Discover tools and insights to turn awkward moments into meaningful connections. Empower yourself to support loved ones with compassion and confidence.
Love Your Space
The antidote to awkward cancer support
Listen to Heat describe the problem
Cancer touches between 1.5 and 2 million new lives in the US each year—and ripples out to countless friends, family members, and colleagues who want to help but don’t know how.
At How Not to Say Dumb Sh*t, we turn those awkward “what do I say?” moments into meaningful connections. Because supporting someone through cancer shouldn’t feel like navigating a minefield.
(Prefer gentler language? Choose our clean version, using “stuff” instead of “shit.” Same helpful content, just easier to share.)
Our Tools for Better Conversations
The Card Deck
How Not to Say Dumb Sh*t to Someone Dealing with Cancer
Twenty real-life scenarios illustrated with practical, compassionate alternatives to common fumbles, as well as suggestions for practical, tangible ways to help.
Available in physical and digital formats, because sometimes we all need a lifeline in our pocket.
The Talk
How Not to Say Dumb Sh*t to Someone Dealing with Cancer
A candid, humor-laced journey through the good, the bad, and the “oh honey, no” of supporting someone with cancer. Real stories, practical strategies, and zero sugarcoating
Lost for words?
Try our HNTSDS Cards
(Physical and Digital Editions)
HNTSDS
At How Not to Say Dumb Sh*t, we turn those awkward “what do I say?” moments into meaningful connections.
Because supporting someone through cancer shouldn’t feel like navigating a minefield.
Tools
Cards and App
Speaking
Workshop