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S7E7 Catch It, Check It, Change It for Better Mental Health
S7E7 Catch It, Check It, Change It for Better Mental Health
S7E7 Catch It, Check It, Change It for Better Mental Health
Monday 26th May 2025
Explore Tanya McIntyre's 'Catch It, Check It, Change It' method for better mental health using CBT techniques.
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Episode Overview
- Catch unhelpful thoughts using CBT tools.
- Check thoughts with critical questions.
- Change negative patterns into positive ones.
- Surround yourself with positive influences.
- Focus on what you can control.
"We're all fallible humans and we don't fail, we just learn."
In the latest episode of Red Roof Recovery, Tanya McIntyre brings a fresh perspective to mental health with her catchy slogan 'Catch It, Check It, Change It'. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice, focusing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to manage unhelpful thoughts. Tanya's approach is refreshingly simple: first, catch those pesky negative thoughts, then check them with CBT tools, and finally, change them into more positive ones.
It's like having a mental health toolkit that fits right in your pocket! Tanya shares her personal journey, reflecting on how she developed 'Formula A' to combat stress and anxiety without resorting to old habits. Her formula includes four key ingredients: Awareness, Avoidance, Attention, and Acceptance. With humour and warmth, she explains how being aware of repetitive negative thoughts can lead to transformative change. The episode also pays homage to Dr.
David Burns, a pioneer in CBT, and his list of common cognitive distortions. Tanya prefers to call them 'unhelpful thoughts' because they feel all too real when they strike. She gives examples of these thoughts and offers insightful questions to challenge them, such as "Where's the evidence?" and "Does this attitude help me achieve my goals?"
Tanya's engaging storytelling and practical tips make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their mental health.
She emphasises the importance of surrounding oneself with positivity and making conscious choices about the company we keep. By the end, you'll feel inspired to apply these techniques in your own life. So why not give it a listen? You might just find the tools you need to change your thinking patterns for the better.