Running a Business While Battling Cancer

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.

Find Deb Krier Online Here:
Website: tryingnottodie.live
Website: debkrier.com
Facebook Group: Trying Not to Die
LinkedIn: Deb Krier
Podcast: The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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 Action