Healing a hurt soul & finding sovereignty with Chris Dierkes

I first interviewed Chris back in 2017, and we spoke about what meditation is, its origins, the different kinds that exist, as well as the all too common negative side-effects that many mind-body and meditative practices have when not entered into with a somatic trauma-informed lens. In our new long-form chat, we dig into some new territory all around the soul, spirit, and being sovereign beings. We talk about what the soul actually is, how to differentiate it from spirit, and the utter importance of finding our own internal compass and personal power (this is what being sovereign is all about!). He also shares his early beginnings as a priest, working at a high-security prison outside of Detroit, Michigan and his transition to his current life outside of the church, providing counsel and guidance at the soul level. We also speak about the risks of too much spiritual work, and why being tethered to the physical realm - working on our physical bodies and nervous system health and healing - is essential for full human development and evolution. Resources to compliment this interview: ► My first chat with Chris Dierkes from February 20, 2017: Meditation & Mindfulness 101    • Meditation & Mindfulness 101 || Interview ...   ► Titration Explained: Never rush trauma healing https://irenelyon.com/2020/04/26/titr... ► Pendulation: How to Shift Focus To Calm Overwhelm https://irenelyon.com/2020/03/29/pend... ► What do you do when you have unresolved trauma? Two types of orienting https://irenelyon.com/2019/09/09/what... ► BOOK: Infidel, Ayaan Hirsi Ali https://www.simonandschuster.com/book... ► Janet Raftis https://janetraftis.com __ Thank you for being here! 1. Leave a comment and let me know how this video impacted you. Feel free to leave a question (my team answers them each week!) 2. To get more nervous system health resources, plus learn more about me and my credentials, plus the many ways you can work with me at the practical level, head to my website: https://irenelyon.com 3. Follow me on social here: Instagram:   / irenelyon   Facebook:   / lyonirene   LinkedIn:   / irenelyon   SoundCloud:   / irenelyon   4. GOT QUESTIONS? Send an email to: [email protected] __ Please know that… The statements on this YouTube channel or in videos are simply opinion. Content presented or posted on this channel is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or a professional therapeutic relationship. Content presented or posted is intended to provide general health information for educational purposes only and you should contact the appropriate healthcare professional before relying on any such information. My website is a wealth of free resources and information on how to start this work, so here it is one more time: https://irenelyon.com