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In this conversation, I catch up with Dr. Linda McGhee, psychologist, assessment expert, and now the host of The Multicultural Psychologist podcast. We talk about why she felt compelled to create a space for honest conversations about culture, identity, and assessment — and how the changing demographics in the U.S. make it more important than ever for clinicians to work competently and ethically with multicultural populations. Linda opens up about the joys and challenges of podcasting, her mission to help other clinicians break down systemic barriers, and her vision for supporting the next generation through lending libraries, scholarships, and thoughtful, holistic assessment practices.



Topics We Cover




* Linda’s journey from attorney to psychologist and podcast host



* The “storm” of cultural, demographic, and political changes shaping mental health



* Why podcasts are a safe space for learning about multicultural practice



* How to balance discomfort, vulnerability, and growth when addressing bias



* Practical ways to incorporate cultural nuance into assessment reports



* The barriers clinicians of color face when entering the field — and what Linda’s doing about it



* Why the EPPP licensing exam is under fire and how states are responding



* The mental health implications of young men falling behind and how culture shapes these trends



* How rest, community, and self-care keep clinicians resilient in tough times



* Dr. McGhee’s vision for the future: lending libraries, low-cost assessments, and multicultural certification




Cool Things Mentioned




* The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting



* Reverb AI-powered report-writing software



* The Multicultural Psychologist Podcast: multiculturalpsychologist.com



* “Essentials of Culture in Psychological Assessment” edited by Jordan Wright



* “Assessment of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders” edited by Kleiger and Weiner



* Society for Personality Assessment: www.personality.org



* APA Guidelines on Multicultural Education and Practice: Link




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