A Mental Health Break

Vincent A. Lanci

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 since 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.


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Episodes

#235: Removing Anxiety as a Yogi with Ashton August
6d ago
#235: Removing Anxiety as a Yogi with Ashton August
Yoga can help heal your Generalized Anxiety Disorder and allow you to live your best life... just ask Ashton! She joins us from Tucson, Arizona to share her story, what led her to mental health, all things yoga, and everything in between. Enjoy the show! Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!More on our guest: Ashton August founded the leading wellness website YouAligned.com and YA Classes, the mission-based, 5-star-rated yoga, meditation, and fitness app that has planted over 300,000 trees. Ashton has been teaching yoga and meditation for 12+ years, is a renowned yoga and meditation teacher trainer, and has produced over 1,000 online classes. She is also a wellness industry consultant for teachers and entrepreneurs. She is the author of two motivational books (Learn Grow Shift and A Year of Self Motivation for Women, with her third book on the way) and is a passionate animal advocate and volunteer for the ASPCA. Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Stay connected with us on social media! You can find us at @ThatEntrepreneurShow on all platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!Episode Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#234: Awakening Our Minds with Clément Decrop
Apr 11 2024
#234: Awakening Our Minds with Clément Decrop
Putting science and mental health together for a one-of-a-kind episode with Clement. Some areas of discussion include: -Path to an awakened mind, blending meditation with sciences-Transformative impact of 'non-self' on personal development-Practical tips for daily decision-making, creativity, and problem-solving -the 3 me’s - past current future (what would I want)-Different forms of exercise, like meditation -Being compared to other people daily, from peers to heroes Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Meet our Guest: Clément Decrop is a Belgian-born inventor and author with a fascinating journey. Moving to the U.S. at the age of six, Clément's work has taken him around the world, culminating in his insightful book "The Idea Space: The Science of Awakening Your Non-Self."With over 130 patents submitted across various technologies, spearheading $10B+ business deals with a remarkable 60% win rate (saved the Department of Defense $100 million through automation), and being a valedictorian at Penn State, Clément's expertise is multifaceted.His book explores the concept of an 'idea space,' providing a novel approach to understanding the mind. Clément led wellness events for thousands of participants across 40+ countries. Have a question for the host or guest? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get started.Stay connected with us on social media! You can find us at @ThatEntrepreneurShow on all platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!To learn more about podcasting coaching services, email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com for more information. Music Credits:Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.comLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#233: Standardizing Mental Health Treatments in Hospitals with Alan Akira
Apr 5 2024
#233: Standardizing Mental Health Treatments in Hospitals with Alan Akira
Areas of discussion:-Noticed MH treatments in hospitals were not standardized-Standardizing MH treatments in hospitals with the power of positive reinforcement -Challenging the bias of not putting yourself inside any “box”-Decide what recharges your battery the best, and do that -Identifying the things that don't make us tired or need a vacation fromWelcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Meet our Guest: Alan Akira, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry, serving patients in Chicago, IL. He aims to improve access to psychiatric care through clinical expertise, education, and healthcare management. As an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, he focuses on bridging the gap in psychiatric care. Akira completed his education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama, excelling academically and receiving awards for leadership and humanism. His residency at Rush University Medical Center included Emergency Psychiatry and Medical Student Education roles, earning recognition for his clinical and educational contributions. He has received several awards, including the Roeske Award for Teaching from the APA in 2023. Akira also serves as an independent medical examiner for Cook County. With over 10,000 patient encounters in various settings, his therapeutic approach integrates existentialism, cognitive behavioral therapy, and logotherapy.Have a question for the host or guest? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get started.Stay connected with us on social media! You can find us at @ThatEntrepreneurShow on all platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!To learn more about podcasting coaching services, email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com for more information. Music Credits:Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.comLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#232: Emotional Resolution with Cedric Bertelli
