Cancer and Comedy: Helping Cancer Impacted People to Cope with Hope and Humor
By Dr. Brad Miller
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The Cancer and Comedy Podcast is for Cancer Impacted People Who are Not Done Living and Are Passionate About Facing the Grim with a Grin.
My name is Dr. Brad Miller and The Cancer and Comedy Podcast became my Passion Project At Christmas time 2022 when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer just after retiring from a 43 year career as a pastor.
My response was to laugh to keep from crying. I decided after a Christmas visit with my pre-school granddaughters that God wasn't done with me yet and I was going to fully live my life in such a way as to see those granddaughters grow up.
I decided to combine my experience as a pastor with my Doctoral Degree in Transformational Leadership with my love of comedy to create the Cancer and Comedy Podcast as place for Cancer Impacted People to Cope with Hope and Humor. I like to say the Cancer and Comedy Podcast is a Place to Turn the Grim into a Grin.
Along with my co-host Deb Krier from TryingNotToDie.Live, who is a cancer warrior in her own right, we are dedicated to produce a weekly podcast which brings education, inspiration and entertainment to our audience with practical stories, interviews, funny stories and bad jokes which are designed to help cancer impacted people cope with hope. We will also have faith-based segments in the episodes.
Moreover, we love to feature uplifting stories of how people kicked cancer in the butt and won at life.
So if you are a cancer impacted person please join me right here on the Cancer and Comedy Podcast where we are all set to lift you up.
Dr. Brad Miller, January 2025
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Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova: Rivalry, Friendship, and Facing Cancer Together
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Finding Light in the Shadows: Rock Bands and Resilience Through Cancer with Author John W. Pattison
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Encore: Making Comedy from Adversity: Mallori DeSalle’s Real Talk on Cancer, Family, and Fleas
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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The Inner Journey: Savio Clemente on Emotional Healing and Adaptive Resilience After Cancer
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May 29, 2026 |
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Built in the Fire: Buddy Clay’s Journey Through Cancer, Faith, and Finding Humor
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May 22, 2026 |
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Living Fully and Finishing Well: Lessons from My Friend Joe Bottorf's Inspiring Final Chapter.
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May 15, 2026 |
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Encore: Bridging Laughter and Science: Positive Psychology, Cancer, and Humor with Merv Neal (Australia’s Leading Laughter Expert)
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May 08, 2026 |
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Bridging Health Equity: Dr. Eugene Manley on Cancer, AI, and Making Science Accessible.
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May 01, 2026 |
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Navigating Sex and Intimacy After Cancer With Humor and Honesty
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Positive Intelligence and Servant Leadership: Tools for Overcoming Cancer and Career Setbacks with Kevin Gazzara
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Restored by the Storm: Bill Derrick on Faith, Leadership, and Surviving Cancer
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Navigating Cancer’s Plot Twists: Humor, Hope, and Resilience with Author Cara Lockwood
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Turning Misfortune Into Strength: How Dr. Josh Caraballo Embraced Hope and Healing
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Turning Pain Into Play: Laughter Yoga and Healing with Cathy Nesbitt
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Responding When a Friend Texts I Have Cancer: Practical Advice and Real Human Connection
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Man Up to Cancer: Tim McDonald on Breaking the Silence for Men.
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Turning SAD Into Glad: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder and Cancer Through Hope and Humor
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Steve Garraty’s Grapefruit Miracle: Resilience, Reflection, and Giving Back After Cancer
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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How Humor Helps: Dr. Lou Franzini on Laughter’s Role in Healing and Coping with Cancer
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Finding Strength Through Loss: James Moffitt’s Journey With Faith, Grief, and Father’s Refuge
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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From Racing Thoughts to Lifting Others: Kevin Crispin on Mental Health, Cancer, and Comedy
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Perspectives on Cancer with Tim Sohn (Encore Presentation)
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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A Conversation with Jolytolgist Allen Klein (encore presentation)
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Planning in Pencil: A Cancer Patient's Guide to the New Year
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Finding Hope and Humor: David Barringer on Cancer, Depression, and Therapeutic Laughter
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Making Comedy from Adversity: Mallori DeSalle’s Real Talk on Cancer, Family, and Fleas
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Finding Gratitude You Didn’t Ask For: Thanksgiving Reflections from Cancer Survivors
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Coping with Cancer Through the Healing Power of Pets and Humor
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Coping With Cancer Solo: Strategies for Building Hope and Connections
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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The Joyful Art of Coping: Insights From Steve Martin and Martin Short
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Finding Your Ta Da Moment: Humor, Hope, and Healing Through Life’s Adversities with Joel Zeff
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Navigating Cancer’s Plot Twists: Humor, Hope, and Resilience with Author Cara Lockwood
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Laughing Through the Invisible Aftermath: Jim Gaffigan, Caregivers, and Coping With Cancer
