Helen talks to Louise Butcher - part 2

What this episode covers

Louise Butcher, known as the 'Topless Runner,' revisits her journey from childhood trauma to beating lobular breast cancer. She discusses the emotional depth of her new book 'Going Topless', emphasizing resilience and living in the present. Louise unapologetically shares her scars with the world, fights societal norms around breastless bodies, and highlights the importance of body acceptance. Her advocacy alongside her topless running includes support for the RDHC Topless Swim and the Free the Nipple campaign. And there's still the question of that Naked 5K! Links for Louise Butcher: Louise on Instagram: instagram.com/louisebutcher39 Louise on Threads: threads.com/@louisebutcher39 Louise on Facebook: facebook.com/1016633126 Louise on TikTok: tiktok.com/@louisebernadetteb Louise on Twitter/X: x.com/louisebutc64017 Louise's Book 'Going Topless': pegasuspublishers.com/books/louise-butcher/going-topless Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim: royaldevoncharity.org.uk/event/topless-swim-2025 Naked Heart Walks for the BHF: nakedheartwalk.org.uk Naked 5K at The Naturist Foundation: naturistfoundation.org/5k-run-2 British Naturism Events: bn.org.uk/events-home Join British Naturism: bn.org.uk/membershipinfo Contact Women in Focus: [email protected]