Todd Keitz is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 27 of “Cancer and Comedy Podcast.” Todd is the founder of My Care Friends LLC, an online community and resource platform for caregivers and patient advocates. Their goal is to provide a safe and secure community where they can connect with other like-minded, spirited, and like-challenged individuals in caregiving and advocacy roles. In this episode, Todd will share his journey as a caregiver and how it led him to create My Care Friends LLC, the ...

Courtney Elmer is Dr. Brad Miller's guest on today’s episode of the "Cancer and Comedy Podcast." Courtney is the CEO of The EffortLESS Life. Every year, she assists hundreds of entrepreneurs in simplifying and scaling their businesses using a proven new approach to work smarter, not harder. She developed The EffortLESS Life Method to help struggling entrepreneurs understand why stress, overwhelm, and burnout occur, even when they are pursuing their passion. In this episode, Courtney shares how...

Welcome to this episode of “Cancer And Comedy Podcast.” As we transition from one year to another, Dr. Brad Miller takes us on an inspiring journey in this New Year's episode of the "Cancer and Comedy" podcast. Delving into the challenges of facing a grim diagnosis, Dr. Miller introduces a unique 4-part process called the ACTS plan to guide listeners toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. The episode explores humor, spirituality, and actionable steps to navigate detours and setbacks with...

In Episode 24 of the Cancer and Comedy Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller and Deb Krier dive into the unique challenges of navigating cancer during the Christmas season. Dr. Brad shares his personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer around Christmas 2022, and how the podcast has become a platform to leverage his journey, ministry experience, and love of comedy to serve others. Dr. Brad discusses the emotional impact of facing cancer during the holidays, sharing personal stories and coping mechani...

Cody is an anchor at WISH TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. He hosts two shows on WISH TV: "Lifestyle Live," a nationally syndicated television program, and the "All Indiana" program, an infotainment show focusing on stories and happenings in Central Indiana. In this episode, Cody shares how he overcame the challenges of his daughter's cancer journey as a child, dealing with medical trials, emotional difficulties, and the impact on his family. He talks about using his platform to help others by sha...

Alice Grasset joins Dr. Brad Miller on this episode of "Cancer and Comedy Podcast." Alice is a remarkable individual who has navigated through the challenges of breast cancer and transformed her journey into a purposeful life. She is the founder of Sparkles of Grace, a company that offers yoga, meditation, and coaching to support women in recovery from breast cancer. In this inspiring conversation, Alice shares her experience with psilocybin-assisted therapy, highlighting its impact on anxiety ...

Kim Hamer is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 162 of “The Beyond Adversity Podcast.” Kim is the the author of "100 Acts of Love." A Girlfriend’s Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss, an easy-to-read book filled with 100 practical, quick, and effective ways to support a friend or coworker. In this episode Kim shared how she overcame the emotional and practical challenges with her husband's cancer diagnosis. She talks about the importance of providing meaningful support, commun...

In this episode of “The Cancer Comedy Podcast,” we have Dr. Brad Miller and Co-host Deb Krier. Hosted by Dr. Brad Miller, the Cancer and Comedy is all about stories of hope and inspiration infused with humor to lift up people suffering from cancer. Dr. Brad and Deb talked about their gratitude and thankfulness in the context of dealing with cancer and the importance of humor in coping with such a challenging situation. They also touched on the significance of caregivers and expressed their app...

In this episode of “The Cancer Comedy Podcast,” we have our exceptional guest, Talaya Dendy. Talaya is the owner and CEO of On the Other Side LLC. She is also a cancer coach, cancer health equity consultant, mental health first aider, and podcaster. Talaya's personal experience overcoming cancer inspired her to devote her life's work to advising, supporting, and empowering others diagnosed with cancer. Listen in as Talaya narrates the time she was diagnosed with cancer, the emotions she felt,...

In this episode, Dr. Brad Miller will tackle a serious feeling that people go through, which is loneliness. He will site some quotes from entertainers and comedians on how to deal with loneliness, Mike Birbiglia, a famous comedian and actor, had the experiences of feeling loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Mike shares that sometimes, he goes to a movie by himself, pretending that he is on a date with an imaginary girlfriend. Bo Burham, comedian, singer, and filmmaker, suffers from mental iss...

Angie Reed is a life coach and author of "Identity Crisis". She has the latest book that talks about overcoming challenges in life, family, and her career in dealing with the impact of stroke called "Invisible Scars". In this episode, Angie shared her life story and growing up with her stepfather Charlie whom he treasured most of her time with laughter on his sense of humor and dad jokes during her formative years. He died when she was 15 in 1985 but he never let her down in looking to the brig...

