A Mental Health Break

Peter Fenton is a writer and producer of both theater and film whose dramedy play, Abandon All Hope , premiered Off-Broadway in June 2023. Mental health and personal development are at the heart of Peter's work.  The psychological thriller film currently on the film festival circuit that he produced and co-wrote, Night Voices , explores themes of mental health and suicide. In his work, he:  1...

All Things Anxiety + Finding Natures Vaccine as we welcome back Jodie Ellenor! Some other areas discussed include: KAMBO - Natures Vaccine Brain rehab Diet rehab What’s imbalanced in the body? Functional medicine testing ( Can be done in your own home) Family constellation work  Ancestral trauma Giving women hope Jodie is an anxiety expert extraordinaire. Jodie became passionate about functional m...

An honest testimonial, motherhood, and yoga with Lauren a guest you may remember from Season 1 That Entrepreneur show. Lauren’s journey with a rare autoimmune disease inspired her to go back to school and complete the Health Coach Training Program at Duke Integrative Medicine. Lauren is also Yoga Teacher who has been teaching for over a decade.  She is now training to become a certified Yoga Thera...

Recognizing holes in our mental health means we are healthy enough to recognize the problem.  This week, we are rejoined by Evan Pulliam, who gives us this reminder and others to help us take a deep breath.  Key areas of discussion: The power of enough sleep Talking with others when you need to Making changes to find happiness Taking the time to reset Guest Instagram Welcome to A Mental Health Bre...

Looking for the strength to become sober? Or how to gain confidence and focus on opportunities instead the negative in a situation? This week's guest bravely shares her story on A Mental Health Break. Other areas of discussion with Kristen Harootunian:  8 years Clean February 10 How exercise is like meditation Letting people in your corner Keeping eyes open for opportunity and not head down W...

After 3.5+ years, the show finally has an Instagram Live episode. Welcome back, Tanya. Areas of discussion: Cleaning out our life's clutter Change is never easy Loving yourself What is your message? People Pleasing Link to her first episode here : How Therapy Changed Her World: Graphic Design to LCSW Head to her LinkTree in profile on Instagram here Head to her website here Her Story: ..the o...

Looking to learn more about the special needs community?  Time to buckle up for a value filled show from someone with the experience to serve you.  Yvette Guzman practices with the belief that every patient is her own family and goes the extra mile to coordinate care, decrease barriers and complexity for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system, and personalizing a wellness plan t...

Would you like a testimonial that will help you fight through the adversity in your life? Joey Fontanez courageously shares his story, how he got through his tough times, and found happiness with his daughter through it all. Here is a preview to his story: Lost his mother 12 years old 2 years of prison in New York  Got in trouble and went back to prison and did 5 more years Got out and became a fi...

Inclusion for all with 21 & Change's Clayton Clemens. The first half of the show is all things 21 & Change, and the second half is all mental health talk. Take a deep breath on A Mental Health Break . Join the movement tomorrow with Fox News all morning: 5TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 Time: Starts at 10:00 am Address: Tampa Movement Lab (1335 W Gray St,...

ANOTHER MENTAL HEALTH SHOW FOR YOU! Are you a young, rebellious, and mental health conscious millennial who's sick of conforming to society's toxic standards? Do you struggle with making healthy decisions and feel lost in life? Look no further, because P.S.A the Mental Health Podcast has got you covered! Prodigy Sportive Attestations is an experience interview based podcast that brings y...

Would you like to dive into parenting tips and how to properly help the children in our lives?  A Parent’s Toolbox is so important. Mel Peirce is here and she will provide you with tools you need.  With the right parenting toolbox you have: Less Worry and Less Stress When you have parenting tools to handle challenges you no longer waste time or energy not knowing what to do — or wondering if you’r...

Working to end youth suicide by helping parents accept their LGBTQ children. Uchenna Umeh, MD, also known as, Dr. Lulu and The Momatrician, returns to the show for the first time since January 28, 2020! Listen to that show here ! This US Air Force veteran, retired pediatrician and life coach is back. Get ready for an incredible show. “It’s probably a phase.”   When I was 16yrs old I told my Nigeri...

