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.
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