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Episode 45: Sexual Healing: Insights into Sex Therapy and Addiction Recovery

In this episode of the Queen City Healthy Sex Podcast, Dr. Sophia dives into some of the most common questions she’s asked as a therapist and sex addiction specialist. Whether it’s at a dinner party or during a consultation, people often wonder: What is sex addiction? How does sex therapy differ from regular therapy? Do I need a therapist or a coach?

Drawing from her professional expertise and personal recovery journey through Al-Anon, CoDA, SAA, and ACA, Dr. Sophia shares candid insights about the misconceptions, challenges, and transformative potential of therapy. She also discusses her own experiences as both a therapist and a therapy client, emphasizing the value of self-awareness and doing the deep, root-cause work to foster growth and healing.

Tune in to gain clarity on these important topics and explore how therapy can be a powerful tool for navigating relationships, intimacy, and personal recovery.

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Episode 44: Exploring Intimacy, Connection, and Sexual Health with Dr. Sophia

In this episode of the Queen City Healthy Sex Podcast, Dr. Sophia, a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, reintroduces herself and discusses her new practice in Charlotte as part of the Queen City Podcast Network. Dr. Sophia delves into sex therapy, sex addiction, love addiction, codependency, trauma, and the crucial role of intimacy and connection in relationships. She emphasizes the impact of early childhood attachment issues on adult relationships and the importance of deep-rooted therapy for individual and couples’ healing. The episode highlights the distinctions between sex therapy and sex addiction therapy, the value of personal work for attracting healthier relationships, and responsible sexual health.

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Episode 43: Dating with Dr. Sophia Caudle and special guest Alex LeBrec

In this episode, Dr. Sophia sits down with Alex LeBrec host of The Charlotte Dating Podcast, for a candid conversation about dating trends, relationship dynamics, and navigating the dating world in Charlotte.

Alex shares her journey of launching a dating podcast focused on intentional dating and how her personal experiences inspired the show. From dating apps to real-life encounters, Dr. Sophia and Alex dive into the ups and downs of modern dating, addressing topics like dating burnout, intentional connection, and overcoming rejection.

Join them as they explore how dating can be fun yet meaningful, the importance of finding the right match, and why rejection isn’t a reflection of your worth. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or navigating the dating scene, this episode offers insights and encouragement for building healthy, intentional relationships.

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Episode 42: Codependency
Dr. Sophia and Dr. Francis Joy Discuss Codependency
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Episode 41: Welcome to Queen City Healthy Sex and Relationships
Meet Dr. Sophia and associates discussing the new practice in Charlotte, NC
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Episode 40: Dr. Sophia & Celynd Discuss Transgender Care & Parenting 
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Episode 39: Beyond Purity Culture – Recognizing a Healthy Relationship with Marcus Walton and Celynd Malone
Marcus and Celynd wrap up their series on Purity Culture by talking about how it impacts our understanding of healthy relationships. They also discuss what they think makes for a healthy relationship.
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Episode 38: Partner Betrayal Trauma – A Conversation with Aura LaBarre and Celynd Malone 
Aura LaBarre (LCMHC) and Celynd Malone (LCMHCA) discuss betrayal trauma and its impact on partners.

Episode 37: Purity Culture – Gender Roles, Sexual Ethics, and Treating Each Other Like Humans
Celynd Malone and Marcus Walton discuss purity culture in part 2 on the topic.
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Episode 36: What is purity culture? A conversation with Celynd Malone and Marcus Walton
For those of a certain age raised in evangelical Christian circles, the expectation of abstinence from sex, modesty, and strict gender roles is all too familiar. This is a conversation around purity culture and its effects on those of us who lived it.
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Episode 35: Celynd Malone Talks with Tempe Lampe about Platonic Intimacy 
Celynd and Tempe are both associates at Bull City Psychotherapy. They discuss platonic intimacy, how to build it, and barriers to it, in this episode of Sex and the Bull City
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Episdoe 34: Sex Addiction & Eating Disorders: A Conversation with Dr. Sophia and Caroline Rutledge, LCMHC
Dr. Sophia and Caroline discuss the co occurring addictions of sex addiction and eating disorders and the new programs at Bull City Psychotherapy.
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Episode 33: Meet Tempe Lampe, BCP’s Newest Associate
Dr. Sophia and Tempe discuss Tempe’s assets and offerings as a therapist.
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Episode 32: The Importance of an Effective Recovery Plan During the Holidays
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and Ceylnd discuss creating an effecting recovery plan for the holiday season
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Episode 31: Emotional Effects of Past Pandemic Isolation
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and associate, Ceylnd Malone, discuss the emotional consequences of isolation during COVID
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Episode 30: Virtual Therapy & EMDR: Dr. Sophia & Associates Discuss Various Options for Clients
In this episode, Dr. Sophia & Associates discuss various effective modalities for EMDR via Telehealth

