Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging....
Jun 09, 2022•25 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another episode in the ADHD series. As we near the end of the series, I’m going to continue talking about the impact of ADHD on folks’ lives. Today, we’re chatting about ADHD and related health issues. I talked about sleep in a prior episode, but I’ll dive into the overlap between ADHD and health concerns like obesity, diabetes, asthma, and many others. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business ...
Jun 06, 2022•12 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. You’ve heard it before – on this podcast, on other podcasts, in books, maybe even from your own internal voice. “You have to say ‘no’ to say ‘yes.’” But it’s really hard! Today I’m just giving one more touch point to help you check in with yourself about your schedule, your commitments, and your desires. It’s all to easy to get caught up in what everyone else wants and lose touch with your own needs and wants. Hopefully, this episode will provide...
May 26, 2022•20 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this continued ADHD series, I’m summarizing the research on lifestyle risks associated with ADHD. As before, most of the data here is coming from the recent mega-meta-analysis from the World Federation of ADHD consensus statement. Cool Things Mentioned Consensus statement article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8328933/ TTP mastermind groups Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their...
May 23, 2022•14 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging....
May 19, 2022•26 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In this continued ADHD series, I’m summarizing the research on the impact of sleep and diet on ADHD. As before, most of the data here is coming from the recent mega-meta-analysis from the World Federation of ADHD consensus statement. Here are just a few points that I touch on: The relationship between sleep and ADHD Sleep issues in adults with ADHD What supplements are actually “worth it” Differences in diet for individuals with and without ADHD ...
May 09, 2022•20 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging....
May 06, 2022•21 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. With books like Stolen Focus & Dopamine Detox, it makes sense to ask whether modern society is increasing the prevalence of ADHD. There are many layers to this question, so I tackle a few of the key points, including: ADHD & neurodiversity Is ADHD a new diagnosis? What constitutes pathology? Technology’s impact on ADHD symptoms Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups Stolen Focus book Dopamine Detox book Deep Work...
May 02, 2022•19 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In today’s ADHD series episode, I’m taking a look at the relationship between ADHD and executive functioning. This is a complex topic, though I try to summarize the data succinctly. Here are a couple of topics that I cover: What even is executive functioning? What is the relationship between ADHD and executive functioning? Does stimulant medication help with executive functioning challenges? Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermi...
Apr 25, 2022•17 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here Today I’m talking about another business question that comes up a lot in the Facebook group and in my mastermind groups: should I pay my employees/contractors using a percentage model or a flat hourly rate? I have LOTS of thoughts about this. Here are the main topics that I touch on: Why is this important? What are the primary models of compensation in a mental health practice? What are the pros of a percentage model? What are the cons of a percen...
Apr 21, 2022•23 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hi all! In today’s ADHD series episode, I’m getting deep (hyperfocusing?) on “hyperfocus.” It’s a concept often associated with ADHD, but it’s also poorly understood. Here are a few things that I discuss: Definitions of “hyperfocus” The relationship between hyperfocus and “flow” Hyperfocus in the context of executive functioning Pros and cons of hyperfocusing Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups Featured Resource I am ...
Apr 18, 2022•17 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging....
Apr 14, 2022•30 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s ADHD series episode is all about exercise. We know that exercise is helpful for a variety of mental health concerns, but how exactly does it help ADHD? I break this episode into three areas: Body benefits Brain benefits What kind of exercise is best? Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for ...
Apr 11, 2022•16 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging....
Apr 07, 2022•21 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey, everyone! This is just a short announcement about a new ADHD series. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be publishing bite-size episodes on different aspects of ADHD. Topics include things like: The role of exercise in managing ADHD The overlap of executive functioning and ADHD What is hyperfocusing, anyway? Is ADHD real or just a product of our “always on” society? …And many others I hope you’ll tune in and get some helpful info that will tr...
Apr 04, 2022•6 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging....
Mar 31, 2022•32 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “Most of the time if they’re lying to us, it makes sense.” Hello all! I’m back with Steph and Rachel from the Learn Smarter podcast to talk about a topic that we’ve all likely experienced in some form or another: kids lying about homework. This issue comes up during our intakes, can influence conceptualization, and will certainly impact recommendations for those of who assess kids. Here are just a few topics that we cover: Why do kids lie? How c...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this could be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging...
