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Navigating Neuropsychology

by John Bellone & Ryan Van Patten - NavNeuro · English · Tech & Science

Join 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, re

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 1 min
Latest: 1 Oct 2026
Language: English

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1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

200 | Leadership and Advocacy in Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Antonio Puente

Today we talk about leadership and advocacy with Dr. Antonio Puente. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/200 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide ) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior!…

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15 Sep 2026 · 53 min
199 | Clinical Insights #3: Report Writing (Part 2)
Today we have part 2 of our report writing pearls of wisdom episode. Part 1 was released a couple months ago (episode #195). Other episodes in this clinical insights series include #175 on the clinical interview and #183 on testing. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/199 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide ) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out…
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
198 | Nutritional Cognitive Neuroscience – A Conversation With Dr. Aron Barbey
This conversation explores nutritional cognitive neuroscience, an interdisciplinary field examining the bidirectional relationships among nutrition, cognition, brain health, and eating behavior. The discussion covers how dietary influences operate across biological, psychological, environmental, and sociocultural levels, including neuroplasticity, inflammation, reward processes, genetics, and access to healthy foods. It reviews emerging research on nutrient profiles, the gut–brain axis, and dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets, while emphasizing that evidence for…
15 Aug 2026 · 16 min
197 | Neuropsych Bite: The SENSE Network – A Conversation With Dr. Jennifer Deal
Today we cover the SENSE network with Dr. Jennifer Deal. The network is an international group supporting research on the role of sensory functioning on health and aging, covering vision, hearing, olfaction, touch, taste, and balance. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/197 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide ) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out…
1 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
196 | Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline – A Conversation With Dr. Jennifer Deal
This episode features an interview with Dr. Jennifer Deal regarding the complex link between hearing loss and cognitive decline in older adults. Dr. Deal explains several hypotheses for how hearing impairment may cause cognitive decline, including increased cognitive load, structural brain changes, and social isolation. She highlights findings from the ACHIEVE trial, which suggest that while hearing interventions might not help everyone, they appear to slow cognitive decline in high-risk populations. Furthermore, the episode addresses the methodological challenges of testing patients with…
15 Jul 2026 · 36 min
195 | Clinical Insights #3: Report Writing (Part 1)
Today we have the third installment of a mini-series that we call clinical insights. The first episode was #175 on the clinical interview, the second episode was #183 on testing, and today we get into report writing. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/195 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide ) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out our book Becoming…
1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
194 | Integration of Brain, Mind, and Body – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Edwards
This podcast interview explores the complex interplay between the brain, mind, and body, emphasizing that physical and mental health are inseparable. The guest and hosts critique the siloed nature of modern healthcare, which often separates neurology from psychiatry and fails to address how social factors influence biological outcomes. They highlight functional neurological disorder (FND) as a primary example of how beliefs and environmental stressors can manifest as real physical symptoms. To move forward, the speakers advocate for the biopsychosocial model, urging clinicians to adopt a…
15 Jun 2026 · 17 min
193 | Neuropsych Bite: Psychologists in Integrated Primary Care Settings – A Conversation With Dr. Daniel Mullin
Today we discuss the role of psychology in integrated primary care settings with Dr. Daniel Mullin. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/193 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide ) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to…
1 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
192 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Brain Injury – A Conversation With Drs. Abigail Methley and Will Curvis
This conversation explores Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people with brain injuries. The discussion covers the philosophical and theoretical grounding of ACT, its six core therapeutic processes, examples of cognitive defusion, metaphors to use with patients, cultural considerations, the transdiagnostic nature of ACT, how to use ACT with patients and their families, and much more. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/192 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS…
15 May 2026 · 22 min
191 | Motivational Interviewing Role Play 1
Today we give you a role play where Dr. Daniel Mullin takes on the part of a neuropsychologist who is engaging in motivational interviewing with a patient who is considering a behavior change. The patient is played by Ryan and the behavior change is whether or not to use a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP device, as a treatment for sleep apnea. Following the role play is a debriefing where we highlight important aspects of the MI process. We spoke with Dan in our prior episode (#190) about the ins and outs of motivational interviewing, which you could listen to before or after…
1 May 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
190 | Motivational Interviewing for Neuropsychologists – A Conversation With Dr. Daniel Mullin
This conversation explores Motivational Interviewing (MI), a clinical communication style designed to help patients resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for healthy behavior changes. The discussion contrasts MI's collaborative guiding style with the counterproductive "fixing reflex," where providers mistakenly try to pressure or dictate solutions to patients. We outline the four core processes – engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning – while emphasizing the use of OARS skills: open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries. A significant portion of the…
15 Apr 2026 · 13 min
189 | Neuropsych Bite: Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care (HAARC) Center and SuperAging Update – A Conversation With Dr. Emily Rogalski
Today, we chat with Dr. Emily Rogalski about the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care Center, or HAARC, at the University of Chicago. She also provides a brief update about her SuperAging research. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/189 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for membership discount code, login to the-ins.org then go to this page: https://the-ins.org/current-members/special-offers-discounts/ ) 2) Leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review:…
1 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
188 | Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) – A Conversation With Dr. Emily Rogalski
This episode is a conversation about primary progressive aphasia (PPA). We discuss the definition of PPA, the three widely used subtypes, common clinical symptoms, neuroanatomy and proteinopathies, epidemiology, overlap/differences between PPA and Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric symptoms in PPA, neuropsychological assessment of PPA patients, and current available treatments. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/188 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for…
15 Mar 2026 · 22 min
187 | Neuropsych Bite: The Role of Editor-in-Chief of a Neuropsychology Journal – A Conversation With Dr. Yana Suchy
Today we give you our discussion with Dr. Yana Suchy about her role as Editor-in-Chief for the journal, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, or TCN. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/187 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next…
