Navigating Neuropsychology
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 307 ratingsJoin John and Ryan as they explore the field of neuropsychology through the presentation of cutting edge scientific findings, discussion of important topic areas, and interviews with experts in a variety of relevant fields. The three main objectives of the podcast are to
1) Provide interesting, relevant, and easily-accessible information for students and professionals in neuropsychology, as well as anyone who is interested in brain-behavior relationships.
2) Begin working towards unification on important areas of debate within neuropsychology, while also encouraging the expression of diverse, creative ideas and opinions.
3) Act as an outlet for innovative ideas and breaking news in the field, to allow listeners to stay abreast of current scientific and professional developments in neuropsychology.
Check out www.NavNeuro.com for more information about the show.
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141| Clinical Case 20 (Adult; Alcohol Use Disorder) – A Conversation With Dr. Caroline Fisher
April 15, 2024 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBToday’s episode is a clinical case with Dr. Caroline Fisher about a Veteran in his 70s with alcohol use disorder. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/141 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book...
140| Pediatric Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Jennifer Koop
April 01, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis episode is a discussion with Dr. Jennifer Koop about pediatric neuropsychology. Topics covered include a brief history of the subspecialty of pediatric neuropsychology, the importance of involving neuropsychologists in the care of children, common practice settings for these neuropsychologists, contributions from developmental neuroscience and psychology, the transition from adolescence to adulthood, lifespan neuropsychology, and pediatric organizations in neuropsychology. Show note...
139| Clinical Case 19 (Adult, Sport Related Concussion) – A Conversation With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
March 15, 2024 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday we give you our 19th clinical case and first sport concussion specific case. Nyaz is a neuropsychologist and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. This will be our third conversation with her. We previously discussed chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in episode 126, and the 2022 Concussion in Sport Group meeting in episode 127. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/139 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: ...
138| Executive Functions in the Developing Brain – A Conversation With Dr. Adele Diamond
March 01, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThis episode is a discussion with Dr. Adele Diamond about executive functions (EFs), with a focus on children and the developing brain. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including models of EFs, three core EFs (inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility), the differential development of EF components during childhood, the ability of early EFs to predict later life outcomes, relationships between EFs and fluid intelligence, assessment of EFs, task impurity, an...
137| Clinical Case 18 (Pediatric, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt
February 15, 2024 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBToday we give you our third pediatric clinical case with Dr. Sakina Butt. Sakina is a neuropsychologist and the neuropsych postdoctoral fellowship training director at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital; she is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and in the pediatric subspecialty. For this case, Sakina talks about a toddler with neonatal abstinence syndrome whom she saw for a neuropsychological evaluation. Just like for the first two cases with Sakina we found this to be an inter...
136| Neuropsychology in India – A Conversation With Dr. Urvashi Shah
February 01, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Urvashi Shah about neuropsychology in India. The discussion covers the Indian healthcare system, cultural and religious beliefs/values that impact healthcare, the history of neuropsychology, training in neuropsychology, clinical work and research, cognitive rehabilitation, challenges of neuropsychology in India, available test batteries, and future directions. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/136 _________________ If you’d like to sup...
135| Neuropsychology’s Role in Anti-Amyloid Therapies – A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Duff
January 15, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBToday we give you a discussion with Dr. Kevin Duff about neuropsychologists’ role with respect to lecanemab and other antiamyloid therapies. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/135 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itu...
134| The Neuropsychology of Stroke – A Conversation With Dr. Ronald Lazar
January 01, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss the neuropsychology of stroke with Dr. Ronald Lazar. Specific topics covered include definitions of cerebrovascular terminology, stroke epidemiology, neurovascular anatomy, neuroimaging techniques, risk factors, health disparities, prognosis, mental health factors, and both acute and long-term treatment strategies. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/134 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-appr...
133| Reliable Change Clinical Topics – A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Duff
December 15, 2023 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBToday we give you our conversation focused specifically on clinical topics in reliable change, with Dr. Kevin Duff. This discussion dovetails nicely with our most recent episode that provided a broad overview of reliable change. The prior episode touched on several clinical and forensic topics, and this one expands on those areas. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/133 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE cr...
133| Reliable Change Clinical Topics – With Dr. Kevin Duff
December 15, 2023 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBToday we give you our conversation focused specifically on clinical topics in reliable change, with Dr. Kevin Duff. This discussion dovetails nicely with our most recent episode that provided a broad overview of reliable change. The prior episode touched on several clinical and forensic topics, and this one expands on those areas. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/133 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE cr...
