A Mental Health Break
A Mental Health Break is a Top 5% globally ranked mental health podcast for honest conversations about anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationships, recovery, and the everyday challenges of being human.
Hosted by traumatic brain injury survivor, three-time mental health author, and advocate Vincent A. Lanci, this weekly podcast brings you direct, meaningful conversations with mental health professionals, advocates, authors, survivors, and people willing to share the real stories behind their healing. Every episode is designed to remind you of one important truth: you are not alone.
Since 2020, Vincent has created a supportive space where mental health is discussed with compassion, curiosity, and no judgment. In concise, value-packed episodes—typically under 30 minutes—you will hear practical perspectives on anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma recovery, addiction and substance use, ADHD, autism, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, grief, divorce, codependency, workplace mental health, emotional regulation, therapy, mindfulness, self-care, and life after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Whether you are living with a mental health condition, supporting someone you love, working through a difficult season, or simply looking for tools to strengthen your emotional well-being, A Mental Health Break offers stories, encouragement, and practical guidance for moving forward.
Expect real conversations about therapy, recovery, coping skills, resilience, mental health stigma, relationships, boundaries, healing from old and new trauma, and finding hope after adversity. Vincent combines lived experience with the wisdom of clinicians, researchers, caregivers, advocates, and guests who have faced life-changing challenges.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe for clear, compassionate mental health conversations that get to the point—because your time matters, your story matters, and you do not have to carry it alone.
A Mental Health Break
One Thing at a Time with Kristen Harootunian
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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
- Why feeling safe opens up barriers and blockage
Kristen Harootunian is a professional public speaker with Minding Your Mind, and has shared her story all across the country. Fueled by passion in educating youth and adults about mental health and addiction, she is proof it is never too late or too early to get the help you need.
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A Mental Health Break (Top 5% Global Podcast): The podcast that normalizes 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 and all other inquiries, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com.
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