Podcasts by Navigating Neuropsychology

132| Reliable Change – With Dr. Kevin Duff from 2023-12-01T08:30

In this episode, we discuss reliable change with Dr. Kevin Duff. Specific topics covered include the purpose of serial assessment, classical test theory, test retest reliabilit...

131| Consciousness in Epilepsy – With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld from 2023-11-15T07:30

Today 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...

130| Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy – With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld from 2023-11-01T07:30

In this episode, we discuss big picture conceptual issues related to functional neuroanatomy, with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld. Specific topics covered include the purpose of the neurol...

129| Clinical Case 17 (Pediatric, Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury) – With Dr. Sakina Butt from 2023-10-15T07:30

Today 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 ...

128| Functional Cognitive Disorder – With Dr. Laura McWhirter from 2023-10-01T07:30

This episode is a conversation about functional cognitive disorder (FCD) with Dr. Laura McWhirter. The discussion covers preliminary diagnostic criteria, internal inconsistency...

127| Neuropsych Bite: 2022 Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) Meeting – With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani from 2023-09-15T07:30

In 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 state...

126| Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) – With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani from 2023-09-01T07:30

In 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 encep...

125| Fact-Finding Case 3 (Adult) from 2023-08-15T07:30

Today 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...

124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia from 2023-08-01T07:30

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia about the neuropsychology of addiction. We cover addiction epidemiology, the syndrome model, neurobiology, transdiagnostic construc...

123| Podcasting in Neuropsychology – With Dr. Ingram Wright from 2023-07-15T07:24

This 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 ...

122| Parkinson’s Disease – With Dr. Sara Schaefer from 2023-07-01T07:30

This 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 ...

121| Neuropsych Bite: The Brain in Space – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson from 2023-06-15T07:30

Today 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 episo...

120| Apathy and Agitation in Neurodegenerative Diseases – With Dr. Krista Lanctôt from 2023-06-01T07:30

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Krista Lanctôt about neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on apathy and agitati...

119| Clinical Case 16 (Pediatric, Extremely Low Birth Weight) – With Dr. Sakina Butt from 2023-05-15T07:30

Today 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 Hopkin...

118| Ecological Validity and Digital Technology – With Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe from 2023-05-01T07:30

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe about ecological validity, with a focus on methods for capitalizing on digital technologies to maximize ecol...

117| Neuropsych Bite: CerebroFit – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson from 2023-04-15T07:30

This is a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson on her company, CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health, where we focus on business aspects of neuropsychology.

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116| Brain Health in Adults – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson from 2023-04-01T07:30

This 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 h...

115| Ethics Vignette 1 from 2023-03-15T08:30

Today 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 th...

114| Loneliness – With Dr. Ellen Lee from 2023-03-01T08:30

In this episode, we discuss the cognitive and psychological effects of loneliness with Ellen Lee, MD.  We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including...

113| Fact-Finding Case 2 (Adult) from 2023-02-15T08:30

Today 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 p...

112| Functional (Nonepileptic) Seizures – With Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. from 2023-02-01T08:30

We 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 ps...

111| Clinical Case 15 (Adult; Posterior Cortical Atrophy) – With Dr. Wendy Kelso from 2023-01-15T08:30

Today 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 neuropsycholo...

110| Aging, Cerebrovascular Risk, and Digital Cognitive Biomarkers – With Dr. Rhoda Au from 2023-01-01T08:30

In this episode, we discuss aging and brain health with Dr. Rhoda Au.  Specifically, we cover the Framingham Heart Study and cardiovascular risk factors, the Boston Process Approach, Alzheimer’s...

109| Fact-Finding Case 1 (Adult) from 2022-12-15T08:30

Today we bring you our first 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 pr...

108| Functional Neurological Disorders – With Dr. Mark Hallett from 2022-12-01T08:30

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mark Hallett about functional neurological disorders (FNDs). We cover the history, epidemiology, symptomatology, and pathophysiology of FNDs. We touch on the i...