1 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
186 | Contextually Valid Executive Assessment (ConVExA) – A Conversation With Dr. Yana Suchy
Today we give you our discussion with Dr. Yana Suchy about executive functioning and everyday living, centering on her work with the Contextually Valid Executive Assessment (or ConVExA) model. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/186 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an…
15 Feb 2026 · 20 min
185 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 3): Scientific Writing – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods
Today we give you part 3 of our discussion with Dr. Steven Paul Woods about the scientific process in neuropsychology. For this one, we get into a few specifics on high quality scientific writing. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/185 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an…
1 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
184 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 2): The Peer Review Process – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods
Today we give you part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Steven Paul Woods about the scientific process in neuropsychology. This time around we focus on the all-important peer review process, including big picture structural issues related to how this happens in academic journals, as well as specific advice for how to conduct a high quality peer review for a paper. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/184 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and…
15 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
183 | Clinical Insights #2: Testing
Today we have part 2 of a mini-series that we are calling clinical insights. The first episode was #175, on the clinical interview, while today we get into the testing process. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/183 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating…
1 Jan 2026 · 59 min
182 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 1): How Journals Work – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods
Today we give you our discussion with Dr. Steven Paul Woods where we attempt to demystify the scientific process in neuropsychology, beginning with a focus on how our academic journals work. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/182 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an…
15 Dec 2025 · 14 min
181 | Neuropsych Bite: Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) – A Conversation With Dr. David Wolk
Today we give you a neuropsych bite with Dr. David Wolk about ADRCs, or Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, in the U.S. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/181 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue…
1 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
180 | Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE) – A Conversation With Dr. David Wolk
This episode is a conversation about the current state of knowledge with respect to the clinical-pathological entity of LATE. Topics covered include the relevant proteinopathy, pathologic overlap with FTLD and hippocampal sclerosis, the LATE clinical syndrome, similarities to and differences from Alzheimer's disease, the utility of clinical diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging markers, fluid biomarkers, clinical trials, and advice for identification and diagnosis of LATE. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/180 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy…
15 Nov 2025 · 11 min
179 | Neuropsych Bite: Plans for the Updated Advanced Clinical Solutions and TOPF-2 – A Conversation With Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick
Today we give you our conversation with Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick on the update to the Advanced Clinical Solutions, including the Test of Premorbid Functioning, 2 nd Edition, which are scheduled for release sometime in 2026. We previously spoke with Jenn and Lisa about the WMS-5, with the episode released on November 1 st . We have no financial or other relationship with Pearson and The INS neither promotes nor recommends any commercial products or services discussed in this episode. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/179 _________________ If you'd like to support the…
1 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
178 | The WMS-5 – A Conversation With Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick
Today we give you our conversation with Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick on the Wechsler Memory Scale, 5 th Edition, or WMS-5. Jenn is a Research Director at Pearson, and Lisa is a Principle Research Director at Pearson. Together, they co-authored the Administration and Scoring Manual and the Technical and Interpretive Manual for the WMS-5. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/178 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3)…
15 Oct 2025 · 49 min
177 | The (Non)Relationship Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Functioning
Today's episode focuses on assessing and understanding the relationship between subjective and objective cognitive functioning, based on our recent umbrella review and meta-analysis. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/177 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating…
1 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
176 | The Minnesota Guidelines – A Conversation With Drs. Kathleen Fuchs and Anthony Stringer
Today, we give you our discussion with Drs. Kathleen Fuchs and Tony Stringer about the Minnesota Guidelines. Kathleen and Tony have served as co-chairs of the Minnesota Update Conference Steering Committee and have been intimately involved in the process that has led to the publication of the updated training guidelines for neuropsychology. On July 1 st , 2022, we released a conversation with Dr. Brad Roper on an introduction to the Minnesota Conference . That initial discussion has a lot of background about the initial conceptualization, planning, and organization of the Conference, so we…
15 Sep 2025 · 47 min
175 | Clinical Insights #1: The Clinical Interview
Today we're bringing you a new type of episode on the process of clinical neuropsychological evaluations. This will be part 1 of a mini-series, called clinical insights. Here, we will be taking a deep dive into decisions and approaches that inform how we conduct patient care with respect to neuropsych assessment. Today's specific topic is the clinical interview. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/175 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and…
1 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
174 | Clinical Supervision in Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Doug Bodin
Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Doug Bodin on clinical supervision in neuropsychology. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/174 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain…
15 Aug 2025 · 18 min
173 | Neuropsych Bite: Developing the D-KEFS Advanced – A Conversation With Dr. Dean Delis
Today we give you the second portion of our discussion with Dr. Dean Delis about the development of the D-KEFS Advanced test battery. The first part of the conversation was released on August 1 st . Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/173 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it…
1 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
172 | The D-KEFS Advanced – A Conversation With Dr. Dean Delis
Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Dean Delis about the recently released D-KEFS Advanced test battery. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/172 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to…
15 Jul 2025 · 28 min
171 | How to Become Involved in Sports Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Barisa
Today we give you a neuropsych bite with Dr. Mark Barisa on sports neuropsychology broadly, with more of a focus on how to become involved in this niche within our field. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/171 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get 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 Becoming a Neuropsychologist , and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for…

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Navigating Neuropsychology is a English tech & science podcast from John Bellone & Ryan Van Patten - NavNeuro. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 1 min
Latest episode: 1 Oct 2026
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