In this week’s special episode of Live Like It Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with her friend Julia Johns — a standup comedian, writer, and breast cancer survivor whom she met through the cancer community.
Julia shares her remarkable journey from being a teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, to moving to New York to pursue her dream in comedy. Along the way, she transformed her breast cancer experience into a one-woman show, A Tale of Two Titties, using humor to process pain and connect with others.
Together, Elissa and Julia explore:
This heartfelt and hilarious conversation reminds us that laughter can coexist with loss — and that thriving often begins with telling the truth, no matter how hard or funny it may be.
Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining discussion filled with laughter, insight, and camaraderie.
Julia Johns
Email: johnsjm1@gmail.com
Website: www.juliajohns.com
Instagram: @heyjuliajohns
Linkedin: Julia Johns
IMDB: Julia Johns IMDb
Youtube: @heyjuliajohns
Elissa Kalver
Email: elissa@wegotthis.org
Website: elissakalver.com
Instagram: @elissakalver
Facebook: Elissa Kalver
TikTok: @elissakalver
Linkedin: Elissa Kalver
Book: We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer
Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing. And remember to Live Like It Matters
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