New episode: The Topless Runner: How Louise Butcher turned cancer into courage
When doctors told Louise Butcher she had lobular breast cancer, her entire world collapsed.
But instead of hiding, she chose to strip away the stigma - literally.
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Known online as The Topless Runner, Louise runs marathons, half-marathons, and 10Ks topless, using her body as a living message of strength, survival, and self-acceptance.
In this raw and powerful interview, Louise opens up about:
- Her lifelong struggles with anxiety, OCD, and health fears
- The trauma and turning points that shaped her life
- Why she chose not to have breast reconstruction
- What running topless really represents - and why it’s not about shock
- How losing control helped her finally find peace
This episode isn’t just about cancer - it’s about courage, control, and what it means to truly live free from shame.
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Rich Leigh x