S9E2 Just Put It On My Tab

S9E2 Just Put It On My Tab

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This short, reflective episode of the Red Roof Recovery show offers a calming pause from life’s chaos, especially for anyone juggling stress, emotional overload, or the ups and downs of recovery. Tanya MacIntyre, introduced as a "mindfulness mentor" and founder of Red Roof Recovery, speaks directly to "fallible humans" who want steadier thoughts and calmer emotions. She invites listeners to see the episode like music: "openly, curiously, without pressure.

There's nothing to achieve… Just be here in the present moment." The tone is gentle and reassuring, perfect if your nervous system feels constantly on high alert. Using the Stoic wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Tanya reflects on how people in power and in crisis have always faced uncertainty. The idea that sticks is simple yet challenging: you can’t always control what shows up at your door, but you can choose how you answer it.

She shares her father’s line, "Life is a tough teacher because we always get the test before the lesson," and builds on it with a practical mental habit: when bad news hits, mentally saying "just put it on my tab" as a way of accepting reality without collapsing under it.

Tanya stresses that "acceptance is not surrender"; it’s the point where you stop arguing with what already exists and start asking, "What is the next best thing I can do?" For people in recovery, that shift from helplessness to small, doable steps can be crucial. She closes with reminders to treat yourself like a good friend and with a playful twist on a familiar phrase: "May the force of mindfulness be with you always.

And remember, you are the force." If you’re craving steadiness, comfort, and a simple mental tool for dealing with life’s relentless tests, this gentle reflection might be the pause you need today.