Living Life with Leora (Formerly Wednesday Wellness with Leora)

Leora Acoca Goldberg

Living Life with Leora is a wellness-focused podcast dedicated to women navigating healing, recovery, and reinvention at every stage of life. Hosted by Leora Acoca Goldberg—former Miss Israel, exercise physiologist, holistic nutritionist, former Google professional, and patient advocate—the podcast brings together lived experience, compassion, medical expertise, and a holistic approach to wellness. After navigating her own breast implant illness concerns, explant surgery, and recovery journey, Leora made it part of her mission to help other women become better informed and empowered advocate

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    The Big Six Lymphatic Drainage Guide: Breast Surgery & Lymphatic Health

    What does your lymphatic system have to do with breast implants, explant surgery, brain fog, inflammation, and recovery? A lot more than most people realize. In this episode of Living Life with Leora, I’m joined by Dr. Randall Feingold, MD, FACS, co-founder of NYBRA, and Dr. Perry Nickelston, lymphatic specialist and creator of the Big Six™, for a fascinating conversation about the lymphatic system and the role it may play before and after breast surgery. We talk about what can happen to lymphatic drainage after augmentation, mastectomy, lymph-node removal and radiation, as well as how scar tissue and implant complications can affect the body’s normal drainage pathways. Dr. Feingold shares what he has seen in his surgical practice, including silicone migration into lymph nodes and some of the challenges that can come with removing implants. Dr. Nickelston takes us deeper into how the lymphatic system works and why things as simple as movement, breathing, hydration and sleep can be so important. We also get into brain fog, inflammation, fibromyalgia-like symptoms, detoxification, infrared saunas, GLP-1 medications, self-massage and how the brain clears waste while we sleep. Toward the end of the episode, Dr. Nickelston walks us through his Big Six™ technique and explains why the order of lymphatic drainage matters. If you're considering explant surgery, recovering from breast surgery, dealing with lymphedema, or simply want to better understand your lymphatic system, there is a lot to take away from this conversation. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 – Understanding the lymphatic system around the breasts01:25 – How breast surgery can affect lymphatic flow03:39 – Where lymph fluid goes after surgery05:33 – Lymphedema, implants & silicone in lymph nodes08:22 – Ruptured implants & lymphatic blockage11:26 – Fibromyalgia-like symptoms & breast implants15:26 – Brain fog and the lymphatic system18:44 – How your brain clears waste while you sleep22:28 – Hydration, movement & lymphatic health26:19 – Self-massage & infrared saunas27:43 – Why aggressive detox can backfire30:45 – Dr. Nickelston demonstrates the Big Six™ THE BIG SIX™ CollarbonesNeck below the earsPectoral/axillary regionAbdomenGroin/inguinal creaseBehind the kneesThe key is opening the central drainage pathways first rather than immediately focusing on the area where you're experiencing symptoms. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your physician or a qualified lymphedema professional before beginning lymphatic massage, particularly following cancer treatment, lymph-node removal, radiation or surgery. Connect with our guests:Dr. Perry Nickelston — @stopchasingpainDr. Randall Feingold / NYBRA — Dr. Randall Feingold at NYBRA #BreastImplantIllness #ExplantSurgery #LymphaticDrainage #BigSix #Lymphedema #BrainFog #LivingLifeWithLeora

  2. Aug 10

    Randall Feingold MD, David Rankin MD and Dee Hicks - Breast Implant Illness and Explant surgery

    The conversation features plastic surgeons **Dr. Randall Feingold** and **Dr. David Rankin**, alongside patient advocate **Dee Hicks**. Here is a summary of the key topics covered:**Understanding BII:* The experts discuss the systemic symptoms often associated with breast implants, ranging from fatigue and brain fog to joint pain and autoimmune issues.*The Explant Process: The surgeons explain the technical aspects of explant surgery, specifically focusing on the **en bloc capsulectomy** technique, which involves removing the implant along with the surrounding scar tissue (capsule) to ensure no materials are left behind. Aesthetic Considerations:** They address common concerns about how the breasts will look post-surgery and discuss options like **fat grafting** to help restore volume and shape.* **Patient Advocacy:** Dee Hicks shares her perspective on the importance of listening to patients and the growing community support for women navigating BII.* **Recovery and Results:** The panel talks about the typical recovery timeline and the significant improvements many women experience in their health and quality of life after removal.The video serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to understand the medical and emotional journey of dealing with Breast Implant Illness. Timestamps for Description*** **03:10** – Defining the Terminology: Explant vs. En Bloc Capsulectomy* **03:45** – What is Breast Implant Illness (BII)? (Diagnosis of Exclusion)* **06:55** – The Limitation of Screenings: Why MRIs and Ultrasounds often show "Normal" results* **08:50** – Understanding Capsular Contracture: The 1–4 Scale of severity* **10:35** – **Most Common BII Symptoms** (Fatigue, Joint Pain, Rashes, and Brain Fog)* **13:40** – What defines a "Successful" Explant? (Aesthetic vs. Health Goals)* **18:45** – Muscle Rehabilitation: Restoring the Pectoralis Muscle after removal* **21:40** – Managing Excess Skin: The role of Breast Lifts during Explant* **22:45** – **Fat Grafting & Restoration**: Techniques and Timing for optimal results* **25:50** – Understanding Fat Necrosis: Risks and how to minimize complications* **31:10** – The New Frontier: Allograft (Cadaver-derived fat) vs. Traditional Fat Grafting* **34:55** – How GLP-1 Medications (Weight Loss Drugs) affect surgical healing* **38:50** – Navigating Insurance: How to seek reimbursement for Explant surgery* **43:05** – The Personal Question: "What would you tell your daughter about Breast Implants?" Connect with Leora Acoca Goldberg Instagram @leorawellnessDr. Randall Feingold @rfeingold@nybra.com Dr. David Rankin  @DavidRankinMD  Dee Hicks @dee.hicks_explant_liaison

