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, 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.

Dr. Judith also shares the 5 Vs, a science-based approach to finding balance, processing emotions, and rediscovering joy.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be fine but aren’t, this episode is for you.

Check out:

Book on High Functioning Depression:

https://highfunctioningbook.com/

First Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study in the world on High Functioning Depression:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963293/

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:58 Why some people seem happy—but are actually depressed

04:16 The key difference between sadness and depression

06:26 How to tell if you’re experiencing high-functioning depression

09:33 If you don’t know your values, others won’t either

12:27 How to know if your values are really yours

16:22 The key to longevity that most people overlook

19:46 Anhedonia: The silent indicator of mental health struggles

23:25 The one question that could save a life

29:21 Why men and women experience depression differently

33:45 The Science of Joy: How to get more of it daily

36:40 How toxic environments drain your energy

39:44 The truth about antidepressants and mental health

44:45 Why do we self-sabotage?

47:56 The power of naming your emotions

49:48 Understand the science of your happiness

Follow Dr. Judith:
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https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph

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Are you really okay, or have you just become good at pretending?
Many of us go through the motions&mdash;showing up, performing, and pushing through&mdash;while feeling disconnected, drained, and on the edge. If this resonates with you, you&rsquo;re not alone.
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 &ldquo;put-together&rdquo; 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.
Dr. Judith also shares the 5 Vs, a science-based approach to finding balance, processing emotions, and rediscovering joy.
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like you should be fine but aren&rsquo;t, this episode is for you.
Check out:
Book on High Functioning Depression:
<a href="https://highfunctioningbook.com/">https://highfunctioningbook.com/</a>
First Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study in the world on High Functioning Depression:
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963293/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963293/</a>
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Why some people seem happy&mdash;but are actually depressed
04:16 The key difference between sadness and depression
06:26 How to tell if you&rsquo;re experiencing high-functioning depression
09:33 If you don&rsquo;t know your values, others won&rsquo;t either
12:27 How to know if your values are really yours
16:22 The key to longevity that most people overlook
19:46 Anhedonia: The silent indicator of mental health struggles
23:25 The one question that could save a life
29:21 Why men and women experience depression differently
33:45 The Science of Joy: How to get more of it daily
36:40 How toxic environments drain your energy
39:44 The truth about antidepressants and mental health
44:45 Why do we self-sabotage?
47:56 The power of naming your emotions
49:48 Understand the science of your happiness
Follow Dr. Judith:
<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>
Follow Radhi:
<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>

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!

There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 

Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more. 

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

A Really Good Cry

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

Dr. Judith Joseph: Struggling in Silence? 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome Depression

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