Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor

In today's episode, Saranne celebrates a special occasion - her milestone 30th year of being cancer-free. Join Saranne as she delves into the fascinating history and traditions of birthdays, sharing interesting facts she recently discovered. As she reflects on her experiences with birthdays post-diagnosis, including her love for cakes and the meaningful ritual her father shared with her, Saranne also delivers some lighthearted birthday jokes and extends heartfelt blessings to those listening. So, whether it's your birthday today or not, get ready to laugh, learn, and share this significant moment's joy with Saranne on 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 this episode, Saranne welcomes guest Jacqui Bryan, a functional medicine expert, RN, certified health coach, and whole health educator. Together, they dive into one of their favorite topics: nuts. Saranne and Jacqui discuss the health benefits of nuts, debunking common misconceptions and sharing their personal love for these nutrient-packed snacks. Get ready to learn all about the different types of nuts, their unique benefits, and how to incorporate them into a healthy diet.

Welcome to the Beating Cancer Daily Podcast from ComedyCures.org, a charity that brings laughter, hope, and healing to millions of people affected by cancer worldwide. Founded by Saranne Rothberg, a stage IV cancer survivor, our mission is to help you rediscover your funny bone, mojo, and purpose. We've already uplifted and empowered over one million individuals through groundbreaking studies, live and digital events, and the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast. And now, we're inviting you to join us and make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer.

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 transformative power of reclaiming your personal space during a cancer journey. Drawing from her own experience of overcoming Stage IV cancer, Saranne emphasizes the importance of making your bedroom a sanctuary of rest, relaxation, and hope. She shares practical tips on decluttering, organizing, and introducing soothing scents into your space, ensuring it remains a haven free from constant reminders of illness. Tune in as Saranne guides you through creating a healing environment that supports your mind, body, and spirit. Get ready to laugh, learn, and live your best days as we continue 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 is joined by Missy Hall, a seasoned comedian and cancer survivor, to explore the transformative power of humor in healthcare, especially for those navigating cancer treatment. Together, they exchange insights on how comedic relief can be a powerful coping mechanism, providing lightheartedness in the most trying times, and share strategies for managing anxiety related to doctor visits.

Missy Hall is a breast cancer survivor and an acclaimed comedian featured in 48 episodes of this series. Known for her engaging crowd work and ability to make audiences laugh even through her struggles, Missy brings a unique and uplifting perspective on the therapeutic role of humor. She has been a pivotal voice in the Beating Cancer Daily community, offering laughter and resilience to countless listeners.

"In every waiting room, there's a story waiting to be turned into comedy gold." – Missy Hall

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 special extended episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes listener Leah to share her powerful and inspiring experience using visualization techniques during her cancer journey. Saranne, herself a Stage IV cancer survivor for 30 years and founder of the ComedyCures Foundation, introduces Leah's remarkable story of incorporating guided imagery alongside conventional treatment. Leah recounts how focused visualization and positive thinking played a critical role in her recovery and mental well-being. To complement Leah’s story, Saranne closes the episode with her own detailed guided “golden honey” visualization, described as a daily mental practice supporting her healing through treatment and beyond.

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

Saranne returns to Beating Cancer Daily to continue her empowering discussion on focusing energy where it matters most: the things within our control. After living for over 30 years with Stage IV cancer, Saranne shares personal insights and practical strategies inspired by a powerful Etsy poster and guidance from the University of Rochester Medical Center. In this episode, she explores how building small, meaningful habits, micro habits, around attitude, boundaries, and self-care can offer a sense of stability and comfort, even in the midst of the most uncertain medical journeys. Listeners are encouraged to craft their own lists of what they can take charge of and discover relief in letting go of what they can’t.

"Hopefully, as we start to build these muscles together, you will also start feeling that things are more within your control. And the things that aren’t within your control, we can start to let go of." ~Saranne

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, the founder of the ComedyCures Foundation and a Stage IV cancer survivor for over 30 years, brings a much-needed lighthearted perspective to the realities of life with cancer. Through her signature humor and wisdom, she shares a laugh-out-loud colonoscopy joke and introduces listeners to the 31-Day Tumor Humor Challenge, designed to help reframe stressful cancer experiences. Saranne also discusses an inspiring Etsy poster that lists things we simply cannot control, encouraging listeners to identify and release these burdens, thereby finding greater healing and joy. With personal anecdotes about the controversial yet deeply meaningful decisions she made throughout her cancer journey, Saranne reminds everyone that humor and self-reflection go a long way in cultivating resilience on the toughest days.

“My colonoscopy just confirmed that I’m beautiful inside and out.”

~Saranne

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 delves into the powerful impact of questioning authority and thinking independently, a lesson ingrained in her by her father. Having triumphed over Stage IV cancer, Saranne recounts how her father's persistent advice not to be a "sheep" helped her defy daunting medical prognoses. Tune in as she reveals how this mindset not only played a crucial role in her cancer journey but also empowered her to overcome personal challenges like navigating a complex divorce. Be inspired to laugh, reflect, and drive forward as we continue our shared 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 welcomes back Jacqui Bryan, a certified nutrition specialist and whole health educator, for an exploration of one of the latest breakthroughs in microbiome research: Akkermansia mucinophila. This episode uncovers why Akkermansia is being called the “hotshot” of gut bacteria and what makes it so vital, especially for those rebuilding gut health after cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Saranne shares her personal struggles with gut recovery as a Stage IV cancer survivor, while Jacqui explains how Akkermansia supports the gut lining, strengthens immunity, and influences everything from metabolic health to mood. With a mix of scientific insight and humor, they highlight practical, food-based strategies to naturally support Akkermansia, caution against unvetted supplements, and stress the importance of collaboration with your medical team.

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 uplifting and celebratory episode, Saranne reflects on an incredible milestone for Beating Cancer Daily—being named among the top cancer support resources in the world, just seven months after launching. Drawing from her journey as a Stage IV cancer survivor and founder of the Comedy Cures Foundation, Saranne describes how the vision for this daily cancer support initiative was brought to life, inspired by both scientific principles and community needs. She shares the emotional journey of seeing Beating Cancer Daily recognized alongside global cancer institutions, highlighting the power of positivity, humor, and community in navigating the cancer experience.

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