Dr Sophia Godkin-The Hapiness Doctor on Childhood, Mental Health and Questions She Gets as a Psychologist

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In this episode, we have Dr Sophia Godkin. Dr Sophia is a Health Pyschologist, Happyiologist, Happiness and Relationship and Transformational Coach. Dr Sophia is the author of The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal, The Happiness Journal and published her most recent book, The Soul Journey. She is also the doctor behind The Happiness Doctor. Dr Sophia also recently appeared on Canada's number one morning show, Breakfast Television, where she talked about practices that can enhance happiness. Dr Sophia taught and is teaching people of all ages and backgrounds the principles and practices of happiness, self-love and healing whether in the form of individual coaching, writing or group education. Dr Sophia is known for depth, lightheartedness and transformative potential of her work.

We talk about:

-The difference between Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist
-The connection of mental and physical health
-The importance of childhood in adult's life
-Most common questions she gets as a Psychologist
-The things she learned practicing that she didn't learn in school
-How parents migrating to first world countries prepare their children to avoid intense mental health effects that can lead to more trauma they must heal from in their adult life
-Why we must not feel ashamed of asking for professional help when we feel that our mental health is declining
-More on self-love
Connect with Dr Sophia:
Website: www.thehappinessdoctor.com
Instagram: @thehappinessdoctor
Get her newest book: https://www.thehappinessdoctor.com/soul-journal
Book her coaching services: https://www.thehappinessdoctor.com/coaching
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