Cancer and Comedy Podcast: Turning Grim into Grins
Cancer and Comedy Podcast
March 25, 2025

Choosing to Overcome PTSD and Chronic Pain with A Smile with Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier welcome Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis to discuss overcoming chronic pain and PTSD while building a career in writing and publishing. Lynn shares her deeply person...
March 19, 2025

Boundaries: When to Share, Who to Share With and How Much to Share. [episode with Deb and I]

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier dive into the sensitive topic of boundaries when sharing personal information, especially in the context of cancer. Dr. Miller reflects on his experiences with individuals who ei...
March 12, 2025

Prostate Cancer: What's So Funny About That?

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier discuss the unique intersection of cancer and comedy. Dr. Miller shares his journey from his prostate cancer diagnosis to using humor as a coping mechanism. He talks about his ex...
March 6, 2025

From Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader to Cancer Thriver: The Journey of Tammy Barber

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller and Tami Barber discuss her inspiring journey from a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader to a cancer survivor and podcast host. Tami shares her experiences with ovarian cancer, from her initial diagnos...
Feb. 28, 2025

Translating Adversity to Triumph: Jason Willis Lee on Health, Humor, and Hope

In this episode, Jason Lee shares his journey from overcoming adversity to achieving success, focusing on resilience and the transformative power of storytelling. Jason, a specialist medical translator, discusses how a series...
Feb. 22, 2025

Transformation and Tenacity: How Jen Hardy Embraced Life's Sweet and Salty Aspects to Become Fabulous

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller and Jen Hardy explore the power of laughter, resilience, and living life boldly despite health challenges. Jen shares her incredible journey, from a series of misdiagnoses in 2013 to being tol...
Feb. 14, 2025

Building Bonds and Breaking Tension with Comedy During Cancer (this episode is Deb and I co hosted a conversation

In this episode, Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller discuss the therapeutic power of humor in dealing with cancer. Dr. Brad Miller shares insights from a professional comedian about how humor works by breaking tension, offering un...
Feb. 6, 2025

The Power of Showing Up: Perspectives on Cancer with Tim Sohn

Cancer changes everything, but it also has a way of revealing life’s most important truths. In this heartfelt episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Tim Sohn—two-time bestselling author and t...
Jan. 27, 2025

Establishing a New Normal: Humor and Hope Amid Cancer

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier discussed the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy and routine when coping with cancer. Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller share personal stories of how unexpected events lik...
Jan. 15, 2025

Stepping Up from Cancer to Leadership Coaching with Carl Sharperson

Adversity has a way of disrupting life’s plans, but it also reveals what truly matters. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Carl Sharperson, Jr., Naval Academy graduate, military veteran, and author of Over...
Jan. 9, 2025

Practical Tips to Balance Cancer Life with Goal Setting and Joy

A cancer diagnosis can upend life’s plans, but it can also reshape how we approach goals and priorities. In this heartfelt episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller to discuss how cancer challeng...
Dec. 23, 2024

Humor and Hope: Navigating Prostate Cancer with Laughter and Positivity with Jim Bob Williams

Facing cancer is undeniably challenging, but humor can provide a powerful lifeline. In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, host Dr. Brad Miller is joined by certified humor professional Jim-Bob Williams, who shares...
Dec. 19, 2024

Double Whammy: Managing Cancer and Holiday Blues with Humor and Hope

The holiday season can feel especially challenging for those facing cancer. In this episode of Cancer and Comedy , co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller discuss the unique emotional toll cancer can take during the holidays, ...
Dec. 6, 2024

Stress Doesn't Have to Hurt: Embracing Humor in Cancer's Face.

Cancer can bring overwhelming stress, but what if you could face it with humor and hope? In this latest episode of Cancer and Comedy , co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller discuss how to transform stress into an ally. They ...
Nov. 29, 2024

10 Reasons to Be Thankful Living with Cancer.

Facing a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but what if you could approach it with gratitude and even a bit of humor? In a special Thanksgiving-themed episode of Cancer and Comedy , co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller...
Nov. 27, 2024

Embracing and An Attitude of Gratitude and Humor: A Heartfelt Discussion on Coping with Cancer at Thanksgiving

Facing a tough challenge like cancer can feel heavy, but what if you could shift your mindset to find hope and humor, even in the hardest moments? In this episode of Cancer and Comedy , co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller ...
Nov. 22, 2024

Dr. Brad Miller on the Laughbox Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller is the guest on the LaughBox Podcast hosted by Jim Bob Williams and Katy Bee. Dr. Brad Miller shares his journey of incorporating humor into his life and work, including his 43 years as a past...
Nov. 15, 2024

From Street Performer to Joy Advocate: How to Put Joy First with Katy Bee

In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast , host Dr. Brad Miller has an engaging conversation with Katy Bee (real name Kate McGlynn), a professional clown, performer, and founder of Joy First Foundation, whose mission ...
Nov. 3, 2024

Laugh Before You Leap: Strategies for Appropriate Humor in Serious Situations

Healing with Humor: Transforming Grim into Grins In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller discuss the importance of humor in coping with cancer and other adversities. They explore what to d...
Oct. 25, 2024

Laugh at Yourself First: It Changes Everything!

In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller explore how humor and hope can be transformative tools for coping with the challenges of cancer. They start the conversation with a ligh...
Oct. 18, 2024

Three Powerful Exercises for Cultivating a Hopeful Attitude Against Cancer

Facing cancer can feel overwhelming, but what if we could shift the focus from grim to grin? In this episode of Cancer and Comedy , co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller dive into how humor and hope can be powerful tools for...
Oct. 10, 2024

Three Ways to Transform From Cancer and Chemo to Cancer Care Comedy: The Inspirational Story of Marla Hartson

In this episode, Marla shared her personal journey with triple-negative breast cancer, which required aggressive treatment, including the harsh "Red Devil" chemotherapy. Despite the physical and emotional challenges, Marla in...
Oct. 3, 2024

Joy in Cancer, Caregiving and Marriage with Cindy Arledge

Cindy is a best-selling author of a number of books regarding the areas of Family Planning. In this episode, Cindy shared the experience of her husband, Gerald, having a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and his treatment journey. Des...
Sept. 27, 2024

The Importance of Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Cancer Care

In this episode of “Cancer and Comedy,” Dr. Brad Miller and co-host Deb Krier tackle a critical yet often overlooked topic: the intersection of humor and mental health. Navigating mental health struggles can be incredibly cha...