S8E4 Formula A, For Better Mental HealthS8E4 Formula A, For Better Mental Health
Red Roof Recovery show
Tanya McIntyre shares her 'Formula A' for mental health management, focusing on awareness, avoidance, attention, and acceptance. Her approach combines CBT techniques with mindfulness for a balanced life.
5:59•13 Dec 2025
Riding Life's Waves with Formula A
Episode Overview
- Use 'Formula A' for managing mental health: Awareness, Avoidance, Attention, Acceptance.
- 'Catch it, check it, change it' to handle unhelpful thoughts.
- Avoid negative influences and focus on positive environments.
- Accept life's challenges and your own imperfections.
- Incorporate mindfulness into daily routines for better mental health.
“"I like to think I'm becoming an expert surfer!"”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery show, Tanya McIntyre, your mindfulness mentor, shares her personal journey with mental health and how she uses a unique formula to maintain her well-being. With a touch of humour, Tanya introduces her 'Formula A' – a simple yet effective recipe comprising Awareness, Avoidance, Attention, and Acceptance.
These four ingredients are designed to help manage the 'waves of life,' making them easier to ride even when they don't necessarily become smoother. Tanya discusses how being aware of repetitive and unhelpful thoughts can lead to a practice she calls 'catch it, check it, change it.' She emphasises the importance of avoiding negative influences and focusing attention on what can be controlled. Acceptance rounds off the formula, encouraging listeners to embrace life's challenges and their own imperfections.
The episode is peppered with snappy slogans and relatable anecdotes, making it both engaging and practical. Tanya's passion for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) shines through as she explains how these tools have transformed her mental health journey. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for straightforward strategies to improve their mental health while adding a dash of mindfulness to their daily routine. So, are you ready to catch those unhelpful thoughts and ride the waves with confidence?
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