High-functioning depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health struggles of our time — and psychiatrist, professor, and author Dr. Judith Joseph is on a mission to change that. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Joseph, who has been featured on The Today Show and interviewed by Mel Robbins, shares insights from her groundbreaking new book High Fu ... Show More
Sep 11
Ask What You Need, Not What's Wrong
The next time anxiety, insecurity, or discomfort shows up, skip the diagnosis for a moment. Notice what’s happening in your body and ask, “What do I need right now?” Maybe it’s reassurance. Maybe it’s space. Maybe it’s one deep breath. You can respond to the experience without tu ... Show More
7m 3s
Sep 9
Make It Before You Judge It
The next time you feel inspired to write, speak, draw, build, or share something, notice how quickly judgment enters the room. Then give yourself one simple instruction: keep making it. Don't require the inner critic to approve before you continue. Let the work exist before you d ... Show More
6m 12s
May 2025
Dr. Judith Joseph | Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy
<p dir="ltr">Board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and award-winning content creator Dr. Judith Joseph joins Google to discuss her book, "High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy." Dr. Joseph draws on original research, client cases, and her own ... Show More
54m 30s
Mar 2025
Dr. Judith Joseph: Struggling in Silence? 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome Depression
Are you really okay, or have you just become good at pretending? 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. In this episode of A Really Good Cry, ... Show More
52m 10s
Jun 2025
177. Dr. Judith Joseph: How to Recognize High Functioning Depression Signs and Find Treatment
Crushing it professionally, but feeling empty inside? This is what Dr. Judith Joseph calls, “high-functioning depression.” Here’s what’s really happening: You’re pathologically productive, wearing a mask of success while experiencing anhedonia — the clinical term for losing joy i ... Show More
1h 15m
Sep 2025
Are You 'High-Functioning' but Secretly Depressed? (Psychiatrist Explains)
High-functioning depression is a silent struggle for many. Are you walking through life, feeling overwhelmed, but still managing to keep it all together? Dr. Joseph shares insights from her groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, the first of its kind on high-functioning depression. ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2023
264 - Unpacking Anhedonia With Dr. Judith Joseph—What to Do When You Lose Interest in Everything
When living with certain mental health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or substance use disorder, a common symptom is anhedonia—the inability to experience pleasure from the things that used to bring you joy. In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph aka "soc ... Show More
36m 21s