ABOUT DR SOPHIA
I wake up each morning with a passion for one simple, yet profound purpose: to help people discover the kind of happiness that radiates from within.
Not the fleeting, surface-level kind that relies on outside conditions— but something more genuine and real that doesn't depend on anything going on outside of you.
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Sophia Godkin, PhD is a Health Psychologist, Happiness & Relationship Coach, and best-selling author. Known for guiding people to develop unwavering confidence, create meaningful and fulfilling relationships, and become truly happy from within, Dr Sophia shares her wisdom and tools through individual coaching, courses, and group coaching programs—both virtually and in-person.
As a renowned coach, university professor, and head of learning for wellness companies around the globe, Dr Sophia has spent years teaching people of all ages and backgrounds the principles and practices of happiness and emotional healing. She is someone who often gets invited to give formal academic talks but who would rather be engaging in heartfelt conversations with people, sharing intimate moments that resonate on a deeper, more personal level. Whether you meet her in a one-on-one session, hear her speak, or read her words, you can expect Dr Sophia to bring depth, light-heartedness, and to invite transformation in both subtle and profound ways.
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FUN FACTS
- I grew up in Brooklyn, NY.
- I am an immigrant. My family and I lived in Eastern Europe until I was 6 years old.
MY DE-STRESS AND DE-COMPRESS ROUTINE
- After a demanding day, you'll likely find me unwinding with a cup of herbal tea in hand, indulging in a lighthearted movie (hello, rom-coms), and savoring an early bedtime. The fuller the day, the earlier I hit the pillow.
FAVORITE BOOKS
- I hold a special place in my heart for books like Belonging by Toko-Pa Turner, Everyday by David Levithan, and Polishing the Mirror by Ram Dass. Each offers a doorway into new perspectives on life, love, and the beauty of human connection.
FAVORITE PLANT
- I love to bring the feeling of nature indoors so my space is filled with plants that breathe life into my home. My favorite, if I had to choose, is the Elephant Ear. Beyond its beauty, I’m enamored by how it grows—slowly, steadily, from one season to the next. Watching its leaves stretch towards the sky is a quiet reminder that, just like the Elephant Ear, we’re always in a process of becoming.
WHAT I'M PROUD OF
- I’m most proud of this: that I continue to walk the path of my own making, living in alignment with my true self, and striving each day to be a kinder, more loving woman. I can't think of anything more important that I do each day of my life.
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES
- I love moving my body— whether it’s hiking, flowing through yoga poses, paddleboarding across a quiet lake, or letting myself enjoy the rhythm of dances like Salsa and Bachata. I also love nourishing my emotional and intellectual self through reading, music, reflective practices like journaling, and being in the company of the amazing people I call friends.
GUIDING VALUES
- At the center of everything I do are a few core values: cultivating love, offering compassion, embracing growth, and inspiring and encouraging others. I believe in the courage it takes to love ourselves through life’s storms, in the beauty of self-acceptance, and in the power of connection—with ourselves, with something greater than ourselves, and with the people we care about.
