Laugh Before You Leap: Strategies for Appropriate Humor in Serious Situations

Cancer and Comedy: Coping with Cancer with Hope and Humor

Healing with Humor: Transforming Grim into Grins

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, co-hosts Deb Krier and Dr. Brad Miller discuss the importance of humor in coping with cancer and other adversities. They explore what to do and what not to do before attempting to laugh, the challenges that inhibit humor, and the appropriate context for humor. They share personal anecdotes and research on how humor can serve as a transformative force, making life’s difficulties more manageable. Join their community at cancerandcomedy.com and enjoy another segment featuring Dr. Brad's Bad Joke of the Day.

00:00 Welcome to Cancer and Comedy

00:26 Introducing Dr. Brad Miller

01:00 Building a Community of Hope and Humor

01:12 Dad Jokes Time!

02:26 Understanding Laughter Inhibitors

04:17 The Role of Humor in Serious Situations

07:18 Humor as a Coping Mechanism

13:09 Reflecting on Humor and Trauma

15:11 Transforming the Grim into a Grin

16:21 Join the Cancer and Comedy Community

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