Sovereign Soul

In this episode we discuss emotional regulation. We cover what emotional regulation involves, a basic overview of emotions and feelings, the neurobiology of emotional regulation along with some tools to begin to strengthen your capacity for emotional regulation.

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In this episode we build on the previous episode by covering some real-life examples of the three most common core wounds (rejection, abandonment and betrayal). For each wound we cover the potential ways in which they can develop and how they can show up in our lives.

In this episode we take an in-depth look at the topic of core wounds by covering what they are, how they impact our lives and most importantly how we can begin to heal our core wounds.

In this episode we will first approach healing from a physiological perspective then relate this concept to emotional healing. Additionally, we cover some blocks that prevent us from healing along with some steps to be mindful of if you decide to embark on your personal healing journey.

In this episode we break down the meaning of surrender by considering the things that we need to first let go of followed by the qualities and traits that we need to harness more of in order to live a surrendered life.

In this episode we cover the basic blueprint of modern day relationships, spend some time focusing on the definition of love and then cover some ways in which we can begin to cultivate foundational love and secure relationships within our lives.

In this episode I share my top five takeaways from my most recent trip to Iran.

In this episode we cover an overview of the various layers of self-discovery and some suggestions on where you can potentially take this journey depending on your personal level of self-awareness.

In this episode we cover five social shifts that may be adding to the mass state of numbness or sense of disconnection that a lot of people feel within their lives and their sense of purpose.

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• "In Flow & In Power - A guide to the sacred practice of attuning to your cycle's wisdom"
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In this episode we cover both the symptoms and the various underlying causes of depression including: physiological, mental, emotional and spiritual causes. We take a very brief look at why some people struggle with emotional states more than others and some quick tips on how to begin to approach these emotional states more effectively.

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DSM-IV Criteria:

For a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder 5 or more of the following symptoms have to be present during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms should be either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure.

• Depressed mood
• Decreased interest in activities
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Trouble sleeping
• Feeling restless or feeling slowed down
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Feeling worthless or excessive or inappropriate guilt
• Diminished ability to concentrate, or indecisiveness
• Recurrent thoughts of death/suicide

For a diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder, while feeling depressed a patient much have 2 or more of the following. Which needs to be present for 2 years or more:

• Poor appetite or overeating
• Insomnia/hypersomnia
• Low energy or fatigue
• Low self-esteem
• Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions
• Feelings of hopelessness

Systemic Umbrella Review:

Moncrieff, J., Cooper, R.E., Stockmann, T. et al. The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Mol Psychiatry (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-022-01661-0