Mental Health Fitness Alliance

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

𝑻𝒂𝒊 𝑪𝒉𝒊 𝑭𝑳𝑶𝑾 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 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 💫. 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.

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙-𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡, 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

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

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.🙏

05/23/2026

Reserve Your Reset
with CBT Specialist
Tanya MacIntyre
https://calendly.com/redroofrecovery

05/23/2026

Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor's Blueprint

Today, I had the opportunity to meet with local writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur Kiara Markle for an inspiring conversation about her book of poetry named Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor's Blueprint.

Kiara shared with me her upcoming poetry collection. While some of the poems in this collection were over twelve years in the making, they found their final shape following Kiara’s stay at Artemis House in early 2024. It was only after transitioning out of second-stage housing that she began the “paperwork” of her life — transforming more than a decade of survival into a finished blueprint for advocacy and healing.

Kiara, a resident of Goderich, wanted to share her journey with me and her commitment to ensuring this project serves the very community that helped shape her resilience.

This raw and emotional poetry collection documents a 20-year journey through childhood trauma, abuse — physical, mental, sexual, and familial — as well as familial addiction. Funded by the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society, the project serves as a Survivor’s Blueprint — a tangible resource for resilience, awareness, and hope.

One quote from Kiara that stayed with me was:

“A blunt reality of starting over from scratch and the endurance required to remain standing.”

Stay tuned as I will be sharing details about the book launch, expected to take place in mid-September at The Bee's Knees in downtown Goderich. In support of the community, $4 from every book sale will be donated to Artemis Huron.

In the photo, Kiara and I are holding a drawing of the book cover designed by Doreen Lalor and Mary Hurley.

Thank you, Kiara, for reaching out and for trusting me enough to share your journey.

My Mom always told me, “Don’t judge a book by its cover. Open the book and get to know what is inside the book.”

Today’s meeting was a reminder of the incredible strength of the human spirit, the importance of compassion, and the power of never giving up.

05/19/2026

There are countless tools to help us manage our mental health.

Many tools focus on feelings & emotions.

CBT & DBT can provide powerful tools for many neurodivergent individuals who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, autism, and PTSD... to name a few.

Navigating neurodivergent experiences can feel overwhelming. Sitting with the discomfort of feelings isn't easy. The longer you can do it - feel it to heal it - the more beneficial it will be.

You can foster self-compassion by adding to your emotional toolkit.

Please use and share this complimentary Digital Mental Health Toolkit to help you successfully navigate the waves of life without drowning - https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit.

We are all on our own unique path, but you are never alone. Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

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

05/17/2026

Reserve Your Reset
with CBT Specialist
Tanya MacIntyre
https://calendly.com/redroofrecovery

05/14/2026

During Tai Chi FLOW class today, I noticed a student's self-talk was negative.

We're often not aware of our self-talk. It has become a habit to criticize ourselves for being human!

Because of my work as a journalist, I am keenly aware of how powerful our words are. It used to be my job to create "sensational headlines." The daily motto used to be: If it bleeds, it leads.
Very sad, I know! 😔

But, now you know!
The manipulation from media is powerful. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch was known to say, "If you want to rule the world, rule the media."

Don't let media rule your world. 🛑

The late, great Dr. Wayne W. Dyer always used to say: What we think about - we bring about.
Remember that our thoughts are fed by our WORDS. Be careful with your words.

What we say, we think.
What we think, we feel.
What we feel, we do.
Words + Thoughts + Feelings = Behaviours

When you become aware of the words you're using, you become very powerful. 💫