Reclaiming Joy in the Caribbean Diaspora | Ft. Dr. Judith Joseph

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this week, we are talking di tings with board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, bestselling author, and proud TrinidadianAmerican, Dr. Judith Joseph.

Dr. Judith was born in Trinidad to a family that reflects the beautiful complexity of the Caribbean; with a mother of South Indian descent, and a father of Afro-Caribbean descent. That cultural richness is not only part of her heritage, it informs her work, her worldview, and the way she speaks to both science and culture.  For example, she created an acronym "C.A.R.I.B." (which stands for Community, Attitude, Rituals, Intention, and Body), a familiar word in the diaspora, to remind the Caribbean diaspora that "mental health is ours, and it has always been."

Dr. Judith’s bestselling book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, shines a light on the often invisible weight carried by those who appear to have it all together. In this episode, she shares some of the signs of high-functioning depression, how it’s often misunderstood, her 5 V's Framework for Mental Health, how sleep is directly connected to life expectancy, and how we can begin the process of reclaiming joy not as a luxury, but as a lifeline.

Together, we explore how unspoken trauma is often normalized in Caribbean households, the importance of intentionally expressing your emotions, how culturally informed conversations about depression must move beyond silence and survival, and so much more!

This episode is an important one. One that will offer you guidance, knowledge, and of course make you laugh. So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings! 
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