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.
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A Mental Health Break
#229: How to Keep Moving Forward with Lemar Wilson
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We are going back to Wednesdays for a few weeks! Do you feel stuck and need some help moving forward? We have a great guest lined up for you.
This week, the show welcomes Lemar Wilson! Some areas of discussion include:
-Accepting life will challenge you
-Coping with losing his brother
-Getting in a car accident the day he lost his job
-New kid's book coming out on stepping into your fear
-Mental health challenges of being locked up for the wrong reasons twice, and much more. It is time to take a deep breath on A Mental Health Break.
Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others also join our conversations!
What is Lemar's Mission?
- "To assist students in healing from past and present trauma and improve their attendance and behavior.
- Additionally, I provide one-on-one coaching and check-ins to help them improve their grades.
- Moreover, I prepare them for their next steps in school or life.
- I also collaborate with teachers and staff to find better ways of building a connection with students and parents."
Have a question for a guest or host? Want to become a guest or show partner? Let's chat! Send an email to podcastsbylanci@gmail.com.
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