Dr. Sophia

Dr. Sophia Original Grief© Therapist • Speaker • Author • Podcast Host Grief Therapist • Speaker • Author • Podcast Host

The Original Grief isn’t always about death or separation — it’s about what we didn’t get. It’s the grief of emotional n...
11/21/2025

The Original Grief isn’t always about death or separation — it’s about what we didn’t get. It’s the grief of emotional neglect, unmet needs, or early attachment wounds. It’s the ache of a child who longed to be seen, soothed, or understood — but wasn’t. This kind of grief lives quietly in the background, shaping our sense of safety, our relationships, and even our self-worth. When we begin to recognize and name it, we start to see how deeply it influences who we’ve become — and how much freedom is possible when we begin to feel it.

he Ancient Ache What if the ache you carry isn’t from something recent… but something ancient? A grief that began before...
11/19/2025

he Ancient Ache What if the ache you carry isn’t from something recent… but something ancient? A grief that began before you even had words for loss? Many of us walk through life feeling a subtle, lingering ache — one that doesn’t quite match our present circumstances. That ache may not come from the “big losses” we recognize, but from the first, often invisible, loss that shaped how we learned to love, cope, and connect. This is what I call The Original Grief — the grief that began long before we could name it. In the coming days, I’ll be sharing more about what this means, how it shows up, and how we can begin to heal it. 💔

11/17/2025

Join me every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on In The Rooms for Codependency, Grief, and Relationships — a free, open meeting for everyone, not just people in recovery.

We explore:
💔 Codependency patterns we all experience
🌱 Grief, ambiguous grief, and early attachment wounds
🤝 Relationship dynamics that shape how we love, cope, and connect

This is a safe space to:
✨ Learn practical tips for moving through difficult emotions
✨ Practice body-based strategies that help your nervous system
✨ Connect with others navigating life’s challenges

Whether you’re struggling with grief, relationships, or just want tools to feel and heal, this meeting is for you.

📅 Every Wednesday, 12 PM ET
🔗 Join for free on In The Rooms ➜

Take a pause, feel what’s been buried, and reclaim your sense of self. 💛

A grief that began before you even had words for loss?I recently sat down with And How Does That Make You Feel?™ to talk...
11/14/2025

A grief that began before you even had words for loss?

I recently sat down with And How Does That Make You Feel?™ to talk about The Original Grief — the framework I developed to help people uncover the first loss that shaped how they love, cope, and connect.

In my Original Grief Intensives and workshops, I guide clients into the deeper layers of healing — not the grief that follows death, but the grief that comes from emotional neglect, unmet needs, and early attachment wounds. These are the silent sorrows that live beneath the surface, shaping our relationships, our sense of safety, and the way we show up in the world.

Every unspoken sadness carries a map back to that original loss. When we name what’s been buried, we begin to feel what we once had to suppress — and that’s where healing truly begins.

In this conversation, we explore how this grief shows up in our bodies and relationships, how it fuels codependency, self-protection, perfectionism, or emotional shutdown — and how reparenting ourselves allows us to transform pain into presence.
Listen now at: youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=miGqgZZwb_A&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fqueencityhealthysexandrelationships.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjM4NTE

To offer compassion to yourself, it helps to understand how you learned not to.We weren’t born feeling shame, fear, or u...
11/12/2025

To offer compassion to yourself, it helps to understand how you learned not to.

We weren’t born feeling shame, fear, or unworthiness.

These feelings often form when, as children, we didn’t receive enough care, comfort, safety, nurturing, and affection from caregivers.

Without what we needed, we assumed it was our fault. Shame and self-criticism took root.

This isn’t about blaming caregivers—it’s about freeing ourselves from responsibility we never should have carried.
As adults, we can learn to reparent ourselves with gentleness and care.

Imagine this understanding forming new neural pathways in your brain.

You begin to see your pain with compassion, realizing: It was never my fault.

