Life Lessons From A Cancer Survivor With Edward Miskie

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Corinna Bellizzi

Science, Self-improvement, Documentary, Earth Sciences, Society & Culture, Education

5.0 • 22 Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Being diagnosed with a chronic illness seems like a death sentence at first. Nevertheless, here is Edward Miskie, a cancer survivor who proves that with enough perseverance and a strong mindset, nothing can stop you from moving forward. He joins Corinna Bellizzi in looking back on his battle against cancer and the most important life lessons he learned along the way. Edward also talks about his book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses" and his podcast “I Wanna Be A Rich B*tch,” providing inspiration and motivation to anybody who may need it. About Guest:From musical theatre career to cancer conquistador, Edward has performed and traveled all over the country and in some cases the world. Celebrating his now 11 year cancer survivor anniversary with the publishing of his book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses" Edward has been featured on Insider, ABC, FOX, Pix11, The Daily Mail, and more. Edward also is a podcast host on I Wanna Be A Rich B*tch, and a writer, producer, singer, songwriter, and actor. Guest Website: https://edwardmiskie.com Guest Social: https://linktr.ee/edwardmiskie https://tiktok.com/@edwardmiskie https://youtube.com/edwardmiskie https://instagram.com/edwardmiskie https://facebook.com/edwardmiskie Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction01:47 - I Want To Be A Rich B*tch10:36 - Cancer diagnosis and book writing23:20 - Relationship changes31:19 - Hospital happenings35:35 - Cancer Musical Theater And Other Chronic Illnesses39:22 - Closing Words Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! (Social Links Below)Website: https://www.caremorebebetter.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveJg5mSfeTf0l4otrxgUfgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebettr Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show (https://www.caremorebebetter.com/donate). Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!

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0:00.0	waiting until you're dead to be famous or having any kind of notoriety in your later years.
0:05.0	I think part of that is the issue that creatives have where they're not necessarily
0:09.9	taught ways to like bolster themselves. And especially now with social media and whatnot,
0:14.9	the number one thing I tell everyone, it doesn't matter, you don't need to be Beyonce to have
0:19.7	this. I have had one. I'm on the hunt for a second one.
0:24.0	Hire a publicist. I cannot stress that enough. Nothing I'm doing now would be possible had I not
0:31.9	hired one. And it really is just kind of, to me, the answer and the key to getting some kind of notoriety before you're dead.
0:40.2	And if you feel stuck.
0:42.1	Welcome to Care More Be Better, a podcast for people like you who care about the social impact of conscious companies and everyday heroes.
0:51.3	Hear inspiring stories from those who put people in planet before profit and personal
0:56.0	game. You'll learn how you can make a difference, vote with your dollars, and get involved today.
1:01.7	Here's your host, Karina Belizzi.
1:07.0	Hello, fellow do-gooters and friends. I'm your host, Karina Belizzi. We kicked off this year with a theme
1:13.3	as we explored the power of art push for change, from fiction to art, and even spiritual exploration.
1:20.3	I'm thrilled to continue that thread today with a few laughs, and even as we cover those serious topics
1:26.0	that sometimes honestly just need a little comic relief.
1:29.7	Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by No Stranger to the Stage and a podcaster himself, Edward
1:34.4	Muskie. From musical theater career to Cancer Conquistador, Edward has performed and traveled
1:40.3	all over the country and in some cases all over the world celebrating his now 11 year
1:46.6	cancer survivor anniversary with the publishing of his book cancer musical theater and other chronic
1:53.2	illnesses edward has been featured on insider ABC Fox picks 11 the daily mail and so much more
1:59.8	he also has a podcast he He's the host of,
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