The Harrmonious Mind

S6E10: There is no shortage of tools & techniques to deal with the messiness of life.  Red Roof Recovery is far more than a treatment to overcome addictions.  Red Roof Recovery helps people deal with the multitude of mental health illnesses that plague our society.   On this episode of the Red Roof Recovery, Tanya talks about how challenging it can be to live in an achievement-oriented society...

S6E9: The magic happens when you find a tool that works for YOU, because there are hundreds of things that we can tap into that are going to contribute to our better mental health and recovery.   In this episode, Tanya talks about some of the "tools" (including CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapies) she has embraced to soften the path of her recovery & discovery journey.   Always remember... T...

S6E8 Special Guest Serenity Cates shares her story from becoming homelessness and addicted to being recovered and becoming a social worker.   Always remember... You are not the sum of your setbacks, but the hero of your relentless comebacks!   Red Roof Recovery is located in the beautiful lakeside town of Goderich, where we specialize in mental health, addictions, and relapse prevention. Connect w...

S6E7:  In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery show, Tanya talks about the important role that CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapies) played not only in her freedom from addictions but also with her recovery from the mental health conditions she had been plagued with most of her life. ~~~~~ Sign up for Recovery Tips, a monthly email containing tools to maintain FREEDOM from addictions, and create...

S6E6:  In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery show, Tanya talks about how important it is to "banish all doubt" when it comes to maintaining better mental health. Tanya shares how her experience in journalism contributed to her progressive addictions and chipped away at her soul.  The Swiss Air crash at Peggy's Cove in 1989 was a game-changer! ~~~~~ Sign up for Recovery Tips, a monthly email con...

In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery, Tanya and Lance share some insights about how their 30+ years of marriage barely survived Tanya's addictions. Lance talks about how he experienced the "7 Stages of Grief" while living through Tanya's addictions and recovery! Moving to Spain in 2007 was the pivotal point for Tanya to hit what's referred to as "rock bottom." After a 30-day stay in rehab - an...

S6E4 In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery, Tanya and Lance talk about how their 30+ years of marriage have evolved and survived Tanya's drug & alcohol addictions. Moving to Spain in 2007 was the pivotal point for Tanya to hit what's referred to as "rock bottom." After a 30-day stay in rehab - and 8 years of relapsing while in the 12-step programs of Alcoholic's Anonymous & Narcotics An...

S6E3 In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery, Tanya talks about the valuable CBT tool called "the hula hoop."  There are hundreds of tools to use in life, the K.E.Y. is to Keep Educating Yourself to find what works for YOU. Whether it was the pandemic in 2020 or the recession that came afterwards... the trauma, the divisions, the grief, the corruption, the greed - all of that BS is beyond our con...

In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery show, Tanya talks about her experience with both 12-step programs and the secular program of SMART (Self Management And Recovery Training). This episode was recorded during the pandemic, and Tanya makes reference to smartrecoverytoronto, but now recommends smartrecovery.org to access the SMART meetings that are available globally.   ~~~~~ Sign up for Recove...

Tanya founded Red Roof Recovery in 2020, and then convinced Lance to retire sooner than later so he could be the family-support person in her business.  Tanya & Lance have insightful conversations around a variety of topics. Have a listen to how Lance and Tanya have learned to let go of the fears around financial insecurity. ~~~~~ May the force be with you, and - remember - YOU are the force!...

S5E12: On this episode, Tanya shares her experience around mental health conditions including addictions.   About RED ROOF RECOVERY Whether you're trying to overcome an addiction yourself or trying to help a loved one overcome an addiction, you can find a wealth of information in these podcast conversations and on the website. GET DETAILS HERE: https://redroofrecovery.com   ✅👉 Personal Programs...

S5E11: On this episode, Tanya and Lance talk about how to help (or NOT help) a loved one who's stuck in addiction. About RED ROOF RECOVERY Whether you're trying to overcome an addiction yourself or trying to help a loved one overcome an addiction, you can find a wealth of information in these podcast conversations and on the website. GET DETAILS HERE: https://redroofrecovery.com   ✅👉 Personal Pr...

S5E10:  On this episode, Tanya chats with Dr. Walter Matweychuk who is an American psychologist and expert in a form of cognitive therapy called REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy). About RED ROOF RECOVERY Whether you're trying to overcome an addiction yourself or trying to help a loved one overcome an addiction, you can find a wealth of information in these podcast conversations and on th...

