Vincent A. Lanci

A Mental Health Break

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Welcome! Ranked in the Top 5% of Globally Ranked Podcasts, welcome to the #1 podcast dedicated to mental health where you are never alone. This Top Weekly Show provides a safe, supportive platform to normalize conversations around mental health through authentic, inspirational testimonials. Learn from others sharing their mental health stories each week. Your time is valuable. That's why we get right to it with no fluff and keep each value-filled show under 30 minutes. Since 2020, Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, 3x Mental Health Author, and host Vincent A. Lanci and his guests have shared vul...

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Vincent A. Lanci

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www.vincentalanci.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

#226: Why You Need a Personal Plan Too, Not Just a Business Plan with John St Pierre 11.02.2024

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 entre...

#225: Transforming Through Life with Dr. Tori Ellis 05.02.2024

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 - wante...

Near Suicide to a Mental Health Community of 100,000 with Nigel Thomas 28.01.2024

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 most How to build self-belief The importance of finding your community Focus on inputs and tracking your prog...

Healing Trauma and Suicides Through Horses and Hiking with Michael Parker 21.01.2024

A show favorite has returned to share his story and how Second Chance Ranch has grown. Michael Parker discusses: Overcoming sexual assault, childhood trauma, and military trauma Overcoming 3 suicide attempts  Moved to Hawaii: quit all medications, hiking saved him, found healing with horses When homeless and unemployed, he laid the foundation for his now-successful "Second Chance Ranch"...

Sobriety Fueling Quality of Life with Ryan Smithbratton 15.01.2024

2 years into sobriety, Smithbratton became a Behavioral Health Technician, also known as a Recovery Specialist).  Soon enough, he began working groups at the facility and conducting outside meetings. If you need to talk, Ryan is here. Here is his contact information: Email: rbratton@havendetoxne.com Phone: 631 487 1451 Discussion areas include: -the benefits of connecting with other people -tools...

Celebrating 4 Years of Weekly Shows with Carlos Garcia 05.01.2024

Thank you for listening to the show for 4 YEARS! We bring on show partner Carlos Garcia at Tampa Counseling and Wellness to celebrate. Which weekly conversation since January 5, 2020, was your favorite? Email the team at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com and we will feature you on the next show! Discussion areas include: -How to change your mindset -Post-vacation mental health challenges + routine adjustm...

Ending 2023 in Nigeria with Yewande "Wendy" Adebayo 31.12.2023

The final show of 2023 is here, and you do not want to miss this! Additional areas discussed with Wendy include: -Dealing with hostile work environments -How jobs and careers can affect your mental health -Don't jeopardize your Mental Health for $ -Mental health tips for entrepreneurs Meet our guest: Yewande Adebayo, a seasoned hospitality specialist and serial entrepreneur who brings over a...

Christmas Eve with Former Guest Who Launches Book! Welcome Back, Jen Gellock 24.12.2023

Happy Holidays to all! It is wonderful to end the year by bringing back a former guest, Jen Gellock. Check out the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KglyP00dcW8&list=PLat9MDCRaOgII1QIa_8IhsoBZMPizmiQ2&index=1 Check out her inspiring first episode on A Mental Health Break here: https://amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com/743867/13771167-from-burnout-to-connec...

When Life Does the Unexpected, Keep Going with Renzo Del Castillo 16.12.2023

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...

You Are Not Alone with Vincent A. Lanci 10.12.2023

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many. Host Vincent A. Lanci is stopping by for a solo episode to let you know you are not alone. This episode has many reminders, including: Self-care Consider the folks in your circle who do not equate celebration and holidays with happiness. This may be the first year without a loved one, a divorce, or their kids not coming home for the first time T...

Great Day Live with Vincent A. Lanci 01.12.2023

Host Vincent A. Lanci was a guest on Great Day Live! Check out the full episode by tuning in to this show. Thank you to the network for the guest opportunity and credit rights to the episode to  CBS Great Day Live. Have a question for the host or becoming a guest? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get started! Brought to you by Tampa Counseling and Wellness- Dedicated to helping individ...

Gratitude and Goals: A Thanksgiving Special with Friend & Career Coach Rod Buchen 23.11.2023

The show was taking a mental health break until today! Happy Thanksgiving Day to all who celebrate. One of the people Lanci is thankful for is his close friend and Career Coach since 2013, Rod Buchen.  This episode will be Part 1 of 4 in a series with Rod Buchen. The next 3 parts will be on That Entrepreneur Show and consist of Lanci and Buchen dissecting different areas of leadership to help you...

Moving Past Depression to Become Uniquely Normal with Matt Lesser 10.11.2023

"Within months, the business failed and I went through a dark, suicidal depression..." Matt Lesser has a story to share: "I grew up in a small, lake community in northeast Indiana. We moved there because my dad had an opportunity to buy into a wholesale oil distributorship. Growing up in a town of 700, living with a family business, and attending a small, Christian school (my gradua...

