Magnificent Midlife

Dr Liz O’Riordan is an international speaker, broadcaster and award-winning co-author of ‘The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer’. In 2015 (aged 40) she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer whilst working as a Consultant Breast Surgeon. Her life changed dramatically. She’s passionate about helping people and especially breast cancer patients. We talk about: - Why women often feel it’s their fault when they get a diagnosis of breast cancer - Liz’s concerns about HRT being positioned in the media as safe for women who’ve had breast cancer. - Why it’s important to stay curious about where information is coming from - Challenging existing narratives and what’s being said by whom - How Liz coped with having to give up her beloved career - What drove Liz to write her blog and why she stopped - Her new book and her podcast - The importance of exercise when it comes to breast cancer - Having fun with hedgehogs - The importance of crafting and sewing - Coping with her mum’s recent cancer diagnosis - What Liz mos