S1E139 - Encore: From the Front Lines to the Punch Lines How Robin Phoenix Johnson Heals Through Humor

In this episode of Cancer and Comedy, Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Robin Phoenix Johnson, a retired Army lieutenant colonel turned stand-up comedian and certified humor professional. Robin shares her powerful journey from military leadership to therapeutic humor, driven by personal experiences with caregiving and loss.

Together, they explore the science and soul behind therapeutic humor—how laughter can provide mental, emotional, and even physical relief during times of adversity. Robin discusses her roots in military culture, where humor often served as a necessary coping tool amid chaos and combat, and how that shaped her current wo...