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
#242: Sex, Cocaine, & Food Addiction Recovery to New Book with Lisa Jo Barr
This guest has the inspiration and courage you need. She has come so far, and she is just getting started. Lisa Jo Barr joins the show to share her story.
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Lisa Jo's first book is 'The Pit Of Despair- How God, Prayer and the 12 Steps Saved My Life From Addiction'. It is a memoir of her addiction story. Here is more on our guest:
- I am a recovering sex, cocaine, food, and love addict.
- I also work as an Adult Outpatient Peer Specialist at a community mental health center. I run groups and co-facilitate classes on healing arts, writing, and mindfulness, among other topics.
- I work one-on-one with people struggling with their mental health conditions and addiction.
- I work with those who are at high risk for suicide. I have lived experience with Bipolar I and Complex PTSD.
- I love traveling internationally, drinking iced green tea in the morning, collecting Swatches and Hello Kitty, making art, and swimming laps.
Other areas Lisa and Vincent discuss:
- Crisis always precedes change
- Her lived experience
- Advice for people struggling with addiction
- Ways nature improves her mental health
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