107| Clinical Case 14 (Adult; Huntington’s Disease) – With Dr. Wendy Kelso from 2022-11-15T08:30

Today’s episode is a clinical case with Dr. Wendy Kelso about a man with Huntington’s disease (HD).  In addition to the case presentation, we discuss HD in general, including the pathophysiology...

106| Sport Related Concussion – With Dr. Michael McCrea from 2022-11-01T07:30

We speak with Dr. Michael McCrea about sport related concussion.  We focus on definition, pathophysiology, recognition/diagnosis, biomarkers, (re)evaluation, recovery, rehabilitation, and return...

105| Clinical Case 13 (Young Adult; Type 1 Diabetes, Mental Health, and ADHD) – With Dr. Caroline Fisher from 2022-10-15T07:30

Today’s episode is a clinical case with Dr. Caroline Fisher about a woman in her early 20s with type 1 diabetes, mental health issues, and ADHD. 

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104| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Neuropsychological Evaluations in Children – With Dr. Jennifer Reesman from 2022-10-01T07:30

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Reesman about neuropsychological evaluations of children from the D/deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community. We discuss DHH culture, language deprivat...

103| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 12 (Adult, TBI) – With Dr. Ronak Patel from 2022-09-15T07:30:23

Today’s episode is a clinical case with Dr. Ronak Patel about a middle aged man who suffered a traumatic brain injury.  We spend most of the time talking about Dr. Patel's cognitive intervention...

102| Working Memory – With Dr. Alan Baddeley from 2022-09-01T07:30:35

Today we talk to Dr. Alan Baddeley about working memory.  We cover the distinction between short term memory and working memory, the four components of his multicomponent model, applications to ...

101| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 11 (Adult, Left MCA Stroke) – With Dr. Ronak Patel from 2022-08-15T07:30:42

Today’s episode is a clinical case with Dr. Ronak Patel about a 43-year-old man with a left middle cerebral artery stroke.

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100| Digital Methods of Education and Training in Neuropsychology from 2022-08-01T07:30:10

We are doing something a little different for this episode since this is a major milestone for NavNeuro (Episode 100!).  Specifically, we are going to deliver a presentation on how digital forms...

99| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 10 (Adult, Stroke and Heart Transplant) – With Dr. Marc Norman from 2022-07-15T07:30:23

Today’s episode is a clinical case with Dr. Marc Norman about a 63-year-old woman with a history of stroke who may or may not be eligible for a heart transplant.

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98| An Introduction to The Minnesota Update Conference – With Dr. Brad Roper from 2022-07-01T07:30:54

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Brad Roper about the Minnesota Update Conference (MNC) in neuropsychology. We discuss the history of the Houston Conference Guidelines, including how they...

97| Medications for Memory Loss in Older Adults – With Dr. Matthew Growdon from 2022-06-15T07:30:19

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Growdon about medications for memory loss in older adults. We cover cholinesterase inhibitors for memory loss in older adults, their efficacy in Alzhei...

96| Polypharmacy in Older Adults – With Dr. Mike Steinman and Dr. Matthew Growdon from 2022-06-01T07:30:18

Today we discuss polypharmacy and deprescribing with two geriatricians.  We cover definitions of polypharmacy, inappropriate polypharmacy, deprescribing as an intervention, specific drug classes...

95| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 9 (Adult, Frontal Tumor) – With Dr. Marc Norman from 2022-05-15T07:30:56

In Clinical Case 9, Dr. Marc Norman presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a 48-year-old woman with a frontal lobe tumor.

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94| Neuropsychological Rehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury – With Dr. Dana Wong from 2022-05-01T07:30:13

This episode is a conversation about neuropsychological interventions for adult patients with acquired brain injuries such as TBI, stroke, or hypoxia. We define and differentiate different terms fo...

93| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 8 (Pediatric, ADHD and Reading Difficulties) – With Dr. Kira Armstrong from 2022-04-15T07:30:31

In Clinical Case 8, Dr. Kira Armstrong presents a neuropsychological evaluation of an 11-year-old girl with difficulties in attention and reading.

