The Consult Room Episode 1: Functional Isn't Fine - Partial Remission

Welcome to the very first episode of The Consult Room.Hosted by Samantha Fox, FNP-BC, and Korby Howell, PA-C, this companion series to Postpone the Death takes listeners beyond the public conversation and into the real-world discussions clinicians have every day.In this inaugural episode, Samantha and Korby unpack the concept behind Functional Isn't Fine and explore a question they encounter regularly in practice:How often do we mistake productivity for wellness?Together they discuss:The difference between functioning and truly recoveringWhy high-functioning depression is often overlookedEmotional blunting, anhedonia, and residual symptomsWhat patients really mean when they say, "I'm doing okay"How clinicians can identify suffering that hides behind successThe Consult Room is designed for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in a deeper look at psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and the realities of patient care.No scripts. No lectures. Just honest conversations about mental health, medicine, and helping patients live better lives.