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Recovery Activist: Love, Gratitude, and Lessons from Cancer with Dr. Achim Zinggrebe. Author of "Rise and Thrive Above Cancer
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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From Rock Bottom to Resilient How Mark Light Found Hope and Humor Through Cancer
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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From Cancer Survivor to Film Festival Creator: Edward Miskie’s Mission for Remission
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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From Befuddled to Blessed: Russ Hedge’s Approach to Cancer and Adversity
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Healing Among the Trees: How Nature, Humor, and Hope Support Cancer Coping
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Finding the Bright Side: A Comedians Take on Humor, Cancer, and Healing Through Laughter
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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How to Rise Above Tragedy with Humor with Jolytologist Allen Klein
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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When Cancer Strikes, Comedy Heals
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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From FOMO to JOMO: Finding Joy After a Cancer Diagnosis
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Turning Fear and Loathing of Cancer into Laughter, Faith, and Fabulous Focus
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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How Toys Help Us Cope With Cancer
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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Coping With Cancer as a Business Owner: Insights From Cancer and Comedy
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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From the Front Lines to the Punch Lines How Robin Phoenix Johnson Heals Through Humor
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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Humor, Hurt, and Healing: Finding Language That Fits Your Cancer Experience
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Cancer, Comedy, and Humorgy: Serious Science Behind Smiles and Well-being
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May 30, 2025 |
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Why Taking Charge Matters: Nancie Steinberg’s Lessons from Her Cancer Journey
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May 23, 2025 |
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Bridging Laughter and Science: Positive Psychology, Cancer, and Humor with Merv Neal (Australia’s Leading Laughter Expert)
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May 16, 2025 |
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Moving Beyond Surviving: Healing Cancer’s Emotional Impact Through Outdoor Adventures and Community w/ Dr. Kelly McLean, (breast cancer specialist)
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May 09, 2025 |
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Katy Bee: Joy First...Spreading Hope Through Laughter (Encore Episode)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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"Laugh Box" Podcast from AATH: Hope and Humor: Dr. Brad Miller's Approach to Cancer
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Jim Bob Williams on Empowering Humor and Coping with Cancer (Encore Episode)
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Meditation and Mirth: Christina Vidovitch's Tips for Turning Grim into Grins
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Prof. Frank Chindamo, CHP from LaughMD.com on The Revolutionary App Bringing Smiles to Hospitals Nationwide
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Living Life to the Fullest: Dale Atkinson's Inspiring Fight Against Cancer.
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Choosing to Overcome PTSD and Chronic Pain with A Smile with Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Boundaries: When to Share, Who to Share With and How Much to Share. [episode with Deb and I]
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Prostate Cancer: What's So Funny About That?
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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From Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader to Cancer Thriver: The Journey of Tami Barber
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Translating Adversity to Triumph: Jason Willis Lee on Health, Humor, and Hope
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Transformation and Tenacity: How Jen Hardy Embraced Life's Sweet and Salty Aspects to Become Fabulous
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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Building Bonds and Breaking Tension with Comedy During Cancer (this episode is Deb and I co hosted a conversation
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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The Power of Showing Up: Perspectives on Cancer with Tim Sohn
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Establishing a New Normal: Humor and Hope Amid Cancer
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Stepping Up from Cancer to Leadership Coaching with Carl Sharperson
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Practical Tips to Balance Cancer Life with Goal Setting and Joy
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Humor and Hope: Navigating Prostate Cancer with Laughter and Positivity with Jim Bob Williams
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Double Whammy: Managing Cancer and Holiday Blues with Humor and Hope
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Stress Doesn't Have to Hurt: Embracing Humor in Cancer's Face.
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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10 Reasons to Be Thankful Living with Cancer.
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Embracing and An Attitude of Gratitude and Humor: A Heartfelt Discussion on Coping with Cancer at Thanksgiving
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Dr. Brad Miller on the Laughbox Podcast
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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From Street Performer to Joy Advocate: How to Put Joy First with Katy Bee
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Laugh Before You Leap: Strategies for Appropriate Humor in Serious Situations
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Laugh at Yourself First: It Changes Everything!
