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!”
Episodes
118 episodes
*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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Practice in Action: Rethinking CEUs From Required Credits to Career Growth
Stop dreading your next CEU scramble—this episode of Psyched to Practice flips the script on continuing education for mental health professionals. Hosts Ray Christner and Paul Wagner dig deep into what it really means to grow as a clinician, sh...
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Bonus Episode: Unraveling the Tylenol and Autism Connection
In this bonus episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner break down the recent White House and HHS announcements linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism. They share their reactions of disappointm...
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Masters in Practice: You Are Not Your Trauma w/ Robyn Walser and Darrah Westrup
This episode features Drs. Robyn Walser and Darrah Westrup discussing the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for trauma, highlighting approaches from their book, You Are Not Your Trauma: An ACT Guide to Healing from With...
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Bonus Episode: The Cost of Certainty and the Power of Listening
In this bonus episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Ray and Paul sit down to talk about perception in the wake of tragedy and political tension. They explore how quickly opinions turn into divisions, why curiosity is essential for c...
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*Masters in Practice: Living Well with Psychosis w/ Aaron Brinen
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️Psychosis is often treated as a mystery, something clinicians avoid or feel unprepared to address. In this Masters in Practice episode, Dr. Aaron Brinen shares how his book Living Well with Psychosis
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Psyched to Practice FREE Workshop Announcement
‼️FREE Workshop: 3 CEUs‼️As mental health professionals, we regularly encounter clients whose experiences with racial and cultural stress significantly impact their well-being. Yet many of us feel underprepared to address these complex d...
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Episode 104
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1:29
*Practice in Action: Tic Talk: Evidenced Based Support for Tourette's w/ Hailey Frazier
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️Tourette’s and tic disorders are often misunderstood, leaving families and clinicians unsure how to respond. In this episode, Ray Christner sits down with Hailey Frazier, LPA-I, LSSP, to talk about Comprehe...
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Episode 103
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51:50
*Practice in Action Remix: Words, Words, Words: Enhancing Therapeutic Process through Language
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️In this episode, Paul and Ray revisit and remix their trilogy on communication—covering the impact of words, the role of swearing in session, and the power of nonverbal cues. They explore how subtle changes...
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Episode 102
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1:27:49
*Masters in Practice: Overcoming Test Anxiety w/ Ben Lovett
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️Test anxiety isn’t just background noise in our clinics and classrooms—it’s the silent force holding clients back, often misunderstood and mismanaged. In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ben Lovett, l...
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Episode 101
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55:40
Practice in Action: Rivals with Benefits
In this episode, Paul and Ray explore the multifaceted nature of rivalries, discussing their psychological implications, social identity, and the balance between competition and respect. They delve into how rivalries can motivate individuals in...
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Episode 100
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30:51
Masters in Practice: From Clinics to Classrooms, the Expansive Reach of ABA w/ Dr. Jessica Glass-Kendorski
Applied Behavior Analysis is often boxed into narrow stereotypes—and controversy—but what if the real story is far bigger, more collaborative, and more humanistic than you think? Join Dr. Jessica Kendorski and Ray Christner for a candid convers...
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Episode 99
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50:04
Bonus Episode: Problem? Solved Revisit
Following our recent episode, Accuracy in Accommodations, we wanted to revisit an episode that plays a crucial role in creating accurate accommodation. Enjoy this revisit to our previous Practice in Action episode: Problem? SolvedProblem...
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Episode 98
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44:19
Practice in Action: Accuracy in Accommodations
In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul and Ray take on a conversation that hits home for educators, therapists, and parents alike—how do we know when an accommodation is actually helping? And when is it holding someone back? With clinical...
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Episode 98
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43:33
*Practice in Action: Empowered to Take a Leap of Faith w/ Jana Parker
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, hosts Ray and Paul engage with Jana Parker, a licensed educational psychologist and entrepreneur, discussing the transition from clinical work to business...
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Episode 97
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58:54
Bonus Episode: Metacognition as Your Mental GPS
In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, host Paul Wagner discusses the concept of metacognition, particularly in relation to executive functioning and ADHD. He explains metacognition as 'thinking about thinking' and emphasizes its i...
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Episode 96
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5:15
*Masters in Practice: Supporting Clients Experiencing Racial and Cultural Stresses w/ Ryan DeLapp
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️In this episode, Dr. Ryan DeLapp discusses his new book on racial and cultural stress, focusing on the REACH program he developed to help clinicians better support youth facing these challenges. The convers...
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Episode 95
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1:00:23
*Masters In Practice: Teen Depression Gone Viral w/ Dr. Meredith Gansner
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️Is social media the hidden driver of teen depression, or can the internet be a lifeline for struggling youth? Join Dr. Meredith Gansner, child psychiatrist and author of “Teen Depression Gone Viral,” as she...
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Episode 95
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1:04:27
Bonus Episode: Spring Into Mental Wellness
In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, host Paul Wagner discusses the opportunities that spring brings for enhancing mental wellness. He emphasizes the importance of engaging with nature, encouraging physical activity, fostering so...
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Episode 94
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7:27
*Masters in Practice: Storytellers, Using Pop-Culture Stories to Foster Real Narratives of Resilience w/ Drea Letamendi
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️Pop culture isn’t just entertainment—it’s a gateway to connection, empathy, and deep therapeutic work. In this episode, Paul and Ray sit down with clinical psychologist and media consultant Dr. Drea Letamen...
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Episode 94
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58:14
Bonus Episode: March Madness and CBT
In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Ray Christner explores the metaphor of March Madness in relation to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He discusses how filling out a March Madness bracket can reflect our decision-making pro...
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Episode 93
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6:06
*Masters in Practice: Becoming an Educational Detective, Executive Functioning Strategies that Work /w Justin Rubenstein
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Justin Rubenstein discusses his journey into school psychology and his specialization in executive functions. In this conversation, Paul and Ray engage wi...
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Episode 92
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1:02:39
Bonus Episode: Reflecting on The Problem with Men
In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, host Paul Wagner reflects on the recent episode, The Problem with Men, and shares how it has helped in addressing emotional intelligence, particularly focusing on alexithymia. He shares practi...
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Episode 91
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11:17
*Masters in Practice: The Problem with Men w/ Ron Levant
‼️Continuing Education Series‼️In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Dr. Ron Levant shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a leading figure in the psychology of men and masculinity. He discusses his personal ...
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Episode 91
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1:02:57
Practice in Action: A Deep Dive into 'Hi Ren'
Most of us have a voice in our head that isn’t always kind. But what if you could hear that voice argue with your better self—set to music? In this episode, we break down Ren’s powerful song Hi Ren, a raw and intense depiction of the s...
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Episode 90
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24:56