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 in things that once lit you up. In this episode, she breaks down the five V’s framework that can restore your natural capacity for joy. What’s one small thing you’re going to plan joy into your week?
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:20 Dr. Judith Joseph’s Research on Anhedonia and Joy
08:21 Understanding the Science of Happiness
15:01 Testing for Mental Health
20:37 High-Functioning Depression Definition
22:54 Identifying and Processing Trauma
30:28 The Five V’s
45:17 Creating Social Connections
58:57 Shifting the Mindset on Self-Care
1:02:00 Planning Joy
1:09:50 Impact of Physical Movement on Mental Health
1:13:46 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”
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