The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript?  Click here. In this series, I’m talking with assessment practitioners who work in unique environments or specialties. The hope is to shine a light on some of the more unorthodox and creative ways to use our assessment skills.  Each interview follows the same structure: a short exploration of the employment environment, discussion about the pros and cons...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Wow! Here we are again at another milestone episode. Today, I’m reflecting on the journey to 400 episodes, musing about future directions for the podcast, and announcing a consulting package giveaway! Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting 400th episode consulting giveaway! Featured Resource I am ho...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I talk with consulting clients A LOT about finances in their practices. We talk about how to finance their practices in the beginning, how to manage cash flow problems, how to fund growth, how to increase revenue…all of the things. For all of those conversations and my own experience with financial ups and downs, I truly know very little compared t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Feeling overwhelmed? Join the club! I hear this a lot in my mastermind groups and the Facebook community…it seems like many of us are struggling to balance everything that we choose to do. I can’t say that I’ve mastered the art of being “whelmed,” but there are some nice resources out there for tackling your to-do list. Today, I’m covering a few di...

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 a 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...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In today’s installment of “how have we never talked about this topic on the podcast??”, I have Dr. Rebecca Wald with me to discuss evaluations with homeschooled children. As a homeschooling parent herself, Rebecca has a unique perspective on this testing niche and shares a ton of valuable information for those of us who work with kids. Here are a f...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have you thought about scaling your practice but couldn’t figure out where to start? Or wanted to hire someone to “make more money” even though the finances in your solo practice were already a little shaky? These are common thoughts and concerns for many practice owners once we think we’ve mastered solo practice. My guest today, Jessica Lackey, br...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m going to periodically throw in a “research spotlight” episode to highlight recent publications in the neuropsych realm. Today’s episode is discussing a 2023 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology called, “Tele-neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Young People: A Systematic Review.” Cool Things Mentioned The...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m honored to have Dr. Mike Docktor, co-founder and CEO of Dock Health, back on the podcast to talk about some of my favorite topics: task management, systems, and automation! Mike has a unique perspective on these topics from working with hundreds of medical and mental health practices over the last few years. We discuss the lessons he’s learned...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Spoiler: yes! But why? Today, I’m talking through the pros and cons of using an electronic health record, or EHR. I know that some folks out there are still using paper and pencil files and calendars, but now is the time to consider a more efficient and secure way to manage your practice. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind gr...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Adrianne Meldrum is back today to talk about her process for hiring and retaining great staff. This episode is going to be particularly helpful for those of you with growing practices, but I think there are lots of nuggets for anyone who may be hiring, even at a small scale. I personally took away several solid ideas for improving our hiring and on...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Casey Mangnall is here to talk with me about the core features and nuances of forensic assessment when compared to traditional outpatient assessment (or “therapeutic evaluation”). This is a wide-ranging conversation. We start with major differences between forensic and outpatient assessment, then move to a more detailed discussion of effort tes...

I’m honored to have Whitney Owens back on the podcast today. We’re tackling the often talked about but rarely achieved concept of work-life balance. Whitney and I have a deeper discussion than usual on the podcast…we get into the importance of a supportive community, having solid romantic and platonic relationships, and our own personal barriers to delegation. This was one of my favorite podcast “...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Social-emotional learning is so important for our kids. Unfortunately, I know that many psychologists (myself included) don’t necessarily focus on social-emotional learning during our evaluations or when we think about recommendations for kids. Fortunately, Dr. Evelyn Johnson is here to talk through the ins and outs of SEL. These are a few areas th...

Dr. Pat Moran is here to talk with me all about social anxiety. If your practice is anything like mine, social anxiety comes up relatively frequently and is often challenging to differentiate from other diagnoses. Pat and I have a wide-ranging conversation about anxiety disorders in general, the continuum of social anxiety, and many other topics. Here are just a few areas that we get into: MMPI-3...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. We’ve talked frequently about dyslexia and other reading issues on the podcast, but what about dyscalculia and math learning disorders? Aside from one episode on the neuropsychology of math disorders, the podcast has followed research and popular culture in not giving much attention to math concerns. That’s why I’m so grateful to have Adrianne Meld...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Many of you know that I hosted the first annual Crafted Practice retreat in mid-August. What an amazing event! In the episode today, I’m reflecting on my experience as a first-time event host and future directions for the Crafted Practice series. Cool Things Mentioned The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting Crafted Practi...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Many of us start private practice with a lot of excitement, right? We’re transitioning out of another job, we’re launching something new…the potential is endless. But before we know it, we’re overwhelmed, not making money (or not knowing what to do with it), and working more than we’d like. Join me today as I talk about three keys to get your pract...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How many of us have wondered about the test development process? It’s something so integral to the work that we do, yet many of us actually know very little about how a test goes from idea to reality. I’m fortunate to have three guests from PAR Inc. to help demystify the test development journey. Join us as we talk through these topics and many oth...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Over the next several months, I’m going to chronicle my practice’s journey as we try to move away from insurance panels. After having taken all of the major insurance panels for nearly 15 years, we’ve decided that enough is enough. The administrative burden and poor reimbursement are no longer sustainable. Listen in through the good, the bad, and t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Threat assessment is unfortunately a necessary part of our work as psychologists. My guest today, Dr. Alex Rodrigues, has working in the criminal justice system and threat assessment world for years. He joins me for a conversation not just about the testing involved in threat assessment, but about the big picture context for this work. Here are a f...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Part of being a business owner is developing a vision for your organization. Many of us go into private practice with nothing more than a vague idea of what we want. While that’s fine to start and will get you off the ground, you’ll quickly find that you can make more progress and spend your time much more wisely when you have a clear vision. Liste...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Ben Lovett is back! Longtime podcast listeners will recognize Dr. Lovett from two of my early episodes on ADHD and testing accommodations. I’m fortunate to have him return and let me ask him a bunch of basic, naive questions about psychometrics and test development. The intent with this episode is to ask many of the questions that we “should” k...

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 a 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...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Leslie Roberts is a large group practice owner in western Michigan. She takes the leap to join me for a live coaching call that will likely resonate with many of you who also own group practices. Leslie and I get into a couple of questions that all of us will wrestle with at some point as our practices grow: how do you make the shift from “doin...