A Mental Health Break

Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an elementary public school principal and certified life coach. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids. She helps moms with a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors. She practices mindfulness personally and at school teaching students breathing and awareness techniques to hel...

Things did not always come easy for this best-selling author, an award-winning songwriter and a veteran business coach for over 2 decades. From being abused as a child, to losing a parent and overcoming addiction, Eliot Popkin shares his story to help you on your journey. Eliot has written words and provided coaching and counsel to inspire people to change. His critically-acclaimed book "Circ...

What an inspiring journey we have ahead today. She was hit by a school bus and is also a Breast Cancer Survivor. This week's spotlight story is on Gloria Estefan. WELCOME BACK to A Mental Health Break. This is the podcast where we normalize the conversation on mental health. After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and into recovery, he learned that he needed to pr...

Host Vincent A. Lanci wraps up the first month of 2022 in this bonus episode. Some areas he touches on includes: Not overloading yourself and saying no when you need to Being honest and transparent New book with Gina Bernardini  New Podcast Episode Release Times Gasparilla overload Social media Usage YouTube channel WELCOME BACK to A Mental Health Break. This is the podcast where we normalize the...

Some people are born with a drive often seen in entrepreneurs, pro-athletes, inventors, adventurers and Navy SEALs. It’s in their DNA — research has shown that certain genes can manifest resilient and highly focused people who can also be impulsive and easily distracted. While these traits enabled our ancient ancestors to survive, if you have these traits today, it can create havoc in your life. Y...

The most major mindset shift I had to make while becoming a career artist was the idea that "real work" involved sweat and using my hands. This mindset had me believing two things throughout my journey: First, that I was always one step away from becoming broke and homeless.  Second, if I were a responsible adult, I should quit and get a real job. Throughout this struggle, I've batt...

Meghan turned to sports at a young age, realizing that physical activity and the flow state she could find during those activities were good for her mental health. She went on to play Division 1 college volleyball and started her own marketing business after college. Through all of Meghan's experience as an entrepreneur and agency owner, she has used the strategies she learned through athleti...

Two of the experts from Mr. Lanci Talks Mental Health and Mental Health Week join for a special bonus episode. Dr. Richard Boccio and Jon Infeld are rejoining the show from episode 5 and 7, respectively.  Some areas they will discuss are what they learned about their mental health during the pandemic, an in-depth look at how they break mental health stigma at work, their favorite things to do that...

His first memory was that of genocide: hiding in his neighbour’s basement and crying in his grandmother’s lap before passing out as a handkerchief was placed over his mouth, for fear of being heard. This led to years of silence, which was finally broken at the tender age of 4. Living through that trauma - and experiencing his parents' abusive and violent relationship in the years that followe...

The Final Episode of 2021 is here! Overcoming depression, coming out as a gay man, moving from a small town to big city, finding your passion and much more, including the process he uses to combat depression and anxiety. WELCOME BACK to A Mental Health Break. This is the show where we normalize the conversation on mental health. After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI),...

Would it add value to your life to hear mental health advocates and professionals share their stories related to mental health? If so, this is the perfect podcast for you. We are all in this together. In this episode, Izzy Baker shares what the turning point was for him to change the way he was feeling, his mental health goals, what he learned most about his mental health throughout the pandemic,...

"You've got to give yourself certainty by taking small steps." From struggling with social anxiety as a teenager, to moving across country and running a successful chain of gyms, Michael Budensiek is an inspiration on many levels! He says and lives by the thought that you live and learn. In this episode, you will hear how Michael relieved his anxiety, tips he used to stay mentally h...

The Co-Host of the Anxiety Warriors Podcast is here to share how she stays mentally healthy, talk about her kids book combining Yoga, Mindfulness, and Cookies, and so much more!   WELCOME BACK to A Mental Health Break. This is the show where mental health advocates and professionals worldwide share their stories, advice, and "WHY" relating to mental health. This podcast is all things MEN...