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92| Culturally Informed Neuropsychological Evaluations – With Dr. Daryl Fujii from 2022-04-01T07:30:21

This conversation focuses on culturally informed neuropsychological evaluations.  We discuss big picture topics such as becoming more culturally sensitive, cultural differences across the world,...

91| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 7 (Pediatric, Autism) – With Dr. Kira Armstrong from 2022-03-15T07:30:43

In Clinical Case 7, Dr. Kira Armstrong presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a 13-year-old girl with a variety of mental health symptoms.  The conversation focuses heavily on autism spectrum ...

90| Autism: The Big Picture – With Sir Simon Baron-Cohen from 2022-03-01T05:30:39

This is a big picture conversation about autism with Sir Simon Baren-Cohen. We cover the concepts of neurodiversity, systemizing and empathy (including their relationships to autism), sex and ge...

89| Neuropsych Bite: Driving Simulators – With Dr. Tom Marcotte from 2022-02-15T08:30:30

We talk with Dr. Tom Marcotte about the use of driving simulators for use in research and clinical practice in neuropsychology.  Dr. Marcotte has decades of experience using various simulators in d...

89| Neuropsych Bite: Driving Simulators – With Dr. Tom Marcotte from 2022-02-15T08:30:30

We talk with Dr. Tom Marcotte about the use of driving simulators for use in research and clinical practice in neuropsychology.  Dr. Marcotte has decades of experience using various simulators in d...

88| Cannabis and Driving – With Dr. Tom Marcotte from 2022-02-01T08:30:56

We talk about acute effects of cannabis use (THC) on driving performance with Tom Marcotte, a clinical scientist with decades of experience in this area.  We cover the acute cognitive effects of...

87| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 6 (Pediatric, TBI) – With Dr. Beth Slomine from 2022-01-15T08:30

In Clinical Case 6, Dr. Beth Slomine presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a 17-year-old boy with a history of traumatic brain injury.

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86| Intellectual Disability – With Dr. Jennifer Huffman from 2022-01-01T08:30

We discuss intellectual disability (ID) with Jennifer Huffman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist.  We discuss diagnosis of ID, including strengths and weaknesses of d...

85| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 5 (Pediatric, Cardiac Arrest) – With Dr. Beth Slomine from 2021-12-15T08:30

In Clinical Case 5, Dr. Beth Slomine presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a 7-year-old girl who experienced a hypoxic ischemic injury during cardiac arrest while hospitalized with atypical h...

84| Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia – With Dr. Bruce Miller from 2021-12-01T08:30

We discuss behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) with Bruce Miller, MD, a behavioral neurologist at UCSF.  We first talk about overlap and differences between the various FTD spectr...

83| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 4 (Adult, Hoarding Disorder and Other Neuromedical Conditions) – Dr. Ryan Van Patten from 2021-11-15T08:30

In Clinical Case 4, Ryan presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a woman in her 70s with a history of hoarding disorder, hypothyroidism, and obstructive sleep apnea, who was referred by a socia...

82| Neuropsychological Norms for Spanish Speaking People in the U.S. – With Dr. Maria Marquine from 2021-11-01T07:30

This episode is a conversation about neuropsychological norms for Spanish speaking people who reside in the U.S. It focuses on the NP-NUMBRS project, which provides norms for a multidomain cogni...

81| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 3 (Adult, Thalamic Stroke) – Dr. John Bellone from 2021-10-15T07:30

In Clinical Case 3, John presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a woman in her 50s with a left anterior thalamic stroke.

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80| Cognitive Reserve – With Dr. Yaakov Stern from 2021-10-01T07:30

This episode is a conversation about cognitive reserve, which is a heuristic that helps explain variation across people in their ability to withstand neuropathology.  We discuss terminology, inc...

79| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 2 (Adult, Parkinson's Disease) – Dr. Ryan Van Patten from 2021-09-15T07:30

In Clinical Case 2, Ryan presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a man in his 70s with Parkinson’s disease who is being considered for deep-brain stimulation (DBS).

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78| Neuropsychology and Sub-Saharan Africa – With Drs. Jean Ikanga and Tony Stringer from 2021-09-01T07:30

Culturally informed neuropsychological evaluations require that clinicians develop knowledge of the macrosocietal structures of unfamiliar countries and the cultural backgrounds of their patient...

77| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 1 – Dr. John Bellone from 2021-08-15T07:30

In Clinical Case 1, John presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a woman in her late 70s with memory difficulties.

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77| Neuropsych Bite: Clinical Case 1 (Adult, Possible Alzheimer's Disease) – Dr. John Bellone from 2021-08-15T07:30

In Clinical Case 1, John presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a woman in her late 70s with memory difficulties.

Show notes are available at www.NavNe...

76| Aerospace Neuropsychology – With Dr. Randy Georgemiller from 2021-08-01T07:30

A high level of cognitive functioning is crucial to the safe and competent operation of aircraft. Neuropsychologists are increasingly called upon to perform cognitive evaluations of commercial a...

75| Neuropsych Bite: Anti-MOG Associated Disease – With Dr. Lana Harder from 2021-07-15T07:30

Anti-MOG is a recently discovered condition that co-occurs with other demyelinating conditions. To learn more about this condition, John and Ryan speak with Lana Harder, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, who is a...

74| Global Neuropsychology: Introduction – With Dr. Tedd Judd from 2021-07-01T07:30

This episode covers cultural neuropsychology and global neuropsychology.  We talk with Tedd Judd, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, about how neuropsychology in North Atlantic countries is unique relative to how ...

73| Neuropsych Bite: Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) – With Dr. Lana Harder from 2021-06-15T07:30

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare, monophasic autoimmune condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms of ADEM can be variable, given that lesions can present i...

72| Characteristics of Neuropsychologists: The Salary Surveys – With Dr. Jerry Sweet from 2021-06-01T07:30

Neuropsychology is a dynamic and growing field, and there is considerable interest in characterizing and understanding the current state of the profession.  The “Salary Survey,” led by Dr. Jerry...

71| Neuropsych Bite: Pediatric Transverse Myelitis – With Dr. Lana Harder from 2021-05-15T07:30

Transverse myelitis is a disorder of spinal cord inflammation and demyelination. Although more common in adults, it does occur in children. In the past, people believed that transverse myelitis ...

70| ADHD – With Dr. Robb Mapou from 2021-05-01T07:30

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, with effects on academic and occupational performance, social relationships, and other aspects of functio...

69| Becoming a Neuropsychologist – With Dr. Jeremy Sharp from 2021-04-15T07:30

Becoming a neuropsychologist is a long, challenging journey that can also be incredibly rewarding. In this episode, John and Ryan are interviewed by Dr. Jeremy Sharp of The Testing Psychologist ...

68| Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Neuropsychology – With Dr. Mark Aloia from 2021-04-01T07:30

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder of breathing during sleep.  It can lead to both sleep fragmentation and hypoxia, it has a negative impact on cardiovascular functioning, and it is ass...

67| Neuropsych Bite: Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis – With Dr. Lana Harder from 2021-03-15T07:00

When multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed prior to age 18, it is considered rare and referred to as pediatric MS.  Although they share a name, pediatric MS differs somewhat from MS in pattern an...

66| SuperAging – With Dr. Emily Rogalski from 2021-03-01T08:30

The Alzheimer’s Association reports that 50% of older adults above age 80 have Alzheimer’s disease.  Within the 50% of older adults who do not meet criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, most experie...

65| Neuropsych Bite: Pediatric Teleneuropsychology – With Dr. Lana Harder from 2021-02-15T08:30

As the COVID-19 pandemic endures, many neuropsychologists continue to conduct neuropsychological assessments via telehealth platforms.  Increased knowledge about telehealth practices garnered fr...

64| Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus – With Dr. Christine Koterba from 2021-02-01T08:30

Approximately one in every 2,800 babies are born with spina bifida each year.  Spina bifida is related to multiple physical and neurological symptoms including hydrocephalus, which differs from ...

63| COVID-19: The Role of Neuropsychology – With Dr. Chaya Fridman from 2021-01-15T08:30

Emerging research suggests that a sizeable portion of individuals hospitalized due to COVID-19 develop cognitive and psychological sequelae.  In our conversation with Dr. Chaya Fridman, a board-...

