Dr. Judith Joseph: Struggling in Silence? 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome Depression
<p>Are you really okay, or have you just become good at pretending?</p> <p>Many of us go through the motions—showing up, performing, and pushing through—while feeling disconnected, drained, and on the edge. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.</p> <p>In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I talk to Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and mental health expert, about high-functioning depression. We dive into why some of the most seemingly “put-together” individuals are struggling in silence, and how suppressing pain can also dull our capacity for joy. We explore how people-pleasing and overachievement often serve as coping mechanisms, and discuss small but impactful changes that can help you reconnect with yourself.</p> <p>Dr. Judith also shares the 5 Vs, a science-based approach to finding balance, processing emotions, and rediscovering joy.</p> <p>If you’ve ever felt like you should be fine but aren’t, this episode is for you.</p> <p>Check out:</p> <p>Book on High Functioning Depression:</p> <p><a href="https://highfunctioningbook.com/">https://highfunctioningbook.com/</a></p> <p>First Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study in the world on High Functioning Depression:</p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963293/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963293/</a></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:58 Why some people seem happy—but are actually depressed</p> <p>04:16 The key difference between sadness and depression</p> <p>06:26 How to tell if you’re experiencing high-functioning depression</p> <p>09:33 If you don’t know your values, others won’t either</p> <p>12:27 How to know if your values are really yours</p> <p>16:22 The key to longevity that most people overlook</p> <p>19:46 Anhedonia: The silent indicator of mental health struggles</p> <p>23:25 The one question that could save a life</p> <p>29:21 Why men and women experience depression differently</p> <p>33:45 The Science of Joy: How to get more of it daily</p> <p>36:40 How toxic environments drain your energy</p> <p>39:44 The truth about antidepressants and mental health</p> <p>44:45 Why do we self-sabotage?</p> <p>47:56 The power of naming your emotions</p> <p>49:48 Understand the science of your happiness</p> <p><strong>Follow Dr. Judith:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://drjudithjoseph.com/">https://drjudithjoseph.com/</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph/">https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph/</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmHQJaOerTsZJfOtiYz4sOg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmHQJaOerTsZJfOtiYz4sOg</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/">https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph">https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow Radhi:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/">https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/">https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia">https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia</a></li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>