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
Foster Care & Their Mental Health with Ready for Life
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-
- Importance 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 helping children overcome hurdles.
Kathy is a native of St. Petersburg, FL and received her graduate degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina.
Ready for Life's Mission: To provide support, resources, and guidance former foster care youth need to successfully transition to adulthood.
RFL is a solution-based skill center supporting former foster care youth in homelessness prevention, education & employment, and lifeline support networks.
RFL offers a unique Educational Learning Lab program; a full-time Mental Health Counselor, through a partnership with the Pinellas County Public Defender's Office; legal services provided through the Community Law Program, supported by the St. Petersburg Bar Association; Mentor Program; Youth Council; Mommy & Me; Keys to Independence; and more.
RFL is a family environment where young people find basic needs like food & meal kits; personal & hygiene supplies; caring support; and have access to laundry and shower facilities. We understand that until immediate basic needs are met, it is nearly impossible to contemplate the future...and RFL believes that all young people deserve the opportunity for a successful future.
Guest Email: kmize@readyforlifepinellas.org
Guest Website: https://www.readyforlifepinellas.org/
Ready for Life Information: 2300 TALL PINES DRIVE, #100, LARGO, FL 33771 | (727) 954-3989
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