Psyched to Practice
Join us as your hosts, Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner, as we explore the far reaches of mental health and share this experience with you. We’re going to cover a wide variety of topics in and related to the field, as well as having experts share their findings and their passion for mental health. We look forward to taking this adventure with you and hope we can get you Psyched!“ Be well, and stay psyched!”
Podcasting since 2022 • 122 episodes
Psyched to Practice
Latest Episodes
Practice in Action: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
In this episode, Paul and Ray sit down with psychologist Marie Hooper to break open one of the most misunderstood autism profiles: PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), or the pervasive drive for autonomy. Marie explains why these kids look oppo...
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Practice in Action: The Difference Between Feeling Gratitude and Performing It
In this episode, Paul and Ray take on gratitude in a way that cuts deeper than the usual holiday routine. Instead of listing three things you’re thankful for or posting something online that sounds good, they explore what it looks like to e...
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Practice in Action: Check the Why, Not Just the What
This episode explores how naming and checking intention — the deeper “why” behind a goal — helps clients (especially those with ADHD and executive-function challenges) keep going when motivation fades. Paul explains how intention works with com...
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Practice in Action: Finding Your Clinical Sweet Spot
Every therapist can talk for days about difficult cases. But what about the cases that work? In this episode, Paul and Ray break down how success leaves clues — from therapist strengths to client readiness to the role of meaning and ex...
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*Practice in Action: Beliefs, Blindspots, and Biases Remix
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️This week on the Psyched to Practice podcast, Ray and Paul dive into a REMIXED three-part Practice in Action series: Beliefs, Blindspots, and Biases. Across these episodes, they explore the fascina...
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