Who Decides to Swim in the Arctic? The Story Behind the Challenge | Suzy Rook

How do you rebuild trust in your body after cancer?In Episode 1 of Blether with Barberra, I speak with Suzy Rook — six-times capped international rugby player, social worker, mum, and wellbeing practitioner — about recovery, resilience, and purpose after thyroid cancer.Suzy shares her experience of diagnosis, surgery, and healing, and explains why she’s taking on an Arctic Ocean swim to raise funds for the Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust and Back Onside, a charity supporting those affected by suicide.We explore mental health, physical recovery, cold exposure, elite sport, and the realities of navigating serious illness while still supporting others. This is a conversation rooted in lived experience — not trends, extremes, or easy answers.Blether with Barberra is a podcast about honest conversations around health and wellbeing for humans and their pets, breaking down stigma and creating space for stories that matter.Honest conversations about health, resilience, lived experience — and hope.