Mar 24, 2022•21 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have you wrestled with how to price your evaluations? There are many different ways to collect payment in your practice, but there are really only two primary models that we use: flat fee or hourly pricing. Both can be applied whether you take insurance or not, though there is certainly more flexibility in pricing if you’re private pay only. In this episode, I talk about… The psychology behind pricing Consumer preferences in pricing models Pros a...
Mar 17, 2022•26 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Cecil Reynolds is here to have in-depth discussion on pediatric performance validity testing. You may recognize Cecil’s name from his research or the 50 assessment measures that he has developed or co-developed over the last few decades. This episode is a nice complement to my prior interview with Dr. David Baker from a few months ago. Today, we dive a little deeper into the research on pediatric and practice with pediatric PVT’s. These are a...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We talk a lot about hiring clinicians to help expand your testing services, but what about hiring a therapist? Today, I’m talking through a few different reasons why you may want to consider hiring a therapist in your testing practice. Cool Things Mentioned TTP Beginner Practice mastermind interest page TTP episodes on hiring psychometrists and psychologists: How To Hire And Train Psychometricians Five Places To Look For A Psychometrist Growing Y...
Mar 10, 2022•15 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Stephanie Nelson returns today to talk with me about the different ways we can be wrong in our clinical decision-making. While none of us like to consider the idea that we missed a diagnosis or conceptualization, it happens far more frequently than you might think! The good news is that there are plenty of strategies to help. Here are some concepts that we touch on: How often are we wrong? What cognitive biases lead to being wrong? How can we...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hiring has been hard lately, y’all! I’ve heard from so many practice owners around the country that they’re having difficulty finding licensed clinicians in particular. I think that the hiring landscape for psychologists is going to change over time and get back to “normal,” but what do we do in the meantime? Today, I’m sharing some thoughts on how to continue growing your practice during a challenging time in the job market. Cool Things Mentione...
Mar 03, 2022•16 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. It goes without saying that the risk for clinical burnout is very high these days. Dr. Geremy Grant, NCSP, is here to chat with me about burnout among school psychologists (and clinicians in general). As a nationally certified school psychologist and someone who cares deeply about the intersection of clinical identity and potential for burnout, Geremy is an excellent individual with whom to have this conversation. Here are some of the ideas that ...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the final episode in the beginner practice launch series! As always, if you haven’t listened to the previous few episodes, go back and check those out. Today, I’m talking about the different ways to collect payment in your testing practice. You might be thinking, “What do you mean, Jeremy? Clients just pay you – that’s it!” But it’s more complicated than that. Do you take credit cards or not? Do you require a card on file? Do you charg...
Feb 25, 2022•16 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “This is really a call to action for us to respect and honor context in our work.” Dr. Jordan Wright is back on the podcast to talk about deliberate, context-driven conceptualization in the assessment process. If you’re heard either of Jordan’s prior episodes, you know that he brings a nice blend of theory, practice, humility, and humor to our discussions, coupled with extensive knowledge and deep thinking about a variety of topics. Here are a fe...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another episode in the beginner practice launch series! If you haven’t listened to the previous few episodes, they’re all related to launching your testing practice, with short, helpful tips for the beginning phase. Today’s episode is all about marketing when you’re launching your practice. I talk through the two options for marketing, as well as when and how to implement them both. Here’s a summary: In-person or warm marketing op...
Feb 17, 2022•17 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “If we don’t help kids develop the narrative, they’ll develop their own.” Dr. Liz Angoff, my guest from episode 181 , is back to share more about engaging adolescents in the evaluation process. Liz’s model of giving feedback to kids has evolved into four clear components. Today, we touch on each of the components but spend most of our time on the idea of creating shared language with teens during testing. Here are a few other topics that we cover...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Moving forward with the theme of launching your testing practice, today’s topic is figuring out when to hire admin support. Spoiler: now! It’s never too early. But I’ll explore why and give some reasons that you may want to consider admin support sooner than later. If you haven’t checked out the previous episodes in the beginner practice launch series, you can find them in the show notes! Cool Things Mentioned TTP episodes 263 , 265 , and 267 TTP...
Feb 10, 2022•9 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another masterclass episode! If you haven’t listened to the prior masterclasses, these episodes are a little different than typical interviews. They are case presentations with experts in our field when we go through the history, data, and feedback sessions for specific clients. Dr. Donna Henderson, guest from our second-most downloaded podcast episode EVER ( episode 119 ), is back with a masterclass on an assessment with an autis...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 46 min
