Intentional Curiosity Collective

06/18/2026

Boundaries are not walls. They are information, and they help the people in our lives understand what is negotiable and what is non-negotiable.

What supports us, what hurts us, and what we need to remain present in the relationship.

Boundaries don't ask us to choose between ourselves and the people we love. They ask us to show up as both — honest and caring, clear and connected.

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One of the most common beliefs I encounter when teaching boundaries is this: "If I'm honest, I'll hurt someone's feelings." Underneath that belief is often another: "If I'm kind, I should put my own needs aside.

04/28/2026

I'll be at the Halifax Health and Wellness Show on May 8 & 9 as part of the Rest and Recharge Space with the Holistic Hub!

If you're looking for clarity on why you feel you're running on empty — come find me. That's exactly what this space is for I'll be at the Halifax Health and Wellness Show on May 8 & 9 as part of the Rest and Recharge Space with the Holistic Hub.
If you've been running on empty and can't remember the last time someone asked how you are — come find me. That's exactly what this space is for.

Small, intentional shifts are how meaningful change begins.

There’s something really special about the people who are stepping into this space 🤍

Not just what they offer… but how they show up.

For the Halifax Health & Wellness Show, the Rest + Recharge Space is being held by a group of practitioners who truly embody the work they share.

✨ Debbie Gaudet – bringing a grounded, thoughtful presence, helping people better understand the connection between mind, body, and nervous system in a way that feels approachable and real.

✨ Sarah Clinton – offering a calm, nurturing energy through movement and meditation, creating space for people to slow down and reconnect with themselves.

✨ Dawn McKelvie Cyr – guiding others into awareness and regulation, with a focus on helping people feel safe, curious, and supported in their own experience.

✨ Jeannine Riant – weaving together breath and movement in a way that feels both energizing and accessible, inviting people back into their body with ease.

Inside the Rest + Recharge Space, you won’t just learn about wellness…

You’ll experience it.

Short, accessible moments to:
• pause
• reset
• explore
• reconnect

Whether you’re new to this world or have been on your journey for years, there’s something here for you.

This is just a glimpse of what’s coming 🤍
More beautiful humans to share soon.

Come find your way into the space…
you might just find something you didn’t know you needed.

May 8 & 9 | Halifax

You can learn more and get your tickets here:
https://www.thehalifaxhealthandwellnessshow.ca/

Explore • Connect • Grow

03/10/2026

Most conversations about menopause start with estrogen.

But for many women in their early-to-mid 40s, the first hormonal shift actually begins with something else: Inhibin B.

As Inhibin B begins to decline, the brain increases FSH in an attempt to stimulate the ovaries — creating what many researchers describe as a hormonal “tug-of-war.”

This process can begin years before periods stop, which is why many women start noticing disrupted sleep, mood shifts, or changes in their cycles long before they realize perimenopause may be beginning.

I wrote an article explaining this early hormonal pattern and how it affects the body.

Because when women understand what is happening physiologically, the experience becomes far less confusing — and far more navigable.


https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-your-40s-feel-different-its-likely-just-stress-dawn-gpwve

01/07/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DKcS8CCwQ/

By Dawn McKelvie Cyr, MA Counselling Psychology We often assume that boundaries are obvious — that everyone knows what healthy limits look like, how to set them, and how to hold them. We call it “common sense.

01/07/2026

Ever feel like self-care is just another chore on your endless list?

What if we saw it instead as a radical act of self-love—one that rewires how your nervous system feels safety and peace?

When you choose moments for yourself, you're not just ticking a box. You're sending your body a clear message: You matter. Your needs matter. And that's just truth.

So, try this practice today: pause for a slow breath, feel your feet grounded, and say quietly, "This moment is for me." Each time you do, you nurture your capacity to hold boundaries with kindness and with clarity.

How might your day change if self-care felt like a gift, not a task?

Save this for when you need a little reminder that taking care of you is a powerful choice. xo