Episode 1, Season 7: Unboxing Season Seven
Welcome back to Practical for Your Practice! In our Season 7 kickoff, hosts Drs. Jenna Ermold, Kevin Holloway, and Carin Lefkowitz set the stage for a new theme: The Seven Sins of Evidence-Based Practice. Inspired by Carin’s favorite film Seven, this season dives into the common pitfalls clinicians face when delivering EBPs and how we can learn, grow, and support each other through them.
In this episode, our hosts get candid about their own “sins”:
• Kevin reflects on the dangers of “EBP stew” – straying from validated protocols without consultation.
• Carin admits to the “sexy assessment sin” – neglecting routine and thorough assessment, both at intake and throughout treatment.
• Jenna opens up about perfectionism – the belief that you must be flawless before implementing EBPs, which can hold clinicians back from valuable learning experiences.
Together, they emphasize that these “sins” aren’t failings, they’re part of being human and growing as providers. With humor, food analogies, and lots of honesty, the team models how to normalize mistakes, seek consultation, and embrace imperfection on the path to better care.
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Until next time—stay curious, and mind your EBPs.
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Show Notes
Actionable Intel:
- Stick close to validated EBP protocols and get consultation to avoid drift.
- Invest in both initial and ongoing assessment to guide treatment decisions and track progress.
- Don’t let perfectionism keep you from starting – growth happens in the doing.
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