In this episode, we sit down with Dawn McKelvie Cyr, MA, RCT-C — a counsellor, educator, and writer with more than 35 years of experience guiding people through growth, healing, and transformation. With a master’s degree in counselling psychology, two decades of coaching, and 14 years as a therapist, Dawn brings a grounded, compassionate lens to the complexities of self-awareness, boundaries, and personal agency. Dawn is the founder of Independence Counselling and the creative force behind the Intentional Curiosity Collective (ICC), an online platform offering courses, workbooks, and reflective resources that help people move from survival mode into a more intentional, connected life. Through her signature program, Boundaries 101, she blends psycho-education, narrative healing, and accessible tools to support real, sustainable change. In our conversation, Dawn shares her integrative approach to therapy — a relaxed blend of talk therapy, coaching, and psycho-education that meets people exactly where they are. We explore the power of connection, why boundaries are acts of self-respect rather than self-protection alone, and how curiosity can become a catalyst for resilience and clarity. Beyond her clinical work, Dawn’s creative voice extends into writing, audio guides, and acting, with credits in Frozen with Fear and Ambulance Girl, as well as audiobook narration and voice-over performance. Her unique mix of clinical expertise and creative expression brings a warmth and depth to this conversation that listeners won’t forget. Join us as we dive into self-reclamation, compassionate boundaries, and the quiet courage it takes to choose yourself — one intentional step at a time. You can find out more about Dawn here: https://intentionalcuriositycollective.com/ Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Connect on Linkedin
