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A Mental Health Break

Vincent A. Lanci

326 episodes

1 day ago

In this conversation, Dr. Tony Dice shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery, detailing his experiences as a Navy SEAL and the struggles he faced with substance abuse. He emphasizes the importance of support, the power of the 12-step program, and the holistic change model that can help others in similar situations. Dr. Dice's story is one of resilience, hope, and the desire to help others find their path to recovery. As you listen: 00:00 From Chaos to Clarity: A Journey of...

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In this conversation, Dr. Tony Dice shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery, detailing his experiences as a Navy SEAL and the struggles he faced with substance abuse. He emphasizes the importance of support, the power of the 12-step program, and the holistic change model that can help others in similar situations. Dr. Dice's story is one of resilience, hope, and the desire to help others find their path to recovery. As you listen: 00:00 From Chaos to Clarity: A Journey of...

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Episodes (20/326)

A Mental Health Break

The Journey to Mental Health Awareness with Nicole Zapoli

In this conversation, Nicole Zapoli shares her journey towards mental health awareness and the importance of fitness and mindset in achieving overall well-being. She discusses practical tools for overcoming negative thoughts, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and the significance of consistency in fitness. Nicole also introduces her book, Live Fit From the Inside Out, which outlines six shifts to living a healthier and happier life, emphasizing that small, actionable steps can lead ...

6 days ago

23 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Understanding the Complexities of Narcissism with Dr. Anthony Mazzella

In this deeply insightful episode of A Mental Health Break, host Vincent A. Lanci welcomes Dr. Anthony Mazzella, a psychodynamic therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in narcissism and personality dynamics. Dr. Mazzella breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health—narcissism—and helps listeners move beyond labels and blame into clarity, awareness, and emotional protection. Together, they explore how narcissistic traits show up in relationships, why the h...

1 week ago

24 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Transforming Caregiving Trauma and Finding Peace with Shelly Grimm

Welcome to A Mental Health Break. In this incredibly raw and empowering episode, we sit down with Shelly Grimm, Financial Consultant, Author, and Founder of The Perpetual Caregiver. Shelly’s journey is one of profound resilience: from being legally emancipated at 13 while caring for her chronically ill mother to fleeing a dangerous home situation at 17. These harrowing experiences became the "broken bricks" she used to build a new foundation of advocacy and emotional preparation for others. T...

2 weeks ago

16 minutes

A Mental Health Break

From Silicon Valley Exec to Caregiver After a Plane Crash with Jenny Brandemuehl

What happens when your entire identity and life plan are obliterated in a single, devastating phone call? This week, we sit down with Jenny Brandemuehl, author of Forever Fly Free, whose life shifted from managing C-suite responsibilities in Silicon Valley to navigating hospital corridors after her husband survived a fiery plane crash with burns over 80% of his body. Jenny’s journey through caregiving, loss, and radical rediscovery is the ultimate testament to human resilience. She doesn't ju...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

A Mental Health Break

The Road Back: My TBI Recovery Journey (Chapter 1)

Chapter 1: The Impact and the Silence (The Hospital & Immediate Aftermath) Once per month, Host Vincent A. Lanci will release a solo episode. It will start out with his The Road Back: My TBI Recovery Journey series. This week, Vincent dives into a vulnerable and honest conversation about: What happenedWhat he remembers right before the accident (or the lack thereof)The coma & the confused reawakeningThe terror of realizing he can't walk, talk properly, or rememberThe Daily Battle...

1 month ago

22 minutes

A Mental Health Break

From Betty Ford to Purpose-Driven CEO: Melissa Fors Shackelford on Family, Addiction, and Finding Your Soul-Deep Why

Join us for a deeply human and candid conversation with someone who has mental health experiences from every angle. Melissa Fors Shackelford is a healthcare executive and the author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller, Harnessing Purpose. While Melissa is known for building compelling brands and advising Fortune 100 leaders, her path to purpose was forged through personal adversity. In this episode, we normalize the conversation on family mental health and substance abuse as Melissa shares: The Impa...

1 month ago

18 minutes

A Mental Health Break

6 Brain Surgeries, Tragic Loss, & Finding Your Self-Worth: A Common-Sense Approach to Healing with Will Craig

Join us for a powerfully honest and incredibly relatable conversation with Will Craig of Mental Health with Will LLC and the host of Sunday Reset w/ Will & Friends. Will is an open book, sharing his profound journey through mental health struggles that began early in life after being born with hydrocephalus, leading to six brain surgeries. He candidly discusses his battles with depression and suicidal ideation, the devastating loss of his partner, and his personal fight to overcome a deep...

1 month ago

21 minutes

A Mental Health Break

The Lie of 'I'm Fine': How Perfectionism Hides PTSD & Incest Trauma with Andrea Leeb

The Shattering Point: What Happens When Childhood Trauma Finally Breaks Through Meet Andrea Leeb, a successful Manhattan attorney, writer, and high-functioning adult who learned the hard way that survival is not the same as healing. Andrea’s childhood was marked by severe sexual abuse and an environment of agonizing denial—a trauma so deep that when her mother discovered it, she was struck with literal "hysterical blindness." For decades, Andrea buried the pain under a polished exterior, achi...

1 month ago

20 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Societal Dropout: D.C. Copeland on the Millennial Crisis, Gender, and Finding Mental Peace Outside the System

What if your mental struggle isn't a personal failure, but a logical reaction to a broken society? This week on A Mental Health Break, we are joined by poet, playwright, Yale graduate, and cultural critic D.C. Copeland, author of the forthcoming book, Societal Dropout: A Culture Manifesto for the New Millennium. D.C. brings a unique, potent voice to the show, leveraging the philosophy of Jung, Freud, and Nietzsche to dissect our modern anxieties. In this profound and provocative discussion, w...

