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Surviving Three Cancers: Deb Creed’s Journey and the Power of Laughter in Healing
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Philippa chats with Deb Kreer, an Integrated Cancer Coach and three-time cancer survivor, about resilience, mindset, and the power of laughter in healing. Deb shares her extraordinary story — from surviving multiple cancer diagnoses to transforming her experience into a mission to help others navigate their own journeys with compassion, planning, and humor. Together, they explore how cancer changes relationships, priorities, and perspectives on what it truly means to live well.
🩷 What You’ll Learn
“99% of this is in your head. If you think you’re going to survive, you will survive.” — Deb Kreer “Sometimes you just need to fake laugh until it becomes real.” — Philippa Bagley
“Even just smiling at someone — you might be the only person that day who does.” — Deb Kreer
About Deb Creer
Deb Creer is a speaker, entrepreneur, and three-time cancer warrior who turned her diagnoses into a mission to help others live boldly. Through Trying Not to Die, she shares honest, uplifting conversations about resilience, purpose, and finding joy in the middle of life’s toughest battles.
https://tryingnottodie.live/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tryingnottodielive/
About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.
🩷 What You’ll Learn
- Deb’s journey through three different types of cancer and what inspired her to create her coaching practice.
- How mindset and positivity can play a crucial role in recovery and quality of life.
- Why business owners and executives especially need proactive health and continuity planning.
- The importance of having advocates, powers of attorney, and open conversations before a crisis.
- How laughter, gratitude, and surrounding yourself with the right people can help heal both body and soul.
- Why it’s okay — and necessary — to tell people you love them.
- “You are in charge.” — Deb reminds us that patients must advocate for themselves, ask questions, and never be afraid to record or clarify medical advice.
- “Laughter is medicine.” — Science backs what Deb teaches: humor lowers blood pressure, releases oxytocin, and eases anxiety.
- “Get rid of toxic people.” — Life is too short to spend with those who drain your energy.
- “Plan when you’re healthy.” — From legal documents to business continuity, preparation eases stress during health crises.
“99% of this is in your head. If you think you’re going to survive, you will survive.” — Deb Kreer “Sometimes you just need to fake laugh until it becomes real.” — Philippa Bagley
“Even just smiling at someone — you might be the only person that day who does.” — Deb Kreer
About Deb Creer
Deb Creer is a speaker, entrepreneur, and three-time cancer warrior who turned her diagnoses into a mission to help others live boldly. Through Trying Not to Die, she shares honest, uplifting conversations about resilience, purpose, and finding joy in the middle of life’s toughest battles.
https://tryingnottodie.live/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tryingnottodielive/
About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.
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By Philippa BagleyIn this powerful and heartfelt episode, Philippa chats with Deb Kreer, an Integrated Cancer Coach and three-time cancer survivor, about resilience, mindset, and the power of laughter in healing. Deb shares her extraordinary story — from surviving multiple cancer diagnoses to transforming her experience into a mission to help others navigate their own journeys with compassion, planning, and humor. Together, they explore how cancer changes relationships, priorities, and perspectives on what it truly means to live well.
🩷 What You’ll Learn
“99% of this is in your head. If you think you’re going to survive, you will survive.” — Deb Kreer “Sometimes you just need to fake laugh until it becomes real.” — Philippa Bagley
“Even just smiling at someone — you might be the only person that day who does.” — Deb Kreer
About Deb Creer
Deb Creer is a speaker, entrepreneur, and three-time cancer warrior who turned her diagnoses into a mission to help others live boldly. Through Trying Not to Die, she shares honest, uplifting conversations about resilience, purpose, and finding joy in the middle of life’s toughest battles.
https://tryingnottodie.live/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tryingnottodielive/
About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.
🩷 What You’ll Learn
- Deb’s journey through three different types of cancer and what inspired her to create her coaching practice.
- How mindset and positivity can play a crucial role in recovery and quality of life.
- Why business owners and executives especially need proactive health and continuity planning.
- The importance of having advocates, powers of attorney, and open conversations before a crisis.
- How laughter, gratitude, and surrounding yourself with the right people can help heal both body and soul.
- Why it’s okay — and necessary — to tell people you love them.
- “You are in charge.” — Deb reminds us that patients must advocate for themselves, ask questions, and never be afraid to record or clarify medical advice.
- “Laughter is medicine.” — Science backs what Deb teaches: humor lowers blood pressure, releases oxytocin, and eases anxiety.
- “Get rid of toxic people.” — Life is too short to spend with those who drain your energy.
- “Plan when you’re healthy.” — From legal documents to business continuity, preparation eases stress during health crises.
“99% of this is in your head. If you think you’re going to survive, you will survive.” — Deb Kreer “Sometimes you just need to fake laugh until it becomes real.” — Philippa Bagley
“Even just smiling at someone — you might be the only person that day who does.” — Deb Kreer
About Deb Creer
Deb Creer is a speaker, entrepreneur, and three-time cancer warrior who turned her diagnoses into a mission to help others live boldly. Through Trying Not to Die, she shares honest, uplifting conversations about resilience, purpose, and finding joy in the middle of life’s toughest battles.
https://tryingnottodie.live/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tryingnottodielive/
About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.