62| Multiple Sclerosis: Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae – with Dr. Peter Arnett from 2021-01-01T08:30

About 50% of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibit cognitive deficits in additional to physical symptoms.  Depression and fatigue are also common in MS and can be debilitating.  There...

61| Specific Learning Disorders – With Dr. Robin Peterson from 2020-12-15T08:30

Models for diagnosis and treatment of learning disorders have changed over time.  Still, there are many old beliefs and myths that may lead parents and schools in the wrong direction when workin...

60| Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology – with Dr. Bryan Kolb from 2020-12-01T08:30

The book Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology was born of a need that Dr. Bryan Kolb recognized while completing his postdoctoral fellowship at the Montreal Neurological Institute with...

59| Neuropsych Bite: Limbic Encephalitis – With Dr. Joel Kamper from 2020-11-15T08:30

In our last Neuropsych Bite with Joel Kamper, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, we discuss limbic encephalitis, a condition involving inflammation of the limbic system that typically results in memory deficits, p...

58| Keeping Neuropsychology Relevant: The AACN Relevance 2050 Initiative – With Dr. Tony Stringer from 2020-11-01T07:30

The Relevance 2050 Initiative was first approved by the board of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) in 2015 to direct efforts to address the increasing diversity of the Unit...

57| Neuropsych Bite: Balint’s Syndrome – With Dr. Joel Kamper from 2020-10-15T07:30

We bring you another Neuropsych Bite with Joel Kamper, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, to discuss Balint's syndrome, a rare neurological condition characterized by optic ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, and simultan...

56| The D-KEFS, D-KEFS 2.0, and CVLT-3 – With Dr. Dean Delis from 2020-10-01T07:30

There are several hallmark assessments of memory and higher-level cognitive functions that are commonly used and recognized by neuropsychologists.  Among these are the Delis-Kaplan Executive Fun...

55| Neuropsych Bite: Moyamoya – With Dr. Joel Kamper from 2020-09-15T07:30

In this Neuropsych Bite, we brought Joel Kamper, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, back on the podcast to discuss moyamoya, a rare condition that causes transient ischemic attacks and/or repeated strokes.  The te...

54| Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation – With Dr. Adam Woods from 2020-09-01T07:30

Neuromodulation may allow us to create sustained and generalizable changes in cognitive and brain functioning.  For today’s episode, John and Ryan talk with Adam Woods, Ph.D., a national leader ...

53| Internship Preparedness, Applications, and Interviews – With Dr. Suzanne Penna from 2020-08-15T07:30

Our rock-star co-production coordinator, Leslie Gaynor (a graduate student at the University of Florida and intern at Emory University), talks with Suzanne Penna, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, about internshi...

52| The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) – With Dr. Robert Latzman from 2020-08-15T07:30

Our current nosology of psychopathology relies on a categorical model that has notable limitations.  For example, this medical model of classifying mental disorders does not account for the sign...

51| Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae of Cannabis Use – With Dr. Igor Grant from 2020-08-01T07:30

The legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in several states has brought about more urgent questions about the potential cognitive and neuropsychiatric effects of cannabis use, parti...

50| Non-CNS Cancer and Cognition - With Dr. Mike Parsons from 2020-07-15T07:30

The cognitive consequences of non-central nervous system (non-CNS) cancer and cancer-related treatments did not become the subject of scientific investigation until recently and is still a growi...

49| Therapeutic Hypothermia for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest – With Dr. Beth Slomine from 2020-07-01T11:28:14

There is a need for neuropsychologists in an inpatient rehab setting and throughout follow-up care for children who are resuscitated after experiencing a cardiac arrest.  Today, we talk with Bet...

48| Neuropsychology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – With Dr. April Thames from 2020-06-15T07:30

The U.S. has the largest annual incidence of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses among high-income nations.  This is relevant for neuropsychologists because individuals with HIV dev...

