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In this episode, we dive into the often-misunderstood world of personality disorders with a focus on borderline and narcissistic presentations. Rather than simply listing symptoms, our conversation explores what it means to view these disorders dimensionally, how traits show up in real life, blur at the edges, and influence identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. We also examine mentali...

In this conversation, Dr. Noble discusses the pervasive nature of cognitive biases, particularly in personnel selection and leadership. He delves into the Dunning-Kruger effect, illustrating how individuals often overestimate their knowledge and competence. The discussion also touches on personal career journeys, the challenges of self-awareness in leadership, and the evolving landscape of consult...

In this conversation, Dr. Jeremy Noble shares his compelling journey as an operational psychologist within the U.S. Army's elite Ranger Regiment. Drawing from first-hand experience, he offers rare insight into the unique role operational psychologists play in selecting, supporting, and safeguarding the mental readiness of our nation’s most capable warfighters. Dr. Noble delves into the nuances...

TUMAT Takeaways: • Child forensic interviewing is an investigative interview conducted in a developmentally sensitive, trauma-informed, and legally sound manner within the context of a child abuse investigation. • Child advocacy centers are nonprofit organizations that serve as a one-stop shop for services related to child abuse investigations, providing a child-friendly and neutral setting for fo...

About our guest, Dr. Katherine Kuhlman : Dr. Katherine (Katie) Kuhlman, ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist in Police and Public Safety Psychology, and has expertise in the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and general life stressors. She has worked since 2014 providing services to first responders and their family members, truly understanding the unique stressors inherent in these occup...

This conversation focused on ADHD, its definition, and how it presents in different populations. Our guest, Bennett Harris PA, LCMHC , discussed the observable symptoms of ADHD, such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. He also introduced the concept of rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), which is often associated with ADHD. The discussion touched on the genetic and environmental f...

Sarah Balascio is a nationally board-certified art therapist and adjunct lecturer with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and groups. Sarah has a master’s degree in Education from Lesley University in Massachusetts and a second master’s degree in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute in New York. She has practiced art therapy in hospitals includin...

Dr. Suzanne Knabe-Nicol, an investigative psychologist and founder of Police Science Dr., discusses the importance of evidence-based policing and the role of investigative psychology in law enforcement. She emphasizes the need for research findings to be accessible to frontline practitioners and advocates for the inclusion of investigative psychologists within police forces. Dr. Knabe-Nicol also h...

This episode features our conversation with the coolest couple out there, Loryn Powell and Shawn Casey. Loryn is a social media influencer who has amassed millions of followers across multiple platforms. She is hilarious, brilliantly creative and most of all, has great taste in men (Shawn, we're looking at you). Every job comes with it's fair share of stress and challenges but working in a...

Dr. John Walkup, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses a range of anxiety disorder along with providing a road map for various treatment modalities. He describes three common anxiety disorders in children: separation anxiety, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. Dr. Walkup emphasizes the importance of understanding the triggers and developmental experiences associated with these disor...

Our guest this week is, Jamie Simkins, LCPC. Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and is the owner of Hemispheres Counseling and founder of the Rebel Stepmom Academy. Jamie specializes in addressing the unique challenges faced by stepmothers, helping them navigate complex family dynamics and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. Holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology,...

Ashli Gibson is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry. Ashli has a background as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in which she developed expertise in prenatal care, birth, postpartum care, and gynecology over the span of six years. Ashli also holds a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International adding an add...

Michael Leiter, PhD is professor emeritus of psychology at Acadia University and co-author of  The Burnout Challenge: Managing People’s Relationships with Their Jobs . In this conversation, Dr. Leiter explains that burnout is more of a relational issue between individuals and their workplaces, rather than a personal problem. He defines burnout as a three-part syndrome: exhaustion, cynicism, and a...

This episode focuses on all things "OCD". Join Tony and Jen as the speak with one of the leading experts in the field, Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, to navigate the often misunderstood world of obsessive compulsive disorder. Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD , is a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in severe anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma/PTSD. At McLean H...

Join us for the second half of our conversation with Dr. Chris Wilson. We recommend you go back and listen to Pt. 1 from last week before diving into this episode. Here are some takeaways from this episode: Victimization is not a result of seeking out abusers, but rather abusers taking advantage of vulnerabilities. Apologies should involve accountability, awareness of impact, openness to coaching,...

Our guest for this episode is Chris Wilson, PsyD. Chris is a retired licensed psychologist from Portland, Oregon. For eighteen years Chris worked with victims and perpetrators of crime, including seven years with the Oregon Department of Corrections. He currently runs ⁠Being Trauma Informed⁠ where he leads global training seminars on a variety of issues including the neurobiology of trauma, vicari...

Neil Shortland, PhD is an Assistant Professor, Criminology and Justice Studies at University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research focuses on the psychological aspects of domestic and international security. His research portfolio includes funded projects on military decision making (cognitive and neuroscience psychology), the interaction of aggressive cognitions and extremist propaganda (cognitiv...

Colton is a retired FBI agent who also worked as the Director of Training for the High Value Detainee Group (HIG) and currently owns/operates an investigative interviewing training and consulting firm, www.pyxisacademy.com. Colton walks us through the journey of his early career with the FBI where he started working in remote areas of Alaska. He talks through the personal challenges of moving his...