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• 677: Why High Functioning People Can’t Slow Down (and How to Reclaim Joy) with Dr. Judith Joseph

  You know when you feel like you’re constantly going through the motions between work, family, and endless responsibilities—but inside, everything feels flat? That’s the reality of high-functioning depression.  In this episode, I’m joined by the talented psychiatrist, author, and nationally recognized expert in women’s mental health, Dr. Judith Joseph, to unpack what high-functioning depression really is.  We dive into the secret signs of high-functioning depression, especially in midlife, and why it often goes unnoticed in women who seem to have it all together.  Dr. Joseph shares powerful strategies and practical tools to help you move from surviving to truly thriving.  We also discuss how to recognize when a loved one might be struggling behind the mask of success—and how to offer meaningful support.  If you feel emotionally drained despite keeping it all together on the outside, this episode will give you the clarity you need for more happiness in your life. Dr. Judith Joseph, MD MBA Dr. Judith Joseph is a psychiatrist, researcher, award-winning content creator, and author of the National Bestselling book “High Functioning, Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy”. Dr. Judith was named as a 2024 Black Health Hero by PopSugar Inc. She was also named a 2024 VeryWell Mind Top 25 Mental Health Thought Leader and a 2024 NAACP Top 6 Mental Health Champion. IN THIS EPISODE Warning signs for high-functioning depression in midlife  Understanding the science of happiness  Most common symptoms of high-functioning depression  Why many high-functioning people have trouble slowing down  The difference between happiness and joy  Strategies for navigating high-functioning depression  How to support a loved one with high-functioning depression  QUOTES “People who go through perimenopause and menopause often mask how they feel just to show up for the job and for others. So they often have this underlying high-functioning depression that is made worse [from] hormonal fluctuations.” “Gratitude practices are really helpful in staving off high-functioning depression or sustaining your joy. It's hard to be grateful when you don't know what brings you joy.” “Don't give up. You may feel hopeless, but know that there's always something you have not tried. There's always hope. That's why I like the idea of support groups, because many times you not only help others with your story, but you also learn from other people.” RESOURCES MENTIONED 👉 Order Dr. Judith Joseph’s book: High Functioning, Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy” 🔗 https://www.amazon.com/High-Functioning-Overcome-Depression-Reclaim/dp/0316577294 👉 Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your first order 🔗 https://troscriptions.com/ENERGIZED @drjudithjoseph on socials:  Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Dr. Judith Joseph’s Website ⁠ RELATED EPISODES  #629: Unlocking Emotional Resilience with Awareness, Lifestyle and Tools to Regulate Your Stress Triggers with Dr. Drew Ramsey663: From Wired and Tired to Calm and Energized: The GABA-Mitochondria Connection + How to Fix It at the Cellular Level with Dr. Scott Sherr#566: This Is What I Did to Finally Stop Operating in Stress, Overwhelm and Burnout with Dr. Mariza#600: We Need to Address Why Women Don’t Feel Like Themselves Anymore in Perimenopause with Dr. Mariza

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• 676: The 6-Minute Morning Routine That Can Transform Your Entire Life with Hal Elrod

  If your mornings often feel frazzled—leaving you stressed out and already behind before the day even begins—this episode will be a game-changer for you. I’m joined by Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, who shares how simple shifts in your routine can completely transform your days, your mindset, and even your health.  We talk about the updated edition of his book, which now includes The Miracle Evening, full of tips on how your bedtime routine can help set you up for morning success. Hal also opens up about his traumatic past– from recovering from a debilitating car accident to overcoming cancer, and the mindset strategies he used to carry him through it all.  Plus, he’ll help you learn tools to combat overwhelm and let go of stress quickly when it creeps up.  Ready to end the morning chaos and start leading your life with more peace and clarity? Tune in here, and begin your own miracle mornings! Hal Elrod Hal Elrod has lived a life that would break most people, but he’s somehow managed to turn his adversities into perspectives and practices that have helped millions of people around the world. Today, he’s a dedicated husband and father, international keynote speaker, and best-selling author of 12 books, including The Miracle Morning, which has sold over 3 million copies. His mission is to help you overcome what’s holding you back from experiencing the life you truly want—beginning with how you start each day. IN THIS EPISODE How the right morning routine can help change your life  About Hal’s book, The Miracle Morning, and his updated edition  How a nighttime routine sets you up for morning success  Living in alignment with your core values  Hal’s battle with cancer and how he overcame his symptoms  Hal’s secret: The 5-minute rule to change your perspective  QUOTES “60% of women in midlife struggle with sleep issues, and it's [due to] hormones for sure.”  “In the new edition of The Miracle Morning, there's a chapter called The Miracle Evening, which is all about what you do starting 3 to 4 hours before bed.”  “You can be at peace with the things you can't change. Enjoy every moment of this one life that you've been blessed to live, AKA, the miracle life.” RESOURCES MENTIONED 👉 Download The Miracle Morning app FREE here  🔗 https://miraclemorning.com/app 👉 Pre-order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE 🔗 https://peri-revolution.com/ Watch The Miracle Morning movie FREE here  Miracle Morning Website  Hal Elrod’s Website  Hal’s Instagram Hals’ Facebook RELATED EPISODES  #626: Own Your Morning to Feel Energized and Ready to Show Up for Your Day with Liz Plosser#599: How to Wake Up Feeling Well Rested by Optimizing Sleep & Your Sleep-Wake Cycle with Lynne Peeples580: Mastering Your Sleep, Metabolism and Overall, Health in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow#413: 3 Easy Ways to Create a Metabolic-Boosting Morning Routine#473: 3 Easy Rituals to Instantly Feel Good

