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A Mental Health Break
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.
Since 2020, Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, 3x Mental Health Author, and host Vincent A. Lanci and his guests have shared vulnerable stories and powerful insights that remind you—you are not alone on your journey.
Each week, we dive into real-life experiences from mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals who’ve overcome adversity. Together, we tackle a wide range of topics, including trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and family challenges. From grief and social media addiction to mental health in the workplace and life after divorce, every episode offers valuable tools, advice, and understanding for anyone navigating life’s toughest moments.
As someone who survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vincent uses his personal journey to help others, blending his lived experiences with the wisdom of experts to empower you on your own path to healing. Whether you’re struggling with a mental disorder or simply looking for support, A Mental Health Break is your weekly source of hope, guidance, and connection.
Tune in each week for honest conversations, practical tools, and the reassurance that you're not alone. Let’s break the silence together.
A Mental Health Break
Lifestyle Changes with Dr. V
Happy Weekend! What will we discuss this week?
- Surviving burnout and prevention
- Life as an essential worker
- Mommy Guilt
- How to improve your health through lifestyle changes,
- The importance of sleep, and so much more!
By way of background, E. Benita Varnado, MD (a/k/a "Dr. V") completed her Ob/Gyn residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. After almost 20 years of service, she is now focused on lifestyle-based treatments to help others achieve optimal mental and physical well-being.
Stick around for the spotlight story at the halfway point. As we have an expert who can help us with lifestyle changes, we will discuss an article titled, 11 Lifestyle Changes for Improving Mental Health and get Dr. V’s take on it. Follow along here.
The catalyst for this amazing career move was thru the podcast, where she not only educates women about their gynecologic health and how their bodies function but also about their overall health and wellness.
Benita, as she is known by her family and friends, attributes her desire to be a health care provider to her parents and the times she “worked” in the office, they instilled in her the importance of education and hard work.
From an early age, she learned she could be the one to help people who are in need and hurting. While providing educational information and motivation, Dr. V hopes to help those who listen to reach their health goals. She hopes to share the benefits of lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, sleep, connection) on medical diseases and overall wellness and health. Being a guide to help people heal themselves is her mission.
Take a Deep Breath on A Mental Health Break - the podcast that normalizes the conversation around mental health. You are not alone. Which journey will resonate with you most? Catch up with weekly interviews aired since January 2020. To join the show, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com.
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