47| Uniform Test Score Labeling – With Dr. Tom Guilmette from 2020-06-01T07:30

Previously, test score labeling has varied across practitioners, leading to discrepancies in the interpretation and communication of neuropsychological assessment results. The American Academy o...

46| Neuropsych Bite: Safely Resuming In-Person Neuropsychological Testing – With Dr. Laura Lacritz from 2020-05-27T01:08:56

As states and counties begin lifting stay-at-home orders, many neuropsychologists are considering resuming their in-person clinical services.  However, there is no clear roadmap to guide reopeni...

45| Neuropsychology on the Go: Ecological Momentary Assessment and Mobile Cognitive Testing – With Dr. Raeanne Moore from 2020-05-15T07:30

Technology is changing at an ever-increasing rate, warranting the need to stay updated with current advancements.  Today we talk with Raeanne Moore, Ph.D., about using ecological momentary asses...

44| Neuropsych Bite: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) – With Dr. Joel Kamper from 2020-05-01T07:30

In our second Neuropsych Bite, we talked with Joel Kamper, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare condition that leads to rapid decline in cognitive, motor, sensory, and b...

43| Neuropsych Bite: State-Level Advocacy for (Tele)neuropsychology - With Dr. Maggie Lanca from 2020-04-15T07:30

In our first Neuropsych Bite, we talked with Dr. Maggie Lanca about advocacy for neuropsychology at both the state and federal level.  She also discusses her recent advocacy efforts for teleneur...

42| Licensure in Psychology: Purpose and Process – With Dr. Joel Kamper from 2020-04-01T07:30

We talked with Joel Kamper, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, regarding licensure requirements to practice as a clinical psychologist, and how these requirements vary across states and provinces.  In addition to ...

41| Teleneuropsychology – With Dr. Munro Cullum from 2020-03-25T20:54:03

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every corner of our world, and neuropsychology is certainly not immune from its effects.  In particular, many neuropsychological clinics have temporarily shut ...

40| The Effect of Opioid Use and Treatment on Cognition – With Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt from 2020-03-15T07:30

We brought Monica Rivera Mindt, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, back on the podcast to discuss the cognitive effects of opioid use (both licit and illicit).  We discuss the history of the opioid epidemic in the...

39| Behavioral Interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment – With Dr. Glenn Smith from 2020-03-01T08:30

Although clinical neuropsychological research tends to focus on assessment and differential diagnosis, a growing contingent of neuropsychologists are attempting to apply their knowledge of neuro...

38| NAN Foundation Brain Health Mini-Series – Nutrition from 2020-02-15T08:30

Today we are bringing you a podcast episode on the health benefits of nutrition, which we created for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Foundation as part of a larger brain health mi...

37| Neuropsychology 3.0: Phenomics and Cognitive Ontologies - With Dr. Bob Bilder from 2020-02-01T08:30

Dr. Bilder returns to discuss another passion area of his, which is the study of phenomics and cognitive ontologies.  He discusses how these areas of study are integral to “Neuropsychology 3.0” ...

36| NAN Foundation Brain Health Mini-Series – Physical Activity from 2020-01-15T08:30

Today we bring you a podcast episode on the health benefits of physical activity, which we created for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Foundation as part of a larger brain health m...

35| Neuropsychology 3.0: Commentary on the Future of Neuropsychology from 2020-01-01T08:30

We kick off the new year (and decade) by providing commentary on our episode with Robert Bilder, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, and talk more about the future of neuropsychology.  Specifically, we discuss Dr. ...

34| NAN Foundation Brain Health Mini-Series - Sleep from 2019-12-15T08:30

Today we are bringing you a podcast episode on the health benefits of sleep, which we created for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Foundation as part of a larger brain health mini-s...

33| Neuropsychology 3.0 – With Dr. Bob Bilder from 2019-12-01T08:30

Research has repeatedly demonstrated the benefits of neuropsychological evaluations to patients and their families.  However, there is great potential for advancement and improvement in the fiel...

32| Biomarkers of Accelerated Aging in Severe Mental Illness – With Dr. Lisa Eyler (Part 2) from 2019-11-15T08:30

Today we bring you the second part of our conversation with Lisa Eyler, Ph.D., on age-related changes in the functional connectivity of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).  Dr. Eyler a...

