A truly inspiring chat with Dai Henwood || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP60 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Dai Henwood
Dai Henwood has been a part of the New Zealand comedy and TV scene for over 20 years.
Starting as a stand-up comedian he ended up as one of the team captains on 7Days, a role he held for over a decade. More recently he has hosted big mainstream TV shows like Family Feud, DWTS and LegoMasters.
In late January 2023, he announced publically that he had been living with cancer for 3 years.
At the time of writing this, treatment had included fourteen rounds of chemotherapy, high-dose radiation, three lung surgeries and having parts of his liver and bowel removed. But after the cancer spread to his lungs and lymph nodes, his oncologist told him the cancer was incurable.
Naturally, there is a lot of cancer chat in this conversation. But there is also a lot of other stuff about his life and career which is important because, as Dai has said himself, cancer doesn’t define me.
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Brief Summary
Die Henwood discusses his cancer journey, career in comedy, and the importance of mindfulness and family.
Key points
- Turning 45 with a New Perspective. Reflecting on life and health, the comedian finds joy in turning 45 despite challenges.
- The Complexity of Cancer. Navigating the ups and downs of cancer treatment, the comedian shares his journey.
- Meditation and Running. Discovering the balance between exercise and mental health during cancer treatment.
- Going Public with Cancer. The decision to share his cancer journey publicly and its impact.
- The Rise of Comedy. In April 1997, the classic comedy bar opened, marking a turning point in his career.
- A Tough Journey. He faced a significant breakdown during his travels in 2003, almost giving up on comedy.
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Episode highlights
- Turning 45 with a New PerspectiveReflecting on life and health, the comedian finds joy in turning 45 despite challenges.“I really love turning 45.”7:06Mar 4, 2023
- The Complexity of CancerNavigating the ups and downs of cancer treatment, the comedian shares his journey.“There's never any good news or bad news, everything is gray.”17:29Mar 4, 2023
- Meditation and RunningDiscovering the balance between exercise and mental health during cancer treatment.“I was meditating more, bringing more meditation to everyday life.”22:49Mar 4, 2023
- Going Public with CancerThe decision to share his cancer journey publicly and its impact.“I wanted to show people I'm living with cancer.”28:30Mar 4, 2023
- The Rise of ComedyIn April 1997, the classic comedy bar opened, marking a turning point in his career.“I put all my eggs in the comedy basket.”44:33Mar 4, 2023
- A Tough JourneyHe faced a significant breakdown during his travels in 2003, almost giving up on comedy.“It’s not a career for the faint, is it?”47:41Mar 4, 2023
- Love and SupportHis wife Joe has been a rock through his cancer journey, providing unwavering support.“She’s just been a rock through this.”58:24Mar 4, 2023
- The Importance of LoveHe believes in sending goodness into the world, especially during tough times.“If you can put a bit more love out there, I’m into that.”1:04:38Mar 4, 2023





