The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another episode in the ADHD series. Today’s episode is all about medication and the myths surrounding it. Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about ADHD medication, and many individuals remain hesitant to try medication in spite of good research support.  Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind...

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 m...

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, ast...

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 w...

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 m...

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 m...

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...

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 m...

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...

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 medicatio...

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...

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 hy...

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 m...

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 hon...

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 m...

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 ou...

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 m...

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 recommend...

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...

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 thi...

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, w...

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 a...

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 conc...

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...

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, Ger...