Welcome to Comedy is the Cure, the podcast where real-life medical mishaps meet big laughs!
This show proves that laughter truly is the best medicine, hosted by Taquita Love—a nurse by day and stand-up comedian by night.
She is someone who knows that healing isn’t just about medicine—it’s about laughter, too. By combining her medical expertise and comedy chops, she’s bringing joy and education to audiences everywhere.
Taquita Love: Hailing from Chicago, IL, Taquita Love is just what the doctor ordered. With her expertise as a Registered Nurse, she prescribes and administers comedic relief for the soul. Taquita has been featured on Funny or Die and Laughs on FOX. The graduate of Second City LA and UCB LA (Improv and Sketch Writing) takes you on a journey into her world with her refreshing and brilliant storytelling style, and her play on words will have you experiencing withdrawals. She’s not your average Nurse. She is not your average comedian. She is just what the Doctor Ordered!
If you’ve ever wondered how comedy and healthcare collide, this episode has all the answers wrapped in wit and wisdom!
This week, Taquita sits down with comedian, actor, writer, and host Tahir Moore for a hilarious and revealing conversation about resilience, reinvention, and creating your own lane in Hollywood.
Tahir shares the unexpected medical moment that landed him in the emergency room after a fall, breaking his arm and forcing him to slow down. But the conversation goes deeper. Tahir opens up about how he strategically used his college degree to position himself in the entertainment industry, build opportunities, and create multiple shows that helped launch and sustain his career.
From growing up in East St. Louis to becoming a recognizable voice in comedy, television, and digital media, this episode explores how preparation meets opportunity. Tahir discusses navigating setbacks, using education as leverage, and intentionally building a platform instead of waiting for permission.
Checkout previous episodes of Comedy Is The Cure w/ Taquita Love HERE