David Chudyk is a seasoned financial professional. He embarked on his career in the financial services sector in 2002. In 2005, he seized an opportunity to acquire an insurance and financial services agency in Seneca, SC, eventually earning the esteemed Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 2006. David's philosophy centers on guiding his clients, empowering them to make optimal financial decisions aligned with their values. His comprehensive approach to financial planning covers various a...

Rik is a professional comedian and speaker who delivers clean comedy and creative keynotes for those who seek fun and engaging programs. He is also cast in the movie and television series Mayberry Man. In this episode, Rik shares his career in comedy and how he finds his calling as a Christian comedian. Rik also talks about the challenge he faced for his health having prostate cancer and how he heals from it using humor. Rik always loved comedy. Since his junior high school, he has always enga...

In today’s episode, Mark talks about struggles in his life managing his family with ADHD diagnosis. He also shares the pain and grief he has gone through from the people who passed away because of cancer and addiction. Dealing with a mental disorder in this world is tough, especially if you and your family have it. As such, Mark talks about leaving his career in the logistics world to focus on managing his family. He threw himself into advocating proper treatment and diagnosis for people with ...

Cancer and Comedy features stories of hope and inspiration infused with humor to lift up people suffering from cancer. Dr. Brad shares how play therapy and doing things for fun can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote coping and resilience. He discusses the importance of finding joy and playfulness even in the face of serious challenges like cancer. Cancer and Comedy Podcast Episode _ is an invaluable resource for those seeking inspiration and practical guidance on navigating the cha...

Fred Rutman is an author, podcaster, and motivational speaker. He’s had careers in academia, marketing, and life insurance. Fred is affectionately known as "Repeatedly Dead Fred," a nickname earned through a series of statistically improbable medical misadventures spanning the last 11 years. His medical trauma memoir, "The Summer I Died 20 Times," paints a vivid picture of his journey, involving numerous instances of clinical death, brain trauma, post-concussion syndrome, and the subsequent str...

Howard Brown is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, two-time stage IV cancer survivor, author, speaker, volunteer, peacemaker, and healthcare advocate. He is the author of the book" Shining Brightly: A Memoir of Resilience and Hope by a two-time cancer survivor, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and interfaith peacemaker," to shows us how to reach out through our families, our communities, and around the world to form truly supportive connections and friendships. He has been honored and awarded for outs...

Ray Edwards is a Communications Strategist and a Copywriter. He is the author of the book "Read This or Die!: Persuading Yourself to a Better Life," which is a book that will make you think, in addition to "How to Write Copy That Sells," which is an Amazon best-seller. Ray has collaborated on writing and marketing with some of the most influential people in the fields of business and leadership. His marketing strategies and convincing writing have been responsible for the generation of an esti...

Humor and hope go together. With humor and hope on your side, you can overcome challenges. In this episode, Dr. Brad shares valuable insights and uplifting stories about coping with cancer through humor. He discusses his recent cancer diagnosis and surgery and how humor played a crucial role in his coping journey. Cancer may be one of those things that zaps your energy. But both joy and anger require energy. When you're angry, do you feel better? Most of the time, you feel exhausted and a litt...

Edward is an author, producer, actor, and artist. His famous written book is entitled “Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses.” In this episode, Edward shared how he fought back after being diagnosed with cancer and emerged fabulously. Edward is living his life, being in a promising career, and enjoying himself. However, tragedy struck, and suddenly, he had one foot in the graveyard. Edward is diagnosed with cancer, lying in the hospital bed, completely different from his happy li...

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Connect and Care: "The Dynamic Healing Duo of God and Friends". Welcome back to "Cancer and Comedy" with your host, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller! In today's episode titled "Connect," we delve into the power of building connections to overcome the challenges we face. As we navigate through the loneliness and depression that COVID has brought upon many of us, it is crucial to find our own light, get back up again, and develop mental toughness. Our guest speaker, Howard Brown, shares his incredible story ...

Free Five Day Healing Through Hope and Humor Course-Day 2: "A" For Taking Action and Attitude Adjustment [Background music fades in] Dr. Brad Miller: "Welcome back to another episode of Cancer and Comedy, the podcast that brings laughter and inspiration to those navigating the challenging path of cancer. I'm your host, Dr. Brad Miller, and I'm thrilled to have you here with me today for episode CC.004.HHH_2_FINAL. In today's show, we have an exciting lineup of stories, humor, and faith-based ...