Ep. 154 – Rising from Burnout: Dr. Sophia’s Journey Through Trauma, Recovery, and Spiritual Awakening

The Mentally Shredded Show

From the outside, she looked unstoppable. But on the inside, everything was falling apart.

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 deep personal wisdom from her most vulnerable moments.

👤 About Dr. Sophia Dorton Caudle

Dr. Sophia is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, certified sex therapist, and founder of Queen City Healthy Sex and Relationships and Bull City Psychotherapy. She is a leading expert in trauma healing, intimacy, sex addiction, and holistic mental wellness.

🔹 Key Takeaways

🔹 Burnout isn’t always visible. Dr. Sophia shares how she kept functioning on the outside while silently breaking down inside

🔹 Neurofeedback became a powerful tool that helped rewire her brain and rebuild her nervous system

🔹 Healing deepened through a renewed spiritual connection and a more intimate way of praying

🔹 Your purpose is often hidden in your pain. Dr. Sophia explains why lived experience makes her a more effective healer

🔹 Free tools like journaling, 12-step recovery, and real human connection can be life-changing

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📧 Email: [email protected]

📱 Text for scheduling: 919-698-7061

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