1307. Full House's Dave Coulier on Two Cancer Diagnoses, His Fight to Heal + Why Laughter Is His Best Medicine

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! Today, we are so excited to welcome Full House star and comedian Dave Coulier to the podcast, and this is one of those conversations that will make you laugh, make you think, and maybe even change the way you look at your own health. Dave joins us to share an honest update on his health after being diagnosed with not one, but two completely different cancers in less than two years. He opens up about the emotional highs and lows of treatment, the side effects no one prepares you for, and why, through it all, he refused to let cancer take away his sense of humor. In fact, that outlook started long before his diagnosis with one of his closest friends, Bob Saget, whose dark humor helped teach Dave that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But this conversation goes far beyond cancer. Together, Maria and Dave get into why so many of us wait until a health crisis to start paying attention to our bodies and why Dave now believes prevention—not panic—is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Dave also shares how his diagnosis led him down a rabbit hole of questioning everything—from the food he was eating to the everyday products he was using. That journey eventually inspired AwearMarket, his new marketplace designed to take the guesswork out of finding healthier, less-toxic products for your home and family. One of the most surprising moments? Dave reveals that he had already started cleaning up his diet and reducing inflammation before his cancer diagnosis…which definitely helped his body fight the cancers. It's a powerful reminder that while we can't control everything, the healthy choices we make today are an investment in our future. Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Laughter Really Can Be Medicine: Throughout two cancer diagnoses, Dave made one promise to himself: cancer would never take away his sense of humor. He opens up about how finding moments of joy can be just as important as treating the disease. Small Daily Choices Add Up Over Time: After asking himself, "Why did my body fail me?" Dave began questioning everything—from the foods he ate to the products he used every day. He explains why he believes long-term health is shaped by small, consistent choices and how making gradual changes today can have a lasting impact on your future One Cancer Diagnosis Sparked an Entirely New Mission: That search for answers ultimately inspired AwearMarket, his new marketplace dedicated to helping people make healthier, less-toxic choices without feeling overwhelmed. Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcoulier/?hl=en Follow Dave on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davecoulier Shop AwearMarket: http://www.AwearMarket.com Follow AwearMarket on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awear.market/?hl=en ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	Friends, summer is in full swing and if you're thinking, well, I miss my chance to plan a getaway. Trust me, you haven't. There are so many places to adventure and relax like nearby beach towns or national parks. I'm still thinking about taking my family to the Grand Canyon. They're in town right now for Athena's birthday, and we've been talking about it a lot. I've never been, but I hear it's awe-inspiring and I'm looking forward to just taking in the sight of it. Plus, it'd be the third natural wonder of the world I visited, so I'm really going to try to squeeze it in. But no matter where you go, while you're away, your own home doesn't have to sit empty. You could list it on Airbnb and bring in a little extra cash toward your next trip.
0:45.1	And it's easier than ever with Airbnb's co-host network because you can hire a vetted local co-host to help take care of your home and your guests.
0:47.5	So the whole process feels a lot more manageable.
0:50.4	Find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
1:12.2	Summer has a way of filling up our calendars between vacations, work, camps. It's easy to go weeks without slowing down or showing up for the people around us. And the truth is, we all need each other more than we realize. I've been doing the show for a while and I've realized that no matter who I'm talking to, a doctor, a therapist, someone sharing their life story. The same message keeps coming up. Our health isn't just about taking care of our bodies. We also need community and that sense of belonging.
1:17.5	That's why I love what Macy's is doing. They've relaunched Mission Everyone, their social impact
1:22.0	platform, all about bringing people together in a time when a lot of us can feel disconnected.
1:26.9	They're also committing
1:27.9	$100 million over the next five years to help strengthen connections for 50 million people
1:34.2	through community events and by supporting nonprofits like the American Red Cross and Big Brothers,
1:39.2	big sisters. So just shop Macy's through July 13th. Donate a checkout to help support these
1:44.0	organizations because here's the thing.
1:46.0	Connection begins with us and those small acts of kindness are just one way to show up for each other.
1:50.8	Thanks, friends.
1:54.5	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life and I want to do it with you.
1:59.4	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
2:04.7	most importantly, our health.
2:06.9	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
2:12.1	Coming up on this episode of Heal Squad, you said, I cut all this stuff out of my diet,
2:21.9	felt better, and then I got cancer. Why? Why did this happen to me?
2:35.0	I was disappointed that I got cancer the second time. Here, I had gone through chemotherapy and, you know, rang the bell. And then I got diagnosed with carcinoma in my throat. What was so toxic in my life where my body just said, I'm out. I'm six months post-radiation and the pain is still here. Cancer can take a lot of
2:41.9	things from you. The one thing cancer is not going to take away from me is my sense of humor.
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