132| Reliable Change – A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Duff
December 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss reliable change with Dr. Kevin Duff. Specific topics covered include the purpose of serial assessment, classical test theory, test retest reliability, an introduction to practice effects, factors that increase or decrease practice effects, the reliable change index, standardized regression-based equations, and clinical factors impacting the interpretation of reliable change data. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/132 _________________ If you’d lik...
132| Reliable Change – With Dr. Kevin Duff
December 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss reliable change with Dr. Kevin Duff. Specific topics covered include the purpose of serial assessment, classical test theory, test retest reliability, an introduction to practice effects, factors that increase or decrease practice effects, the reliable change index, standardized regression-based equations, and clinical factors impacting the interpretation of reliable change data. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/132 _________________ If you’d lik...
131| Consciousness in Epilepsy – A Conversation With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
November 15, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday we give you our conversation about consciousness in epilepsy with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld, Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery at Yale University. In addition to being a well-regarded teacher of neuroanatomy, Hal is also a researcher, with his primary focus being in patients with epilepsy. We think that this episode dovetails nicely with the one we just released on neuroanatomy. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/131 _________________ If you’d like to supp...
131| Consciousness in Epilepsy – With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
November 15, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday we give you our conversation about consciousness in epilepsy with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld, Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery at Yale University. In addition to being a well-regarded teacher of neuroanatomy, Hal is also a researcher, with his primary focus being in patients with epilepsy. We think that this episode dovetails nicely with the one we just released on neuroanatomy. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/131 _________________ If you’d like to supp...
130| Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy – With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
November 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss big picture conceptual issues related to functional neuroanatomy, with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld. Specific topics covered include the purpose of the neurological exam, the brain as a distributed network, Korbinian Brodmann’s areas, the hierarchical and topographic organization of the brain, horizontal cell layers of the cortex, lateralization, cortical columns, the corticospinal tract, and the frontal lobes. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/130 __________...
130| Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy – A Conversation With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
November 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss big picture conceptual issues related to functional neuroanatomy, with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld. Specific topics covered include the purpose of the neurological exam, the brain as a distributed network, Korbinian Brodmann’s areas, the hierarchical and topographic organization of the brain, horizontal cell layers of the cortex, lateralization, cortical columns, the corticospinal tract, and the frontal lobes. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/130 __________...
129| Clinical Case 17 (Pediatric, Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt
October 15, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBToday we give you our second pediatric clinical case with Dr. Sakina Butt. This time she talks about hypoxic-ischemic injury and low Apgar scores in infants and young children, or “littles” as she endearingly refers to them. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/129 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it ...
129| Clinical Case 17 (Pediatric, Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury) – With Dr. Sakina Butt
October 15, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBToday we give you our second pediatric clinical case with Dr. Sakina Butt. This time she talks about hypoxic-ischemic injury and low Apgar scores in infants and young children, or “littles” as she endearingly refers to them. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/129 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it ...
128| Functional Cognitive Disorder – With Dr. Laura McWhirter
October 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis episode is a conversation about functional cognitive disorder (FCD) with Dr. Laura McWhirter. The discussion covers preliminary diagnostic criteria, internal inconsistency, epidemiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis with neurodegenerative diseases, common diagnostic pitfalls, etiology/mechanism, metacognition, subjective cognitive concerns, objective cognitive testing, performance validity, genetics and neurobiology, and pushback against FCD as a diagnosis. Show notes are...
128| Functional Cognitive Disorder – A Conversation With Dr. Laura McWhirter
October 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis episode is a conversation about functional cognitive disorder (FCD) with Dr. Laura McWhirter. The discussion covers preliminary diagnostic criteria, internal inconsistency, epidemiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis with neurodegenerative diseases, common diagnostic pitfalls, etiology/mechanism, metacognition, subjective cognitive concerns, objective cognitive testing, performance validity, genetics and neurobiology, and pushback against FCD as a diagnosis. Show notes are...
127| Neuropsych Bite: 2022 Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) Meeting – A Conversation With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
September 15, 2023 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this conversation with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani, we touch on the most recent Concussion in Sport Group meeting, which took place in Amsterdam in October 2022, with the corresponding consensus statement being recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/127 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) T...
127| Neuropsych Bite: 2022 Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) Meeting – With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
September 15, 2023 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this conversation with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani, we touch on the most recent Concussion in Sport Group meeting, which took place in Amsterdam in October 2022, with the corresponding consensus statement being recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/127 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) T...
126| Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) – A Conversation With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
September 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn this episode, we discuss the long-term cognitive and mental health effects of sport related concussion, which includes an in depth conversation about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani. Specific topics covered include methodological limitations of the literature on long-term effects of concussion, risk of neurodegenerative diseases from TBI (mild to severe), and CTE history, neuropathology, clinical symptoms, and sociocultural/sociopolitical influences. Show...
126| Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) – With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
September 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn this episode, we discuss the long-term cognitive and mental health effects of sport related concussion, which includes an in depth conversation about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani. Specific topics covered include methodological limitations of the literature on long-term effects of concussion, risk of neurodegenerative diseases from TBI (mild to severe), and CTE history, neuropathology, clinical symptoms, and sociocultural/sociopolitical influences. Show...
125| Fact-Finding Case 3 (Adult)
August 15, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBToday we give you our third fact finding case, where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. All of these fact finds that we released were “real,” meaning that Ryan had no inside information about the case in advance and we ran through the case as a true training exercise, as part of his practice for the ABPP Oral Exam. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/125 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get A...
124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – A Conversation With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
August 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia about the neuropsychology of addiction. We cover addiction epidemiology, the syndrome model, neurobiology, transdiagnostic constructs such as compulsivity, behavioral addictions, cognitive profiles linked to substances of abuse, and behavioral, pharmacological, and cognitive treatments for people with addictions. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/124 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a...
124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
August 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia about the neuropsychology of addiction. We cover addiction epidemiology, the syndrome model, neurobiology, transdiagnostic constructs such as compulsivity, behavioral addictions, cognitive profiles linked to substances of abuse, and behavioral, pharmacological, and cognitive treatments for people with addictions. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/124 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a...
123| Podcasting in Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Ingram Wright
July 15, 2023 07:24 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThis is an episode we recorded live at the INS North American meeting in February 2023 in San Diego, California. For this one, Ryan and I are the interviewees rather than the interviewers. We answer questions from Dr. Ingram Wright, who is the creator and co-host of the Neuro Clinic Podcast, with Dr. Clina Carroll. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/123 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listen...
123| Podcasting in Neuropsychology – With Dr. Ingram Wright
July 15, 2023 07:24 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThis is an episode we recorded live at the INS North American meeting in February 2023 in San Diego, California. For this one, Ryan and I are the interviewees rather than the interviewers. We answer questions from Dr. Ingram Wright, who is the creator and co-host of the Neuro Clinic Podcast, with Dr. Clina Carroll. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/123 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listen...
122| Parkinson’s Disease – With Dr. Sara Schaefer
July 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis episode is a wide ranging discussion of Parkinson’s disease, with Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS. The conversation begins with basic facts, features, and concepts, and then moves into more complex topics, while covering many critical factors for neuropsychologists to consider. It includes a focus on diagnosis/symptoms, epidemiology, core neuropathology, neurodiagnostic approaches, risk factors (e.g., REM behavior disorder), nonmotor features (e.g., autonomic, neuropsychiatric, cognitive), subty...
122| Parkinson’s Disease – A Conversation With Dr. Sara Schaefer
July 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis episode is a wide ranging discussion of Parkinson’s disease, with Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS. The conversation begins with basic facts, features, and concepts, and then moves into more complex topics, while covering many critical factors for neuropsychologists to consider. It includes a focus on diagnosis/symptoms, epidemiology, core neuropathology, neurodiagnostic approaches, risk factors (e.g., REM behavior disorder), nonmotor features (e.g., autonomic, neuropsychiatric, cognitive), subty...
121| Neuropsych Bite: The Brain in Space – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
June 15, 2023 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday we give you a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson about her work as a researcher for NASA and the effects of microgravity, radiation, etc. on astronauts. Previous episodes with Vonetta included a discussion of brain health (episode 116) and her company CerebroFit (episode 117). Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/121 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavN...
121| Neuropsych Bite: The Brain in Space – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
June 15, 2023 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday we give you a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson about her work as a researcher for NASA and the effects of microgravity, radiation, etc. on astronauts. Previous episodes with Vonetta included a discussion of brain health (episode 116) and her company CerebroFit (episode 117). Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/121 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavN...
120| Apathy and Agitation in Neurodegenerative Diseases – With Dr. Krista Lanctôt
June 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Krista Lanctôt about neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on apathy and agitation. The discussion covers definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, methods of assessment, relation to degenerative neuropathology, and various treatment approaches. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/120 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-a...
120| Apathy and Agitation in Neurodegenerative Diseases – A Conversation With Dr. Krista Lanctôt
June 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Krista Lanctôt about neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on apathy and agitation. The discussion covers definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, methods of assessment, relation to degenerative neuropathology, and various treatment approaches. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/120 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-a...
119| Clinical Case 16 (Pediatric, Extremely Low Birth Weight) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt
May 15, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday we give you a pediatric clinical case centered around a four year old girl. It is presented by Dr. Sakina Butt, a neuropsychologist and training director at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and in the pediatric subspecialty. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/119 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.N...
