Red Roof Recovery

Red Roof Recovery The creation of Red Roof Recovery happened because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. It was the game-changer for me! Kristine C.

Tanya MacIntyre - founder of Red Roof Recovery and its training division MHFA ~ Mental Health Fitness Alliance - uses her own lived experience with managing mental health & addiction illnesses to empower others to build sustainable recovery and wellness. Hi, I'm Tanya MacIntyre - the founder of Red Roof Recovery & MHFA ~ Mental Health Fitness Alliance ~ in the beautiful lakeside town of Goderich,

Ontario, Canada. I had been self-medicating my depression, anxiety, & trauma with alcohol & other drugs for most of my adult life. After 8 years of setbacks while attending in 12-step programs, I found an evidence-based program that focused on cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT). I offer a 15 minute phone consultation to share what works for me and what might work for you. I often have same day/next day appointments available. https://calendly.com/redroofrecovery. Online is fine as well:
https://tanyamacintyre-awaketherapy.youcanbook.me

Contact me: info@redroofrecovery.com

Here's a comment from one of several happy clients:

The time I spent with Tanya is invaluable, and I am so incredibly grateful. My outlook on life and its challenges has improved, and I feel much lighter, like a weight has been lifted. I am testimony that Tanya’s program is effective."

05/31/2026

This could be the most important thing that you see us post! Its an epidemic this year, and these things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!

It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:

For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).

To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and ge****ls. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.

For you and your family:

In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

If you have ever shared anything, please click share on this! WE must get the word spread about the dangers of Ticks and how to avoid them!

05/30/2026

Our monthly Mindfulness Walk was amazing πŸ˜πŸ™

Honour the bridge... and just keep walking.  I like to use the bridge theory a lot.What I like about using the practices...
05/28/2026

Honour the bridge... and just keep walking. I like to use the bridge theory a lot.

What I like about using the practices of Mindfulness & CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapies) is that they are a powerful synergy that can help us notice our thoughts & perceptions... and notice how most of them are unhelpful.

Perception isn’t about truth or lies, or who's right and who's wrong - it’s about interpretation.

Our perception is how we make sense of what we see, feel, and experience.

Our perspective is shaped by our history, our culture, our beliefs, nervous system, and coping strategies.

When I listen to my younger sibling describe our childhood, it sometimes sounds like we grew up in completely different homes. Same events. Same people. Totally different interpretations.

Neither of us is β€œwrong.” We’re just seeing life through different lenses.

What happens when we notice that some of our perceptions are no longer helping us live well?

When we learn how to gently examine our perceptions and shift perspectives,
we can:
βœ”οΈ Reduce anxiety & depression.
βœ”οΈ Build confidence.
βœ”οΈ Change unhelpful habits.
βœ”οΈ Strengthen overall well-being.

To support you - or someone you care about - I’ve gathered a collection of complimentary, practical tools that help create healthier perspectives and more supportive inner dialogue.
πŸ”— https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit

These are a few of my favourite tools. You can explore at your own pace - and use in ways that make sense for you.

What we practice grows stronger.πŸ’«

We’re each walking our own path, but we don’t have to walk it alone. Let’s keep showing up for ourselves and for each other❣️

May the force be with you,
and remember...
YOU are the force!
❀ Tanya

05/27/2026
05/25/2026

Why addiction needs to be treated like the disease - and why it needs to be treated medically & compassionately, οΏΌand stop being treated criminally.

π‘»π’‚π’Š π‘ͺπ’‰π’Š 𝑭𝑳𝑢𝑾 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π’˜π’†π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔?It's the question I'm asked most often - Will your Tai Chi class help me lose weight?Tai Ch...
05/25/2026

π‘»π’‚π’Š π‘ͺπ’‰π’Š 𝑭𝑳𝑢𝑾 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π’˜π’†π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔?

It's the question I'm asked most often - Will your Tai Chi class help me lose weight?

Tai Chi FLOW practice, when done consistently, supports weight loss not only through movement ~ Tai Chi FLOW practice improves overall body composition by reducing stress and cortisol - shifting the body away from fat storage.

There are countless benefits to Tai Chi FLOW πŸ’«. Tai Chi FLOW also boosts energy while lowering stress, inflammation, and blood pressure.

The second question I'm asked a lot is: Do you have any evening times available? Yes! YOU get 2 other people to join you for the monthly membership and I'll open an evening class for that month.

By limiting our classes to just three participants, I’m able to offer a peaceful environment and personalized guidance.

π™‹π™‘π™šπ™–π™¨π™š π™£π™€π™©π™š 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙨 π™©π™π™žπ™¨ π™žπ™¨ 𝙖 π™§π™šπ™¨π™šπ™§π™«π™šπ™™-𝙨π™₯π™–π™˜π™š π™’π™€π™™π™šπ™‘, π™˜π™§π™šπ™™π™žπ™©π™¨ π™–π™§π™š 𝙣𝙀𝙩 π™žπ™¨π™¨π™ͺπ™šπ™™ 𝙛𝙀𝙧 π™’π™žπ™¨π™¨π™šπ™™ π™¨π™šπ™¨π™¨π™žπ™€π™£π™¨.

DAYS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.

Your membership supports the sustainability of this small group and ensures your spot is ready for you whenever you step into the space ~ your space.

05/24/2026

Check out my podcast. It kind of sucks but someday it'll be good. And you can say you were there at the beginning

It's not easy to express condolences for someone who has lost their loved ones.I remember getting sick of hearing people...
05/24/2026

It's not easy to express condolences for someone who has lost their loved ones.

I remember getting sick of hearing people say, "I'm so sorry," at my Philosopher Dad's funeral.😒

I remember a woman who went to school with Dad came up and introduced herself - and then she said, "Where do people go when they die?"

I looked at her wide-eyed and speechless, and then she touched my arm and said, "Into the hearts of those who love us."

It was a sentiment that gave me great comfort in a time where there was little comfort.

I created this list of alternative things to say to people who are grieving. I'm still trying to avoid saying, "One day at a time."

I'd love to hear any alternative, helpful sentiments.πŸ™

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