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
How is Sex Related To Mental Health?
This podcast is all things MENTAL HEALTH!
Would it benefit you to hear from Mental Health Professionals and Influencers? Would it add value to your life to also hear authentic stories from people talking about their mental health, the issues they face, and how they actively combat them? If so, this is the perfect podcast for you!
After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and into recovery, he learned that he needed to prioritize my mental health. And his goal for this podcast is to help you do so, too!
For the thirty seventh episode and twelfth episode of Season 2, Vincent A. Lanci brings on Renée Burwell, LCSW, MPA, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
Burwell is a skilled psychotherapist and educator with a specialization in sex therapy and trauma. Her practice, Pandora's Awakening, offers services and educational outreach that help de-stigmatize mental and sexual health services. She was awarded “Family Life Educator” of the year by Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi.
Renée offers trainings and workshops to healthcare and social services professionals on mental health, sexual health, and reproductive choice. She is also the executive director of the Tennessee Alliance of Sexual Health, AASECT’s Mid-Continent Representative, an active member of the Association of Black Sexologist, and is a writer and educator for Bedroom Kandi. She has presented all over the country regarding sexual health and reproductive rights.
Take a Deep Breath! It's time to make your day a better one.
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Host Name: Vincent A. Lanci (PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com)
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQ
Website: www.vincentlanci.com/podcasts
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Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanci
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-mental-health-break-with-vincent-a-lanci
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Guest Name: Renée Burwell, LCSW, MPA, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
Email: Contact@pandorasawakening.com
Website: https://pandorasawakening.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-burwell-lcsw-cst-2926126/
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Digital Editing Name: Vincent A. Lanci (PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com)
Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden
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