A Mental Health Break

A Mental Health Break The Podcast - Hosted by Vincent A. Lanci
You're not alone. Join us each week as we normalize the conversation around mental health together. You are not alone.

This show is here to help you on your journey. This is the Top Weekly Mental Health Show. This is the Official Podcast for Mental Health Advocates. We normalize the conversation together. This Top 3% Podcast provides you with a platform where people offer advice and share their vulnerable moments, life experiences, and stories. The Advocates and Professionals who have joined the show each week sin

ce January 2020 are committed to letting you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. After Host Vincent A. Lanci survived a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), he began to share his story and utilize his knowledge and experience to help others. There are many areas that are discussed each week. These topics include trauma recovery, confidence improvement, coping, mindfulness techniques, emotional intelligence, anxiety, depression, self harm, suicide, family challenges, feeling like no one understands you, social media addiction, life after divorce, mental health in the workplace, grieving, grief, and so many more. The show also has conversations on mental disorders, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, Major depressive disorder, Eating disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Borderline personality disorder, Social anxiety disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Attention deficit disorder (ADD), Panic disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Seasonal affective disorder, suicidal ideations, Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), phobia, Schizophrenia, and countless more. Do you want to learn from people who have been in your shoes? Each guest is open to sharing an honest testimonial combined with tools they have learned along the way.

This week, we invite you to slow down and breathe deeply with the remarkable Janet Kathleen Ettele—musician, author, and...
07/17/2025

This week, we invite you to slow down and breathe deeply with the remarkable Janet Kathleen Ettele—musician, author, and a guiding light in blending Buddhist dharma with modern life.

From performing with legends like Tencho Gyatso and Nawang Khechog to writing spiritual fiction that heals, Janet shares her inspiring shift from the entertainment world to becoming a beacon of mindful living.

✨ What we explore:
🌱 How to bring spiritual teachings into everyday life
🧠 What mindfulness really means (and how it transforms us)
🌊 Finding equanimity through life’s toughest moments
💫 Why our motivations matter more than we think
🔇 The wisdom that emerges from silence

Janet’s story reminds us that peace isn’t something we chase—it’s something we uncover from within.

🎧 Tune in for a calming conversation that nourishes the soul and reminds us of the divine presence already inside each of us. https://amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com/

🔥 New Episode Alert – A Mental Health Break 🎙️This week, we welcome Jeremy Bracamontes — veteran, father, author of “Res...
07/15/2025

🔥 New Episode Alert – A Mental Health Break 🎙️
This week, we welcome Jeremy Bracamontes — veteran, father, author of “Resilient: A Story of Group Home Survival” — for a raw and powerful conversation about mental health, healing, and personal transformation.

From growing up in California group homes to finding strength in the military, Jeremy’s story is one of true resilience. Now a business owner and father, he opens up about the inner battles he’s faced—and how self-awareness, meditation, and support systems helped him rise above.

What we cover:
📖 Lessons from his book Resilient
💥 Overcoming rage, trauma & the silent struggles of entrepreneurship
🧘 How meditation, movement & mindset saved his life
👨‍👧‍👦 The emotional challenges of parenting with a healing heart
📝 His next chapter as a storyteller merging truth with fiction

Jeremy reminds us that your past does not define your future.
This is the episode to play when you need to know you’re not alone.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to keep showing up for yourself. https://amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com/

🌟 New Episode of A Mental Health Break 🎙️We’re honored to welcome Dr. Lindsay Frey, licensed clinical psychologist and f...
05/20/2025

🌟 New Episode of A Mental Health Break 🎙️
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Lindsay Frey, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center, to the show!

In this heartwarming and empowering episode, Dr. Frey opens up about her personal journey, the inspiration behind her thriving mental health practice, and her mission to bring hope and healing to individuals and families.

What you'll hear:
🧠 The deep connection between mental and physical health
📘 Insight into CBT, ADHD, anxiety, depression & psychological testing
📱 Why less screen time is crucial for kids—plus real-life parenting tips
🎧 A sneak peek into her new podcast: Mental Health Without Borders
💬 Her advice for starting your own mental health practice
💔 How losing close friends shaped her passion and purpose

This episode is packed with encouragement, tools, and wisdom to support anyone on their mental health journey.

🎧 Tune in now for a dose of hope and healing! www.amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com

In this eye-opening episode, host Vincent sits down with licensed mental health counselor and founder of Blue Skies Brai...
05/12/2025

In this eye-opening episode, host Vincent sits down with licensed mental health counselor and founder of Blue Skies Brain Health, Colton Miller.

Colton opens up about his personal journey—from the intense pressure of high school wrestling to coping with his father’s cancer diagnosis—and how those experiences led him to break away from societal expectations and prioritize authentic living.

Together, they explore:
💭 The cost of burnout and the myth of the 40-hour workweek
💬 How early adversity can shape (or misguide) our identity
❤️‍🔥 Emotional “sparks” in relationships — are they real or trauma bonds?
🧘‍♂️ The power of small daily habits to protect your peace

Whether you’re navigating a quarter-life crisis or just want to live more intentionally, this conversation is packed with relatable insights and mental health wisdom.

💡 "Our mental health is our happiness. It should be one of the top priorities when we make life decisions." – Colton Miller

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! www.amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com

💥 From being told she wouldn’t live past 4 years old…to becoming a trailblazer in emotional well-being research 💡This we...
05/08/2025

💥 From being told she wouldn’t live past 4 years old…
to becoming a trailblazer in emotional well-being research 💡

This week on A Mental Health Break, Dr. Tomi White Bryan returns to share her incredible story of resilience, clarity, and inner peace.

Host dives deep into:
🧠 The truth about emotional well-being vs. emotional intelligence
📘 Her new book Emotional Intelligence 3.0
🎙️ The story behind her podcast The Sacred Gut Punch
😮‍💨 Simple tools for emotional resets—like just six deep breaths
🔥 The power of disengaging from burnout and reclaiming your peace

Whether you're dealing with stress, searching for purpose, or just need a reminder that you're not alone… this episode is for YOU. 💬

🎧 Tune in now — www.amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com

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A Mental Health Break with Vincent A. Lanci

(coming January 2020​)

Would it benefit you to hear from Mental Health Professionals and Influencers? Would it add value to your life to also hear real-life, authentic stories from people talking about their mental health, the issues they face, and how the actively combat them?

Well, you came to the right place! I want to start by congratulating for making your mental health a priority. Ever since my accident, and into recovery, I learned that I needed to prioritize my mental health. And my goal for this podcast is to help you do so, too!

Whether you’ve been making your mental health an important part of your life for a while, or you are looking to do so STARTING RIGHT NOW, this is the perfect podcast for you! This will be the perfect podcast for your drive to work.