Cancer and Comedy Podcast: Turning Grim into Grins
Cancer and Comedy Podcast
Dec. 10, 2025

Making Comedy from Adversity: Mallori DeSalle’s Real Talk on Cancer, Family, and Fleas

Mallori DeSalle is a licensed mental health counselor, certified humor professional, professor at Indiana University’s School of Public Health, and a trainer of motivational interviewing. She is also an Oreo connoisseur who h...
Nov. 27, 2025

Finding Gratitude You Didn’t Ask For: Thanksgiving Reflections from Cancer Survivors

Deb Krier joins Dr. Brad Miller on a special Thanksgiving-week episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, a show dedicated to helping cancer-impacted people cope with hope and humor. Deb is the co-host of Cancer and Comedy and...
Nov. 19, 2025

Coping with Cancer Through the Healing Power of Pets and Humor

Deb Krier joins Dr. Brad Miller on this episode of “Cancer and Comedy,” where the mission is to heal cancer-impacted people through hope and humor — turning the grim into a grin. Deb is a longtime dog lover, national beagle s...
Nov. 13, 2025

Coping With Cancer Solo: Strategies for Building Hope and Connections

Deb Krier joins Dr. Brad Miller on this episode of The Cancer and Comedy Podcast. Deb, the co-host of the show, leads a heartfelt and grounding conversation about navigating loneliness during the cancer journey — especially f...
Nov. 5, 2025

The Joyful Art of Coping: Insights From Steve Martin and Martin Short

Debbie Miller joins Dr. Brad Noah on this episode of The Cancer and Comedy Podcast. Debbie, the wife of Dr. Brad, fills in for co-host Deb Kreh to share a heartfelt and humorous conversation about coping with cancer through l...
Oct. 28, 2025

Finding Your Ta Da Moment: Humor, Hope, and Healing Through Life’s Adversities with Joel Zeff

Dr. Brad Miller hosts Episode 105 of the Cancer and Comedy Podcast, a show dedicated to helping people impacted by adversity heal through hope and humor. Their mission is to guide listeners in “turning the grim into a grin,” ...
Oct. 23, 2025

Navigating Cancer’s Plot Twists: Humor, Hope, and Resilience with Author Cara Lockwood

Cara Lockwood is the guest on Episode 103 of “Cancer and Comedy,” hosted by Dr. Brad Miller with co-host Deb Krier. Cara Lockwood is a bestselling romance novelist whose work has been adapted into Lifetime movies. She helps p...
Oct. 9, 2025

Laughing Through the Invisible Aftermath: Jim Gaffigan, Caregivers, and Coping With Cancer

Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier host Episode 103 of the Cancer and Comedy Podcast, a show dedicated to helping cancer-impacted individuals heal through hope and humor. Their mission is to guide listeners in “turning the grim in...
Oct. 6, 2025

Recovery Activist: Love, Gratitude, and Lessons from Cancer with Dr. Achim Zinggrebe. Author of "Rise and Thrive Above Cancer

Dr. Achim Zinggrebe is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 102 of “Cancer and Comedy.” Dr. Achim Zinggrebe is a medical doctor, author, and coach who helps people navigate the cancer journey by integrating mind, body, spirit, ...
Sept. 25, 2025

From Rock Bottom to Resilient How Mark Light Found Hope and Humor Through Cancer

Mark Light is Brad Miller’s guest on the Cancer and Comedy Podcast. [Text Wrapping Break]Mark is the author of Rock Bottom to Resilient: Transform Your Mind and Become Unshakable When the Crap Hits the Fan. In this episode, M...
Sept. 18, 2025

From Cancer Survivor to Film Festival Creator: Edward Miskie’s Mission for Remission

Episode Summary: In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, host Brad welcomes back Edward Miske—singer, actor, author, and founder of the Remission Film Festival. Edward shares his journey as a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivo...
Sept. 10, 2025

From Befuddled to Blessed: Russ Hedge’s Approach to Cancer and Adversity

Russ Hedge is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on this episode of “Cancer and Comedy.” Russ is an inspirational speaker, author of Befuddled: Live the Life You Choose, and the host of “Marketing with Russ.” He’s also a cancer survivor...
Aug. 20, 2025

Healing Among the Trees: How Nature, Humor, and Hope Support Cancer Coping

Nature has always been a place of peace, but what if it could also be part of a real treatment plan? In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier share how time among the trees—whether in th...
Aug. 13, 2025

Finding the Bright Side: A Comedians Take on Humor, Cancer, and Healing Through Laughter

In this episode of the "Cancer and Comedy" podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier talk about the bright side of diagnosis based on material from comedian Hank Green, where he talks about cancer, laughter, and leadership. Dr. ...
Aug. 6, 2025

How to Rise Above Tragedy with Humor with Jollytologist® Allen Klein

When life gets heavy, sometimes what you need most is a red rubber nose. In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Allen Klein, author, speaker, and self-proclaimed “ Jollytologist® ” to...
July 30, 2025

When Cancer Strikes, Comedy Heals

When cancer struck, most people expected Eyal Eltawil to fall apart. Instead, he picked up a microphone. In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier share the story of Eyal, an Israeli stan...
July 23, 2025

From FOMO to JOMO: Finding Joy After a Cancer Diagnosis

FOMO—the fear of missing out—is something we all feel. But when you’re living with cancer, that fear can hit a whole new level. In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and co-host Deb Krier talk abou...
July 17, 2025

Turning Fear and Loathing of Cancer into Laughter, Faith, and Fabulous Focus

Fear and loathing are natural responses to a cancer diagnosis—but what if they aren’t the final word? In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and co-host Deb Krier tackle the emotional rollercoaster ...
July 11, 2025

How Toys Help Us Cope With Cancer

Play isn’t just for kids—and it might be more powerful than we think. In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier explore the surprising ways toys and play can help cancer-impacted people c...
July 3, 2025

Coping With Cancer as a Business Owner: Insights From Cancer and Comedy

A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the body—it can shake your career, identity, and entire sense of control. In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier explore why cancer coaching is g...
June 27, 2025

From the Front Lines to the Punch Lines How Robin Phoenix Johnson Heals Through Humor

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 ...
June 20, 2025

Humor, Hurt, and Healing: Finding Language That Fits Your Cancer Experience

In this episode, Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller discuss the language used to describe cancer experiences, emphasizing the importance of personal terminology. Deb identifies as a warrior and survivor, while Brad prefers "coping...
May 29, 2025

Cancer, Comedy, and Humorgy: Serious Science Behind Smiles and Well-being

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, hosts Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier discuss the therapeutic power of humor in coping with cancer and adversity. They explore how laughter and humor can enhance mental and physical well-be...
May 22, 2025

Why Taking Charge Matters: Nancie Steinberg’s Lessons from Her Cancer Journey

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy , host Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Nancie Steinberg, a healthcare communication specialist and patient advocate, to discuss her personal journey through breast cancer and leukemia. Nancie...