Mar 30 2024
#232: Emotional Resolution with Cedric Bertelli
Do you feel like no tools are working for you? You are not alone. Cedric Bertelli has dedicated his life to Emotional Resolution. He also discusses:Resilience level difference across generations- World War 2: men worked together in factories and the war, the inner capacity for complete resilience is inside us allWhy does our environment make tapping into our inner resilience hard?What is EmRes?Trying psychedelics and other tools but nothing worked: Learn the three reasons that pushed him to work in mental healthAs the director of a restaurant, he realized you manage emotions, not peopleThe power of nature, and much more. Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Meet our guest:  Cedric is the Founder and Director of Emotional Health Institute (EHI), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of human life by tapping into the revolutionary technique of Emotional Resolution®, which helps with trauma healing and emotional well-being. Emotional Resolution® (or EmRes) sessions have a positive feedback score of over 80%, providing emotional assistance to thousands of people. It has significantly impacted San Francisco’s Bay Area, collaborating with the Marin County Office of Education and training 200+ teachers in this method. In addition to the United States, EHI also has a presence in France and Japan. Cedric has been fine-tuning the EmRes process since 2009, training a wide demographic that includes therapists, social workers, mental health practitioners, educators, and HR professionals. Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#231: The Dropout Multimillionaire, Brian Will, Joins That Entrepreneur Show
Mar 22 2024
#231: The Dropout Multimillionaire, Brian Will, Joins That Entrepreneur Show
This week, we look into host Vincent A. Lanci's other podcast, That Entrepreneur Show.During the course of his career, Brian created or co-created seven very successful companies in four different industries after serving in the Military. At their peak, these companies were worth over half a billion dollars. He has also done multiple turnaround projects for companies, from startups to Fortune 500 and helped those organizations drive billions of dollars in sales. His multifaceted background allows him to understand and teach agile processes and principles and articulate their implications from multiple perspectives, from the development team to the executive board.Today, Brian owns seven Franchises and a growing chain of restaurants in Atlanta. He also owns an Insurance and Technology company based in Denver and a residential and commercial Real Estate business in Georgia and Florida. He also serves on the city council in his hometown of Alpharetta, Georgia.Additional areas of discussion:His brand new “Business Strategic” CourseLessons learned from the first company started at 21 years old with his wifeHow to become a major restauranteurWhen too much debt became an issue Accept feedback from the right peopleJust because you have a $149  online certificate does not make you a coachHave a question for the guest or host?  Send Danica an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Episode Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#230: Community, Relationships, and Healing with David McMillan
Mar 13 2024
#230: Community, Relationships, and Healing with David McMillan
It is time to take a deep breath on A Mental Health Break. We have an incredible guest heading your way with David McMillan. Here are some areas he touches on:Why sadness takes courage and a brave person to admit their sadness and show vulnerabilityWhat does quantum physics have to do with relationships? Need for belongingHow newtons law of homeostasis is related to mental health Being a part of a communityHow shared events create historyIf you enjoy the show, please subscribe to this podcast for future shows and leave a review for others to join our conversations on A Mental Health Break.More about this week's guest: Dr. McMillan is a clinical community psychologist with 40+ years of experience providing people with tools and insights they can use in their personal relationships, communities, and society to heal divisions and find ways to work together.He developed and authored the Sense of Community Theory, the most influential research on the psychological sense of community, with 10K+ literature references and 50K+ reads annually.Dr. McMillan is also the author of several highly-rated books, including Create Your Own Love Story, which uses the four elements of his Sense of Community Theory- membership, influence, integration and fulfillment of needs, and shared emotional connection- to describe relationships and offer steps to take to make them stronger, more enduring, and more soul-satisfying.His 38-year marriage to Judge Marietta Shipley inspired him to write Create Your Own Love Story Looking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#228: Getting Centered with Michael LeBlanc
