I think the macho mystique was far more a guiding principle in our Dad's generation than ours, the 'strong silent type' was much more common.

In middle age I've begun to embrace stress reducing behaviors. Just in doing yoga, for example, my health has improved dramatically.

I'm in full support of that technique [meditation] , and what David Lynch is doing. It's very important.

In documentary films, being able to be a storytelling and embrace film as an art form - while being very clearly connected in trying to help make the world a better place - is really important to me.

What my previous film 'Paper Tigers' have proven, is that it can point toward helpful tools for change.

The word 'resilience,' in our American culture is closely aligned with 'grit,' and that word implies a certain moral fiber that says you can survive and thrive in any adversity, because you are strong - but that message of strength is both disqualifying and problematic.

There needs to be the support and help around you, even when you may have an unhealthy home environment.