<p>In this powerful <em>Passion Struck</em> episode, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph—board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3FiSApn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy</em></a>. Together, they unpack the silent struggle of individuals who appear to “have it all together” while suffering emotionally beneath the surface.</p><p>Dr. Judith opens up about her own moment of clarity during a pandemic-era talk, where she realized that despite her career achievements and public appearances, she was silently battling depression. This personal revelation inspired her pioneering research into high-functioning depression—a condition not yet formally recognized in the DSM-5 but experienced by millions.could actually fit into your modern routine, this episode is both grounding and uplifting.</p><p>Click HERE for the full show notes</p><p><strong><em>Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter</em></strong></p><p>If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love <em>The Ignited Life</em>—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.</p><p>👉 Subscribe now at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TheIgnitedLife.net</strong></a>.</p><p>Together, John and Judith explore:</p><ol><li>The difference between burnout and high-functioning depression</li><li>The role of avoidance and scarcity trauma in over-functioning behavior</li><li>How societal pressure leads to performance-based identity and joy depletion</li><li>The neuroscience of joy and emotional numbing (anhedonia)</li><li>Dr. Judith’s <em>5 Vs Framework</em>: Validation, Venting, Values, Vitals, and Vision</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Catch more of Dr. Judith Joseph: <a href="https://drjudithjoseph.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drjudithjoseph.com/about/</a></p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>How to Connect with John:</p><ul><li>Connect with John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/John_RMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_RMiles</a></li><li>Follow him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_R_Miles</a></li><li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">main YouTube Channel</a> and to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Clips Channel</a></li><li>For more insights and resources, visit <a href="https://johnrmiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John’s website</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>