🎧 Start your reflection today → https://be8c-sophia.systeme.io/product-messages

Take a moment to breathe.Close your eyes, soften your body, and let your mind rest. 🌸Remember, self-compassion is always...
11/10/2025

Take a moment to breathe.

Close your eyes, soften your body, and let your mind rest. 🌸

Remember, self-compassion is always available.

When shame, fear, or loneliness arise… when your inner critic grows loud…

💗 Self-compassion is the antidote.

🎧 Begin your journey with the Self-Compassion Guided Reflection:

👉 https://be8c-sophia.systeme.io/product-messages

Withholding love can be a damaging and hurtful behavior in any relationship. It can create feelings of insecurity, unwor...
11/07/2025

Withholding love can be a damaging and hurtful behavior in any relationship. It can create feelings of insecurity, unworthiness, and rejection in the person on the receiving end. When love is withheld, it can lead to a breakdown in communication, trust, and intimacy.

It's important to remember that love should be given freely and unconditionally in a healthy relationship. By withholding love, you are essentially denying the other person the emotional support and connection that they need to thrive.

Dr. Sophia’s Partner Betrayal Grief Online Intensive has been so effective that it’s fully booked until January!Ready to...
11/07/2025

Dr. Sophia’s Partner Betrayal Grief Online Intensive has been so effective that it’s fully booked until January!

Ready to begin your own journey of deep healing?
Join our next Online Grief Intensive Workshop for Women today.

📅 January 26 | 12–4 PM EST
📍 Online
➡ Register here: https://be8c-sophia.systeme.io/8b58ff92

Take the next step in your healing journey—grief work can unlock the peace and restoration you deserve. 🌿

11/05/2025

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Sophia and Chris Weedon, founder of Mentally Shredded, talk about how true strength comes from aligning mental, emotional, and physical wellness. 💪🧠💬

From performance anxiety and burnout to building the RX Program—a workout that challenges your body and your mindset—Chris shares how he turned his struggles into a global movement for growth and resilience.

💭 “Think about what you’re thinking about.”

That simple shift can change everything.

🎧 Watch the full episode now and join the movement toward a stronger mind, stronger body, and stronger community.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/62JAB0LsVS9PYfWSJDIsgv

It's important to communicate openly and honestly in relationships, expressing your needs and feelings in a respectful a...
11/03/2025

It's important to communicate openly and honestly in relationships, expressing your needs and feelings in a respectful and loving way. By nurturing a culture of love and kindness, relationships can flourish and grow stronger over time. Remember that love is a choice and a commitment, and should be given freely and unconditionally.

If you find yourself withholding love from your partner, take the time to reflect on the underlying reasons for this behavior. Seek support from a therapist or counselor to explore these issues and work towards healing and growth in your relationship. Remember, love is meant to be shared and celebrated, not withheld or restricted. Reach out @
https://queencityhealthysexandrelationships.com/

In this deeply authentic episode, Dr. Sophia Dorton Caudle shares her raw journey through personal burnout, ambiguous gr...
10/31/2025

In this deeply authentic episode, Dr. Sophia Dorton Caudle shares her raw journey through personal burnout, ambiguous grief, and spiritual reconnection. With 30 years of experience in trauma and addiction recovery and having coached clients around the globe, Dr. Sophia brings not just clinical expertise but Listen now:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cM90PudD5ptHBdFdfhnQ5

Withholding love is a harmful behavior that can have detrimental effects on both individuals involved. It creates a sens...
10/29/2025

Withholding love is a harmful behavior that can have detrimental effects on both individuals involved. It creates a sense of emotional distance and can lead to feelings of rejection, insecurity, and low self-worth. It can also damage trust and intimacy in relationships, making it difficult to build a strong and healthy connection.

When love is withheld, it sends a message that the other person is not worthy of receiving love and affection. This can create a cycle of negativity and resentment, leading to further distance between the partners. It can also cause emotional pain and suffering, as the longing for love and acceptance goes unmet.

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