Why do the strongest people often suffer in silence? Why are smart, successful women—and men—breaking down behind closed doors while still showing up for everyone else?
In this episode, Dr. Taz MD sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, board-certified psychiatrist and leading mental health researcher, to explore the truth about high-functioning depression—what it looks like, who it affects, and why it’s rising fast.
Dr. Judith shares her personal journey from anesthesiology to psychiatry, what she learned through therapy, and how it changed her life. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the pressure to “keep it all together.”
Dr. Judith also introduces her transformative Five V’s Method—Validation, Venting, Values, Vitals, and Vision—a holistic framework to help you thrive through anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. The episode covers the impact of trauma, culture, food, tech, relationships, and even parenting styles on mental health.
If you or someone you love is feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or simply “numb,” this conversation could be the wake-up call you need.
Today on Hol+:
- Dr. Judith’s Journey to Psychiatry
- The Importance of Therapy
- The Five V’s to Thriving
- Cultural Influences on Mental Health
- Nutritional Psychiatry and Brain Health
- The Role of Relationships in Longevity
- Celebrating Small Wins and Joy
- Innovations in Psychiatry
- Mental Health in Children and Teens
- Research on High-Functioning Depression
About Dr. Judith Joseph
Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, professor, speaker, and leading voice in the mental health space. She chairs the Women in Medicine Initiative at Columbia University and is the founder of Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, where she’s currently leading groundbreaking research on high-functioning depression. Dr. Judith is also the author of the upcoming book High-Functioning Depression, releasing in March 2025. She’s been featured on Oprah Daily, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more—and recently spoke at the White House and on Capitol Hill about emotional well-being in medicine and modern society.
Connect with Dr. Judith Joseph:
- Website: https://drjudithjoseph.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/
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Host & Production Team
Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)