The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the Holiday Hopes series! Holiday Hopes is a seven-part series to carry you through the next several weeks. Each episode will focus on one aspect of your practice that you might aspire to change in the new year. By the end of the series, you could potentially make significant changes in nearly all areas of your practice! This first episo...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I get a lot of content for the podcast from my mastermind groups. Today’s episode is a great example. During one of the recent hot seat sessions, we got into a discussion about financial literacy, how to move money within your practice, and benchmarks for budgeting. It was so engaging that I thought I’d share some of the key points on the podcast a...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “If you think it’s personal, they’ve won.” I had SO MUCH FUN talking with Nicol Stolar-Peterson about all things forensic. How is that possible? Well, Nicol has been helping mental health professionals navigate the forensic world for years. She not only brought a wealth of knowledge but also a very relatable, grounded approach to handling some of t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . I am honored to have a true legend in our field on the podcast today. Dr. Michael (Mike) Posner has been researching the construct of attention for over 50 years. His work has been cited nearly 170,000 times according to Google Scholar, firmly cementing his place as one of the most prolific scholars in cognitive neuroscience. I’m lucky enough to t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . There’s a lot of discussion in the Testing Psychologist Community about technology in our practices. I’ve shared some of the tools that I use over the years but have never compiled everything into one comprehensive list – until today! This episode is dedicated to all of the technology that I use from day to day. I’m curious how this list mat...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the second episode in a two-part series with Dr. Caroline Buzanko on the parent experience of the assessment process! In part two today, we continue talking about empowering parents and discuss several concrete changes you can make to your testing approach. Here are a few other topics to look out for across the two episodes: Paradigms of...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . My friend and original business coach, Joe Sanok, is back on the podcast talking about his new book, Thursday is the New Friday. As usual, we dive deep into some unexpected topics, but we also cover some awesome material from the book so that you have a few actionable items to take away and think about or put into practice in your own life. Here a...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “How will you know when this assessment was successful for you?” Welcome to a two-part series with Dr. Caroline Buzanko on the parent experience of the assessment process! In part one today, we talk about the importance of the parent experience and how parents have historically been overlooked during their child’s assessment. Caroline shares her th...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I have Aaron Carpenter from Legendary Lion, a digital creative agency specializing in mental health practices, here to talk all about search engine optimization. While we’ve touched on SEO in the past, Aaron and I dig a little deeper for those of you who may want more specific information. Don’t worry – we also cover some basics if you need a...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Continuing with our theme of accessibility and inclusion within neuropsychology, I have Dr. Cady Block and Anny Reyes here to talk about the KnowNeuropsychology didactic series and initiatives. Cady, Anny, and the rest of the KnowNeuropsychology committee have been working very hard and deliberately over the last year or so to create more access t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “At a certain juncture, I cracked a code.” Dan Konigsberg has been running a successful software business for over 20 years. Along the way, he’s learned a ton of valuable lessons about company culture, values, and getting the right people into the right positions within the business. We bring some of those ideas to the mental health world today in...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . I’m back with four of my favorite psychologists for another happy hour episode! If you didn’t catch the first couple of happy hours, you can find them in the show notes. Happy hour episodes are free-flowing conversations where the five of us talk about our businesses, clinical work, and personal lives. Here are just some of the topics that came up...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I get a lot of questions during consulting about how to offer benefits to employees. There are a lot of misconceptions around when we have to offer benefits, who we can offer them to, and how to structure them. This episode is for all of you who are considering offering benefits and would like a little more info to get started! Cool Things Mentione...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Ready for an information-packed episode on a controversial topic? This one is for you. Dr. Mike Wolff is here to talk through the ins and outs of central auditory processing disorder. If you’re like me, CAPD has come up so many times over the years in your practice, yet the research is mixed on the validity of the diagnosis. Mike presents a though...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Continuing with the theme of hiring, today I’m talking about interviewing tips. Let’s say that you’ve found a few good candidates – now you have to figure out if they’re actually a good fit for your practice! There are definitely some good ways to go about doing so and some less-than-ideal ways. Here are some of the areas that I tackle in thi...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Underrepresentation is a HUGE problem in the field of neuropsychology. My guest today, Dr. Courtney Ray, is one of several folks who are working hard to change that. As one of the founding members of the Society for Black Neuropsychology, she is playing a crucial role in bringing neuropsychology to Black students and growing a community of Black n...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . In my mastermind groups and individual consulting sessions, I get a lot of questions about hiring. Many folks are interested in expanding but are unsure of how to do it, which makes sense because it can definitely be an overwhelming process. This episode discusses some of the foundations for bringing other clinicians into your practice. These are...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here “When you advocate for your kid, you want to advocate for everyone else.” Dr. Theresa Regan translated her personal experience with an autistic child into a passion for helping autistic adults in her neuropsych practice. She’s here today to talk with me about her approach to identifying and assessing adult autism. We cover a lot of theoretical and p...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Whether you’re just starting out or you’re trying to grow, finding office space can be a tricky venture. Many of us assume that we need to leap into full-time office space, but that’s not necessarily the case. Today I’m talking about some ins and outs of finding office space, knowing how much to acquire at first, and figuring out when you’re ready...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . I am honored to have Dr. Seth Grossman and Dr. Robert Tringone on the show today to talk about the Millon family of instruments. Not only were Robert and Seth personally connected to Ted Millon for many years, they’ve continued to play major roles in the development and authorship of the instruments and those oh-so-nuanced interpretive reports. I...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Anybody else having a hard time finding clinicians? In my talks with other practice owners around the country, it seems like EVERYONE is struggling to hire. There are many reasons that I believe this is happening, but what it means for us as practice owners is that we have to do more to set ourselves apart from the other employment options out ther...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’ve spoken with a number of folks over the years about the growing shift to a dimensional model of mental health. Today’s guest has literally written the book on this topic! Dr. Ben Lahey has been researching and writing about dimensional concepts for years and years, and I’m so fortunate to have him here to share some thoughts. If you’d like to c...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Have you ever wondered how to go private pay and still provide access to folks who need evaluations but can’t pay for them? This episode is for you. I love talking with Dr. Annie VanSkiver because she clearly values access to services yet has also found ways to grow a profitable practice that does not rely on insurance. This is a great episode wit...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Dr. Jen Engle, board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist, is here to talk about best practices for assessing motor-impaired children. We cover nearly all aspects of the assessment process, starting with getting the referral and moving through battery selection, how and when to break standardization, and considerations in writing the report. This...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Well, hello there! It’s been a while since we talked. Guess what? I completely ignored ALL of my own advice, outlined in exquisite detail on this podcast over the last four years, and got myself 1000% overwhelmed during the last few months. My boundaries weakened and I started listening to that old voice that says, “Do everything for everyone&#823...