Documentary films, Biological medicine and RA with Gabe Golden

Gabe Golden is a documentary filmmaker, writer and producer. He has authored six screenplays and has found creating documentary films to be an essential form of in-depth journalism necessary to communicate all aspects of a subject. Inspired by his 30-year challenge with rheumatoid arthritis, Gabe is directing "Lighting the Path," a documentary on alternative medicine. He has also co-written and produced the award winning "Rangeland" series as well as the "Nevada Mining" series for PBS.

Highlights of our conversation:

2:03 - What superhero do you align with?
3:01 - Gabe has a black belt at 14, then his life takes a serious turn
6:18 - The social impact of chronic illness as a teenager
9:32 - Gabe's personal healing journey begins
12:40 - Gabe draws a line in the (western) sand
16:02 - Chronic illness has a way of humbling you
20:39 - A few treatments that moved the needle for Gabe
23:45 - The financial burden of taking your health in your hands
24:46 - What is microcurrent therapy?
25:50 - A further deep dive into treatments
27:50 - A primer on the lymphatic system
31:57 - The financial investment for these treatments
36:02 - Is there a difference between biological and western functional medicine?
41:21 - It's time to redefine doctor
43:43 - Gabe puts to film all that he's learned on his healing journey
47:50 - Would you trade your most painful moments for easier days?
49:48 - What does it mean to be beautifully broken?

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