Hypnosis and NLP with Donald Currie 4y5z15

Let this guided hypnosis session be your return to centre. In this deeply calming experience, ed 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 overwhelmed, wired, exhausted, or simply in need of rest — this episode is a sanctuary of regulation. Through voice, rhythm, breath, and visualization, you’ll be guided back to your baseline of inner calm and resilience. Please listen in a quiet, comfortable space where you will not be disturbed. Never listen while driving or operating machinery. This is your time — to slow down, reconnect, and : You are safe. You are held. You are home. Donald Currie, RP is a ed Psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and the creator of Retreat, Reset, Transform, the official podcast of Dimensions Retreats. With over two decades of experience in mind-body healing, Donald specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, somatic therapy, trauma recovery, and integrative wellness. A seasoned facilitator and retreat leader, Donald weaves together neuroscience, ancient healing wisdom, and modern psychotherapeutic approaches to help people reconnect with themselves, process unresolved pain, and live with greater clarity and purpose. Known for his grounded presence and deeply comionate approach, Donald’s work invites listeners to return to wholeness — one breath, one insight, one transformation at a time. This audio recording is intended for relaxation, personal growth, and nervous system . It is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. Please ensure that you are in a safe, quiet environment where you will not be disturbed. Do not listen to this recording while driving, operating machinery, or performing any activity that requires your full attention. By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your use of this recording and understand that it is offered for informational and therapeutic purposes only. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have a medical condition that may be affected by hypnosis or deep relaxation, please consult with your healthcare provider before using this session. For more information, visit www.dimensionsretreats.com

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 trauma, intergenerational trauma), how trauma shows up in everyday life, and why understanding it is essential for true healing and transformation. us as we lay the groundwork for the transformative work that happens at retreats, in therapy, and within ourselves. About Your Host – Donald Currie, RP Donald Currie is a ed Psychotherapist and the host of Retreat, Reset, Transform. With over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Donald specializes in somatic psychotherapy, trauma recovery, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. He is the Clinical Director at Dimensions Retreats, where he leads transformative programs that help individuals in their recovery of PTSD, anxiety, depression symptoms and the wounds of the past. Known for his comionate presence and integrative approach, Donald weaves together neuroscience, Internal Family Systems, somatic practices, and plant medicine integration to deep and lasting transformation. Through this podcast, he invites you into conversations that inspire reflection, healing, and growth—on retreat and in everyday life. For more information or to apply for an retreat, visit our website www.dimensionsretreats.com

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, ed 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 you're a therapist, a seeker, or someone curious about the potential of intentional healing environments, each episode offers practical tools, wisdom, and insights to your growth and integration. It's time to retreat from the noise, reset your nervous system, and transform from within. Episode 1 – The Power of Retreat In this opening episode, Donald Currie, RP, dives into the heart of what makes retreat spaces so powerful for healing and transformation. Drawing from his experience as a psychotherapist and retreat leader at Dimensions Retreats, he explores why stepping out of everyday life and into a container of safety, nature, and therapeutic can catalyze profound change. You'll discover: Why retreat settings accelerate healing How somatic and psychedelic therapies integrate in retreat work The neuroscience behind nervous system regulation in nature What makes a retreat trauma-informed and truly transformational This episode sets the stage for the rest of the series, inviting you to consider what it means to truly pause, listen inward, and create space for healing to unfold.   For more information about Dimensions Retreats, visit our website www.dimensionsretreats.com

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.* Learn Hypnosis - Get certified and help others www.mindinstitute.ca Purchase Hypnosis MP3 s www.donaldcurrie.com

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.

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 by Simon Migaj provided by Unsplash

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 to this program while driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*Learn Hypnosis - Get certified and help others www.mindinstitute.ca Purchase Hypnosis MP3 s www.donaldcurrie.com

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*Learn Hypnosis - Get certified and help others www.mindinstitute.ca Purchase Hypnosis MP3 s www.donaldcurrie.com

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*Learn Hypnosis - Get certified and help others www.mindinstitute.ca Purchase Hypnosis MP3 s www.donaldcurrie.com

In this episode, we will be discussing a mindfulness technique called Loving-Kindness Meditation. This method of meditation assists with developing comion, 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 comion. *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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*Learn Hypnosis - Get certified and help others www.mindinstitute.ca Purchase Hypnosis MP3 s www.donaldcurrie.com

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*Learn Hypnosis - Get certified and help others www.mindinstitute.ca Purchase Hypnosis MP3 s www.donaldcurrie.com

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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 changes to habits, behaviors and the way that we approach situations. In today's episode, you will have the opportunity to experience a gentle journey using guided imagery called “The Journey of Life” to connect to your inner wisdom, gain insight, rise above challenges and overcome obstacles, and build resilience. *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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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 health and well-being. Do not listen to this program while driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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. 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion. do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

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 to this program while driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*

In today's episode, we will discuss a mindfulness technique that is called the Self-Comion Break or The self-comion 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 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 engaging in any activity that requires conscious thought. This program is designed to induce a relaxed state. Do not listen to this program if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dissociative disorders or have had recent heart surgery. By consenting and listening to this recording you agree that you use the information contained herein entirely at your own discretion.*