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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
#288: Finding Strength Through Service with Andres Cintron
“Just know that you have the capacity, the will, and the power to get through it. Don’t lose hope. Don’t lose faith.” — Andres Cintron
In this powerful episode of A Mental Health Break, host Vincent A. Lanci sits down with career counselor and community leader Andres Cintron—a passionate mental health advocate helping students navigate their own ups and downs in the higher education space.
From his early experiences growing up in Puerto Rico and adjusting to life in Connecticut after his parents’ divorce, to managing family challenges with depression, Andres shares how his upbringing shaped his understanding of mental health. He opens up about the importance of self-reflection, identifying internal and external stressors, and empowering others through education and empathy.
💬 Topics covered:
- Andres’ mental health journey from childhood to career
- Strategies for self-regulation and managing stress
- The importance of modeling mental wellness for students
- How he balances school, work, and podcasting
- His passion project: Being Yourself Podcast
Whether you’re a student facing academic stress or someone searching for tools to improve your mindset, this episode will leave you inspired, grounded, and equipped with real strategies to carry forward.
🌱 “Acknowledge your experience. Find what’s in your control. Then take action.” — Andres
🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to check out Andres’ Being Yourself Podcast—a cozy coffee shop-style show highlighting identity, authenticity, and growth.
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