  3. Jul 9

    The Hidden Truth About Breast Implant Illness | 5 Women Share Their Life-Changing Stories

    Could your breast implants be making you sick?In this powerful episode of Living Life with Leora, five women come together for the first time to share their deeply personal journeys with Breast Implant Illness (BII). From unexplained fatigue and brain fog to ruptured implants, chronic pain, silicone migration, and years of being told "nothing is wrong," these women reveal how removing their implants changed their lives.Host Leora Acoca Goldberg is joined by patient advocate Laura Dawn, Kelly Love, Aziza, and Debbie Lewis, as they discuss the physical, emotional, and financial toll of Breast Implant Illness, the importance of proper explant surgery, and why women around the world are fighting to raise awareness.If you've ever wondered whether your symptoms could be connected to your breast implants—or you're considering implants or explant surgery—this conversation could provide answers you may not have heard before.In this episode, we discuss:    •    What Breast Implant Illness (BII) is    •    Common symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, inflammation, and chronic pain    •    Ruptured implants and silicone migration    •    MRI findings and explant surgery experiences    •    Why many women struggle to get diagnosed    •    Gel bleed and why implants don't have to rupture to cause problems    •    The importance of complete capsulectomy and muscle repair    •    Emotional healing after explant surgery    •    Physical therapy and recovery after explant    •    How women are educating and supporting one another worldwideEvery story is different, but one message remains the same: knowledge empowers, healing is possible, and no woman should have to suffer in silence. If this conversation helps you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode with someone who may need to hear it.

  4. Apr 11

    The TRUTH About EBOO Therapy: Detox, Ozone & What Social Media Gets WRONG

    Is EBOO therapy the ultimate detox breakthrough—or just another overhyped wellness trend? In this episode of Living Life with Leora, we sit down with a clinical expert DJ to break down the science behind EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation & Ozonation). From inflammation and energy to viral load and detox myths, we separate fact from fiction. We dive into:• What EBOO therapy actually does to your body• Can ozone therapy kill viruses, bacteria, and toxins?• The truth behind “blood clots” shown on social media• Real clinical benefits vs misleading marketing• Who should (and shouldn’t) try EBOO• Why inflammation is the real root problem• How to properly detox (hint: it’s NOT just one treatment) Plus, real patient experiences and why a layered approach (nutrition, lifestyle, and therapy) matters for true healing. If you’ve been curious about EBOO, ozone therapy, or modern detox methods—this episode is a MUST WATCH. 📍 Featuring clinical insights from Protocol 4 Health in Boca Raton 👉 Watch now and learn what’s real… and what’s not. #EBOO #OzoneTherapy #Detox #Wellness #Inflammation #HealthPodcast #Biohacking #Longevity #FunctionalMedicine #Healing

  5. Mar 27

    Breast Implants Nearly Destroyed Her Life… Here’s What Happened

    In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Living Life with Leora, Tamara shares her powerful 20-year journey through breast cancer, breast reconstruction, and the devastating reality of breast implant illness.After surviving cancer, Tamara believed the hardest part was behind her. But over the next 14 years, she began experiencing severe and unexplained symptoms—chronic pain, rashes, vertigo, brain fog, and eventually complete hair loss. Despite countless doctor visits, she was repeatedly told nothing was wrong.It wasn’t until years later that she discovered the truth: her breast implants were slowly poisoning her body.In this raw and honest conversation, Tamara opens up about:• The hidden symptoms of breast implant illness• Losing her hair, identity, and sense of self• Being dismissed by doctors while suffering• The emotional toll of explant surgery and healing• Faith, resilience, and rebuilding her life from rock bottomToday, Tamara is on a journey of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and is using her story to help other women feel seen, heard, and informed.This is more than a health story—it’s a story about survival, identity, and finding strength when everything is taken away.👉 If you or someone you love has breast implants or unexplained health symptoms, this episode is a must-watch.If this story impacted you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help spread awareness and support more women going through similar journeys.