Testicular Cancer COULDN'T Stop Him. A Stroke COULDN'T Stop Him. Voices Over Cancer Author Juan Nunez joins A Mental Health Break to share his story, mental health tips for success, his learning lessons from the pandemic, and a whole lot more. WELCOME BACK to A Mental Health Break. This is the show where mental health advocates and professionals worldwide share their stories, advice, and...

No one likes to talk about suicide. It makes us uncomfortable and feel exposed; we feel like we have a giant spotlight on us telling us to talk about our own experiences with suicidal ideation. No one likes to feel naked or put on the spot, so we deflect. But what good does that do? What good does it do when these conversations are usually brought up before, during, or after someone’s own struggle...

For Tom Oliva, it all started with his grandfather “Sonny,” which is where Sonny’s Wellness got its name. Sonny struggled with Parkinson’s disease for years. The last two years were especially difficult for his mental and physical health. Not only will you learn all things CBD, but also which non-CBD ways Tom improves his mental health, how he balances running a company and remaining mentally heal...

Welcome back, Leo Flowers! In this episode, you will learn to advice on how to overcome extreme adversity, manage suicidal ideations, how he has found new ways to enjoy life at age 45, and so much more. When he was 9, he told his mom when he turned 40 he was gonna end his life. Now he's 45 and is HAPPY and THRIVING. "...that conversation, that thought, has never left me, I wanted to dig...

Home invasion. Rape. Abuse. Domestic Abuse. She never gave up . Shellie Hunt teaches us that moving forward is possible. For the Season 7, Episode 5, the show travels to California to talk with the worldwide Shellie Hunt. On this episode, you will learn to how to define your trauma and not let it define you, gain confidence, manage your time more effectively, and so much more. This week's spo...

Let's take A Mental Health Break. This is the show where mental health advocates and professionals worldwide share their stories and "WHY" relating to mental health. For the Season 7, Episode 4, the show stops in England to sit down with Tom Bailey. On this episode, you will learn to gain confidence, eliminate social anxiety, and learn speaking tips. https://www.vincentalanci.com Me...

Let's take A Mental Health Break. This is the show where mental health advocates and professionals worldwide share their stories and "WHY" relating to mental health. For the Season 7, Episode 3, the show stops in Australia to sit down with Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient Evan Sutter. Sometimes we need to disconnect then reconnect. Sutter will teach us how to do so along with tips to ba...

Together, we talk about our mental health. Welcome to A Mental Health Break. This is the show where mental health advocates and professionals share their "WHY" relating to mental health and stream from around the world to help you on your journey. For the Season 7, Episode 2, the show will take a deep look into the mental health of Dads everywhere.  John Stacey joins the show from the Un...

Together, we talk about our mental health. Welcome to the Season 7 Premiere of A Mental Health Break. This is the show where mental health advocates and professionals share their "WHY" relating to mental health and stream from around the world to help you on your journey. Season 6 Finale/ Season 7 Premiere: A deep look into PostPartum and how it is related to mental health. For all new,...

Thank you for taking care of your mental health. Welcome to the Season 6 Finale of A Mental Health Break. You are taking a step in the right direction by tuning in. This is where mental health advocates and professionals share their "WHY" relating to mental health and stream from around the world to help you on your journey. For the Season 6 Finale and Season 7 Premiere, the show will ta...

You are taking a step in the right direction by tuning in. Welcome to A Mental Health Break , where mental health advocates and professionals share their "WHY" relating to mental health and stream from around the world to help you on your journey. Did you have a past relationship that caused trauma? Do you suffer from Anxiety and PTSD? Daniel Packard is here to share his story, what help...

Mental health advocates and professionals share their "WHY" relating to mental health and stream from around the world to help you on your journey. Learn how trauma, the nervous system, and mental health are all related on this show. Jennifer brings 4 degrees in Psychology and a passion to help others along their trauma journey to the show.  Her passion has extended to a BRAND NEW Trauma...