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
Inner Harmony: Janet Kathleen Ettele on Weaving Buddhist Wisdom into Daily Life
Ready for a refreshing pause? This week on A Mental Health Break, we're honored to welcome Janet Kathleen Ettele, a remarkable musician and author who gracefully bridges the wisdom of Buddhist dharma with the rhythm of contemporary life. Janet, a Berklee College of Music graduate and performer with esteemed artists like Tencho Gyatso and Nawang Khechog, shares her unique journey from the entertainment industry to becoming a profound voice in spiritual practice.
In this deeply calming and insightful conversation, Janet will guide us through:
- Practical ways to integrate spiritual teachings into your everyday routine.
- The true meaning of mindfulness and its transformative impact on well-being.
- Understanding universal truths that can positively reshape your life, regardless of your background.
- Cultivating equanimity amidst life's challenges and the power of examining your motivations.
Join us for a session dedicated to finding peace, purpose, and profound joy in the everyday. Janet's gentle wisdom offers a vital antidote to our fast-paced world.
Janet also touches on:
- Navigating disoriented time as a child
- We have the divine within us all
- The value of silence in providing the answers
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