Queen City Healthy Sex and Relationships

The holidays can be one of the most emotionally challenging times of the year—and if you’re feeling sadness, loneliness, or a sense of loss, there may be nothing “wrong” with you at all. In this solo episode, Dr. Sophia explores why grief shows up so strongly during the holiday season and why grief is not only normal—but actually a powerful healing force. Going far beyond death and dying, this epi...

In this episode, Dr. Sophia sits down with Chris Weedon , founder of Mentally Shredded , to explore the powerful connection between mental, emotional, and physical wellness . Chris shares how his own journey through performance anxiety, depression, and burnout inspired him to create a movement that helps people rebuild from the inside out. Together, he and Dr. Sophia dive into: How Mentally Shredd...

In this powerful episode of Queen City Healthy Sex and Relationships , Dr. Sophia sits down with Lisa and Andrew Reichel, founders of Room to Heal —a recovery residence supporting men struggling with porn, sex, and love addiction, as well as their partners and families. They share their raw, inspiring story of betrayal, heartbreak, and healing—and how their personal journey led to the creation of...

In this courageous and deeply personal episode, Dr. Sophia sits down with her very first Charlotte client, Will — a young man in recovery from sex addiction. Together, they discuss the realities of early exposure to pornography, the shame and stigma surrounding SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous), and how recovery and community can offer hope and healing. Will opens up about his darkest moments, including...

In this episode, Dr. Sophia takes us on a deep and compassionate dive into the real world of sex therapy —what it is, what it definitely isn't , and why it's so important for individuals and couples alike. 💬 🚫 No, sex therapy is not what pop culture often portrays it as. 💡 Yes, it’s about emotional connection, communication, healing, and rediscovering intimacy. Dr. Sophia shares real-li...

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 pe...

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...

Welcome to Queen City Healthy Sex and Relationships , hosted by Dr. Sophia, a seasoned therapist specializing in relationships, sex therapy, addiction, intimacy, and trauma. 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...

In the episode Dr. Sophia and her colleague dig deep into the origins of codependency and how we can recover.

Meet Dr. Sophia and learn more about her new practice in Charlotte, NC

Meet some of the clinicians at Charlotte's new Queen City Healthy Sex & Relationships practice

In this episode, Celynd Malone, and Dr Cynthia, discuss their thoughts and ways of working with couples and nontraditional relationships regarding intimacy and connection.