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, 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
#240: Fractured Skull Leads to Becoming the Brain Barbarian with Eric Kubecka
A decade ago, an SUV accident left him with a fractured skull, a brain bleed, and numerous health challenges.
Eric Kubecka is the founder of Brain Barbarians, a social media channel focused on Brain Injury, and a trusted Brain Injury Coach and Mentor.
He didn’t let that define him. Eric adopted a warrior mindset, explored every possible avenue to recovery, and emerged stronger. Today, he uses his experience to motivate, empower, and guide other brain injury survivors on their journey to recovery.``
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Other areas Eric and Vincent discuss:
- Warrior mindset vs. victim mentality
- #1 thing he wishes someone told him in his recovery
- Been a guinea pig for a long time
- Why you need to show up every single day
- Fine-tuning sleep habits
- Hard chamber vs. soft chamber and why you NEED a certified diving instructor to guide you
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