Feb 25 2024
#228: Getting Centered with Michael LeBlanc
One of our show favorites returns! A few other areas Michael LeBlanc discusses are:- centered in the morning and how it stays throughout the day-how to remove yourself from a negative space by taking charge of your breathing  (connects to heart-> connects to brain) -getting quiet and centered -all the latest since his last appearance! If you missed Michael's last episode in  2022, you can catch up here after this show ends! He first stopped by in 2021; you can follow his mental health journey from the start here.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to this podcast for future shows and leave a review for others to join our conversations on A Mental Health Break.Meet our guest: Whatever you are struggling with or wanting to change and improve has a certain consciousness and energy about it. Shift your Consciousness and Energy, and something new and improved has to happen! You can learn how to shift your Consciousness and Energy in any and all areas of your life and ultimately Manifest Your Best Life!As an Amazon best-selling author, energy-meditations coach, licensed clinical social worker, and speaker-teacher, I help individuals and groups tap into their Divine Intelligence, gain clarity, move past limiting beliefs, and embody the consciousness and energy of living their dreams fulfilled…living their prayer answered. The energy of your problem is different than the energy of your solution. I’ve developed two customized guided Energy Meditations to help others achieve this inner shift:1- is a Breath and heart-focused guided meditation to help others leave their analytical mind and tap into their Divine Center…that space of well-being and solutions2- is my Return to Wholeness meditation, which guides others to bless and balance their energy centers (chakras)Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#227: Spent $100K to Heal Anxiety, Didn't Work, Created a Permanent Solution with Daniel Packard
Feb 18 2024
#227: Spent $100K to Heal Anxiety, Didn't Work, Created a Permanent Solution with Daniel Packard
Daniel is back, and he has a lot to share. Some discussion areas include:-how to take a break from our mental health-spent 100k trying to solve anxiety -how he started a research company to engineer a solution-Was his own test patient and felt calm; things usually sent him to terror. He thought it would wear off, but its been 10 yearsWelcome back to A Mental Health Break! Be sure to leave a review and subscribe if you enjoy the show. Link to his first episode: Live from Brazil: How to Cure Your Anxiety Meet Daniel: After staying in a very unhealthy relationship for too long, Daniel ended up with severe anxiety and C-PSTD. After spending 10 years and $100,000 trying to solve his anxiety, he learned that a trillion dollars is spent globally on mental health, but not getting people in pain permanent results. Remembering what his dad told him that 'results matter' and because he was trained in engineering school to know how to engineer and invent solutions to complex problems, Daniel took a stand against the mental health industry and started his company Permanent Anxiety Solutions with the goal to see if it was possible to invent and reverse engineer a process that could solve anxiety permanently.  And ideally in a short period of time with consistent, measurable results.Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer whose company, Permanent Anxiety Solutions, spent 8 years and $1.2 million to engineer and invent the world's only permanent anxiety solution program where you only pay at the end of the program once you have clear, measurable results.Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#226: Why You Need a Personal Plan Too, Not Just a Business Plan with John St Pierre
Feb 11 2024
#226: Why You Need a Personal Plan Too, Not Just a Business Plan with John St Pierre
Click play to learn how a failure changed everything. A few other areas John St. Pierre discusses are:-how to program a subconscious mind -12 min visualization to start the day-how your personal plan and business plan should marry together-how taking care of yourself helps your career and other relationships -the power of routines Meet our guest: "Hi, I'm John St. Pierre, an entrepreneurial strategist, business growth advisor, and co-host of the Entrepreneurs United Podcast. I have over 25 years of experience in co-founding and growing successful businesses across various industries. I'm also the author of "The $100M Journey: Your Guide To Growing The Business Of Your Dreams Without Going Off The Cliff!", a book that shares my proven strategies and insights on how to scale your business while avoiding costly pitfalls.My passion is to help ambitious entrepreneurs like you achieve your dreams and create lasting value. Whether you need guidance on protecting and growing your equity, reinvesting strategically, fostering a culture of intrapreneurship, or moving from CEO to Chairperson, I'm here to support you. I also invite you to join me and my cohost, Rich Hoffmann, on the Entrepreneurs United Podcast, where we interview accomplished entrepreneurs and extract actionable advice and inspiration to fuel your journey. "Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
