Let this guided hypnosis session be your return to centre. In this deeply calming experience, registered psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist Donald Currie, RP, gently guides you through a nervous system reset — designed to release accumulated tension, soothe your mind, and restore balance to your body. Drawing on the latest neuroscience and somatic healing practices, this session invites you to drop into a parasympathetic state of safety, connection, and stillness. Whether you’re feeling...
Apr 16, 2025•10 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Episode 2 - What is Trauma? In this foundational episode, we explore the question: What is trauma? Moving beyond buzzwords and clinical definitions, we unpack the many layers of trauma—how it lives in the body, how it shapes the nervous system, and how it influences our beliefs, relationships, and identity. Whether you’re a therapist, a healing professional, or someone on a personal journey of recovery, this episode offers insight into the different types of trauma (shock trauma, developmental t...
Apr 15, 2025•21 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Welcome to Retreat, Reset, Transform , a podcast that explores the profound journey of healing and self-discovery through the lens of psychedelic-assisted therapy, trauma-informed care, and holistic wellness. Hosted by Donald Currie, Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Dimensions Retreats , this podcast invites you into deep conversations about the power of retreat spaces, somatic healing, inner transformation, and the intersection of science, spirituality, and soul work. Whether...
Apr 10, 2025•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Corona Virus has created fear on a global scale. Fear is a normal response to anything that threatens our survival. In todays episode we will discuss the three different responses to fear and how we can move from fear and anxiety to awareness through facts and truth. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session that will assist you in bringing awareness to fear and anxiety. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to trea...
Apr 15, 2020•22 min
In this episode, we will be discussing how to find calm in the midst of chaos. You will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis program that will assist you in centering, grounding and staying present in uncertain times.
Apr 11, 2020•21 min
In todays episode, we will discuss shame resilience. Research has shown that shame is universal. It is the intense and painful feeling that we are flawed and therefore undeserving of love and connection. You will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session designed to assist you in building resilience toward shame. New album out now on iTunes and all streaming services - Dorian Mode - Soul Movement - Sound Healing Music Visit www.hypnosis.media for more information or to listen! Photo ...
Mar 07, 2020•44 min
In this episode, we will discuss the stages of change and you will learn a process to clearly map out your intentions. You will also experience a hypnosis session to assist you in increasing your levels of motivation to make a change. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern regarding your health and well-being. Do not listen...
May 17, 2019•29 min
Strengths are the unique gifts that can assist you in achieving your goals and have healthy levels of self-esteem. Research has shown that individuals who are aware of their strengths live happier lives and are far more likely to successfully reach the goals that they set for themselves. In this episode, we will discuss how to become aware of your strengths and how to cultivate them. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session focused on strength development. *This progra...
May 10, 2019•36 min
Learning how to effectively program your subconscious mind can help you to make changes at the deepest levels of your subconscious mind. In today's episode, we will be discussing how to program your subconscious mind at the most optimal times of day to rewire your brain. This episode contains a hypnosis program that can be used first thing in the morning or just before you sleep to assist you in making deep and lasting changes within your subconscious mind. *This program is complementary to any ...
May 02, 2019•36 min
In this episode, we will be discussing a mindfulness technique called Loving-Kindness Meditation. This method of meditation assists with developing compassion, both for yourself as well as others. We will discuss the latest research on this style of meditation and the benefits that it provides. You will also have the opportunity to experience a Loving Kindness meditation to assist you in connecting with compassion. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It i...
Apr 25, 2019•36 min
In today's episode, we will be discussing the latest research on brainwaves and the new states of consciousness that are being discovered. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session to assist you in accessing the Theta Brainwave state which assists with deep, profound relaxation, increased access to intuition, greater connection to your subconscious mind and stress reduction. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to ...
Apr 18, 2019•36 min
In today's episode, we will be discussing a mental state that is referred to in psychology as the flow state. When you are in a state of flow you become immersed in what you are doing with a full sense of presence. There is a feeling of energy, focus, and full embodiment, involvement, and enjoyment of the activity. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session to assist you in entraining your brain to access the flow state with greater ease. *This program is complementary t...
Apr 11, 2019•36 min
Self-talk is another method of creating change by developing appropriate inner dialogue. In today's episode, we will discuss the importance of developing positive self-talk, different approaches that you can use to change your inner conversation and you will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session to assist you in cultivating new, positive self-talk. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medic...
Apr 04, 2019•38 min
The inner critic can get in the way of success, achievement, self-esteem, and confidence. In this episode we will be discussing the concept of the inner critic, the different versions of the inner critic and how they are developed in childhood, simple methods of reducing internal criticism and you will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session to assist you in rising above your inner critic by strengthening your inner champion. *This program is complementary to any other healing work...
