In this conversation we discuss why the holidays can be so activating for the nervous system and how to move through the season with compassion rather than pressure or self judgement.

In Episode 17 of Retreat, Reset, Transform we explore how new felt experiences can become the road map for future experiences.

In this episode we dive into one of the most misunderstood yet profoundly transformative elements of healing: Surrender.

In this episode Donald explores the original blueprint. The sacred first year of life that shapes who we become and how we can return to the wholeness that has always been inside us.

In this episode we explore the power of ceremony and the healing journey. Why do humans across cultures turn to fire, water, song and ceremony when it's time to release the past? How does symbolic acts help the nervous system truly let go? Let's find out in Episode 14 of Retreat, Reset, Transform.

In this episode we take on one of the most misunderstood seasons of life: Midlife. Often labeled a crisis this chapter is far more than stereotypes of fast cars or sudden career changes. Midlife is a threshold, a powerful invitation to reflect, reset and write the next chapter of your story with intention. Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director of Dimensions: Donald Currie helps to redefine what midlife truly means and shares how retreat practices can help navigate this transition and invites you to see this stage as not an ending but as the beginning of something deeper.

Loneliness is more than an emotion, it’s a biological signal telling us we need connection. In this episode of Retreat, Reset, Transform, Donald Currie, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, explores why loneliness has become a modern epidemic and how it impacts our mental, emotional, and physical health.

Donald unpacks the science of connection, the hidden causes of disconnection, and the role of attachment patterns, technology, and lifestyle shifts in shaping our relationships. You’ll discover practical, research-backed ways to restore belonging, from somatic practices and micro-connections to the transformative power of intentional community and retreat experiences.

Whether you’ve been feeling isolated, want to deepen your relationships, or are simply curious about how connection heals, this episode offers insight, hope, and actionable steps to help you feel more seen, supported, and part of something bigger.

From Fight or Flight to Rest and Repair – Understanding and Shifting Nervous System States

Your nervous system is the control center for how you respond to life, but when it’s stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, it can feel impossible to find peace. In this episode of Retreat, Reset, Transform, Donald Currie, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, takes you on a deep dive into the science of nervous system states and how to shift from survival mode into a place of rest, repair, and connection.

You’ll learn how chronic stress and trauma keep the body on high alert, how the polyvagal theory explains our patterns of reactivity, and why regulation is key to healing. Donald shares somatic and mindfulness-based practices to help calm the body, quiet the mind, and reestablish a sense of safety.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, recovering from burnout, or supporting others through stress, this episode offers a blend of neuroscience, practical tools, and compassionate guidance to help you reset your nervous system and reclaim your capacity for ease and resilience.

Your nervous system is the control center for how you respond to life, but when it’s stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, it can feel impossible to find peace. In this episode of Retreat, Reset, Transform, Donald Currie, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, takes you on a deep dive into the science of nervous system states and how to shift from survival mode into a place of rest, repair, and connection.

You’ll learn how chronic stress and trauma keep the body on high alert, how the polyvagal theory explains our patterns of reactivity, and why regulation is key to healing. Donald shares somatic and mindfulness-based practices to help calm the body, quiet the mind, and reestablish a sense of safety.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, recovering from burnout, or supporting others through stress, this episode offers a blend of neuroscience, practical tools, and compassionate guidance to help you reset your nervous system and reclaim your capacity for ease and resilience.