Running a Business While Battling Cancer with Deb Krier

A diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to hit pause on your purpose. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Deb Krier—a powerhouse entrepreneur, stage four breast cancer survivor, and proof that you can still show up and lead, even when life throws its worst.They talk about what it really takes to keep moving forward while living with chronic pain, illness, and the emotional weight of it all. Deb shares how she built her “battle plan” with doctors, used humor as fuel, and leaned into empathy—not just to survive cancer, but to keep thriving in business and in life.This episode isn’t about pretending it’s easy. It’s about choosing to rise anyway. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their diagnosis defined them, or who’s been told to slow down when every part of them still wants to show up.Deb reminds us that empowerment starts from within, but it’s amplified when we use it to lift others. Because thriving isn’t about ignoring the hard stuff, it’s about carrying it with purpose.Tune in if you're ready to reclaim your ambition—regardless of what you’re carrying.Episode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma(02:29) Living with Chronic Pain: Personal Experiences(05:32) Courage in the Face of Cancer(08:16) Managing Pain and Emotional Support(11:02) Balancing Work and Health(14:06) Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare(19:35) Seven Courageous Steps to Face Cancer(28:13) Conclusion and Call to ActionFind Deb Krier Online Here:Website: tryingnottodie.liveWebsite: debkrier.comFacebook Group: Trying Not to DieLinkedIn: Deb KrierPodcast: The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierFind The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:Website: thepaingamepodcast.comInstagram: @thepaingamepodcastFacebook: The Pain Game PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: The Pain Game PodcastSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing. This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on Giving Pain Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show