14. Healing Through Finding Purpose, and Breaking Toxic Positivity (feat. Deborah Lee Smith)

Deborah Lee Smith started dancing and acting at an early age. After getting her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Lit and Theater. She moved to Australia to pursue a Master's degree in Film Production, all while continuing to act on stage and film. She is an award-winning actor, producer, and founder of "More Than You See," a non profit organization and podcast dedicated to sharing stories and resources surrounding the daily struggles of mental health. Recent projects include, "Here Awhile" starring Anna Camp, and "Last Three Days" starring Robert Palmer Watkins (General Hospital).Deborah discusses her journey and story through how she discovered her own methods of processing her emotions and honoring her mental health. She dives into how she started her non-profit organization "More Than You See," and walks us through how she sits in her emotions and honors them and the benefits of doing so. How toxic positivity negatively impacts others around us and the view they have with mental wellness. Deborah also highlights how she balances her acting career and her wellness. I touch upon my sobriety story. IG: @morethan_yousee @deborah_lsmith