From Grieving Her Daughter's Death to Sharing Solace with Crystal Webster 02.11.2023

When Crystal Webster's daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, was born May 19th, 2010, and then died in my arms just a few hours later I KNEW that this angel was special {I’m a little biased, I know}. She touched so many lives during her very brief one…I just didn’t know the right outlet to carry on her life, love, and legacy... ...I spent the next 5 years grieving her death, healing my heart, and work...

It is Never to Late Too Start with Shane Smith 27.10.2023

Want to start a company, but need a push in the right direction? Dr. Shane Smith has been working with entrepreneurs for over two years now. During this time, he has recognized a great number of people who have wanted to start or recently started a business but have held themselves back from reaching success for a number of reasons. Shane has committed himself to help these Wantrepreneur because h...

The Power of Role Models After Losing Mom with Chantal Szinegh 19.10.2023

An inspiring and uplifting testimonial from our guest this week. "I lost my biological mother at a young age and was diagnosed with a mild case of cerebral palsy when I was born.  Through those things, I have learned that it does get easier and to always take it one day at a time." A few areas of discussion with Chantal Szinegh include: How important being a role model for your family me...

From Burnout to Connecting with her Inner Truth with Jennifer Gellock 13.10.2023

At the age of thirty-one, she burned out her nervous system after living most of her life with unmanaged chronic stress and anxiety. For too many years, she fought against herself and became emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted from trudging through the resistance of modern life. Then in 2020, she awakened to a higher knowing and surrendered to a path of doing years of inne...

Prioritizing Our Own Happiness with Erica Holland 06.10.2023

Her company was born out of her mental health journey! An incredible testimonial from Erica Holland on how leaving her corporate job changed everything, including a mental health boost. A few areas of discussion with Erica Holland include: -How her mental health journey brought her to create her flower company -How to recognize anxiety attacks are coming -Taking a step back to focus on ourselves -...

Single Mom + Full Time Career Can't Slow Her Down with Mary Lou Ortiz 28.09.2023

Attention! If you are a single mom or have been having trouble making "me time", this is the show for you. A few areas of discussion with Mary Lou Ortiz include: -Are you pouring out too much to others and now are drained? -Why we can't ignore ourselves -How to avoid the stage of worry -B alancing our day-to-day: Single mom life and full-time career -Finding your balance between per...

Beating Performance Anxiety & High Pressure Situations with All-American Harry Kilkowski 21.09.2023

Dealing with high-pressure situations can be extremely challenging for us, including being an athlete in a winning program. Losing in sports can carry serious consequences, and Former All-American and National Champion Harry Kilkowski joins the show to talk about his experiences with mental health as an athlete. Areas of Discussion include: *Performance anxiety *How to manage high-pressure situati...

Key Mental Health News Around the Nation 15.09.2023

Let's switch it up! Bringing awareness to mental health happenings around the country, Host Vincent A. Lanci discusses these areas: Urgent care specializing in mental health  Surprise, last-minute changes to mental health bond Taking mental health breaks or leaves at work Mental health struggles - Comparing Gen Z with Millennials Mobile crisis teams Articles Discussed: Harris County Judge Lin...

Given a 50% Chance to Live, Ian Panter Took Control 07.09.2023

 "I turned 37 in rehab after suffering a severe TBI. As a passenger in a car, I got hit on my side going 86 in the 35 speed zone.  I was given a 50% chance to live by the doctors. The next week, my mother was told I would need 24-hour care for the rest of my life, then another week later in a group home, and then a week later I could be taken to rehab.  This whole time I was non-responsive an...

Nutrition, Dieting, and Motherhood with Brooke Sobh 31.08.2023

Nutrition, Dieting, Motherhood, and everything in between this week with Brooke Sobh. She gives us the confidence to live our best lives, and a few areas of discussion include health anxiety, the importance of keeping blood sugar stable, mental health advice for moms, happy gut -> happy brain, and recognizing you need a happy activity in your life when life gets busy. Meet Brooke Sobh - "I...

Pursuing Passions, Saying No, 2 Years of Show Stats, & What's Next with Vincent A. Lanci 23.08.2023

200 episodes of passed! Host Vincent A. Lanci checks in to discuss some personal mental health lessons he's learned and so much more. Additional Discussion Points Show stats over the 27, 575 downloads Choose one of your passions and engage  Saying no to things New additions for the show Are there any topics or questions you would like to hear the guests answer?  Would you like to share your s...

Understanding Mental Health with Marla Godette 17.08.2023

What is Marla's mission?  To destroy the stigma associated with mental illness worldwide by passionately providing education, counseling, clinical mentorship, advocacy, corporate and community events, and care and concern to individuals (throughout the life span), families, corporations, and organizations. Areas of discussion: Mental Health v Mental Illness Why home-based therapy is most impa...

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