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
Cerebral Palsy to PsyD: Dr. Michelle Taveras on Resilience & the Power of Letting Go
How do you build a thriving life while navigating profound personal challenges? This week, we welcome a truly inspiring guest who embodies resilience, Dr. Michelle Taveras, founder of M Taveras, PsyD & Company Psychological Services.
Dr. Taveras shares her powerful, intimate journey of earning her doctorate and establishing a respected practice while living with cerebral palsy. It’s a candid look at what it truly takes to push past limitations and find your deepest sense of purpose.
In this essential mental health break, Dr. Taveras draws on her decades of clinical experience to give you actionable clarity:
- Stress vs. Anxiety: She breaks down the critical differences between these two common emotional states—and why misdiagnosing yourself is holding you back.
- The Power of Letting Go: Learn the mental practice required to release what you can’t control and redirect your energy toward constructive change.
- When to Get Help: Dr. Taveras offers clear guidance on recognizing the signs that you’ve moved past self-help and need to seek professional support.
- The Root Cause: Discover her belief that comprehending the origin of your emotional experiences is the most effective path to lasting empowerment.
This is an episode about achieving your fullest potential, regardless of the challenges you face. Tune in for expert psychological insight and a dose of real-world inspiration.
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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