Episode 29: Dr. Sophia chats with associate, MaRay Crockett, Marriage and Family Therapist
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and MaRay discuss MaRay’s expertise as an EMDR therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist

Episode 28: Dr. Sophia interviews Lee Lyttle about his memoir, Wounded Healer 
In this episode, Dr. Sophia chats with Lee Lyttle about his recovery and memoir

Episode 27: Trans Therapy at Bull City Psych with Cat and Dr. Sophia
This episode introduces Cat Salemi and also discusses the importance of working with a specialty trained therapist if you are questioning your gender identity and/or ID as Trans

Episode 26: Therapists React to Sex and the City new show And Just Like That
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and her associate Emily Morris have a fun time discussing the relationship and intimacy issues they observed in the premier season of Sex and the City’s new show, And Just Like That.

Episode 24: Dr. Sophia and her Client Discuss his 9th Step Amends Letter to Porn Actors
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and her client, Rob, share an authentic 9th step amends letter to porn models and actors. They also discuss sex addiction, recovery, and the deep meaning of this amends letter for Rob, and what he intends for his living amends.

Episode 23: Black Lives Matter
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and Minnie Forte-Brown discuss systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter movement
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Episode 22: Dr. Sophia interviews Dr. Marilyn Volker about her 8 Types of Intimacy
In this episode, Dr. Sophia and Dr. Volker discuss 8 types of intimacy: Affection, Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, Physical, Aesthetic, & Sexual
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Episode 18: Meet Ashley P, and hear about teletherapy at Bull City Psych
Bull City Psych’s newest associate, Ashley Parks, chats with Dr. Sophia about her work with trauma, sexual violence, & LGBTQ+ clients, and in the context of teletherapy due to Covid 19
Watch on YouTube: HERE

Episode 17: What is Mother Hunger? Interview with Kelly McDaniel, LPC, CSAT
Kelly McDaniel discusses her concept of Mother Hunger, which is an early attachment trauma.
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Episode 16: The Grand Opening of our new Apex Office: A Conversation with Alison Sanderson and Jeff Shaeffer
In this episode Dr. Sophia chats with the expert therapists in the new Apex office, Alison Sanderson and Jeff Shaeffer

Episode 15: What is Ketamine? Dr. Caudle interviews Dr. Duncan McEwen
Dr. McEwen discusses Ketamine to treat depression.

Episode 14: Hedy Schleifer on Encounter Centered Couples Therapy
Dr. Sophia interviews her life mentor, Hedy Schleifer, founder of Encounter Centered Couples Therapy

Episode 12: What is Codependency?
This episode discusses the concept of Codependency and how it can present in relationships.

Episode 11: How do we increase intimacy?
Dr. Sophia and Matt discuss several ways to enhance intimacy in the coupleship. BCP’s newest associate and newlywed, Caroline, joins the show this week. 

Episode 10: Detached Connection & Boundaried Intimacy
Matt and Dr. Sophia discuss how couples can create individual boundaries with the intention of getting closer as healthy adults.

Episode 9: What is intimacy?
This episode discusses different types of intimacy and possible barriers.

Episode 8: What Does it Mean to be Sex Positive?
Introductory discussion about sex positivity

Episode 7: What is EMDR?
EMDR is a life-changing therapy that is best known for treating trauma. It can also help you improve a wide variety of situations in your life. If you’re feeling stuck or other strategies have been ineffective it might be time to give EMDR a try!

Episode 6: What is Ambiguous Grief and a New Trust in a relationship with sex addiction recovery?
This episode introduces ambiguous grief and how it is processed with a couple who is recovering from sex addiction.

Episode 5: Can a relationship really survive sex addiction (part 2)
The conclusion of part 1

Episode 4: Can a relationship really survive sex addiction (part 1)
This episode discusses if relationships can survive the trauma and destruction of sex addiction, s well as how the work may occur.

Episode 3: What is narcissism?
Narcissistic personality disorder is different than having narcissistic traits, which is also different from how lots of folks commonly refer to others as being narcissistic. Join us for a discussion on how these things differ and what to do if you’re worried that you or someone you love is struggling with narcissism.

Episode 2: What’s the difference between sex therapy and sex addiction therapy?
Dr. Sophia and Matt discuss the similarities, differences, and important things to consider if you’re thinking you might benefit from sex therapy or sex addiction therapy.

Episode 1: Pilot & Introductions
Sex and the Bull City: Dr. Sophia & Matt introduce the podcast about sex, addiction, relationships, and wellness