Our guest on the podcast this week is Louise Butcher, who is not only a breast cancer warrior, she is a topless marathon runner, body positivity icon, a musician, a mum and a bloody lovely person. We ran with Louise in our underwear through her home town in North Devon and got to see the love and support that she has from all the people who meet her.Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. The risk increases with age and most (but not all) women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50. About 1 in 7 women will have breast cancer during their lifetime and there is a good chance of recovery if it's detected early.Louise was training for the virtual London marathon when she was diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer in 2022. Lobular Breast Cancer is a distinct type of breast cancer that has different characteristics and growth from the more common Ductal Breast Cancer.After a double mastectomy, Louise runs topless, showing her mastectomy scars to help remove the stigma of flat closure surgery, promote body positivity and to raise awareness of Lobular Breast Cancer.In April she will make history and become the first woman ever in the world to run a marathon topless, and raising funds for Breast Cancer Now charity. Breast Cancer Now. Donation Page: https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/louise-bucher?utm_medium=whatsappIn the Book Collective we continue with Caitlin Moran’s, What About Men? We read chapter 14 The Oldness of Men and discuss how men miss out on many things in life as they age, and is there such a thing as a mid-life crisis?. You can join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note with your thoughts on the book. Jinty de-bunks a Florence Nightingale myth and Lou looks at how throughout history men have stolen female inventions. Plus what do you do with sports bra padding, in or out? It’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.comAnd finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Louise Butcher:Breast Cancer Now. Donation Page: https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/louise-bucher?utm_medium=whatsappI: @louisebutcher39F: Louise Bernadette ButcherTT: @louisebernadettebYou can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.