A Mental Health Break

Another mental health champion is here! This week, Miriam Jacobson shares:

• From victim to alchemist: Becoming the empowered protagonist in her life story impacted by the 9/11 attacks.  
• Trauma and the gut: How regulating the nervous system and processing emotions can transform pain into health (a functional medicine perspective).
• Getting off the diet hamster wheel: Finding freedom and peace of mind around food and your body (this includes nutrition beyond weight loss and aesthetics and creating a more balanced mindset around diet, food, and exercise).

Meet our guest
Miriam is a triple board-certified Functional Medicine Dietitian with 15+ years of experience helping people transform their physical and mental well-being through food, mindset, lifestyle, breathwork, and somatic therapy.

Her practice, Every Body Bliss, combines holistic healing with her personal journey of overcoming trauma, including losing her father to 9/11, surviving pollutants from the Twin Towers, and battling breast cancer. Miriam is writing a memoir on healing through trauma and specializes in addressing mystery symptoms like poor digestion, fatigue, and mood imbalances.

A sought-after speaker on turning grief into health, Miriam has been featured in HuffPost, New York magazine, BuzzFeed, MindBodyGreen, HUM Nutrition, and Voyage LA.

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A preview of this week's show:

• Shame leads to silence– where his journey started 
• Suppressing challenges
• Going 20 years without asking for help
• Different superpowers emerging over time

At 16, he moved from Zimbabwe to Australia alone, where he studied law and achieved great professional success. But internally, he grappled with suppressing his identity as a gay man due to childhood trauma and the illegality of homosexuality in Zimbabwe, which made it dangerous in his community. This internal conflict led to health issues, financial struggles, and homelessness.

Through years of mentorship and leadership training, Rugare transformed his relationship with himself, embracing a life of purpose and wonder. Today, he helps others exceed their personal and professional expectations.

He is helping you quiet the voice of anxiety holding them back.

In his new book, Dreams: Forging My Own Path, Gomo explores these transformative experiences. Rugare is a true example of succeeding in life and business when the odds are stacked against you.

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A preview of this week's show: 

-Coping with family suicide
-Smoking gone after 1 hypnosis session
-Walking meditation turned his thoughts into a soap opera

In this episode, we talk with James Steed, a professor and human potential consultant with over 30 years of experience helping people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. With advanced expertise in neurolinguistic programming, hypnotherapy, and insight meditation, James now shares his transformative teachings online and through his books.

We'll dive into his latest guide, Mind Your Steps: A Thought Walk Meditation Practice, a 53-page introduction to walking meditation. Inspired by Buddha's wisdom that every movement begins with a thought, this book teaches you how to recognize and release disruptive thoughts, helping you combat anxiety and self-sabotage. Listen in to discover how a simple, mindful approach can restore peace, focus, and joy in your life.

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Danielle Palli is a Nationally Board-Certified Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach, Multi-genre author & book coach, and multimedia content creator & presenter. She approaches life with playfulness, curiosity, and a sense of wonder.

She has specialty certifications in emotional intelligence, MBTI personality types, trauma-informed coaching, metaphysical and spiritual studies, and relationship coaching.

Danielle previously taught yoga, journaling, and meditation for 18+ years and continues to lead meditation and journaling workshops today.

Currently, Palli works in the mental health space and is a contract coach for Spring Health and BetterUp. She also maintains a private practice through her company, Birdland Media Works.

She also discusses:

• Growing up in a cult  and warning signs of a cult
• Having decisions made for you – leading to lack of confidence
• Overcoming self-worth issues
• Finding peace

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Author of Fear Dynamics: Harnessing Fear and Anxiety to Create Lasting Happiness and Meaningful Achievement, Stephen’s journey from a childhood abuse survivor to a law firm partner exemplifies remarkable transformation. In this book, he introduces "Fear Dynamics Techniques," practical strategies to help readers conquer fear and anxiety. Fear Dynamics is both a memoir and a guide for personal growth, offering a powerful narrative and actionable insights for those dealing with past traumas.

Also in discussion include: 

• The things we do for our kids that we wouldn't do for ourselves
• The impact of anxiety in business
• Normalize talking about anxiety and fear in relationships 
• Think: am I acting rational, or is the other person acting irrational?

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Before Host Vincent A. Lanci lost power in Hurricane Milton, he met up with three past guests for the show's 2nd Panel! Welcome back, Dr. Tomi Bryan, Michael LeBlanc, and Michael Parker.

What are some areas they discussed in their return?

• Heart Centered Work
• Learning of a Traumatic Brain Injury long after PTSD
• Unlocking the secrets of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Well Bring

Check out their solo shows after the episode to get to know them better!

Dr. Tomi Bryan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/743867/episodes/11385297-what-is-emotional-intelligence-dr-tomi-white-bryan-shares-her-story

Michael LeBlanc: https://www.buzzsprout.com/743867/episodes/9760651-a-big-move-coming-out-as-a-gay-man-overcoming-depression-with-michael-leblanc

Michael Parker: https://www.buzzsprout.com/743867/episodes/10506126-second-chance-rehabilitation-with-suicide-survivor-and-inspiration-michael-parker

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Meet our guest:  Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, is a renowned recovery expert focused on treating the root causes of addiction. He has appeared on shows like The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5, and contributes to outlets like USA Today and The Jim Bohannon Show. He participated in Harvard's McLean Hospital study on mental illness stigma and hosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast.

Dr. Kelly created the "Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery" DVDs used in prisons and treatment centers across the U.S. He lectures widely on addiction and trauma and is the CEO of Robb Kelly Recovery Group. His book, Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking (2019), details his own battle with alcoholism.

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With one hurricane past us and another on the way, it felt like the perfect time to check in and take a deep breath with a solo episode. 

Learn the latest in Vincent's life and with his mental health, along with going over mental health stories in the news + what's next.

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Welcome Back to another episode of "A Mental Health Break"

In today’s episode, we’re joined by David Israel, a truly inspiring individual who overcame incredible adversity after being wrongfully accused of a crime he didn’t commit. After enduring a 7-year legal battle and having his life turned upside down by negative media, David struggled with how to move forward, often feeling like a burden to those around him. But with the support of his family and a strong will to rebuild his life, he found a way back.

David will share his powerful story of resilience, how a letter proclaiming his innocence changed everything, and how he started over from scratch. He’ll dive into the importance of developing routines, the power of family, and refusing to be defined by his past.

During his incarceration, David wrote the business plan for POP! Gourmet, inspired by seeing fellow prisoners create a unique popcorn snack. After his release, he turned that plan into reality, founding the award-winning POP! Gourmet in 2011. Today, David is the Founder and co-CEO of GOOD PLANeT Foods, one of the fastest-growing food companies in the market, with distribution in 18 countries. Committed to giving back, David ensures that 23% of POP! Gourmet employees are former prisoners, providing them the chance to rebuild their lives as he did.

Tune in for a story of perseverance, second chances, and the journey from rock bottom to incredible success.

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A Mental Health Break is back with The Healing Heart Center founder, Kendra King!

Kendra has over 5 years of experience working in the field of sex and porn addiction, specializing in supporting partners of individuals struggling with these issues. As a Certified Sex Therapist Candidate, Kendra has been guiding individuals and couples in developing a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling approach to their sexuality. 

She will discuss more about:
- How I was introduced to the sex and porn addiction and affair recovery field.
-What is Betrayal Trauma?
- What are the biggest obstacles to connecting and interacting as a human being in a relationship? .. and many more.

Remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
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