Financial Feminist 230. 5 Practices to Find More Joy with Dr. Judith Joseph
May 5, 2025
Join Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and author specializing in high-functioning depression, as she dives deep into the complexities of joy and mental health. Discover why so many feel burned out and how societal pressures contribute to emotional struggles. Dr. Joseph reveals her five practices to reclaim joy and emphasizes the importance of living according to personal values amidst external expectations. She also addresses the scars of scarcity trauma on well-being and the role of mindfulness in enhancing mental wellness.
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High-Functioning Depression Explained
- High-functioning depression hides behind productivity and masks internal struggle.
- People often overperform to avoid showing they're emotionally struggling.
Entrepreneur's Hidden Struggles
- An entrepreneur suffering scarcity trauma hid depression by burying themselves in work despite feeling overwhelmed.
- Their business thrived outwardly but they felt like they were "hanging on by a thread."
Validate and Vent Emotions
- Validate both positive and negative emotions to acknowledge how you truly feel.
- Vent emotions respectfully by asking permission before sharing with others.