S5E9:  On this episode, Tanya and Lance talk about how our perception colours our communications. Whether you're trying to overcome an addiction yourself or trying to help a loved one overcome an addiction, you might find our conversations helpful. Recovery from addictions doesn't take long. It takes a persistent willingness to exert consistent efforts to help yourself. We use cutting edge techniq...

S5E8:  On this episode, Lance and I talk about the importance of acceptance.  Whether you're trying to overcome an addiction yourself or trying to help a loved one overcome an addiction, you might find this conversation helpful. We recorded this in 2022, when the fallout of COVID started to reveal the trauma it had inflicted on society. Recovery from addictions doesn't take long. It takes a persis...

S5E7:  On this episode of the Red Roof Recovery, I'm joined by Tammy Bannon to discuss the challenges of acceptance for ourselves, others, and life.  Among her many talents, Tammy is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner, and a master hypnotist. ✅👉 Personal Programs Tailored for YOU to Guarantee Success: https://redroofrecovery.com/recovery-programs/ 💪⬅️ Philosopher Dad books are a...

S5E6:  Tanya and Lance offer thoughtful conversation about a variety of topics from both ends of the recovery table. We've created programs that are based on our successful lived experience to navigate the adversities of life without harmful substances & behaviours.   ✅👉BEGINNER SOBRIETY COURSE: https://redroofrecovery.thinkific.com/courses/maintain-motivation ✅ Philosopher Dad books are av...

S5E5:  Thanks so much for your support! My name is Tanya MacIntyre.  I'm a former broadcast journalist who packed up negative news and progressive addictions;   And, then I finally decided to STOP BEING ANONYMOUS, and started speaking and writing publicly about my challenges to overcome addictions. My professional focus is healing trauma and addictions. As a CBT Consultant (Cognitive Behavioural T...

S5E4:  After 8 years of relapsing in 12-step programs, I finally decided to STOP BEING ANONYMOUS and start speaking and writing publicly about my challenge to overcome drug & alcohol addictions. I've managed to remain FREE from addictions since 2018, using a variety of tools.  In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery show, I talk about an important "control and acceptance" concept that has bee...

S5E3:  This episode of the Red Roof Recovery show was recorded during the pandemic, when Tanya talks about her drug and alcohol addictions, her experience in a treatment facility in Spain, her subsequent 8 years of relapsing in 12-step programs, and her SMART discovery of cognitive therapy that was the game changer. Theme song compliments of Russell Scott, Greatest Bravery from his CD The Master K...

S5E2:  In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery show, Tanya & Lance chat about the work required to maintain freedom from addictions. May the force be with you, and - remember - YOU are the force! ❤ Tanya https://redroofrecovery.com Search for the Red Roof Recovery podcast on your favourite platforms and please subscribe. Sign up for Recovery Tips, a monthly email containing tools to maintain...

S5E1:  Dealing with heightened emotions life grief would often send me back into my addictions, because it was the easier way to deal with feelings despair and sadness. On this episode, Lance and I talk about a recent challenge I had in mourning the loss of a friend to suicide. May the force be with you, and - remember - YOU are the force!  Tanya https://redroofrecovery.com Search for the Red Roof...

S4E12:  Avoiding blame and shame is the topic of discussion as we delve deeper into the complexities of 'co-dependence.' May the force be with you, and - remember - YOU are the force! https://redroofrecovery.com Search for the Red Roof Recovery podcast on your favourite platforms and please subscribe. Sign up for Recovery Tips, a monthly email containing tools to maintain FREEDOM from addictions,...

S4E11:  In this episode, Tanya and Lance talk about the pros and cons of co-dependence. May the force be with you, and - remember - YOU are the force! https://redroofrecovery.com Search for the Red Roof Recovery podcast on your favourite platforms and please subscribe. Sign up for Recovery Tips, a monthly email containing tools to maintain FREEDOM from addictions, and create a lasting transformati...

S4E10:  What's the Buzz around the Alcohol Free trend? Lance and Tanya chat about the AF (Alcohol Free) trend that's growing rapidly.  Can it be a slippery slope? Have a listen, and please subscribe and share. May the force be with you, and - remember - YOU are the force! https://redroofrecovery.com Search for the Red Roof Recovery podcast on your favourite platforms and please subscribe. Sign up...