A Mental Health Break
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Learn from others sharing their mental health stories each week. Your time is valuable. That's why we get right to it with no fluff and keep each value-filled show under 30 minutes.
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.
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.
Each week, we dive into real-life experiences from mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals who’ve overcome adversity. Together, we discuss a wide range of topics, including depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, ADD, Autism, PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders, anorexia, anorexia, eating habits, Bipolar disorder, CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Schizophrenia,BPD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder, trauma, New Trauma, Old Trauma, Living with Trauma, Working through Trauma, trauma recovery, Stigma, Mental health stigma, self-care, self care, self-love, self love, sex addiction, coping mechanisms, psychosis, medications, hypnosis, EDMR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, NA, AA, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, traumatic brain injuries, traumatic brain injury, TBI, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, EQ, emotional experiences, therapy, therapist, doctors, nurses, mental health professionas, dementia, mental ability, memory, cognitive function, Alzheimer's, Codependency, trauma bonding, weight loss, weight shame, body dysmorphia, dual diagnosis, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, both life and family challenges, and much more.
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
Navigating Emotional Shadows and Rewriting Your Story for Mental Wellness
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"Rewriting your story is about becoming the hero of your life, turning past toxicity into a narrative of redemption."
In this episode, we explore how narrative storytelling and emotional shadow work can transform your mental health journey. Join us as we delve into practical ways to reframe toxicity into resilience, with insights from emotional intelligence expert Tomi Bryan.
A Few Topics:
*The four polarities in narrative storytelling: from toxicity to redemption, episodic vs. full life arcs
*Understanding the emotional shadow
*How emotional harm shapes our safety versus worth, fragmenting our sense of self
*The importance of giving space for feelings and the journey from hurt to harmonize to help
*Resources for emotional well-being
As You Listen:
00:00 - Introduction to narrative storytelling as a tool for mental health
00:27 - Moving from toxicity to redemption in your life story
01:21 - Guest introduction and Tommy Bryant's background
02:33 - The intersection of mental health, emotional, and physical health
03:31 - The emotional shadow and its influence on identity and performance
04:52 - Strategies for managing triggers and unconscious patterns
06:24 - Self-care practices and grounding techniques
08:27 - The importance of personalized mental health tools
09:01 - Tommy’s personal journey and the power of rewriting your story
10:19 - Advice for young people facing adversity
10:49 - Narrative storytelling and the cycle of healing
13:24 - Upcoming book: Where the Body Meets the Universe and the Hurt, Harmonize, Help model
15:58 - Resources available on Tommy Bryant’s website and podcast
16:39 - Wrap-up and encouragement to explore emotional resilience tools
Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that healing is a journey of rewriting your story — because it truly does get better.
September 27, 2022 - Tomi's First Solo Episode: What is Emotional Intelligence? Dr. Tomi White Bryan Shares Her Story
May 4, 2025 - Solo Show #2: Defying the Odds & Decoding Emotional Well-being with Dr. Tomi White Bryan
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