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, 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.
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
Unmasking ADHD & Anxiety: Josh Gryniewicz's Path to True Self
Ever feel like your brain's running a million miles a minute, or that anxiety is holding you back? You're not alone.
This week on "A Mental Health Break," we're joined by the insightful and fan-favorite, Josh Gryniewicz, founder of Odd Duck, a creative communication consultancy dedicated to driving social change through powerful storytelling. But beyond his professional prowess, Josh brings a deeply personal perspective to our conversation.
Josh opens up about his journey with ADHD and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), sharing how these experiences have shaped his path and led him to embrace his true self. He'll offer an honest look at the daily realities and challenges, as well as the unique strengths that can come with neurodiversity.
In this episode, Josh reveals:
- Practical tips and coping mechanisms for managing ADHD and anxiety in everyday life.
- How his work in social change communication and understanding complex narratives has uniquely informed his approach to mental well-being.
- The importance of leaning into your authentic self, even when grappling with mental health challenges.
- His journey co-writing Interrupting Violence, and how understanding powerful stories can help us understand ourselves.
Josh's story is a powerful reminder that our personal experiences, even the challenging ones, can become sources of strength and catalysts for positive change. If you're navigating ADHD, anxiety, or simply looking for inspiration on living authentically, this episode is a must-listen.
Press play now to gain new perspectives and practical insights from Josh on how to thrive with ADHD and anxiety.
You can enjoy his previous visit to the show by following his journey from April 13, 2021 here: https://amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com/743867/episodes/8287624-a-d-h-d-g-a-d-don-t-have-to-hold-you-back
You can also enjoy his latest stop on Writing with Authors here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_NBtoROtC4&list=PLat9MDCRaOgII1QIa_8IhsoBZMPizmiQ2&index=26&t=359s
Have a question for the host or guest? Want their freebee? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.
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