EPISODE 32: Big Boobs, Big Problems: Why I Got a Breast Reduction

BIG BOOBS, BODY IMAGE & WHY I FINALLY GOT A BREAST REDUCTION This week on The Stage Code, we’re joined by Mia for a very honest conversation about something we don’t hear talked about nearly enough — breast reduction surgery. From developing a large bust seemingly overnight as a teenager, struggling with body confidence, finding clothes that fit, back pain, bra indentations and feeling uncomfortable in her own skin, Mia opens up about what it was really like living with a larger chest for years. She takes us through the whole process — from deciding she wanted a reduction, finding a surgeon, private health insurance and the long wait, to the cost, surgery itself, recovery, body image struggles and finally feeling comfortable in her body. We also chat about the contrast between breast reductions and breast augmentations, particularly within the bodybuilding world, where implants and breast enhancements are so common. Mia gets real about the moments after surgery when she questioned whether she'd made the right decision, the swelling and bruising, getting back into training, intimacy and confidence, and how dramatically something as simple as being able to wear a crop top or go braless has changed her everyday life. If you've ever considered a breast reduction, struggled with your body image, or simply want to hear what the process is actually like from someone who's been through it — this one is for you. And yes… we get VERY honest about boobs. 😂 The Stage Code Podcast — raw, real conversations about bodybuilding, bodies, confidence, life and everything in between. 🎧 New episodes weekly 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @thestagecode @alignedcoachingco @paris.beth1