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May 20th 6pm-8pm | Upper West Side Store
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, FWD JOY creator Chrissy Rutherford will be at M.M.'s Upper West Side store to bring our communities together and spark authentic conversations about mental well-being. Chrissy will sit down with psychiatrist, researcher, and author of the new book HIGH FUNCTIONING Dr. Judith Joseph for a live conversation followed by a Q&A session. Then, attendees will have the opportunity to browse M.M.LaFleur’s latest styles with help from an expert stylist.
M.M.LaFleur Upper West Side Store
182A Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023
Chrissy is the creator of FWD JOY, a personal development newsletter dedicated to self-care, self-discovery, and self-investment. Launched in 2021, FWD JOY has cultivated a loyal and thoughtful community of readers drawn to Chrissy’s honest reflections on mental health, identity, relationships, and the pursuit of joy. Through personal essays, curated recommendations, and guest contributions from experts and fellow seekers, FWD JOY offers a grounded, heartfelt approach to navigating life with more intention and ease.
With 15 years of experience in fashion and media—including nearly a decade at Harper’s Bazaar digital—Chrissy now uses her platform to foster deeper connection and destigmatize mental health struggles. She frequently collaborates with brands on wellness initiatives, including hosting two seasons of Maybelline’s mental health podcast I’m Fine, You?, and creating thoughtful campaigns for fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle brands
Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher and award-winning content creator who specializes in mental health and trauma. She is chair of the women in medicine initiative at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, clinical assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Principal Investigator at Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, New York City’s Premier Clinical Research Site. She was one of the experts featured in Oprah Daily’s 2023 The Menopause Special and “The Magic of Menopause” Masterclass alongside Halle Berry and other experts. She is a board member of the national non-profit Let’s Talk Menopause.
Dr. Judith was awarded by the US House of Representatives with a 2023 Congress Proclamation Award for her social media advocacy and mental health research. In 2024 she was named a top 6 NAACP Mental Health Champion and a VeryWell Mind top 25 Thought leader. In 2024 she taught a Workplace Mental Health Course to The Executive Office Of The President of The United States of America. In addition to being a notable public speaker at prestigious institutions, such as Columbia University, Concordia and United Nations UNGA events, Dr. Judith is a sought-after on-air expert. Her book, “High Functioning” is based on the first-of-its-kind study on high functioning depression which she conducted in her all-women research lab in New York City. This study is the first peer-reviewed published study in the world on High Functioning Depression. Dr. Judith uses her platform of almost 1 million followers to educate her community about mental health topics and she trains doctors at NYU about how to use various forms of media to educate the public about mental health issues.
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M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based clothing brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed clothing, personal styling, and engaging content. They are known for introducing the concept of Power Casual—the new way women are dressing for work and life. At the heart of everything they do is the belief that when women succeed, the world becomes a better place.
