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Podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno
Episode: Joy vs. Happiness: Dr. Judith Joseph on Healing from HFD
Description: In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno speaks with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Judith Joseph about high functioning depression (HFD) â a condition she identified through research and clinical practice that affects millions but often goes unnoticed.
Dr. Joseph explains why HFD doesnât look like âclassicâ depression, how trauma and scarcity drive overwork and people-pleasing, and why joy and presence are key to healing. Together, they examine how productivity culture masks pain, how technology and social media amplify disconnection, and what practices can help us reclaim everyday joy.
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