey sparked decades of activism for safer breast implant practices and compassionate care. Connect with Dr Sood & Laura WEB / https://www.biicentersofexcellence.com (mention BRAVE TABLE during your consultation) IG Dr Sood / https://www.instagram.com/soodplasticsurgery IG Laura / https://www.instagram.com/biipioneer Contact Laura / (815) 977-5781 Join the FB Groups / https://www.facebook.com/groups/Healingbreastimplantillness https://www.facebook.com/groups/biiresearchandrecovery Watch EXPLANT Documentary / https://www.amazon.com/Explant-Jeremy-Simmons/dp/B09NHNWZCZ Support your body with REJŪV My go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN Want more? 💛 Feeling the holiday chaos creeping in? Give yourself a moment to pause with Chai Tonics — Ayurvedic superfood chai blends made for busy women who crave calm, focus, and nervous-system support in one nourishing cup. Just add hot water, sip slow, reset. Head over to https://bit.ly/trychaitonics and use code BRAVETABLE for 20% off. Your nervous system will thank you. ☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics 🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you! YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable IG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.com If you loved this episode, check out… Ep. #378: I Removed My Breast Implants After 10 Years—Here’s Why (And What Happened Next) ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep. #332: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Breast Implants with Amber Lee Sky ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep. #323: The Hidden Dangers of Mold: Symptoms, Detox Tips & Solutions with Bernadette Abraham ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.