Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor

In today's episode, Saranne invites us to join her on a daily journey of laughter, learning, and resilience. She shares her insights on the power of mind, body, and spirit scans, explaining how these non-reimbursable yet life-saving techniques have played a crucial role in her ongoing battle against cancer. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of self-awareness and discover how Saranne's deep connection with her body has empowered her to navigate her health journey with remarkable intuition and proactive care.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne shares a fun morning strategy to start your day with laughter and joy. Having beaten Stage IV cancer, Saranne understands the importance of finding moments of happiness amidst the challenges. Tune in as she introduces the "Funny Cancer Alarm Clock" game, where she and her loved ones exchange jokes each morning, and discover how this simple practice can bring positivity to your day. Get ready to laugh, learn, and live your best days as we embark on this journey of beating cancer daily together.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne focuses on anemia, an often overlooked but critical topic for cancer patients, survivors, and anyone experiencing persistent fatigue. Drawing from her personal experiences with anemia during both childhood and years of cancer treatment, Saranne combines humor and insight while welcoming cancer expert Jacqui Bryan for a detailed discussion. Together, they unpack what anemia really is, the many types it encompasses, from iron deficiency to those linked with chronic illness and cancer, and what symptoms signal a need for medical attention. With practical strategies for those in active treatment or survivorship, the conversation empowers listeners to become strong advocates for their own health.

Jacqui Bryan is a certified nutrition specialist, whole health educator, certified health coach, and registered nurse, celebrated for her multi-decade cancer survivorship and expertise in nutrition and wellness. Having appeared in over 140 episodes, Jacqui is known for translating complex medical issues into actionable advice, supporting both patients and loved ones through every step of the cancer journey.

"I think anemia is an awesome topic today because it's often overlooked, yet it affects more than 2 billion people worldwide." ~Jacqui Bryan

Today on Beating Cancer Daily:

·     Anemia is not a single disease but a wide-ranging symptom signaling underlying health issues, especially common during cancer treatment

·     More than 2 billion people globally are affected by anemia, including significant numbers of cancer patients and survivors

·     There are over 400 types of anemia, most commonly from iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency, as well as those linked to chronic diseases or blood loss

·     Symptoms go beyond just feeling tired; look for shortness of breath, pale or yellow skin, heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches, and problems with concentration

·     Treatments must be personalized; iron supplements help some, but others require B12, folate, transfusions, or addressing chronic inflammation

·     Pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C increases absorption, while coffee, tea, and dairy can inhibit it

·     Anemia caused by cancer or cancer therapies often leads to profound, overwhelming fatigue that requires compassion and specific support from loved ones

·     Patients are encouraged to keep a symptom journal, communicate proactively with healthcare teams, and advocate for tests and treatments tailored to their specific needs

Guest Contact Information:

Jacqui Bryan: JacquiBryan.com

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne delves into the powerful impact of anthem songs on the mind, body, and spirit of cancer patients. Having personally experienced Stage IV cancer, Saranne shares her personal connection with Janice Stanfield's song "If I Were Brave" and explores the psychology of music in relation to cancer treatment. Join us as we discover the transformative power of these anthem songs and how they can inspire courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes back one of her favorite people, comedian Missy Hall, for their 49th episode together. Missy brings her unique comedic perspective to her journey with Stage IV cancer, which she initially shared with Saranne after being diagnosed. Their conversation today highlights the joys, challenges, and humor of the cancer journey, and they celebrate the emotional milestone of this ongoing shared experience, which has reached audiences in 99 countries.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

In today's episode, Saranne, with a mix of humor, heartfelt stories, and valuable strategies, invites us to laugh, learn, and maybe shed a tear as we navigate our own cancer journeys. She introduces us to the World Laughing Championships, a unique event where laughter takes center stage. Saranne highlights some laughter experts she knows, including American laughing champion Julie Astro and laughologist Albert Nirenberg. She encourages us to visit the championship's website to witness the contagious power of laughter and even consider attending or participating as a wildcard. So, get ready to embrace the healing power of laughter and join Saranne on this uplifting and inspiring episode of Beating Cancer Daily.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne, the founder of the Comedy Cures Foundation, shares her personal birth story and how it has shaped her resilience in fighting Stage IV cancer for the past 30 years. She reflects on the challenges her mother faced during pregnancy and its impact on her early arrival. Saranne's remarkable journey serves as a reminder of the strength and determination needed to overcome adversity. Join us as we explore the power of birth stories and the voices that inspire us to keep pushing forward in our cancer journey.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

In this inspiring episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne reflects on her extraordinary journey of living with Stage IV cancer for over thirty years and reveals how the experience transformed her perspective on life. Drawing from personal stories and the wisdom of theologian Abraham Joshua Heschel, Saranne discusses the practice of “radical amazement”—an approach to each day that encourages gratitude, presence, and spiritual wonder, even amid the difficulties of cancer treatment. With humor and heartfelt anecdotes, she explores the idea that a cancer diagnosis can catalyze profound personal metamorphosis, challenging listeners to see every moment as remarkable and embrace life with open, uplifted hearts.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

In today's episode, we join Saranne, the founder of the Comedy Cures Foundation, as she shares an inspiring story of celebration and pampering amidst the battle against Stage IV cancer. Saranne recounts the heartwarming gesture of her friend Shavit, who surprised their mutual friend Yael with a spa day during her last chemo treatment. The episode explores the incredible impact this unexpected act of kindness had on Yael and the chemo facility and how it inspired a startup company to offer similar services to hospital cancer patients. Join us as we delve into this extraordinary story of resilience, friendship, and the power of self-care in the face of adversity.

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne explores the science and practical benefits of the MIND Diet, an evidence-based eating plan designed to boost brain health and support those who are undergoing cancer treatment or navigating survivorship. The conversation focuses on how nutrition can directly influence cognition, memory, and overall well-being. Saranne offers actionable guidance for adding more leafy greens, berries, healthy fats, and plant-based proteins into everyday routines. Listeners will learn how even simple dietary changes, such as including more blueberries or replacing butter with olive oil, can help manage issues like chemo brain and enhance cognitive resilience, particularly for those living with or recovering from cancer, including those facing Stage IV.

Jacqui Bryan is a functional medicine expert, certified nutrition specialist, registered nurse, whole health educator, and certified health coach. She brings decades of experience empowering individuals to make science-based, sustainable health choices. Jacqui is highly regarded for translating complex medical information into practical and accessible advice, always with deep compassion for her clients.

"Including berries, especially blueberries, a couple times a week can have a profound effect on memory and cognitive decline." ~Jacqui Bryan

Today on Beating Cancer Daily:

·     The MIND Diet is a research-backed approach that combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets and focuses on nourishing the brain alongside the body

·     Leafy greens are essential, with at least six servings per week linked to having brain function equivalent to someone 11 years younger

·     Blueberries are celebrated as a key food, rich in anthocyanins that reach the brain and may help improve memory

·     Healthy fats such as extra-virgin olive oil and fatty fish provide necessary components for brain cell membranes

·     Plant-based proteins like beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds help feed good bacteria in the gut, which in turn impacts mood, cognition, and sleep

·     The MIND Diet encourages limiting red meat, cheese, pastries, and fried or fast food to protect brain health

·     The focus is on making consistent progress rather than achieving perfection, since even modest improvements in eating habits offer cognitive benefits

·     Small changes, like adding berries or using olive oil instead of butter, can create noticeable improvements in mental function

Resources Mentioned:

JacquiBryan.com

2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist

Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,

and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.

Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents

and features over 420+ 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 whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

Have a blessed day! Saranne