Dr. Elizabeth Comen, MD, is a distinguished board-certified oncologist,
researcher and author. She is an award-winning researcher and has been
published in prestigious scientific journals, including Nature, Cancer Cell and The Journal of Clinical Oncology. Her book “All In Her Head” empowers women to take charge of their health and to learn about the misconceptions of women’s health. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America and Oprah. She joins us on The Vault to discuss ways that we can prevent cancer, how to address anxiety around cancer and how to advocate for your health as a woman in today’s healthcare system. She addresses myths around hormone replacement therapy and cancer. We also discuss how to live a more purpose driven life as a physician and healthcare professional.

 What are the myths around HRT and cancer?
 How can I advocate for better healthcare as a woman in today’s healthcare system?
 Ways to address cancer anxiety?
 How to prevent cancer and poor health outcomes?
 How to support loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer?
 What are ways to encourage loved ones to get cancer screenings?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 Dr. Elizabeth Comen Book https://www.amazon.com/All-Her-Head-Medicine-Matters/dp/0063293013
 Dr. Elizabeth Comen Website https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/


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Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, is a distinguished board-certified obstetrician-
gynecologist. Dr. Dombo’s initial inspiration was her father’s internal medicine practice in Zimbabwe where she observed firsthand the respect and impact her father had on his patients, particularly at a time when women’s voices in Zimbabwe were often marginalized. Over the last two years, she has committed to caring for women in midlife and through the menopausal transition. She works with Alloy Health as a prescribing physician and became the Director of Advocacy and Outreach. Alongside Dr. Sharon Malone, she launched Alloy Health’s initiative for black women’s wellness. On this episode of The Vault Dr. Dombo discusses how black women can take care of their health in midlife by learning about the higher cardiac risks and more severe menopause outcomes that they experience compared to other groups, yet Black women are the least likely to get treatment and support and are often excluded from the menopause
conversation.

 What are the differences in how women of color experience menopause and perimenopause?
 How to advocate better healthcare with my healthcare professional?
 Ways to include Black women in the menopause conversation?
 How to prevent worsened physical health outcomes during menopause?
 Should I use supplements during menopause?
 What are the mental health signs related to menopause?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 Dr. Kudzai Dombo’s Website https://www.myalloy.com/expert/kudzai-dombo
 Alloy Health Website https://www.myalloy.com/


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Balanda Atis is a pioneering cosmetic scientist and chemist. When Atis realized that there were limited options for women of color in terms of foundation tones, she started a project with L’Oreal to study skin tones across the world. Her work led to the discovery that ultramarine was the tone needed to create rich and deeper shades of brown without leaving a muddy finish. Her pioneering work led to the foundations that actress Lupita Nyong’o wore in ads for Lancome. Elle magazine named Atis as one of the 10 Black Women Making History and her work in expanding shades of makeup led to brands such as Armani, Lancome, Maybelline and Urban Decay expanding their marketing of products to women of color.

Atis joins us on the vault to inspire other women of color to take charge and create passion products that uplift and inspire their communities. We are honoring Atis because she is a Caribbean-American Black woman who has made us all feel more beautiful from the inside out.

 How can I pursue my passion?
 How to advocate for yourself in the workplace as a woman of color?
 Ways to create diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
 How to build a team of allies in the workplace.
 What are the tools to cope with stressful situations?
 What are the signs of High Functioning Depression?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 Balanda Atis LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/balanda-atis-87a07089/
 Balanda Atis Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanda_Atis

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Erica Loewe was Recognized as one of The Root 100’s Most Influential Black Americans, Essence Magazine’s Power 40, ColorComm’s 28 Black Women in Communications Making History Now, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.’s 50 Under 40 and the Washington Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications recipients, Erica Loewe has over a decade of experience at the intersection of media, politics and entertainment. Erica recently served as Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff in the White House Office of Public Engagement, where she was responsible for making the White House accessible to as many Americans as possible. She was previously President Biden’s Director of African American Media.

Prior to joining the Biden-Harris Administration, she was Deputy Communications Director to House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and a key advisor to Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), serving as Press Secretary on the House Financial Services Committee. Before working in Congress, Erica served as Director at one of Washington’s top government and public relations firms where she worked closely with clients to develop and execute strategic messaging that advanced their priorities. In 2024, she was featured in “The Sixth”, a documentary produced by A24 and Change Content that chronicled her experience in the United States Capitol during the January 6th attack. Erica joins us on The Vault to discuss how to cope with stressful times in a world where things feel out of control. We talk about how to reclaim joy through advocacy.

 What is advocacy?
 How can you reclaim joy through advocacy and action?
 What are ways to stay connected through advocacy work?
 What are the tools to cope with stressful situations?
 What are the signs of High Functioning Depression?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 Erica Loewe LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaloewe/
 Erica Loewe Website https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/ope/meet-the-team/erica-loewe/


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Cody Rigsby is a renowned fitness coach and Director of Cycling Content at Peloton. He is a New York Times Bestselling Author of “XOXO, Cody” and second runner-up on the thirtieth season of Dancing WithThe Stars. He has co-hosted the GLAAD Media Awards. Cody has been the face of major brands and has carved a niche in the romance and relationship space as a self-love enthusiast and motivational speaker. His podcast with Andrew Chappelle, Tactfully Petty, offers relatable relationship advice.

