Cancer and Comedy: Helping Cancer Impacted People to Cope with Hope and Humor

Cancer and Comedy: Helping Cancer Impacted People to Cope with Hope and Humor

Author: Dr. Brad Miller Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a particular kind of alchemy that happens when serious things meet sincere laughter, and that's the space where you'll find Cancer and Comedy: Helping Cancer Impacted People to Cope with Hope and Humor. Hosted by Dr. Brad Miller, this podcast emerged from a deeply personal place. Fresh into retirement after 43 years as a pastor, Brad received a prostate cancer diagnosis during the Christmas season of 2022. His instinctive reaction-to laugh as a way to keep from crying-sparked a mission. Each episode is built on the belief that those touched by cancer are not done living, and that facing the grim with a grin is a powerful form of resilience. You'll hear conversations that blend candid stories from the cancer journey with a genuine, often surprising, sense of humor. It’s not about dismissing the difficulty, but about discovering pockets of light and levity within it. Brad brings his unique perspective as both a longtime spiritual guide and a current patient, creating dialogues that are as educational about mental and physical wellness as they are uplifting. This isn't a lecture; it's a companionable audio experience for anyone seeking to fortify their spirit with hope and an honest, sometimes healing, laugh. Tune in for a podcast that redefines strength, proving that coping can be a creative, and even comedic, act of self-improvement.
Episodes
From Befuddled to Blessed: Russ Hedge’s Approach to Cancer and Adversity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:54
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 sur…
How to Rise Above Tragedy with Humor with Jolytologist Allen Klein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:02
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,”…
When Cancer Strikes, Comedy Heals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:22
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…
From FOMO to JOMO: Finding Joy After a Cancer Diagnosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
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…