A Mental Health Break
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 vulnerable stories and powerful insights that remind you—you are not alone on your journey.
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.
Each week, we dive into real-life experiences from mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals who’ve overcome adversity. Together, we discuss a wide range of topics, including depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, ADD, Autism, PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders, anorexia, anorexia, eating habits, Bipolar disorder, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Schizophrenia,BPD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder, trauma, New Trauma, Old Trauma, Living with Trauma, Working through Trauma, trauma recovery, Stigma, Mental health stigma, self-care, self care, self-love, self love, sex addiction, coping mechanisms, psychosis, medications, hypnosis, EDMR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, NA, AA, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, traumatic brain injuries, traumatic brain injury, TBI, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, EQ, emotional experiences, therapy, therapist, doctors, nurses, mental health professionas, dementia, mental ability, memory, cognitive function, Alzheimer's, Codependency, trauma bonding, weight loss, weight shame, body dysmorphia, dual diagnosis, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, both life and family challenges, and much more.
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
Accepting the LGBTQ+ community with Dr. Lulu: The Momatrician
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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 Nigerian father that I liked girls. He didn’t yell, he didn’t get angry at me, he didn’t disown me or make me feel bad and somehow inadequate. He did not say anything to make me regret what I had just revealed to him. Instead, he kindly told me his thoughts. “Nne, it’s probably a phase.”
While I grew up knowing that I like girls, I did what my parents and the rest of the world expected of me. I married a man, tried to live happily ever after, and went about my business. Then I had my first child. And from the age of 2 to 3, I suspected my child was gay. I also knew that my ex-husband, like most Nigerians, is intensely homophobic and somewhere deep inside, my heart sank.
Other areas of discussion:
- Refuge App- log on and find gender neutral bathrooms
- Gender Identity- how your brain sees you, not how the world does
Catch Dr. Lulu's shows on: - Talk show on LinkedIn “Qweer Wednezday Wizdom” 1 pm- helps business and organizations to create safe spaces
- YouTube 10 am- "Parents of Queer" Kids Show
- Thursday 1 pm- IG- The Pride Corner - talking to you about your story and your family's reaction when you came out
- Twitter/IG/YouTube- @DrLuLUTalkRadio
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Welcome to A Mental Health Break (Top 10% Global Podcast)- 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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