Cancer and Comedy Podcast: Turning Grim into Grins
Cancer and Comedy Podcast
April 29, 2025

Katy Bee: Joy First...Spreading Hope Through Laughter (Encore Episode)

Katy Bee, our distinguished guest, embarked on a transformative journey across the nation with the express purpose of advocating joy in the lives of individuals grappling with adversity, including those impacted by cancer. In...
April 28, 2025

"Laugh Box" Podcast from AATH: Hope and Humor: Dr. Brad Miller's Approach to Cancer

Dr. Brad Miller, in his compelling appearance on the LaughBox Podcast, elucidates the transformative power of humor in the face of adversity, particularly within the realm of cancer. He articulates how humor serves as a vital...
April 22, 2025

Jim Bob Williams on Empowering Humor and Coping with Cancer (Encore Episode)

In this episode, we engage in a profound dialogue with Jim Bob Williams, the first therapeutic humorist to appear on Jeopardy. We delve into the intricacies of navigating a prostate cancer diagnosis through a dual lens of eng...
April 15, 2025

Meditation and Mirth: Christina Vidovitch's Tips for Turning Grim into Grins

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, hosts Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier welcome Christina Vidovich, an expert in mindfulness and meditation, to discuss how individuals, especially women, can manage anxiety and stress throug...
April 9, 2025

Prof. Frank Chindamo, CHP from LaughMD.com on The Revolutionary App Bringing Smiles to Hospitals Nationwide

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 be...
April 2, 2025

Living Life to the Fullest: Dale Atkinson's Inspiring Fight Against Cancer.

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, Dr. Brad Miller welcomes Dale Atkinson, a former compliance consultant from the UK, to share his journey with esophageal adenocarcinoma and its impact on his life. Diagnosed after his wif...
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 ...