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• 675: Feeling Off After 40? The Surprising Vitality Molecule to Reignite Your Energy, Libido & Confidence with Cathy Eason

  Looking for the key to unlocking your energy and potential in perimenopause and beyond?  In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist and health expert Cathy Eason of Berkeley Life to talk about one of the most overlooked molecules for women’s health: nitric oxide. We dive into how nitric oxide supports cellular and mitochondrial energy, helping women feel more like themselves again in midlife. Cathy connects the dots between nitric oxide and women’s hormonal health, metabolic resilience, and even sexual vitality.  So many common midlife struggles may actually stem from low nitric oxide levels, so Cathy’s here to educate you on what exactly you can do about it to feel better… and fast.  Soon you’ll see how this surprising molecule can help unlock more energy, vibrancy, and confidence as you navigate perimenopause and menopause.  Tune in here!  Cathy Eason Cathy Eason is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the Chief Scientific Officer for Berkeley Life, with over 20 years of experience specializing in digestive health, autoimmune conditions, neuroendocrine dysfunction, and metabolic imbalances. Cathy’s passionate about helping women thrive using natural, science-backed strategies — including the clinical power of nutraceuticals like nitric oxide support. IN THIS EPISODE The important benefits of nitric oxide for women in midlife  How estrogen decline in perimenopause impacts nitric oxide  Recognizing signals of oxidative stress in your body Important lab markers to check with your physician in midlife  Tracking metrics and testing your nitric oxide levels from home  Supplementing nitric oxide for optimal energy  Key nitric oxide-rich foods and nutrients to add to your diet Encouraging the natural production of nitric oxide in your body  Recommendations for reclaiming your vitality in midlife  QUOTES“We now know [this molecule] plays a role in women's health, especially in terms of gut function, in terms of sleep, in terms of immune function, hormone balancing, mental and emotional function, heart health, cardiovascular, and sexual function, too.”  “I'm a nutritionist, so I'm always looking for people to get dietary nitrates in food form, but knowing the levels of oxidative stress that we all experience, I know the need to supplement is also very foundational and very supportive of cardiometabolic health and my energy.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Nitric Oxide Foundation Discount Code: THRIVE15 for 15% off your order! 👉 Click here: https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/Vxvdja Pre-order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE 👉 Click here: https://peri-revolution.com Berkeley Life Instagram Berkeley Life on YouTube RELATED EPISODES  664: The Hidden Reason You’re Exhausted: How to Fix Cortisol and Boost Stress Resilience in Perimenopause642: The Metabolic Root Cause of Migraines & Powerful Diet and Lifestyle Interventions For Brain Health with Dr. Elena Gross#630: The Critical Difference Between GOOD Stress & BAD Stress + the Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things with Jeff Krasno#631: Halt and Reverse Skin Aging, Plus the Top Preventable Factors Driving Skin Aging with Dr. Alessandra Zonari

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• 674: Invisible ADHD: The Real Reason So Many Smart Women Are Misdiagnosed And How to Finally Get Answers with Shanna Pearson