  6. Mar 6

    Ep 3: Breast Implant Illness, Explant Surgery & Healing: Stacy’s Powerful Journey

    In this deeply personal episode of Living Life with Leora, host Leora Acoca-Golberg sits down with Stacy Trapanese to talk about breast implant illness, explant surgery, reconstruction, and the emotional journey of true healing.Stacy shares her story of undergoing breast reconstruction at a young age due to a congenital chest wall condition, living through multiple breast surgeries, years of unexplained symptoms, autoimmune struggles, implant rupture, and ultimately finding healing after explant and revision surgery.This conversation explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual side of recovery — from feeling dismissed by doctors, to learning how to advocate for your health, to rebuilding self-love and confidence after implants are removed.In this episode, they discuss: • Stacy’s long journey with breast implants and chronic symptoms • The connection between breast implant illness, fatigue, inflammation, and autoimmune issues • What happened after her ruptured implant • Why choosing the right explant and reconstruction surgeon matters • Healing after surgery, including detox, minerals, sauna, and recovery support • The emotional impact of seeing your body after explant • How adversity can become purpose, empowerment, and self-loveThis is an honest and empowering conversation for women navigating breast implant illness, considering explant surgery, or searching for answers about unexplained symptoms and healing.✨ You are not alone, and this episode is a reminder that healing is possible.#LivingLifeWithLeora #BreastImplantIllness #ExplantSurgery #BreastReconstruction #HealingJourney #WomensHealth #AutoimmuneHealing #SelfLove #FunctionalHealth #BreastImplantRecovery

  7. Feb 27

    Ep 2: From Brain Fog to Longevity: The Truth About Inflammation

    In this powerful episode of Living Life with Leora, we dive into one of the most important conversations in modern health: inflammation.Brain fog. Memory loss. Arthritis. Fatigue. Anxiety. Metabolic dysfunction.Many women in their 50s and 60s are told these symptoms are “just aging.” But what if chronic inflammation is the real root cause?Leora Acoca Goldberg sits down with Harvard-trained physician Dr. Josh Helman to explore:• What inflammation actually is• How it impacts Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and autoimmune disease• The connection between inflammation and fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety• Biomarkers like CRP, genetics (IL6, TNF), and advanced testing• How lifestyle, detoxification, and glutathione support longevity• The role of red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, peptides, and EBOOAlso joining the conversation is Darren Slosberg, founder of Protocol for Health, to discuss layered healing protocols and how new technologies help the body reduce inflammation and regenerate naturally.The message is clear: aging symptoms are not always inevitable.When you address inflammation at the root, the body can begin to heal.Stay healthy. Stay empowered. Peace and plants.#Inflammation #Longevity #BrainFog #HealthyAging #AutoimmuneHealing #Detox #RedLightTherapy #HyperbaricOxygen #Peptides #AlzheimersPrevention #WomensHealth #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealth #LivingLifeWithLeora

  8. Feb 20

    Ep 1: Living Life with Leora: From Miss Israel to Healing Advocate, Leora's Journey

    In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Living Life with Leora, Leora shares her extraordinary journey — from being crowned Miss Israel and modeling in Hong Kong and Japan, to quietly battling an eating disorder, navigating medical challenges, and ultimately discovering her life’s mission: helping women heal.Leora opens up about her early struggles with chronic sinus infections, antibiotics, and feeling disconnected from traditional medicine. Her time in Asia introduced her to Chinese medicine, macrobiotics, yin and yang philosophy, and whole-food healing — long before holistic wellness became mainstream.She shares how studying macrobiotics transformed how she raised her children, how detox programs and raw food healing reshaped her health, and how pioneers like Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. David Perlmutter helped validate the connection between nutrition and chronic disease.Fast forward to 2020 — Leora faced a major health turning point when she discovered the impact of breast implant illness. After removing her implants and embracing a layered healing protocol that includes nutrition, supplementation, infrared therapy, meditation, and mindset work, she found clarity in her mission: empowering women with accurate information and supportive community.She also discusses: • The power of detoxification and whole-food healing • Navigating misinformation around inflammation and breast implant illness • Working with creative, solution-oriented physicians • The role of meditation and visualization • How resilience helped her become a finalist on Survivor at 49 • Why healing is never meant to be done aloneThis episode is a powerful reminder that healing is layered, collective, and deeply personal — and that women deserve support, truth, and community on their journey.You are not alone. Together, we heal. 💛

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Living Life with Leora is a wellness-focused podcast dedicated to women navigating healing, recovery, and reinvention at every stage of life. Hosted by Leora Acoca Goldberg—former Miss Israel, exercise physiologist, holistic nutritionist, former Google professional, and patient advocate—the podcast brings together lived experience, compassion, medical expertise, and a holistic approach to wellness. After navigating her own breast implant illness concerns, explant surgery, and recovery journey, Leora made it part of her mission to help other women become better informed and empowered advocate

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