A Mental Health Break: S1

The #1 Podcast for Mental Health Advocates!

Welcome to A Mental Health Break, where you are never alone.

Since 2020, host Vincent A. Lanci—a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor and three-time mental health author—has provided a trusted platform for meaningful conversations around mental wellness.

Each week, the show features powerful testimonials and expert insights from advocates, professionals, and individuals who have faced and overcome life’s most difficult challenges. Topics include trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, emotional intelligence, grief, and mental health in the workplace.

Every episode is designed to offer support, guidance, and a reminder: you are not alone on your journey.

SEASON 1

EPISODE 1

Dr. Denise McDermott and Vincent A. Lanci talk all things Mental Health!

Guest: Dr. Denise McDermott

EPISODE 2

Vincent A. Lanci discusses Mental Health with a Brain Cancer Survivor
Guest: Mike Belliveau

EPISODE 3

Dr. Anita Sanz and Vincent A. Lanci talk all things Mental Health!

Guest: Dr. Anita Sanz

EPISODE 4

Turn a Life-Dependent Surgery into Helping Thousands of Others!

Guest: Chris Williams

EPISODE 5

Dr. Richard Boccio and Vincent A. Lanci talk all things Mental Health!

Guest: Richard Boccio

EPISODE 6

Dr. Uchenna Umeh, or better known as, “Dr. Lulu”, and Vincent A. Lanci talk all things Mental Health!
Guest: Dr. Uchenna Umeh (Dr. Lulu)

EPISODE 7

Gain perspective from a former-athlete who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Guest: Jon Infeld

EPISODE 8

Learn the Holistic Perspective on Mental Health

Guest: Elena Bensonoff

EPISODE 9

Learn Why It’s Okay with Tony Alexander

Guest: Tony Alexander

EPISODE 10

Learn how to improve your mental health despite facing a boulder!

Guest: Meridith Alexander

EPISODE 11

Improving his mental health led him from being homeless to a earning 6 figures

Guest: Peter Helms

EPISODE 12

Talk the relationship side of Mental Health with this Counselor!

Guest: Linda Murphy

EPISODE 13

Learn How Having Triplets Changed This Mother’s Mental Health

Guest: Supna Doshi

EPISODE 14

Gain a military perspective on mental health with this Doctor

Guest: Dr. Diego Hernandez

EPISODE 15

Corona Virus Stories and Testimonials Day 1

Vincent A. Lanci

EPISODE 16

Corona Virus Stories and Testimonials Day 2

Vincent A. Lanci

EPISODE 17

Corona Virus Stories and Testimonials Day 3

Vincent A. Lanci

EPISODE 18

Corona Virus Stories and Testimonials Day 4

Vincent A. Lanci

EPISODE 19

Corona Virus Stories and Testimonials Day 5

Vincent A. Lanci

EPISODE 20

This Mental Health Director teaches you from both a professional and personal perspective!

Guest: Sarah Howroyd

EPISODE 21

This Mental Health Counselor gives you both Casework and Private Practice Perspective

Guest: James Lawless

EPISODE 22

This Doctor has been breaking down Mental Health Stigmas since 1999!

Guest: Dr. Stacia Alexander

EPISODE 23

Episode 23:

Learn to live a more empowered life with this Psychologist

Guest: Dr. Carlos Garcia

EPISODE 24

From the Navy to nominated by Michelle Obama, you need this Mental Health episode!

Guest: Michelle Poitier

EPISODE 25

Season 1 Finale with Dr. Clarence Lee Jr.

Guest: Dr. Clarence Lee Jr.