A Mental Health Break: S18

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 18

Episode 1:
#246: Yoga Expert + 3x Mental Health Author Ashton August on Writing with Authors

Guest: Ashton August

Episode 2:

#247: Breaking the Silence: Carlos & Kody’s Journey with Schizophrenia
Guests: Kody Green/ Carlos Larrauri

Episode 3:

#248: Exclusive Insights from Our Top Guests

Guests: Gabriella Cuchel/ Dr. Carlos Garcia/ Tami Kiekhaefer LCSW/ Alec Rubenstein

Episode 4:

#249: Finding Peak Performance with RUSH POWER

Guests: Morgan Bierbrunner/ Isabella DiIlio

Episode 5:

#250: From Bullet Wounds to Blessings: Finding Joy in Gratitude with Moses Alford

Guest: Moses Alford

Episode 6:

#251: Self Doubt to Self Trust After Traumatic Brain Injury with Cori Stuart

Guest: Cori Stuart

Episode 7:

#252: Stress at Work Leads to Health Scare + Positive Changes with Bradley Hamner
Guest: Bradley Hamner

Episode 8:

#253: Finding Ways to Heal with Sally Lee Stewart

Guest: Sally Lee Stewart

Episode 8:
#254: Becoming Involved and In Love with Your Communities with Aakash Patel

Guest: Aakash Patel

Episode 9:

#255: Advice From a 20 Something Suicide Survivor with Pat Broe

Guest: Pat Broe

Episode 10:

#256: Hepatitis C is Not a Limitation with Sarah Laurel + Dr. Daniel Moore

Guests: Dr. Daniel Moore and Sarah Laurel

Episode 11:

#257: Managing Mental Health in Hospitality with Mike Bausch

Guest: Mike Bausch

Episode 12:
#258: Sex & Porn Addiction, Affair Recovery, and Sex Therapy with Kendra King

Guest: Kendra King

Episode 13:
#259: From Wrongfully Imprisoned + 7 Year Legal Battle to Recreating Success with David Israel

Guest: David Israel