Mar 28, 2019•38 min
In today's episode, we will be discussing the benefits of guided imagery and how it can be used to make changes at a very deep level of the subconscious mind. Imagery, metaphors, and symbols are the language of the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind does not know the difference between what is real and what is imagined….What we imagine in our minds the subconscious mind experiences as being very real. Guided imagery allows us to evoke and generate mental images that can assist in making ch...
Mar 21, 2019•40 min
In this episode, we will be discussing how to tap into the subconscious mind to solve problems. The latest research in neuroscience shows that it is possible for the subconscious mind to solve problems outside of our conscious awareness. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a hypnosis session that uses guided imagery to assist you in tapping into your unconscious and subconscious resources to solve problems and overcome challenges. *This program is complementary to any other heal...
Mar 14, 2019•34 min
In this episode, we will discuss the benefits of mindfulness and how mindful breathing can help to reduce stress, calm the nervous system and increase focus and concentration. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a mindful breathing hypnosis session. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern regarding your heal...
Mar 07, 2019•34 min
In today's episode, we will discuss an NLP technique called changing your personal history. We cannot change what has happened in the past. We can, however, change our perceptions and feelings about past experiences so that we think about them differently. How we react to current situations is based on conditioning. Changing personal history technique can help in changing this conditioning and developing new responses. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. ...
Feb 28, 2019•34 min
In today's episode, we are going to be discussing the self-worth and how cultivating greater self-worth can improve your life. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session focused on improving your self-worth. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern regarding your health and well-being. Do not listen t...
Feb 21, 2019•34 min
In today's episode, we will discuss a mindfulness technique that is called the Self-Compassion Break or The self-compassion pause. This mindful pause can be helpful with approaching stressful situations and is a beneficial self-regulation tool. You will have the opportunity to experience this technique in a mindfulness meditation session. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check...
Feb 14, 2019•59 min
In today's episode, we will discuss negative thinking, how it assisted in our survival as a species and how you can work towards changing negative thinking into helpful thinking. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session designed to assist you in developing more helpful thinking! *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have ...
Feb 07, 2019•31 min
The Failure into feedback loop is an NLP Pattern that is designed to assist with exploring the structure and sequence that led an unsuccessful outcome. In the model of NLP we believe that there is actually no such thing as failure…rather failure provides feedback. And the feedback that it provides is a wonderful opportunity to make necessary adjustments within our thoughts, emotions, habits and behaviors. In today's episode, we will discuss the failure into feedback loop and you will have the op...
Jan 31, 2019•26 min
In today's episode we will discuss the reasons why we hold onto things and the benefits of learning how to let go and you will have the opportunity to experience a meditation designed to assist you in letting go of belief systems, emotions, thoughts, perspectives and material possessions that are no longer serving you so that you can live life more freely. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condi...
Jan 24, 2019•25 min
In today's episode, we will discuss the basic steps of authentic communication as well as how to employ these skills to cultivate deeper, richer connections and more meaningful relationships. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern regarding your health and well-being. Do not listen to this program while driving, operating h...
Jan 18, 2019•30 min
In today's episode, we will discuss how parts therapy can be helpful in resolving inner conflict. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session designed to cultivate harmony between the different parts of self. This may help with changing habits and behaviors. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern reg...
Jan 10, 2019•27 min
In today's episode, you will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session focused on building motivation to get unstuck and to make the changes that you desire. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern regarding your health and well-being. Do not listen to this program while driving, operating heavy machinery or enga...
Jan 03, 2019•21 min
In this episode, we will discuss how hypnosis can be used as a tool to aid in letting go of weight. you will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session focused on weight management. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only. The content is not intended in any way as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you...
Dec 27, 2018•25 min
In today's episode, you will learn a process of self-reflection and goal setting that will assist you in developing believable, obtainable and realistic goals for 2019. You will also have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session focused on cultivating a strong foundation to achieve your goals. Free Gift - Self-Reflection & Goal Setting Workbook - Download by following this link https://www.mindinstitute.online/pl/57165 *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you...
Dec 20, 2018•27 min
In today's episode, we will discuss how belief systems are developed, their impact and how to challenge and change them. You will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session that may assist you in developing new belief systems. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should you have an immediate concern regarding your health and well-being. Do not lis...
Dec 13, 2018•27 min
In today's episode, we will discuss the latest research on hypnosis that is showing how it can be beneficial in supporting physical health and healing. You will have the opportunity to experience a hypnosis session that may assist you in keeping your physical body in optimal health by using the power of your mind. *This program is complementary to any other healing work that you are doing. It is not meant to treat or diagnose any emergency medical condition. Please check with your doctor should ...
Dec 06, 2018•28 min