31| Biomarkers of Accelerated Aging in Severe Mental Illness – With Dr. Lisa Eyler (Part 1) from 2019-11-01T07:30

Severe mental illness (SMI) refers to mental disorders that result in significant functional impairment (e.g., schizophrenia and bipolar disorder).  In this episode, we bring you Part 1 of our c...

30| The NIH Toolbox – With Dr. Julie Hook from 2019-10-15T07:30

There is a benefit to developing computerized test batteries that can be used across large, longitudinal epidemiologic studies and prevention/intervention trials to facilitate comparison and har...

29| The Art and Science of Delivering Feedback – With Dr. Karen Postal (Part 2) from 2019-10-01T08:05:26

Karen Postal, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, talked to us about neuropsychological feedback in episode 17 (www.NavNeuro.com/17).  Today, she graciously returns to continue the discussion of how to best deliver...

28| Board Certification Through ABPP/ABCN – With Dr. Kira Armstrong from 2019-09-15T07:30

Although board certification is not currently required in the field of neuropsychology, the number of board-certified neuropsychologists is rapidly increasing, suggesting that this may become th...

27| Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury – With Dr. Keith Yeates from 2019-09-01T07:30

We discussed INS leadership and research productivity with Keith Yeates, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, in episode 16.  As the most published investigator of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the world...

26| Neuropsych Essentials: Commentary on Clinical Report Writing from 2019-08-15T07:30

Last episode we spoke to Jacobus Donders, Ph.D., ABPP (CN, RP) about neuropsychological report writing (visit www.NavNeuro.com/25).  Today we provide co...

25| Neuropsych Essentials: Enhancing the Quality and Efficiency of Our Clinical Reports – With Dr. Jacobus Donders from 2019-08-01T07:30

Writing effective reports allows neuropsychologists to share important insights and recommendations gleaned from a neuropsychological evaluation.  Although the format and length of reports may d...

24| Professional Development: Leadership, Training, and Supervision - With Dr. Neil Pliskin from 2019-07-15T07:30

We discussed the cognitive and emotional effects of electrical injury with Neil Pliskin, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, in Episode 9.  As the former President of the Society of Clinical Psychology (SCN), a Pro...

23| Pediatric Epilepsy – With Dr. Nancy Nussbaum (Part 2) from 2019-07-01T07:30

Today we bring you the conclusion of our conversation with epilepsy expert Nancy Nussbaum, Ph.D., ABPP-CN (listen to Part 1 here: www.NavNeuro.com/22). ...

22| Pediatric Epilepsy – With Dr. Nancy Nussbaum (Part 1) from 2019-06-15T07:30

Epilepsy is a broad term used to describe various neurologic conditions that cause seizures.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. had approximately 3 mill...

21| Cultural Neuropsychology: Embracing the Mosaic – With Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt from 2019-06-01T07:30

Clinical neuropsychologists are currently using instruments that are derived predominantly from monolingual, monocultural, and homogenous populations.  According to U.S. Census projections, the ...

20| The Interplay Between Cerebrovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease – With Dr. Adam Brickman from 2019-05-15T07:30

Adam Brickman, Ph.D., returns to discuss the involvement of white matter disease in Alzheimer’s disease progression and clinical presentation.  Dr. Brickman discusses his research on the presenc...

19| Redefining Alzheimer's Disease: Does Cognition Matter? - With Dr. Adam Brickman from 2019-05-01T07:30

Despite global efforts to understand and ultimately assess, diagnose, and treat Alzheimer's disease (AD) more effectively, a consensus definition of AD still does not exist.  In 2018, the Nation...

18| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – With Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak from 2019-04-15T07:30

Today we give an overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which includes a collection of disorders that occur when a fetus is exposed to alcohol.  We discuss this topic with Dr. Jeffr...

17| The Art and Science of Delivering Feedback – With Dr. Karen Postal from 2019-04-01T07:13:12

Effective communication of neuropsychological test results and recommendations is a n...

