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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 36 MIN

Can going flat give you freedom? With Louise Butcher

from So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer · host Dr Liz O‘Riordan / Bird Lime Media

To mark the return of So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer, topless marathon runner Louise Butcher discusses her decision to go flat and how she’s come to terms with her new body. Louise admits to being an anxious hypochondriac, but when she was diagnosed with lobular cancer in 2022, she had to confront the disease she’d always feared. She had both breasts removed, and running kept her sane as she dealt with all the treatments. She now runs topless and has created a storm on the news and social media. She's raising awareness about what it can mean to be flat and how your breasts don't need to define you. Louise’s book https://pegasuspublishers.com/books/louise-butcher/going-topless Her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/louisebutcher39/?hl=en   You can also watch this episode! Head to my Youtube channel @DrLizORiordan to see this season’s episodes as they are released and lots of other useful videos full of reliable information.    Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here to find out what I’ve been up to and what I’m recommending each month.    Here are links to buy my third book ‘The Cancer Roadmap’, or the updated edition of my first book ‘The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer: How to Feel Empowered and Take Control’. Plus, if you’re nosey and want to find out more about my life, my memoir  ‘Under The Knife’ - is also available in all good bookshops. Finally, if you loved the show and want to help other women like you find it, press the thumbs up on Youtube, leave a 5-star review or comment wherever you get your podcasts, or buy me a coffee to help keep the show going. Huge thanks to everyone who’s donated so far, it means a lot.    

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