From FOMO to JOMO: Finding Joy After a Cancer Diagnosis

From FOMO to JOMO: Finding Joy After a Cancer Diagnosis

Author: Dr. Brad Miller July 24, 2025 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 about how to shift from that anxious, often exhausting mindset to something more peaceful and powerful: JOMO, the joy of missing out. 

When cancer limits what you can do—travel plans canceled, events skipped, energy zapped—it’s easy to feel like life is happening without you. Dr. Miller shares his own experience with this, especially the fear of missing time with his grandkids. But they explore how the pressure to do and see everything can be replaced with something far better: contentment. 


JOMO isn’t about giving up—it’s about choosing what really matters. It's being intentional about how you spend your time and energy, and finding joy in the present instead of mourning what’s not happening. Whether it’s letting go of unrealistic comparisons on social media, embracing small moments of peace, or building meaningful connections online, the shift from FOMO to JOMO is possible—and healing. 


This episode offers simple but impactful ways to reframe your outlook: stop chasing what’s out there and start appreciating what’s right here. Because even when cancer tries to take over your calendar, it doesn’t have to own your joy. Tune in to learn how laughter, presence, and a little perspective can help you live fully—even while missing out. 


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