Stemming the Diabetes Tide - With Documentary Filmmaker Lisa Hepner

https://get.castmagic.io/TheDeadManWa... To contact Fred, repeatedly.dead.fred@gmail.com To contact PR, myles@hiltz2.com To find Fred’s memoir, https://bit.ly/3mwDpit To contact Lisa Hepner, visit thehumantrial.com Alternative titles: 1. Unraveling Stem Cell Therapy: Lisa Hepner’s Diabetes Journey 2. Behind the Lens: Diabetes, Stem Cells, and Lisa Hepner 3. Navigating Diabetes Research with Filmmaker Lisa Hepner 4. Documentary Insights: Clinical Trials with Lisa Hepner Summary:In this inspiring episode of The Dead Man Walking Podcast, Fred sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Lisa Hepner, who shares her deeply personal and professional journey navigating the world of diabetes research. Diagnosed with type one diabetes, Lisa's firsthand experience drove her to create the documentary "The Human Trial," tracing the development of potential cures using embryonic stem cells. The conversation delves into the trials and tribulations of filming clinical trials, as well as the regulatory hurdles and groundbreaking successes in regenerative medicine. Lisa's unfettered access to trial sites at the University of Minnesota and the University of Alberta offers listeners a rare glimpse into the scientific community’s efforts to combat diabetes. There’s also an exploration of Lisa’s multifaceted background, from her Canadian roots to the challenges she faces in the rapidly changing film industry. Lisa’s commitment extends beyond filmmaking; she’s now nurturing future documentarians at USC. The episode provides a rich narrative on the interplay between scientific innovation and storytelling, punctuated by relevant personal anecdotes, including a tech failure that affected Lisa’s diabetes management. By the episode's end, listeners gain insight into the relentless pursuit of a cure for diabetes and the power of thinking outside the box in achieving groundbreaking advancements. Questions I Wish I'd Asked: 1. What have been the most surprising discoveries you've encountered while filming "The Human Trial"? 2. How has your personal battle with diabetes influenced your professional decisions and storytelling approach? 3. Can you share any touching moments you’ve witnessed from patients involved in the clinical trial? Lessons Learned/Takeaways:1. Personal experience can be a powerful catalyst for professional endeavors, driving meaningful contributions to one's field. 2. Environmental access, like that to clinical trial sites, can significantly enhance the authenticity and impact of storytelling in documentaries. 3. Innovation often requires thinking outside the conventional boundaries, both in science and in creative industries. #MedicalTrauma #RepeatedlyDeadFred #PTSD #PostConcussionSyndrome #ABI #TBI #IntermittentFasting #IF #WeightLoss #DeathAndNearDeath #CardiacIssues #CovidRecovery #MentalHealth #OvercomingAdversity #Resilience #PositiveMindset #Fitness #Health #Food #TimeRestrictedEating #Lifestyle #Inspiration #GinStephens #DelayDon’tDeny #FastFeastRepeat #IntermittentFastingStories #TheSummerIDiedTwentyTimes #TheDeadManWalkingPodcast#DiabetesResearch #ClinicalTrials #StemCellTherapy #TheHumanTrial #DocumentaryFilm #BiomedicalBreakthroughs #RegenerativeMedicine #InsulinIndependence #BiotechInnovations #TypeOneDiabetes #FilmmakingJourney #CanadianCinema #HealthcareAdvocacy #EmbryonicStemCells #BiopharmaceuticalAdvances #PatientPerspectives #StemCellRegeneration #ScientificStorytelling #DiabetesManagement #womeninfilm 00:00 - Introduction to Lisa Hepner 04:30 - Lisa's Personal Journey with Type One Diabetes 10:15 - Conceptualizing "The Human Trial" 15:45 - Filming Clinical Trials: Challenges and Breakthroughs 28:30 - Impact of Filmmaking on Scientific Progress Perception 34:50 - Discussion on Canadian Roots and Citizenship 40:10 - The Evolution of Independent Filmmaking 50:00 - Innovation in Medicine and Beyond 55:20 - The Political Landscape and Medical Research 60:15 - Lisa's Future Projects at Vox Pop Films TV