A Mental Health Break
A Mental Health Break is a Top 5% globally ranked mental health podcast for honest conversations about anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationships, recovery, and the everyday challenges of being human.
Hosted by traumatic brain injury survivor, three-time mental health author, and advocate Vincent A. Lanci, this weekly podcast brings you direct, meaningful conversations with mental health professionals, advocates, authors, survivors, and people willing to share the real stories behind their healing. Every episode is designed to remind you of one important truth: you are not alone.
Since 2020, Vincent has created a supportive space where mental health is discussed with compassion, curiosity, and no judgment. In concise, value-packed episodes—typically under 30 minutes—you will hear practical perspectives on anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma recovery, addiction and substance use, ADHD, autism, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, grief, divorce, codependency, workplace mental health, emotional regulation, therapy, mindfulness, self-care, and life after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Whether you are living with a mental health condition, supporting someone you love, working through a difficult season, or simply looking for tools to strengthen your emotional well-being, A Mental Health Break offers stories, encouragement, and practical guidance for moving forward.
Expect real conversations about therapy, recovery, coping skills, resilience, mental health stigma, relationships, boundaries, healing from old and new trauma, and finding hope after adversity. Vincent combines lived experience with the wisdom of clinicians, researchers, caregivers, advocates, and guests who have faced life-changing challenges.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe for clear, compassionate mental health conversations that get to the point—because your time matters, your story matters, and you do not have to carry it alone.
A Mental Health Break
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WELCOME BACK to A Mental Health Break. This is the podcast where we normalize the conversation on mental health. You are not alone.
This week's guest is helping you restore life balance by empowering women to make a decision to transform & become unstoppable!
Adeela "Docta Dee" Whittaker, is a trained, educated, and Certified Professional Life Coach, Sex Coach, Intimacy Coach, and Masters level Marriage and Family Therapist. With over 10 years of experience as a change agent, she possesses expertise in leadership, mental health, strategic planning, and human sexuality. Over the years, she has successfully aided her clients in tapping into their fullest potential and bringing their goals to fruition!
Docta Dee's coaching technique is grounded in a holistic and psychodynamic approach which is used to facilitate insightful and lasting results for her clients. She supports her client's so that they can confidently stand in their purpose and let their inner light shine! Rather it's individual, couple, family, relationship, or corporate; Docta Dee has the skills to assist you in piloting your success as you stand firmly in your purpose!
Her passion and dedication as a helping professional are second to none as she cultivates innovative ways to meet her clients where they are and manifest their wildest dreams. She prides herself on maintaining the highest level of cultural awareness and allowing her client's to be the expert on their lives as they open up and self-disclose with her. Docta Dee's clients find her effective, compassionate, professional, relatable, and knowledgeable!
Adeela "Docta Dee" Whittaker is a published author, mental health advocate, black rights advocate, LGBTQIA+ Ally, and dedicated wife and mother. She is also the founder and CEO of The Docta Dee Affect, LLC. Her expertise, passion, and commitment know no bounds. She can't wait to get to know your story and be a part of your greatest chapter ever written!
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After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) he learned that he needed to prioritize my mental health. He wants to help you do the same.
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