I met Cody at a Meta event celebrating David Beckham’s new brand and we hit it off right away. Cody joins me on The Vault to discuss relationship advice and we filmed hilarious content as well as discussed my new book, “High Functioning”. Cody talked about how he too struggles at times, yet no one knows because like many of us, he wears a mask of productivity. We talked about how people can better understand their hidden struggles so that they can reclaim joy and have healthier relationships.

 What is Healthy Love?
 How can you love yourself and boost self-worth using fitness?
 What are ways to cope with heartbreak?
 What are the tools to cope with toxic relationships?
 What are the signs of High Functioning Depression?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 Cody Rigsby Book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726560/xoxo-cody-by-cody-rigsby/
 Cody Rigsby Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactful-pettiness-with-cody-rigsby-and-andrew-chappelle/id1752396448
 Cody Rigsby Website
https://www.onepeloton.com/instructors/bike/codyrigsby

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Dr. Sue Varma is a powerhouse. She Is a board-certified psychiatrist and professor at NYU who is known internationally as an on-air mental health expert for news and media. She guided the country through 2020’s trying times and is the author of Practical Optimism which is her book that is based on 8 pillars of practical optimism. We discussed how everyone can work on their mindset for daily growth and positive well-being. We also discussed ways to cope with the nonstop cycle of bad news and how to use breathwork to cope.

Practical Optimists are resourceful, realistic, and thoughtful problem solvers who possess something of rare value: the inner resources to cope during a crisis. We need this messaging now more than ever and I hope that you benefit from this resourceful episode of The Vault.

 What is practical optimism?
 How can you support loved ones with High Functioning Depression?
 What are the Risk Factors for someone who is struggling with crisis?
 What are the tools to cope with crisis?
 What are the signs of High Functioning Depression in healthcare workers?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.


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Brittany Rae is a multi-faceted millennial who is an entrepreneur and leader in entertainment. She comes from a legacy of influential people in the music industry but did not let that make her complacent in her journey to becoming a stand-alone force. After graduating from university she started a production company while working for top radio stations. She was a part of the team at Hot 97 that brought the Summer Jam Concert Series, the most popular and successful hip hop concert series of its time. Currently she works with iHeart Radio and puts together impactful events ranging from hip hop music showcases to mental health events for the community. Her production company has presented original plays and sold out events at legendary venues such as the Ailey Theatre. She joins us on the vault to discuss how young black entrepreneurs can protect their mental
health and well-being while creating a name for themselves. She discusses how to resist hustle culture so that burnout doesn’t happen and she discusses her own struggles and how to heal.


 What causes High Functioning Depression in young Black entrepreneurs?
 How can you support loved ones with High Functioning Depression?
 What are the Risk Factors for High Functioning Depression in millennials?
 What are the tools to cope with High Functioning Depression as a millennial?
 What are the signs of High Functioning Depression in the Black community?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 Brittany Rae Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aprils_hr/?hl=en
 Brittany Rae Productions



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April Simpkins is a mental health advocate, founder of the Cheslie C. Kryst Foundation, Podcaster, C-suite executive, and a highly sought after keynote speaker on the topics of DEI, mental health in the workplace, leadership, and culture. She is the New York Times Best Selling Co-Author of “By The Time You Read This” a book that she co-wrote with her late daughter Cheslie Kryst, a Former Miss USA 2019 winner who died by suicide in 2022. The book is written in two parts, the first half written by Cheslie and the second half by April. '

Since Cheslie’s death, April has become a powerful and visible advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. She joins me on The Vault to discuss my book “High Functioning”. April is often asked by her audience for resources on how to best support loved ones with high functioning depression. She read my book, High Functioning and wrote the endorsement below: “In High-Functioning, Dr. Judith Joseph provides profound answers to the questions so many of us have about high-functioning depression and how we can better support ourselves and one another. As the mother of Cheslie Kryst, who courageously battled high-functioning depression,

I deeply appreciate the way this book weaves real stories with compassionate, practical guidance. It offers invaluable insights on finding peace and fostering understanding along the journey to mental wellness.
As a mental health advocate and someone who personally navigates life with high-functioning depression, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It’s more than a guide—it’s a life-changing
resource.”

 What causes High Functioning Depression?
 How can you support loved ones with High Functioning Depression?
 What are the Risk Factors for High Functioning Depression?
 What are the tools to cope with High Functioning Depression?
 What are the signs of High Functioning Depression?
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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 April Simpkins Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aprils_hr/?hl=en
 April Simpkins Website https://www.aprilsimpkins.com/
 NAMI https://www.nami.org/
 Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/

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