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The Vault with Dr. Judith

The Vault with Dr. Judith

By: Dr. Judith Joseph
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I’m Dr. Judith Joseph. I’ve devoted my life’s work to psychiatry and mental health. I’ve learned from the best. I’ve worked with the best. And let me tell you – after over a decade of clinical experience, research and hundreds of media appearance - I’ve seen it all! That’s why nothing is too taboo or off-topic for me. Ever.

The unconscious mind is the driving force behind everything we do. I want to give you back your power by showing you how to think through your issues, awaken to your truth and shift your behavior – for good. Trust me, it’s easier than you think. And I’ll show you how to unlock that safe!
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A podcast uniquely recorded in Dr. Judith's research lab in Manhattan's former diamond district, 'The Vault' is where mental health's hidden gems are uncovered.

Each episode offers rich conversations and invaluable insights into topics like high-functioning depression and scarcity trauma.

Dr. Judith doesn't just explore these issues; she provides listeners and guests with practical tools for overcoming and coping, empowering them towards mental strength and resilience. Tune into 'The Vault' to unlock transformative mental wellness strategies.


Dr. Judith Joseph brings an unparalleled wealth of expertise, with a distinguished educational background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry, Cum laude from Duke University. She earned her Medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and holds a Business degree from Columbia Business School. Dr. Judith completed her Adult psychiatry residency at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Furthermore, she pursued a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Hospital and Bellevue Hospital.


As the Chairwoman of the Women in Medicine Board at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Judith remains committed to advancing mental health treatments that are inclusive of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.


With a thriving social media community and numerous appearances on esteemed platforms, including panels with Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Judith Joseph is dedicated to making mental health accessible to all. Recently, she received a prestigious Proclamation award from the US Congress in recognition of her outstanding contributions to mental health work.


In this judgment-free zone, we delve into the complexities of the human mind and emotions. With unfiltered discussions, her podcast offers science-backed insights and actionable advice to empower you on your mental health journey.

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Episodes
  • Eating Brain Foods
    Jul 25 2025

    Dr. Ian Smith has served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1s highly- rated Celebrity Fit Club, is the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show & HealthWatch on American Urban Radio
    Networks.

    He is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4, where he filed reports for NBCs Nightly News and The Today Show as well as WNBCs various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including Oprah, The View, The Tyra Show, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, and Showbiz Tonight. Dr. Smith has recently been appointed by President Obama to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He has written for various publications
    including Time, Newsweek, Mens Health, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including People, Essence, Ebony, University of Chicago Medicine
    on the Midway, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.


    A highly sought after speaker, Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage on the momentous events beginning on 9/11. Dr. Smith is very active in charitable causes. He is currently a national advisory board member for the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity. He has also served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation and the New York Council for the Humanities. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB (class of '91) and received a master's in
    science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

    Dr. Smith is also the author the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the New York Times Bestseller The 4 Day Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Happy, Dr. Ian Smiths Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet. His new
    book “Eat Your Age” is available and guides the community about ways to eat to improve physical and mental health.

     How to pick brain foods.
     How to eat foods that support you at all ages and stages in life.
     What is good fat?
     What proteins should I be eating?
     How are foods related to mental health and mental fitness?
     How to eat to support hormonal health?
     How to cope with burnout as a Physician.
     How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

    Follow Dr. Ian Smith MD

     Dr. Ian Smith Website https://doctoriansmith.com/
     Dr. Ian Smith Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctoriansmith/?hl=en
     Dr. Ian Smith Book https://www.bookhampton.com/book/9780063383555


    Follow Dr. Judith:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph
    Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/

    Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-up

    Disclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

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    36 mins
  • Advocating for the health of Black America
    Jul 17 2025

    Dr. Uche Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity (AHE), appears regularly on MSNBC and NBC News, and is a former associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the former faculty director for recruitment, retention, and inclusion in the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine.

    In 2019, Dr. Blackstock founded AHE which partners with organizations to drive measurable change in health outcomes by embedding equity into leadership, strategy, and clinical practice. In its five years of existence, AHE has helped major companies, hospitals, and health systems create strategic plans for promoting equitable health care moving for Dr. Blackstock’s writing, including numerous OpEds, has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Scientific American, the Washington Post and New York Magazine. She was recognized by Forbes magazine, in 2019, as one of “10 Diversity and Inclusion Trailblazers You Need to Get Familiar With", in 2023 by Fortune Magazine as one of & Innovators Shaping the Future of Health”, and in 2024, as one of TIME 100 Most influential People in Health.

    Dr. Blackstock received both undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University, making her and her twin sister, Oni, the first Black mother-daughter legacy graduates from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Blackstocks generational memoir, LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine was published by Viking Books on January 23, 2024 and became an instant New York Times best-seller.

    Dr. Blackstock currently lives in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, with her two school-age children.
     How to advocate for your healthcare?
     How to cope with structural racism?
     What is bias in medicine?
     What healthcare disparaties?
     How are mental healthcare outcomes different across BIPOC populatons?

     How to feel supported as a Black physician?
     How to cope with burnout as a Black Physician.
     How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

    Follow Dr. Uche Blackstock MD

     Dr. Uche Blackstock’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ucheblackstockmd/
     Dr. Uche Blackstock’s Website https://ucheblackstock.com/
     Dr. Uche Blackstock’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/uche-blackstock-md/
     Dr. Uche Blackstock’s Book https://ucheblackstock.com/book/
     Advancing Equity Website https://advancinghealthequity.com/

    Follow Dr. Judith:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph
    Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/

    Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-up

    Disclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

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    29 mins
  • How to take care of your sexual health and wellness
    Jul 4 2025

    Dr. Fenwa Milhouse is a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist and specialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (also known as Urogynecology). Originally born in Nigeria, her family immigrated to the US when she was a young child. She grew up in Texas and ended up at the University of Texas at Houston for medical school. It was there she discovered Urology for the first time and found her niche. She trained at the University of Chicago for Urology residency. Thereafter, she completed her fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

    Dr. Milhouse is a distinguished recipient of the 2023 Healthcare Impact Award by Top Docs. Additionally, she was named Top Urologist in Chicago in 2023 by Women in Medicine. She currently works in Chicagoland as a pelvic floor surgeon and sexual medicine specialist. She was recently appointed to the board of the Chicago Urological Society. She is a wife and mother
    of 3. She is passionate about introducing the public to the world of urology. She uses social media to destigmatize pelvic floor & sexual conditions, as well as demonstrate the importance of representation in Urology.

     How can I cope with sexual pain?
     How to cope with hormonal fluctuations?
     What does testosterone and estrogen do to your health?
     What are the tools to cope with daily sexual health issues?
     How can challenge sexual taboos?
     How to have better sex?
     Best ways to get treatment for sexual health issues.
     How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

    Follow Dr. Fenwa Milhouse MD

     Dr. Milhouse Instagram https://yourfavoriteurologist.com/
     Dr. Milhouse Website https://www.instagram.com/drmilhouse/?hl=en
     Dr. Milhouse Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEyLre9xoD6Ltxaw-97p-A

    Follow Dr. Judith:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph
    Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/

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    Disclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

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    34 mins
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