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
Prostate Cancer: What's So Funny About That? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
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 h…
The Power of Showing Up: Perspectives on Cancer with Tim Sohn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:42
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…
Establishing a New Normal: Humor and Hope Amid Cancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
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 event…
Stepping Up from Cancer to Leadership Coaching with Carl Sharperson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:15
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…
Practical Tips to Balance Cancer Life with Goal Setting and Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
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 cha…