Season 13, Episode 5: Our most courageous clothing (with guest Harriet-Lee Glover)

Dahlia is joined by Harriet Glover to discuss clothes, courage and a cancer diagnosis. The episode shares Harriet's story and her determination to use clothes to demonstrate that whilst she was being treated for cancer, that diagnosis would not define who she was. Harriet was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in March 2025, just four months after giving birth to her second daughter, Holly.With her eldest, Rowan, having only just turned three, her immediate reaction was simple and honest: “I haven’t got time for this.”While Harriet quickly had to place her physical health in thehands of the incredible team at St James’s University Hospital, she made a conscious decision to hold onto control of her mindset and outlook. There were, of course, moments of anger and overwhelm, the “why me?” and “this isn’t fair”days, but with the unwavering support of family and friends, she navigated over 18 months of treatment while continuing to live busy family life alongside it. Throughout her journey, Harriet found unexpected empowerment in self-expression. Letting go of the “mum bun,” she embraced bold hairstyles anddopamine dressing, using fashion as a way to feel uplifted, put together, and still connected to joy. It became a daily reminder that even in the hardest moments, there were choices she could still make for herself. Now, having been given the all-clear, Harriet has returned to her work in learning and development with a renewed sense of purpose. Her passion for helping others grow and take control of their careers has been reignited, now enriched by her own powerful story of resilience, perspective, andpossibility.Personal note from Dahlia as the host: This episode was recorded in person and it was a privilege to sit with Harriet on the sofa and listen to her story which was so incredibly inspiring. This episode covers the topic of receiving a cancer diagnosis in detail. Stressed But Well Dressed is hosted by Dahlia Stroud and a new episode of the show is released every Friday with Dahlia interviewing a guest on the link between clothes and confidence and discussing their version of well-dressed.Go behind the show on instagram @stressedbutwelldressed_podcast, follow Stressed But Well Dressed on substack or find Dahlia Stroud on LinkedIn