Julia Bradbury knows she's not 'infallible' after breast cancer ordeal
Julia Bradbury has explained how her breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to overhaul her life as it made her "vulnerabilities" clear.
Julia Bradbury has realised her "vulnerabilities" following her battle with breast cancer.
The 55-year-old presenter had a 6cm tumour removed from her left breast after being diagnosed with the disease in 2021 and explained that the ordeal has inspired her to "be grateful for every day".
Julia told Bella magazine: "Being confronted with a very serious health problem like cancer made me realise we're not infallible.
"It can happen to any of us, and it's important to take the best possible care of yourself and to be grateful for every day. It's been a real shift."
The former Countryfile host is now in remission but explained that she has overhauled her beauty regime to steer clear of potentially harmful chemicals.
Bradbury said: "I've always been a sucker for beauty products, but after my diagnosis I became much more conscious about what I put on my skin and the potential impact of chemicals we often don't think twice about.
"Now, my make-up, skincare and sun lotions are clean. I love Green People, because it's organic, marine-friendly and the brand also donates to the Marine Conservation Society."
Julia – who has children Zeph, 13, and twins Zena and Xanthe, 10, with her property developer husband Gerard Cunningham – also explained that she does breathwork in order to combat the stress that has played a "big role" in her life.
The Wainwright Walks presenter said: "Part of my problem in my old life was managing stress, so I've been using lots of tools to even it out.
"Stress and emotional health are things that we should all take very seriously. People don't think that they have a physical impact, but they do.
"I also do five minutes of breathwork every afternoon to slow down my heart rate, and then, in the evening, I'll lie with my legs up against the wall and do a 10-minute meditation before bed. It really calms the nervous system."
Julia added: "My routine's had a profound impact on me, and my cortisol levels aren't as steep as they used to be. I've learnt not to hold on to stress and anger in a way that I would've in the past. I'm still very driven, but I'm more at peace with myself."
