Navigating Neuropsychology

Today we talk about leadership and advocacy with Dr. Antonio Puente.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/200

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[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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

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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!

[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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 isolated supplements or "brain foods" is often limited or overstated. The conversation also highlights substantial individual variability in nutritional needs. For neuropsychologists, the central takeaway is to address nutrition as one component of broader brain health, provide measured and realistic guidance, and collaborate with qualified nutrition professionals when individualized recommendations are needed.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/198

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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)

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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!

[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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

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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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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 sensory deficits and advocates for universal accommodations in clinical settings. Ultimately, the episode underscores the importance of treating hearing loss to improve quality of life and potentially preserve long-term brain health.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/196

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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)

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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!

[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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

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1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide)

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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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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 more integrated, "team-oriented" approach to patient care. Ultimately, the discussion calls for a systemic shift in medical training and public understanding to fully integrate interventions on the brain, mind, and body.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/194

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1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide)

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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!

[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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

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1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide)

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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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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

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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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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 this role play.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/191

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1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide)

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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!

[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]