Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne invites Missy Hall, a cancer survivor and comedian, to celebrate their 50th episode together. Missy shares her journey of using humor to navigate her treatment for Stage IV cancer while entertaining audiences, even through the challenges of performing virtual comedy during the pandemic. Saranne explores how Missy's techniques for connecting with her audience can be adapted for making meaningful connections in medical settings.Missy Hall is a stand-up comedian and cancer survivor known for her unique ability to bring humor into serious situations. She has inspired many with her story of resilience and her talent for making people laugh, whether on stage or via virtual performances. Missy's experiences, both as a comic and a cancer patient, offer valuable insights into coping with illness through laughter and connection."Laughter is a form of internal jogging. It moves your internal organs; it’s an extraordinary thing." – Norman CousinsToday on Beating Cancer Daily:· Missy Hall discusses the difficulty and reward of performing comedy virtually and how it compares to live performances.· The art of crowd work: Missy explains how engaging directly with her audience creates a unique and personal comedic experience.· Making connections in medical settings: Saranne and Missy illustrate how humor can lighten the atmosphere and connect people, even in stressful environments like hospitals.· Using humor to connect with medical staff, making appointments and treatments more bearable.· The importance of maintaining social connections for mental health and well-being, especially post-pandemic.· Practical tips for incorporating humor into everyday life and medical appointments.· How Missy's experiences as a cancer patient inform her comedy and help her relate to others undergoing treatment.· Techniques for generating spontaneous humor that can convert a typical workday or medical visit into a memorable experience of joy and connection. The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 101 countries on six continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg! To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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