Coping with Cancer Through the Healing Power of Pets and Humor

S1E107 - Coping with Cancer Through the Healing Power of Pets and Humor

Published: November 20, 2025

Duration: 37:40

Deb Krier joins Dr. Brad Miller on this episode of “Cancer and Comedy,” where the mission is to heal cancer-impacted people through hope and humor — turning the grim into a grin. 

Deb is a longtime dog lover, national beagle show leader, and board member of the National Beagle Club of America. In this episode, Deb opens up about the profound role pets — especially dogs — play in helping people cope with cancer, grief, and difficult life experiences. 


In this deeply personal conversation, Deb shares the emotional story of losing her beloved beagle, Carmen, after sudden...