The FND Society Podcast

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Aaron Fobian: Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT)

2024-04-2342:52

Aaron D. Fobian, PhD is an Associate Professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she is the PI of the Functional Neurological Disorder and Pediatric Behavioral Health Laboratory.This episode includes discussion with Dr. Aaron Fobian regarding her Professional Pathway and Background to FND Research and Practice, Similarities and Divergences in FND between Pediatric and Adult Populations, Pediatric FND Treatment Developmen...

Samantha Weber: Defining Stress and Subtyped Trauma

2024-02-0437:52

This episode includes discussion with Dr. Samantha Weber regarding her Professional Pathway and Background to FND Research and Practice; Defining Stress and Subtyped Trauma, How this relates to Body and Brain (cortisol levels, HPA, amygdala / hippocampus etc.); Prevalence Factors, Specifically as it Relates to Female Predominance in FND, and lastly Translating Bench to Bedside as it relates to targets for treatment (emotional, and physiological / regulatory) and evolving available clinical im...

Selma Aybek: Identification of biopsychological trait markers in functional neurological disorders

2024-02-0346:45

In this episode we speak with Dr Selma Aybek about her pathway into FND research, neuroimaging in FND, the implications for reducing stigma and unhelpful historical dichotomies or dualistic approaches in mind-body disorders. Next, we discuss the utility of lumping vs splitting given the heterogeneity of FND, as well briefly discussing outcome measures, also capturing comorbidities, and patient quality of life.Related Links: Research: https://www.unifr.ch/med/fr/research/group/aybek/Clin...

Johannes Jungilligens: A new science of emotion - implications for functional neurological disorder

2024-01-1201:06:55

This episode features a discussion with Dr. Johannes Jungilligens about his professional pathway and background in FND research and practice. It covers the Interoceptive Model of Emotions and its relevance to FND, the neuroanatomy involved in this process, and how it may relate to the prevalence of FND. Additionally, we explore how this understanding could inform treatment models. Lastly, there is a brief discussion about hopes for future growth and directions in this field of work.Related Li...

Welcome to the FND Society Podcast

2024-01-0302:44

Welcome to the FND Society Podcast, a series tailored for clinicians and researchers in the field of Functional Neurologic Disorders. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from basic science aspects like neuroimaging and biomarkers to clinical practice issues such as diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes. It also explores how FND is understood and treated within the current medical and psychological paradigms, with a goal to enhance knowledge and awareness across the medical community...

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