Show Notes
Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of "High Functioning." As the lead researcher behind the world's first peer-reviewed study on high-functioning depression, Dr. Judith’s work focuses on helping people recognize and address depression before it leads to breakdown.
In this conversation, we explore:
— What high-functioning depression is and why it often goes unrecognized
— How trauma and overworking are connected to hidden depression
— Why joy is our "birthright" as humans and how to reclaim it
— The biopsychosocial approach to understanding your unique happiness blueprint
— Dr. Judith’s five V's framework for cultivating joy: validate, vent, values, vitals, and vision
And more.
You can learn more about Dr. Judith’s work and book at https://drjudithjoseph.com.
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Dr. Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, is a globally-recognised, board-certified psychiatrist, researcher and media contributor. She is the founder and chief investigator at Manhattan Behavioural Medicine, assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU and chair of the Women in Medicine Board at Columbia University. Dr. Judith is a regular contributor to ITN in the UK and appears frequently in international media including Forbes, CNN, Men's Health, Oprah Daily and Apple TV. A trusted voice on mental health, trauma and emotional resilience, she brings clarity and compassion to conversations that matter. Dr. Judith has over 625k+ followers across TikTok and Instagram, where her mental health videos have reached over 50 million viewers.
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Interview Links:
— Dr Juditht's website - https://drjudithjoseph.com
— See her Today show interview to learn of Judith’s personal journey and her work in mental health - https://www.today.com/video/dr-judith-joseph-talks-book-high-functioning-reclaiming-joy-235854405618
— Watch her interview on YouTube with Mel Robbins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQu-Ct9-6dg
— Listen to her interview with Dr. Sharon - https://podcasts.apple.com/bb/podcast/high-functioning-and-hidden-depression-ft-dr-judith-joseph/id1839332301?i=1000739097190
— And on the ZOE podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJYdI_gdfvs
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