A Mental Health Break
Welcome to the #1 podcast dedicated to mental health, where you are never alone. This Top Weekly Show provides a safe, supportive platform to normalize conversations around mental health through authentic, inspirational testimonials. Since 2020, Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, 3x Mental Health Author, and host Vincent A. Lanci and his guests have shared vulnerable stories and powerful insights that remind you—you are not alone on your journey. Each week, we dive into real-life experiences from mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals who’ve overcome adversity. Together, we tackle a wide range of topics, including trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and family challenges. From grief and social media addiction to mental health in the workplace and life after divorce, every episode offers valuable tools, advice, and understanding for anyone navigating life’s toughest moments. As someone who survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vincent uses his personal journey to help others, blending his lived experiences with the wisdom of experts to empower you on your own path to healing. Whether you’re struggling with a mental disorder or simply looking for support, A Mental Health Break is your weekly source of hope, guidance, and connection. Tune in each week for honest conversations, practical tools, and the reassurance that you're not alone. Let’s break the silence together.
Show episodes
He"s back and more determined than ever. This week on A Mental Health Break, we are honored to welcome back mental health advocate and founder, Jeff Johnston. Since we last spoke, Jeff has turned his personal tragedies—the loss of his son to fentanyl and his wife to alcoholism—into a nationwide movement for change. In
Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation with Amber Brown, a true leader in healthcare, the military, and beyond. As a Patient Advisory Coordinator at Tampa General Hospital and a Physical Therapist, Amber is dedicated to integrating a patient"s "lived experience" into the very systems of healthcare. She"s al
What if the darkest moments of your past are not a burden, but a blueprint for your greatest transformation? In this raw and powerful episode of A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Justin L. Shaw, a mystical comedian, Doctor of Divinity, and author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness. J
What happens when you achieve the pinnacle of athletic success at just 16 years old, only to find yourself struggling with addiction years later? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the Director of Strategic Growth
Have you ever wondered what"s really happening inside your mind when you"re struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression? And what if there were specific, proven strategies to help you navigate these challenges and find a path to healing? In this episode of A Mental Health Break, we’re joined by Dr. Catherine Nobile,
This week on A Mental Health Break, we"re honored to host a guest who has turned profound personal struggle into a mission to heal millions. Jason Hopcus, the founder and CEO of Connection Project, is a pioneering entrepreneur who"s using cutting-edge technology to revolutionize access to mental health resources. His