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S7E11 Conscious Communication for Better Mental Health
S7E11 Conscious Communication for Better Mental Health
S7E11 Conscious Communication for Better Mental Health
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Explore how conscious communication can enhance mental health with Tanya McIntyre's insights and practical tips.
8 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Communication can deepen self-awareness.
- Listen fully to create healing spaces.
- Use 'I statements' for clarity over blame.
- Respect disagreements without losing warmth.
- Set boundaries with kindness.
"Communication can become a doorway to deeper self-awareness"
Tanya McIntyre, the host of Red Roof Recovery, shares her insights on the power of communication in enhancing mental health. With a background in journalism and mental health, Tanya explores how communication can be more than just exchanging words. It's about creating deeper self-awareness and understanding. She highlights that communication often gets tangled in misunderstandings due to our unhealed traumas and unmet needs. This episode encourages you to listen with your whole being, leading with empathy rather than judgment.
Tanya discusses how staying anchored rather than armored allows for genuine connection, and she offers practical tips on how to communicate effectively. She suggests using 'I statements' to express clarity rather than blame, fostering genuine curiosity to understand others better, and respecting disagreements without withdrawing warmth or care. Tanya also touches on the importance of setting boundaries with kindness and apologising with integrity.
Her approach is about witnessing our experiences with compassion and using each interaction as an opportunity for growth. The episode is filled with anecdotes and metaphors that make the complex topic of communication accessible and engaging. If you're looking to improve your mental health through better communication, this episode might just be the key. Why not give it a listen and see how it can transform your interactions?