Dabney Day, a first-time feature filmmaker, writer, and producer who made their directorial debut with the independent drama The Gardener joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health & Health News Channels. Dabney developed the film as a deeply personal story about listening to one’s inner voice and finding light in life’s most difficult moments.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dabney Day discuss the following:

Your film The Gardener touches on themes of personal growth and emotional renewal. As a first-time director, what inspired you to explore healing—both spiritual and emotional—through this story?
Gardening is often used as a metaphor for transformation and care. In the film, how does the act of tending to a garden reflect the process of tending to our inner lives and emotional well-being?
Many people today are searching for ways to reconnect with themselves. What do you hope audiences take away from The Gardener in terms of healing, forgiveness, or finding peace during difficult times?
The film deals with characters navigating loss, change, and self-discovery. From your perspective as a storyteller, how can film serve as a tool for emotional or even spiritual healing for viewers?
As the film prepares for its release, conversations around mindfulness and holistic health are more prevalent than ever. Do you see The Gardener as part of that broader cultural shift toward slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and nurturing the soul?

Filmmaker Dabney Day | Writer, Producer, Director

Dabney Day is the writer, producer and director of “The Gardener”, bringing together decades of creative vision, hands-on filmmaking experience, and strategic insight from a distinguished career in entertainment marketing. A pioneer in film and television product placement, Day’s work has always lived at the intersection of story, audience, and meaning.

Mentored by Academy Award–winning cinematographer John Alonzo (Raging Bull, Norma Rae) and shaped by immersive on-set experience alongside director Joel Schumacher on “A Time to Kill,” Day developed a director’s eye rooted in precision, patience, and emotional truth. Known for her meticulous preparation and intuitive leadership, she brings to “The Gardener,” a long-held vision—one that gently explores love, loss, and the grace of letting go.

Website: https://www.thegardenermovie.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardenermovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegardenermovie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGardenerMovie
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegardenerfilm

"The Gardener” marks Day’s feature directorial debut, thirty-years in the making