Main Character Moment: Emmy Winning Documentary Filmmaker Justin Johnson Shares his Story about Documenting His Mom's Cancer Journey Right before Getting Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Himself episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 36 MIN

Main Character Moment: Emmy Winning Documentary Filmmaker Justin Johnson Shares his Story about Documenting His Mom's Cancer Journey Right before Getting Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Himself

from Brainy Blonde Podcast · host Rebecca Devine

Survivor Series Continues with a story inside a story. Today I’m talking with Justin Johnson. You all know I believe that things happen for a reason - even if the reason isn’t something we understand or fully appreciate at the time. And I’m pretty sure Justin feels the same way. As an Emmy winning documentary filmmaker, Justin lived across the country from his family and got pretty busy with his career, so busy he barely felt connected them, only being pulled back in when his mom was diagnosed with cancer. I bet he never thought he’d be filming a documentary about his own family! But that time together ended up being such a gift. Even more surprising was that shortly after wrapping up his film, Justin was diagnosed with a brain tumor himself. His attitude, his bravery in trying a new treatment, and his remarkable story are so inspiring. I can’t wait for you to listen to Justin’s story. Will we be getting a documentary on Justin’s brain cancer journey? I guess we’ll have to see….Justin's Film about his parents:https://www.nipplefactoryfilm.com/Justin's Treatment:https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/voranigo"The Bean Queen"https://www.karenhurd.comSupport the showI want to thank YOU for taking time of your day to listen. I don’t know if you’re here because you’ve gotten a tough diagnosis or someone you love has - or if you just want to learn more about how to feel empowered to change your story and find purpose in your life. But I’m glad you’re here.  If I can beat a universally deadly cancer and live a better, happier life, truly grateful for my cancer wake up call, I know the tools I’ve learned will help you too. Your life is about to get so much better. Please share the Brainy Blonde Podcast with someone you love. See you soon!Love you, Rebeccahttps://www.instagram.com/thatbrainyblonde/https://www.instagram.com/brainyblondepodcast

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Survivor Series Continues with a story inside a story. Today I’m talking with Justin Johnson. You all know I believe that things happen for a reason - even if the reason isn’t something we understand or fully appreciate at the time. And I’m pretty sure Justin feels the same way. As an Emmy winning documentary filmmaker, Justin lived across the country from his family and got pretty busy with his career, so busy he barely felt connected them, only being pulled back in when his mom was diagnose...

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