Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Dr. Judith Joseph on The Hidden Epidemic of High-Functioning Depression | EP 616
27 May 2025
What is high-functioning depression?
You can buy my book, High Functioning, everywhere that books are sold. I'm so excited about spreading joy and having people understand the science of happiness, understand the science of your happiness, because there is only one you. So please take care of yourself.
Well, thank you so much for putting this out in the world, because for me, it was an opportunity to do self introspection of what happened in my own life and in my own journey and to help understand for myself how I can help listeners and others cope with not becoming a high functioning, depressive person. So thank you so much.
Oh, it was my pleasure. I enjoyed speaking with you. Thank you for having me.
And that's a wrap. What an enlightening and deeply human conversation with Dr. Judith Joseph. Her pioneering work on high-functioning depression shines a light on a silent epidemic, one that so many high-performance caregivers and outwardly successful people are quietly battling every day.
To you, this story is a powerful reminder that just because someone looks like they're thriving on the outside, it doesn't mean they're not hurting inside. And our 5Vs framework gives us the language and tools to recognize the signs, honor the struggle, and start building a life rooted in authentic joy, not just performance.
So as you reflect on today's episode, ask yourself, where in your life are you high functioning, but emotionally depleted? Are you confusing productivity with purpose? And what would it look like to prioritize joy, not just achievement? If this episode moves you, please take 10 seconds to leave a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast platform.
It helps us continue bringing you powerful conversations like this one. And if someone in your life could benefit from Judith's insights, share this episode. It might be exactly what they need to hear. For all the resources we discussed, including Judith's book, High Functioning, head over to the show notes at passionstruck.com.
And if this message of intentional living and mental wellness resonates with you, I'd love to bring it to your organization or event. I'm booking keynotes and workshops for 2025 and 2026. Visit johnrmiles.com to learn more about how we can partner to spark transformation.
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