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156. Dr. Judith Joseph: High-Functioning Depression, Anhedonia, and Reclaiming Joy

High-performing individuals often appear successful on the outside while quietly experiencing a loss of joy, emotional numbness, and chronic internal stress. This disconnect, often overlooked in traditional diagnostics, may signal a form of depression that goes unrecognized for years.

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Judith Joseph, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning, to unpack the science of high-functioning depression and how anhedonia can manifest even in highly productive individuals. We break down why traditional mental health models often miss these…

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