Three Ways to Transform From Cancer and Chemo to Cancer Care Comedy: The Inspirational Story of Marla Hartson

Cancer and Comedy

In this episode, Marla shared her personal journey with triple-negative breast cancer, which required aggressive treatment, including the harsh "Red Devil" chemotherapy.

Despite the physical and emotional challenges, Marla intentionally focused on three key coping mechanisms: praise, gratitude, and laughter.

Marla explains how she learned to praise God in a deeper way during her cancer treatment, finding verses in the Psalms that resonated with her feelings.

She was also incredibly intentional about expressing gratitude, writing numerous thank-you notes to the many people who supported her.

Marla viewed laughter as a "side effect medication" and made a concerted effort to watch funny movies and have jokes on hand to lift her spirits during difficult times.

This proactive approach to incorporating praise, gratitude, and humor helped Marla maintain a positive outlook throughout her cancer journey.

Marla has developed a career as a cancer care comedian, using her story and comedy to encourage and support others facing similar challenges.

She shares practical tips, like bringing a joke to doctor's appointments to lighten the mood. Marla also created a line of "cancer cards" to provide tangible expressions of joy and hope.

Marla emphasizes the importance of being an encourager to others, especially in the face of adversity, and the transformative power of choosing praise, gratitude, and laughter.

Website: https://joyincancer.wordpress.com/

Facebook: JoyInCancer

Book: Praise PhD: Praising God in the Middle of Your Valley (Joy in Cancer)