Matt has seen firsthand how psychedelics have helped people from different walks of life, and his goal is to "normalize" the conversation and reduce stigma. With an MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health, Matt co-founded two companies dedicated to improving mental health and well-being using the power of legal psychedelics. Other areas of discussion: Redefining happiness H...

It became clear to me that no matter how healthy I ate, how much nutritional information I knew, or how much I worked out,  these things weren’t getting to the ROOT of why I was so out of control with food.  Other areas of discussion: Refusing to settle Having trouble finding a therapist that can relate Feeling compulsive in front of food  Digesting emotions  The power of nature and taking breaks...

Would you like to discuss utilizing shadow work and psychedelic integration as mental health tools to heal and grow? Then buckle up because this is the show for you and we have an an international speaker who has traveled worldwide teaching a blend of spirituality and strategy with us this week.  The incredibly inspiring Steven Twohig studied an abundance of practices extensively, including mindfu...

Dana Arschin: From 2 Emmy Awards at Fox to Storytelling for Holocaust Survivors and Honoring Poppy   Host Vincent A. Lanci connected with Dana Arschin through cold networking in his pursuit to complete his exclusive interview with Fox News in 2019. Fast Forward to 2023: He has the honor of sharing her story. ​Dana Arschin is a 2X Emmy Award-Winning journalist and the first-ever Storyteller for the...

In this episode, we learn how music and creativity can help improve our mental health.  Seeing the struggles and lack of resources in his community shaped his vision as Brian Davis furthered his education at St. John’s University.  Davis wanted to understand why people do what they do, what triggers certain behaviors, how people cope with hardship and loss, and most importantly, how to heal.  His...

Did or do you struggle with alcohol? Are you looking for ways to improve your mental health on a short term basis?  This is the show for you. An incredibly inspiring personal journey is headed your way with this testimonial. We are joined by Jeff Jackman streaming from Utah. Jackman shares his personal story, ways he has found to improve his mental health, and so much more. This week's spotli...

At first, a sudden diagnosis was Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. Turns out, it was lung cancer. 9 months later, he was playing basketball, golfing, and coaching the top-ranked soccer team in the country. Welcome back, Jim Madrid, and THANK YOU for having the courage to share your story.  Areas of Discussion: Mindfulness Prayer Eating the right foods Controlling self talk to keep dark thoughts out What...

Looking for the perspective you need? This is the episode for you. Thank you for sharing your story, Kathy Mize, of Ready for Life. Areas of Discussion: Figuring out goals If we feel burned out, we can’t help anyone else- I mportance of pausing Not taking things for granted Children of abuse and those in foster care face tremendous mental health battles, and today’s guest has dedicated her life to...

This week, Host Vincent A. Lanci delivers a solo episode as he realized that these things may also affect other people. He wants to remind you that you are not alone and TO NEVER GIVE UP. These things have taken a toll on his mental health: 🔹People speaking without intention 🔹People wasting your time 🔹People helping for the wrong reasons and bragging about helping others Challenge #1: Be transp...

Looking for the tools you need to succeed? This is the episode for you. Thank you for sharing your story, Sterling Sheffield.  "Sheff" stops by the show to share his incredible mental health toughness and journey to the NFL.  After switching from Private to Public School, he was forced to switch positions because they did not want a black quarterback.  He continued to strive for greatnes...

A New Mental Health Book is here! The Go-To Book for Toddlers, Going to School, Arrives March 20, 2023. Host and Author Vincent A. Lanci gives you an exclusive, in-depth first peak into this authentic book. "Going to school for the first time can be such a scary and stressful time for children and their caretakers.  This lovely book fosters communication and support between children and adult...

 "We can't solve problems by using the same thinking that we used when we created them."  Einstein said it, our guest lives by it.  Welcome to the 3rd episode of the 2023 Gasparilla Overload is here. We get Real Random with Doug Hill. This week, we will take a look at Host Vincent A. Lanci's other podcast, That Entrepreneur Show. Hill is passionate about creating a worldwide bu...

Angela Sullivan is the Director of Special Projects for Recovery International. She helps develop programs that are extensions of the successful 85-year RI Method. She has been with non-profits for over 25 years and has facilitated educational programs for all ages – from Pre-K to retired adults. Angela develops curriculum, training materials, and does marketing for Recovery International.  She al...