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Three Powerful Exercises for Cultivating a Hopeful Attitude Against Cancer
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Three Ways to Transform From Cancer and Chemo to Cancer Care Comedy: The Inspirational Story of Marla Hartson
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Joy in Cancer, Caregiving and Marriage with Cindy Arledge
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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The Importance of Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Cancer Care
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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The Healing Power of Laughter: Unveiling the Connection Between Laughter and Physical Pain
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Suicide Prevention: Frank King’s Mission of Healing through Humor
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Thoughtful Gifts Beyond Flowers for Cancer Patients
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Cancer and Comedy Livestream: Healing Cancer with Hope and Humor with Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Harnessing Humor for Healing: The Psychology Behind Laughter and Cancer Recovery
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Healing with Humor: Transformative Stories from The Laughing Cure by Dr. Brian King
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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The Top 10 Psychological Benefits of Laughter for Cancer-Impacted Individuals
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Better Bedside Manner: Treating Patients with Kindness, Decency, and Humor
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Living Fully: Bucket Lists for Cancer Fighters and Thrivers
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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How Nature Aids the Healing Journey
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Approaching Cancer Conversations: Words and Actions That Heal
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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What Not to Say to A Person with Cancer
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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How Laughter and Humor Help Heal Cancer Patients and Their Families
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Jim Gaffigan on Comedy and Cancer: Turning Grim into Grins
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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How to Be a Sower of Hope with Author and Childhood Literacy Advocate Soraya Coffelt
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Healing Through Advocacy: George Ackerman on Losing His Mother and Helping Others Fight Parkinson’s
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May 17, 2024 |
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Laughter, Loss, and Love: Comedian Bob Wheeler Talks Money, Facing Your Fears and Healing Bob Wheeler
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May 03, 2024 |
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Unbreakable Bonds: Sisterhood in Survival with Sara Im the author of “How I Survived the Killing Fields”
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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The Unexpected Farewell: Deb Krier Discusses Her Mother’s Sudden Passing
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Lug-nuts, Friends and Fans [Good News About Colts Quarterback Anthony Richardson]
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Empathy Over Comparison: Navigating Conversations with Cancer Patients
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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“Uncovering Joy and Resilience in Caregiving” w/ Darleen Mahoney SeniorLivingGuide.com
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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From Scapel to Screenplay: Your Current Chapter Isn’t Your Whole Story with Urologist, Filmmaker, Author Dr. George Ellis
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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The Laughing Crying Connection
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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How to Become a Hall of Fame Lifter Upper: Life Lessons from Uncle Rick
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Building a Powerful Cancer Care Community: Stories of Resilience and Shared Hope
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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The Cure for the Overwhelming Burden of Cancer Talk with co host Deb Krier
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Practical Care for Caregivers with Todd Keitz from My Care Friends
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Unleashing Your Inner Voice: Courtney Elmer’s Journey to Empowerment and Fulfillment
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Goal Setting is Grim (And Doesn’t Work)…A Guide to Living Your New Year With a Grin
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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"Christmas verses Cancer” with Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Childhood Cancer and Laughter… With Cody Adams from WISH-TV Indianapolis
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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“Cancer, Psilocybin, and Inner Journey: A Story of Healing, Yoga, and Joy” with Alice Grasset
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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How Acts of Love Make a Huge Difference for Cancer Impacted People
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Cancer, Gratitude, and Laughter: Celebrating Life with Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Bridge the Gap Between Medical Care and Emotional Care with Cancer Doula Talaya Dendy
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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A Cure for Loneliness and Cancer
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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How to ReWrite Your Mental Health Story When Your Physical Health Fails with Angie Read Author of Invisible Scars
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Cancer, Cash, and Comedy: Finding Moments of Joy in the Midst of Financial Challenges w/ David Chudyk
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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A Comedian’s Guide to Navigating Cancer with Humor with Rik Roberts
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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“Comedy as Catharsis: Navigating Cancer, ADHD, and Autism with Laughter and Love” with Mark Smeets from The ADHD Family Podcast
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Play Like Your Life Depends on It…Because It Does!
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Dead Man Walking and Walking and Walking with Repeatedly Dead Fred
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Shining Brightly on and off the Court: Howard Brown’s Inspiring Story of Cancer Survival and Basketball Passion
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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How to Cope With a Life That’s Not Fixed with the author of ‘Read This or Die’ Ray Edwards
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Three Clues to Coping with Cancer
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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The Queen of Denial: Cancer Musical Theater and Other Chronic Illnesses” with Edward Miskie
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Free Five Day Healing Through Hope and Humor Course-Day 4: "T" Thinking Like a New Car Over Stinking Thinking Like Old Dirty Socks
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Free Five Day Healing Through Hope and Humor Course-Day 5 :"S" Serve with Love and Laughter
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Free Five Day Healing Through Hope and Humor Course-Day 3: "C" Connect and Care: "The Dynamic Healing Duo of God and Friends".
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Free Five Day Healing Through Hope and Humor Course-Day 2: "A" For Taking Action and Attitude Adjustment
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Free Five Day Healing Through Hope and Humor Course-Day 1: “Crafting Healing through Hope and Humor"
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Trying Not to Die by Choosing to LIVE! A Conversation with Deb Krier (The Woman Who Names Her Afflictions)
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Cancer and Comedy: Turning The Grim Into a Grin
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Finding Hope and Humor in Cancer: Dr. Brad Miller's Story
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Aug 13, 2023 |