A Mental Health Break

Updated: 24 Jun 2025 • 298 episodes
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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.

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Backed by popular demand, Host Vincent A. Lanci stops in to check in and give you a preview of something he is working on. Thank you for joining us for another week right here on A Mental Health Break. Subscribe to stay current with mental health stories and episodes. Support the show Have a question for the host or gu

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This week on A Mental Health Break, we"re taking a vital step towards understanding a challenging, yet often overlooked, aspect of mental health. We"re honored to welcome Dr. Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, a distinguished Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University, and Sherland Peterson, who openly shares her per

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Ready for a refreshing pause? This week on A Mental Health Break, we"re honored to welcome Janet Kathleen Ettele, a remarkable musician and author who gracefully bridges the wisdom of Buddhist dharma with the rhythm of contemporary life. Janet, a Berklee College of Music graduate and performer with esteemed artists lik

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Sometimes, all you need is a moment to feel understood. On this episode of A Mental Health Break, we"re honored to welcome Cori Stuart, who truly gets what it"s like to navigate the complexities of mental health.  Cori opens up and offers a comforting and honest conversation that will make you feel seen. Join us for a

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In this raw and powerful episode of A Mental Health Break, we sit down with author, veteran, and father Jeremy Bracamontes, whose life journey embodies resilience and self-reinvention. From growing up in California group homes to finding discipline and purpose in the military, Jeremy shares how he transformed trauma in

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Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! This week, we"re so honored to chat with Dr. Lindsay Frey, the passionate owner of Finding Hope Wellness Center. With years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Frey shares her inspiring journey to creating a beacon of hope for individuals and families in need.  

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