<p>In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure. This is an important conversation that highlights this often overlooked and underplayed challenge of high-functioning depression that so many of us deal with, and most importantly, how to overcome it.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Concept of high-functioning depression and its characteristics</li><li>Symptoms of anhedonia and their impact on daily life</li><li>Limitations of current diagnostic criteria for depression</li><li>Importance of early recognition and intervention for mental health issues</li><li>Biopsychosocial model for understanding mental health</li><li>Role of personal agency and choice in managing mental health</li><li>Strategies for emotional validation and expression</li><li>The significance of reconnecting with personal values for joy</li><li>Impact of technology and social connections on mental well-being</li><li>Importance of celebrating small wins and planning for future joy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Judith Joseph, check out these other episodes:</p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-identity-can-affect-how-you-deal-with-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/emerging-perspectives-on-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerging Perspectives on Depression with Alex Riley</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/strategies-for-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strategies for Depression with Therese Borchard</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For full show notes,</strong><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/understanding-high-functioning-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> click here</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the show:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</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>