#225: Transforming Through Life with Dr. Tori Ellis
Feb 5 2024
#225: Transforming Through Life with Dr. Tori Ellis
Are you ready to become empowered? You came to the right place. A few areas Dr. Tori Ellis discusses are:-how to cope with not over-excelling anymore-going from  an A student to Cs: Leading to depression and anxiety -being away from family for the first time-doctors couldn't diagnose what she was feeling and said it was all in her head-feeling sluggish from pills- took off- detox - wanted to find a holistic way -mental health challenges of having a baby during CovidDr. Tori Ellis, a Transformational Life and Business Coach and Best-Selling Author, is a native of New York with a lifelong aspiration to lead and guide others in education and the workplace. Inspired by her family's commitment to empowering youth, Tori pursued undergraduate studies in Psychology and Criminal Justice, followed by a Master’s Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a PsyD. in Human and Organizational Psychology. As a "millennial," she is dedicated to providing her peers and future generations with tools for exemplary societal contributions, emphasizing wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship. Her Best-Selling book, "The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop," introduces these concepts. Tori, now a new mom, passionately shares impactful stories to inspire children worldwide, encouraging them to pursue their passions and excel in various aspects of life, including business, education, the arts, sports, and everyday living.Learn more about our guest here!Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
Near Suicide to a Mental Health Community of 100,000 with Nigel Thomas
Jan 28 2024
Near Suicide to a Mental Health Community of 100,000 with Nigel Thomas
The relentless bullying at school. The battle with my own demons. A loss that nearly cost me my life. Striving through constant setbacks to command my own destiny. Have all led to this. Areas discussed with Nigel Thomas include:How to cope with losing someone who believed in you mostHow to build self-beliefThe importance of finding your communityFocus on inputs and tracking your progressFREE Weekly newsletter that takes 50 hours to complete to make an impact for youGoing with the flowMore on our guest: In September 2023, I surpassed a promise I made two years ago to take a company to $100,000/month in revenue. The key? Dreaming like a giant but fighting like an underdog. Guided by the gift of self-belief that one woman gave me. The same woman who cut me off overnight and left me contemplating suicide. But the self-belief she instilled remains a guiding force. It’s the very gift that led David to defeat the mighty Goliath with just a slingshot and a few pebbles.The greatest underdog story of all time. Through the David to Goliath newsletter, I’m here to rally individuals rejected by society who know deep down they’re destined for greatness. Giving up a 6-figure salary, I’m laying bare my soul and putting everything on the line, to help entrepreneurs tear down the walls of rejection, smash through their personal barriers, and claim their place at the top of the mountain. The newsletter unravels the raw, uncut life of an entrepreneur, as well as stories of triumph from the greatest leaders of our generation.Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.
When Life Does the Unexpected, Keep Going with Renzo Del Castillo
Dec 16 2023
When Life Does the Unexpected, Keep Going with Renzo Del Castillo
2023 is nearing its end but our episodes are not. Take a deep breath, it's time for A Mental Health Break with Renzo Del Castillo. Areas discussed include:-overcoming loss and change in relationships-competing with yourself-mental health benefits from traveling -creating a legacy for his family-the mindset needed to transform from childhood obesity to excellent health-being consistent in lifeRenzo Del Castillo was born in Lima, Peru, in 1983, and was educated at the University of Florida, leaving with a B.A. in English, specializing in Victorian Literature, and an M.A. in Mass Communications, specializing in Intercultural Communications. Renzo currently resides in Miami, but he prioritizes traveling to experience and be exposed to the tenets of other cultures. He strongly believes that it is through art that we find the divinity of truth, the pathway of communication with others; and that through this connection we are made whole. About his book Still: Still is a collection of poems that focuses on the immigrant experience: a family's journey from Lima, Peru to Miami, Florida as political refugees and asylum seekers and the impact that had on the life of a boy as he grew into a man. Renzo Del Castillo’s poems often reveal larger moral concerns, touching in their language the world of politics and betrayal that cannot help but impose upon the world of private language. There is a lovely and intimate tone, used to remind the reader that imagination triumphs over, or sometimes through, adversity.Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenLooking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to learn more.