  What if you’ve been misdiagnosed or mismedicated for your symptoms, and it took until reaching midlife to figure it out? That’s exactly what happened with today’s podcast guest, ADHD expert Shanna Pearson, so she’s here to shed light on the real reasons so many women are misdiagnosed for so much of their lives.   We dive into how ADHD symptoms can mimic other mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, making it even harder for women to get the right diagnosis and support.  Together, we explore why we as women don’t always “fit the mold” of ADHD and how cultural expectations have kept our symptoms invisible for too long. Plus, you’ll get top tips for managing symptoms of overwhelm and hyperactivity at any stage of life.  Tune in to make the most of your midlife, and to ensure you’re getting the care and support you need to thrive! Shanna Pearson Shanna Pearson is Founder and Director of Expert ADHD Coaching, the world’s largest one-on-one ADHD coaching company, which has administered successful coaching sessions for tens of thousands of clients. Shanna struggled with her own ADHD without realizing it for most of her life, so she now helps others navigate their ADHD diagnoses with ease and confidence. Her new book, Invisible ADHD, offers over 100 proven tools uniquely tailored for the ADHD brain that have transformed thousands of lives over 20+ years.  IN THIS EPISODE Helping women prioritize taking care of their mental health  Addressing the lack of research on women with ADHD  Gaining agency over your symptoms and tips on advocating to your doctor to get what you deserve Telltale signs you may have ADHD and have been misdiagnosed  Setting boundaries and staying in alignment with your values  Why so many women realize they have ADHD in midlife  Recommendations for navigating a new ADHD diagnosis  Top tools that help make your life easier when dealing with overwhelm, hyperactivity, or other common symptoms of ADHD  QUOTES “A lot of women with ADHD and other challenges, even if it's just major hormonal shifts, are being diagnosed or misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety, and then they're being mismedicated.” “They're doing different things for women–a lot of that is internal. So they could be sitting there staring right at you and thinking about something completely different than what you're talking about. It's more about an internal hyperactivity versus an external hyperactivity.” “Now we're going through a phase of our life where there's even less dopamine in an already dopamine-deficient brain. So whatever you've been able to manage is now basically feeling like it's falling apart. And it happens quickly.” RESOURCES MENTIONED PRE-ORDER Invisible ADHD HERE TO ACCESS EXCLUSIVE BONUSES & Enter to win FREE COACHING!  👉 Click here: http://invisibleadhd.com OR Order Invisible ADHD through your favorite retailer 👉 Click here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250891624/invisibleadhd/ Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your first Troscriptions order 👉 Click here: http://troscriptions.com/ENERGIZED ADHD Coaching Website  RELATED EPISODES  670: The Invisible Load: Reclaiming Your Energy, Emotional Resilience & Power in Midlife with  Angela Foster#629: Unlocking Emotional Resilience with Awareness, Lifestyle and Tools to Regulate Your Stress Triggers with Dr. Drew Ramsey594: What I Did This Past Year to Heal My Brain and Lower Systemic Inflammation#503: The Most Effective Rituals We Can Do to Reduce Anxiety and Perceived Stress with Dr. Tâmara Castelo

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• 673: From Fatigued to Energized: Reclaiming Sleep in Midlife With Evidence-Based Solutions

  Tired of dragging yourself through the day, relying on endless cups of coffee just to function?  Then you’ll want to hear this conversation. This episode is all about reclaiming your sleep—and with it, your energy, mood, and vitality.  Sleep is more than just the hours you clock in bed, it’s about how you feel when you wake up. And don’t you want to feel clear-headed and energized every morning? We’ll dive into practical steps you can start tonight, from heading to bed just 15 minutes earlier to stepping outside for a moment of morning sunlight, or even supporting your body with magnesium before bedtime.  You’ll hear why sleep is such a big pillar in feeling alive and how small changes can make a massive difference in midlife and beyond. Tune in, reclaim your rest, and don’t forget to grab your copy of The Perimenopause Revolution in the show notes! IN THIS EPISODE The impact a healthy sleep routine has on your overall health  What’s really happening during midlife sleep  The negative implications of sugar and alcohol before bed Optimizing your circadian rhythm with lifestyle modifications  Balancing cortisol, melatonin, and other hormones for sleep A sleep routine that sets you up for success  Morning routines to establish a healthy sleep cycle  Tips for optimizing your bedroom environment for better sleep  QUOTES “Elevated evening cortisol is strongly associated with delayed sleep onset, shortened sleep duration, and increased nighttime awakenings. So just know that this is real and this is happening to so many of us, particularly in perimenopause.” “A randomized control trial in the menopause journal showed that oral micronized progesterone significantly improves sleep quality and reduces nighttime awakenings in perimenopausal women.” RESOURCES MENTIONED ⬇️ Pre-order "THE PERIMENOPAUSE REVOLUTION" here 🔗 https://peri-revolution.com/?utm_source=peri-book-podcast-ad&el=peri-book-podcast-ad&utm_campaign=podcast-ads&utm_medium=podcast-ads ⬇️ Click here for My Essentially Whole Supplement Line 🔗 https://store.drmariza.com/ RELATED EPISODES #632: The Secret to Optimal Sleep, Resilience, Performance, and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr. Kristen Holmes#580: Mastering Your Sleep, Metabolism and Overall, Health in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow#628: How to Menopause in Every Aspect of Your Life with Tamsen Fadal#648: This Changes Everything: The Perimenopause Revolution Every Woman Needs Now

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