16| Professional Development: INS Leadership and Research Productivity – With Dr. Keith Yeates from 2019-03-15T07:30

Today we discuss a wide variety of topics related to leadership, professional development, and research productivity with Keith Yeates, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, the sitting International Neuropsychologic...

15| Interventional Neuropsychology: Compensatory Cognitive Training - With Dr. Beth Twamley from 2019-03-01T08:30

Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) is a growing Listen

14| Neuropsychology for Non-Neuropsychologists (Part 2) from 2019-02-15T08:30

We provided an overview of the field of neuropsychology in Episode 2, but we wanted to run it by someone outside the fie...

13| Disclosing Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Risk – With Dr. Meghan Collier from 2019-02-01T08:30

Clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease frequently include the measurement of risk genes (i.e., the APOE e4 allele), and advancements in direct-to-consumer genetic testing (e.g., 23andMe) have ma...

12| Inside NavNeuro: University of Florida ANST Q&A from 2019-01-15T08:30

We have a different kind of episode for you today.  We were recently asked to speak about NavNeuro at an ANST brown bag lunch at the University of Florida.  This episode is the audio from our Q ...

11| The Human Microbiome and Mental Illness: The Gut-Brain Axis - With Dr. Tanya Nguyen from 2019-01-01T08:30

In our bodies, microbial genes outnumber human genes by about 100 to 1.  The human microbiome (the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in us) has been linked to gastrointestinal diseases, imm...

10| Caregiver Burden: Prevalence, Assessment, and Treatment – with Dr. Geoff Tremont from 2018-12-15T07:30

A tremendous amount of stress and anxiety is experienced by caregivers of older adults with dementia.  Caregivers often endure both psychological and medical illnesses and there are significant ...

09| Electrical Injuries: Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae - with Dr. Neil Pliskin from 2018-12-01T09:30

Electrical injuries often result in diffuse cognitive symptoms and mood changes.  In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of this unique injury with Dr. Neil Pliskin (former president of AP...

08| Nailed it! Advice for Internship and Postdoc Interviews from 2018-11-15T08:30

John and Ryan recently went through the process of interviewing for pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship, and they have lots of ideas and advice to share about their experiences. ...

07| Driving Assessment and Management in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment from 2018-11-01T07:30

Older adults are at greater risk for unsafe driving, due in large part to the increased risk for pathological cognitive decline. Neuropsychologists frequently address driving safety in their cli...

06| Pediatric Cancer: The Role of a Neuropsychologist (Part 2) from 2018-10-15T07:30

In Part 2, we continue our discussion about childhood cancer with Dr. Christine Trask.  We talk about the ins and outs of testing, the impact of neuroplasticity, academic effects of symptoms and...

05| Pediatric Cancer: The Role of a Neuropsychologist (Part 1) from 2018-10-01T06:00

An introduction to the role of a neuropsychologist in assessing children with cancer, with Christine Trask, Ph.D., ABPP-CN. Christine walks us through essential concepts in the biology of cancer...

04| Neuroimaging and Neuropsychology, Friends or Foes? (Part 2) from 2018-09-15T08:00

Join us for a conceptual conversation with Dr. Steve Correia, a board-certified neuropsychologist with extensive neuroimaging experience. We talk about how to increase your skill in interpreting...

03| Neuroimaging and Neuropsychology, Friends or Foes? (Part 1) from 2018-08-16T10:30

We interviewed Stephen Correia, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, a neuropsychologist with extensive research and clinical training in the use of imaging techniques.  In this week’s episode, we cover the followin...

02| Neuropsychology for Non-Neuropsychologists – an Overview of the Field from 2018-08-11T04:56:50

This week’s episode is meant for non-neuropsychologists, but neuropsychologists and trainees might enjoy hearing how we introduce the field.  We introduce and talk about what neuropsychology is ...

01| Introducing Navigating Neuropsychology from 2018-08-09T01:24:07

Welcome to Navigating Neuropsychology (NavNeuro for short), a podcast for neuropsychology trainees, professionals, and anyone interested in the brain and behavior.  This episode is an introducti...