2 months ago

20 minutes

A Mental Health Break

How Being a Podcast Guest Can Transform Your Life (Part 1) with Vincent A. Lanci

We have listened to your feedback - you want to see solo episodes, too! This week, Host Vincent A. Lanci dives into 5 major benefits of becoming a podcast guest, where to find potential shows to guest on, and HOW to reach out to the host. No matter your path in life, podcast guest appearances have become more successful than traditional media or print. Learn all about how to level up your story or message today. Support the show Have a question for the host or guest? Want their freebee? Are y...

2 months ago

13 minutes

A Mental Health Break

How to Find Your Fire When Life Knocks You Down with DK Kang

You are not alone in your fight. This week, we welcome DK Kang, a martial artist, author, and wellness expert whose life story is a testament to unwavering human resilience. DK’s journey is one of perseverance and purpose: He bravely navigated a decade of infertility, profound family losses, job loss, financial hardship, and the emotional isolation of becoming the full-time caregiver for his wife during her battle with breast cancer. He walked through every kind of devastation imaginable—and ...

2 months ago

18 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Cerebral Palsy to PsyD: Dr. Michelle Taveras on Resilience & the Power of Letting Go

How do you build a thriving life while navigating profound personal challenges? This week, we welcome a truly inspiring guest who embodies resilience, Dr. Michelle Taveras, founder of M Taveras, PsyD & Company Psychological Services. Dr. Taveras shares her powerful, intimate journey of earning her doctorate and establishing a respected practice while living with cerebral palsy. It’s a candid look at what it truly takes to push past limitations and find your deepest sense of purpose. In th...

2 months ago

17 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Overcoming Difficult Emotions & His Path to Purpose and Acceptance with Aaron Gilbert

What does it really mean to be well—and how do we get there? This week, we're taking a deep dive into the practical side of mental and emotional well-being with a true veteran of the field. Join us for a powerful conversation with Aaron Gilbert, founder of Boston Evening Therapy Associates, who has spent 25 years helping tens of thousands of people live more constructively. In this episode, Aaron cuts through the noise and shares his definition of "good therapy," explaining what truly works b...

3 months ago

22 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Navigating Mental Health and Food Addiction with Jennifer Schrappe

Are you carrying burdens that aren't yours? This week on A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Jennifer Schrappe, a licensed therapist, pastor, and the founder of Chrysalis Enterprises. With over two decades of experience, Jennifer is a compassionate guide who helps people find hope, healing, and freedom from life's struggles. In this powerful conversation, Jennifer shares her personal battle with food addiction and the unique challenges of walking out of recovery while navigating the press...

3 months ago

18 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Unbroken: Finding Light After Darkness with Adriene Caldwell

Join us for an incredibly raw and courageous conversation with Adriene Caldwell, author of the memoir, Unbroken. Her story is a testament to the profound resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable odds. In this episode, Adriene candidly shares her first-hand account of childhood trauma, from emotional and physical abuse to navigating a family riddled with untreated mental illness, including homelessness, extreme poverty, incest, pedophilia, sexual assault of a child, drowning ...

3 months ago

18 minutes

A Mental Health Break

From Grief to Game-Changer: Jeff Johnston's Journey to Reshape Mental Health

He's back and more determined than ever. This week on A Mental Health Break, we are honored to welcome back mental health advocate and founder, Jeff Johnston. Since we last spoke, Jeff has turned his personal tragedies—the loss of his son to fentanyl and his wife to alcoholism—into a nationwide movement for change. In this powerful episode, Jeff shares how his profound losses ignited his mission, leading him on a 95-day journey across America to break the stigma around mental health and subst...

3 months ago

27 minutes

A Mental Health Break

The Patient Voice and Leading in Healthcare with Amber Brown

Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation with Amber Brown, a true leader in healthcare, the military, and beyond. As a Patient Advisory Coordinator at Tampa General Hospital and a Physical Therapist, Amber is dedicated to integrating a patient's "lived experience" into the very systems of healthcare. She's also an Air Force Officer, overseeing medical readiness and operational health for service members. In this episode, Amber shares her unique journey across these diverse and deman...

3 months ago

20 minutes

A Mental Health Break

From Fight Club to Spiritual Sourcery with Justin Shaw

What if the darkest moments of your past are not a burden, but a blueprint for your greatest transformation? In this raw and powerful episode of A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Justin L. Shaw, a mystical comedian, Doctor of Divinity, and author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness. Justin, a former stand-up comedian, gets real about growing up in a "fight club atmosphere" and his personal battles with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders...

4 months ago

19 minutes

A Mental Health Break

From Olympic Gold to Lifelong Recovery with Carrie Bates

What happens when you achieve the pinnacle of athletic success at just 16 years old, only to find yourself struggling with addiction years later? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the Director of Strategic Growth and Advocacy for Caron Treatment Centers. Carrie shares her journey from a childhood in an alcoholic home, to the immense pressure of being an elite athlete, to her eventual str...

4 months ago

18 minutes

A Mental Health Break

Decoding Anxiety, Trauma, and the Path to Healing with Dr. Catherine Nobile

Have you ever wondered what's really happening inside your mind when you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression? And what if there were specific, proven strategies to help you navigate these challenges and find a path to healing? In this episode of A Mental Health Break, we’re joined by Dr. Catherine Nobile, a licensed Doctor of Clinical Psychology with a specialty in evidence-based treatments for a variety of psychological conditions. Dr. Nobile, who is also a clinical psychologis...

4 months ago

18 minutes