Breast cancer, betrayal, and belly laughs: author and former BBC journalist CJ Grace joins Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier on the Cancer and Comedy podcast to share her wild ride through two breast cancer diagnoses and her husband's infidelity. Discover how humor, community, self-care, and mindfulness help you thrive after adversity, plus candid, funny talk about body image after mastectomy. Perfect for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and anyone turning the grim into a grin.

Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier explore how laughter can help people cope with cancer and other adversity. Drawing on a CNN article by Don Riddell, they discuss how humor may ease stress, lift spirits, and bring people closer—even in the middle of difficult medical experiences. Brad shares a story from his granddaughter Colette’s sixth birthday, where she gave him a makeover complete with hair accessories, makeup, and plenty of sprinkles. The family laughter gave him a joyful distraction before...

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Robin Phoenix Johnson, a retired Army lieutenant colonel turned stand-up comedian and certified humor professional. Robin shares her powerful journey from military leadership to therapeutic humor, driven by personal experiences with caregiving and loss. Together, they explore the science and soul behind therapeutic humor—how laughter can provide mental, emotional, and even physical relief during times of adversity. Robin dis...

Laughter is often seen as a temporary escape, but what if it could be part of a real treatment plan? In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Frank Chindamo, who shares the inspiration behind his LaughMD app, a groundbreaking approach to using humor as a therapeutic tool. After losing his father and stepfather to cancer, Frank saw firsthand how hospital environments, often cold and soul-crushing, contribute to emotional and physical pain. His mission? To tra...