Psyched to Practice
by Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner
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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
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- Practice in Action: Turning Play Into Progress · 1 h 11 minWhat if the games already sitting in your therapy office could do more than help kids pass the time? In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray Christner…
- Beyond the Bot: From Research Overload to Real Understanding: The AI Tool Worth Exploring · 34 minWhat if you could turn a collection of research papers into a podcast, create practice questions from professional guidelines, or build an infographic from dozens of sources? In…
- Practice in Action: Beyond CBT, Integrating Different Approaches for Better Outcomes · 54 minCBT has strong research behind it, but does that mean it’s the right approach for every client? And what should therapists do when progress stalls? In this episode of Psyched to…
- Beyond the Bot: AI That Shows Its Work: A Smarter Way to Use AI in Mental Health · 33 minWhat if you could ask questions about hundreds of research articles, find the exact sources behind an AI-generated answer, and even turn your reading materials into a podcast? In…
- Psyched to Practice x Guilford Press Team Up · 42 minPsyched to Practice is teaming up with Guilford Press to create new ways for mental health professionals to learn from some of the most respected authors and clinical resources…
- Beyond the Bot: AI Is Already Changing Mental Health Practice Faster Than We Can Measure · 32 minAI is moving into mental health practice at a pace that is hard to ignore. In this episode of Beyond the Bot, Dan Florell and Adam Lockwood look beyond AI report writers and talk…
- Practice in Action: There’s More to a Mental Health Career Than the Therapy Room · 46 minPrivate practice is often presented as the goal for mental health professionals. But what if it isn’t the right goal for you? In this episode, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray Christner…
- Beyond the Bot: Should You Trust AI More When You Know Less · 34 minAre we more likely to trust AI when we know less about a subject? Dan and Adam explore the surprising gap between how experts and novices use AI, and what that could mean for…
- Practice in Action: Discomfort Isn't Always Dysfunction · 40 minWhat happens when we start treating normal human experiences as symptoms of a mental disorder? In this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray…
- Beyond the Bot: Introduction to AI in Mental Health Report Writing Pt. 2 · 32 minAI can fix your grammar, rewrite a sentence, summarize your notes, generate recommendations, and eventually start making decisions for you. But where should the line be? In this…
- THROWBACK EPISODE: Schools Back, Bye Summer · 32 minIt’s that time of the year again, one of the biggest transitions for families is back with back to school. Whether you’re a parent or student this is a time of change. And that’s…
- Beyond the Bot: Introduction to AI in Mental Health Report Writing Pt. 1 · 31 minThis episode focuses on AI report writing in psychological assessment, with a special emphasis on school psychology. Dan Florell and Adam Lockwood look at why AI is being adopted…
- Practice in Action : Estrangement Should be the Nuclear Option · 45 minSocial media often makes it sound like there’s only one answer to difficult family relationships: cut them off. But is that always the healthiest choice? In this episode, Paul…
- Beyond the Bot: How Agentic AI Can Transform Education and Practice · 34 minAI is moving far beyond simple chatbots, and many mental health professionals are wondering what comes next. In the first episode of Beyond the Bot, Dan Florell and Adam Lockwood…
- ‼️New Podcast Update‼️ · 2 minWe are excited to announce the launch of a brand new podcast, Beyond the Bot, hosted by Dr. Dan Florel and Dr. Adam Lockwood. Starting Friday, July 31st, you’ll find episodes of…
- Masters in Practice: LGBTQ+ Mental Health and DBT w/ Dr. Kiki Fehling · 54 minMost therapists overlook one of the most powerful tools for supporting LGBTQ+ clients: the deep connection between minority stress, emotional validation, and joy. In this…
- Practice in Action: Loaded Words Matter · 40 minThe words we choose shape far more than conversation—they shape emotions, treatment, documentation, and even access to care. In this episode, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner…
- Practice in Action: Wearable Insights · 49 minSmartwatches, fitness trackers, smart rings, and other wearable devices are collecting more health data than ever before—but what does that mean for mental health care? In this…
- Practice in Action: Boundaries vs Avoidance · 31 minBoundaries are often presented as the answer to difficult relationships, workplace stress, and emotional well-being. But what happens when a boundary is actually avoidance in…
- Practice in Action: Diagnosing Differentially · 54 minWhat happens when the symptoms fit… but the diagnosis doesn’t? In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner break down the messy reality of differential…