119| Clinical Case 16 (Pediatric, Extremely Low Birth Weight) – With Dr. Sakina Butt
May 15, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday we give you a pediatric clinical case centered around a four year old girl. It is presented by Dr. Sakina Butt, a neuropsychologist and training director at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and in the pediatric subspecialty. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/119 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.N...
118| Ecological Validity and Digital Technology – With Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe
May 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe about ecological validity, with a focus on methods for capitalizing on digital technologies to maximize ecological validity in neuropsychology. We cover definitions, methods for assessing ecological validity, naturalistic assessment, smart homes, sensors, privacy and security, and a digital memory notebook. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/118 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a ...
118| Ecological Validity and Digital Technology – A Conversation With Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe
May 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis episode is a conversation with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe about ecological validity, with a focus on methods for capitalizing on digital technologies to maximize ecological validity in neuropsychology. We cover definitions, methods for assessing ecological validity, naturalistic assessment, smart homes, sensors, privacy and security, and a digital memory notebook. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/118 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a ...
117| Neuropsych Bite: CerebroFit – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
April 15, 2023 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis is a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson on her company, CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health, where we focus on business aspects of neuropsychology. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/117 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.Nav...
117| Neuropsych Bite: CerebroFit – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
April 15, 2023 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis is a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson on her company, CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health, where we focus on business aspects of neuropsychology. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/117 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.Nav...
116| Brain Health in Adults – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
April 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis episode is a broad overview of brain health in adults. We discuss methods for encouraging positive brain health behavior change in our patients, how to help patients who have little to no motivation for change (“precontemplation” stage), the importance of tailoring feedback to a patient’s level of health literacy, research support for various forms of brain health (e.g., sleep, nutrition, physical activity), barriers to brain health behavior change (e.g., SES and the physical environmen...
116| Brain Health in Adults – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
April 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis episode is a broad overview of brain health in adults. We discuss methods for encouraging positive brain health behavior change in our patients, how to help patients who have little to no motivation for change (“precontemplation” stage), the importance of tailoring feedback to a patient’s level of health literacy, research support for various forms of brain health (e.g., sleep, nutrition, physical activity), barriers to brain health behavior change (e.g., SES and the physical environmen...
115| Ethics Vignette 1
March 15, 2023 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBToday we give you an ethics vignette where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. Similar to the fact-finding episodes, this is a recording of their real practice session for Ryan’s ABPP Oral Exam, since talking through an ethics vignette is one aspect of the exam. John reads the vignette during the episode, but you can also read along by downloading the pdf at navneuro.com/115. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/115 _________________ If you’d ...
114| Loneliness – With Dr. Ellen Lee
March 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the cognitive and psychological effects of loneliness with Ellen Lee, MD. We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including digital technology), relationships with age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and culture, overall physical, cognitive, and mental health effects, and interventions to reduce loneliness. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/114 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1...
114| Loneliness – A Conversation With Dr. Ellen Lee
March 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the cognitive and psychological effects of loneliness with Ellen Lee, MD. We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including digital technology), relationships with age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and culture, overall physical, cognitive, and mental health effects, and interventions to reduce loneliness. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/114 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1...
113| Fact-Finding Case 2 (Adult)
February 15, 2023 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBToday we bring you our second clinical fact-find episode, where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. We simulate the exam process and then debrief about it and provide tips afterward. If you’d like to either follow along as Ryan gathers relevant information, or use this case for your own fact find with a colleague, we provide the relevant information in the website show notes. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/113 _________________ If yo...
112| Functional (Nonepileptic) Seizures – With Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr.
February 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe speak with Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. about functional (nonepileptic) seizures. We cover epidemiology, overlap and differences with regard to epilepsy, negative health outcomes, co-occurring psychological and neurological factors, an etiological framework, cognitive profiles, and treatment. We also discuss general overlap across neurology and psychiatry, as well as future directions in research on functional seizures. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/112 _________________ ...
112| Functional (Nonepileptic) Seizures – A Conversation With Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr.
February 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe speak with Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. about functional (nonepileptic) seizures. We cover epidemiology, overlap and differences with regard to epilepsy, negative health outcomes, co-occurring psychological and neurological factors, an etiological framework, cognitive profiles, and treatment. We also discuss general overlap across neurology and psychiatry, as well as future directions in research on functional seizures. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/112 _________________ ...
111| Clinical Case 15 (Adult; Posterior Cortical Atrophy) – With Dr. Wendy Kelso
January 15, 2023 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBToday we speak with Dr. Wendy Kelso about a clinical case – this is a woman with posterior cortical atrophy, or PCA. Wendy is a senior clinical neuropsychologist and coordinator of neuropsychology services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Victoria, Australia. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/111 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Te...