Jan 30, 2026
What if mental health conversations didn’t start with what’s wrong?
In this episode of The Amanda Kaufman Show, I’m joined by Dana Christian Lee for a powerful conversation about storytelling, presence, and why asking what moves you can be more impactful than advice, diagnoses, or strategies.
Dana is an educator, producer, and longtime advocate for youth mental health through her work with Tell My Story. We talk about why film creates connection in ways words often can’t, how performance culture disconnects people from themselves, and what happens when both adults and young people are given permission to listen inward instead of chasing external approval.
This episode is for parents, educators, leaders, and anyone who feels the quiet pull to reconnect with what actually matters. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are beneath the noise.
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