A Mental Health Break
Learn from others sharing their mental health stories each week. Your time is valuable. That's why we get right to it with no fluff and keep each value-filled show under 30 minutes. Ranked in the Top 5% of Globally Ranked Podcasts, 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, OCD, PTSD, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and both life 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
In this conversation, Nicole Zapoli shares her journey towards mental health awareness and the importance of fitness and mindset in achieving overall well-being. She discusses practical tools for overcoming negative thoughts, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and the significance of consistency in fitness. Ni
In this deeply insightful episode of A Mental Health Break, host Vincent A. Lanci welcomes Dr. Anthony Mazzella, a psychodynamic therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in narcissism and personality dynamics. Dr. Mazzella breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health—narcissism—and h
Welcome to A Mental Health Break. In this incredibly raw and empowering episode, we sit down with Shelly Grimm, Financial Consultant, Author, and Founder of The Perpetual Caregiver. Shelly’s journey is one of profound resilience: from being legally emancipated at 13 while caring for her chronically ill mother to fleein
What happens when your entire identity and life plan are obliterated in a single, devastating phone call? This week, we sit down with Jenny Brandemuehl, author of Forever Fly Free, whose life shifted from managing C-suite responsibilities in Silicon Valley to navigating hospital corridors after her husband survived a f
Chapter 1: The Impact and the Silence (The Hospital & Immediate Aftermath) Once per month, Host Vincent A. Lanci will release a solo episode. It will start out with his The Road Back: My TBI Recovery Journey series. This week, Vincent dives into a vulnerable and honest conversation about:What happenedWhat he remembers
From Betty Ford to Purpose-Driven CEO: Melissa Fors Shackelford on Family, Addiction, and Finding Your Soul-Deep Why
Join us for a deeply human and candid conversation with someone who has mental health experiences from every angle. Melissa Fors Shackelford is a healthcare executive and the author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller, Harnessing Purpose. While Melissa is known for building compelling brands and advising Fortune 100 leaders,