The FND Society Podcast Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:48:50 -0400 http://www.fndsociety.org en-us © 2026 The FND Society Podcast yes Support this Podcast 7c433e65-2352-5927-8fe4-dab69d5f3960 FND Society episodic false 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.

Our goal is to make this a valuable and accessible resource for professionals, delivering the latest research in FND through engaging conversations with experts in the field. We aim for this series to be a practical and informative experience, connecting listeners directly with groundbreaking developments and insights in FND. It's our hope that each episode will contribute meaningfully to your professional knowledge and understanding.

For more information about the FND Society visit: www.fndsociety.org

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) FND, Functional Neurological Disorder FND Society https://storage.buzzsprout.com/e0yamhw5oitycohl9vqv04oebtxz?.jpg The FND Society Podcast http://www.fndsociety.org Erica Cotton Julia Doss: Pediatric FND Behavioral Health Julia Doss: Pediatric FND Behavioral Health Dr. Julia Doss is the owner and director of Doss Clinic of Health Psychology. The clinic is focused on providing care for patients with Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES) and other forms of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). She is a clinical psychologist with a pediatric specialization. In practice she has focused the majority of her 20 year career on assisting in diagnosis and treatment of patients and their families struggling with PNES. She has published her research in scientific journals, she has authored professional book chapters, and presents in meetings across the US and abroad. She has been a chair of the Pediatric Non-epileptic Seizure SIG at the American Epilepsy Society. She is currently a steward for the NINDS/NIH task force for comorbidities in epilepsy for the past 5 years, from which recommendations were presented to congress to assist in determining funding for research in this area.  She was involved in the first pediatric multisite study of youth with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. She has co-authored two books, one in 2017 “Pediatric Psychogenic NonEpileptic Seizures: A Guide” and more recently “The Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure Pocketbook” in 2023 with co-author Dr. Lorna Myers.

Dr Doss has been a training director of psychology fellows while practicing at the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. She is experienced in pediatric hypnosis and uses a variety of modalities when approaching the treatment of PNES.

Dr Doss has trained a number of post-graduate clinicians in the treatment of PNES/Functional Disorders and enjoys disseminating information to clinicians.  She and Dr. Myers have recently launched an online training program aimed at teaching clinicians methods for managing PNES in youth and adults.

We discussed her pathway into FND, her views about FND subtypes, similarities and divergences between adults and pediatric. FND, the role of the family in pediatric FND, her views on terminology, and the role of psychological service access and treatment models and structures, and how that can be best approached and considered by treating clinicians. It was a very enjoyable conversation with such a skilled and seasoned FND clinician. 

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]]> Dr. Julia Doss is the owner and director of Doss Clinic of Health Psychology. The clinic is focused on providing care for patients with Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES) and other forms of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). She is a clinical psychologist with a pediatric specialization. In practice she has focused the majority of her 20 year career on assisting in diagnosis and treatment of patients and their families struggling with PNES. She has published her research in scientific journals, she has authored professional book chapters, and presents in meetings across the US and abroad. She has been a chair of the Pediatric Non-epileptic Seizure SIG at the American Epilepsy Society. She is currently a steward for the NINDS/NIH task force for comorbidities in epilepsy for the past 5 years, from which recommendations were presented to congress to assist in determining funding for research in this area.  She was involved in the first pediatric multisite study of youth with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. She has co-authored two books, one in 2017 “Pediatric Psychogenic NonEpileptic Seizures: A Guide” and more recently “The Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure Pocketbook” in 2023 with co-author Dr. Lorna Myers.

Dr Doss has been a training director of psychology fellows while practicing at the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. She is experienced in pediatric hypnosis and uses a variety of modalities when approaching the treatment of PNES.

Dr Doss has trained a number of post-graduate clinicians in the treatment of PNES/Functional Disorders and enjoys disseminating information to clinicians.  She and Dr. Myers have recently launched an online training program aimed at teaching clinicians methods for managing PNES in youth and adults.

We discussed her pathway into FND, her views about FND subtypes, similarities and divergences between adults and pediatric. FND, the role of the family in pediatric FND, her views on terminology, and the role of psychological service access and treatment models and structures, and how that can be best approached and considered by treating clinicians. It was a very enjoyable conversation with such a skilled and seasoned FND clinician. 

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-18738620 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3626 3 2 full false Jeff Waugh: Paediatrics FND Current Topics Jeff Waugh: Paediatrics FND Current Topics This week our guest is Dr. Jeff Waugh. Dr. Waugh is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Texas, Southwestern, in Dallas. He founded and directs the Pediatric Movement Disorders Program and founded and co-directs the Pediatric Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic. His research centers on neuropsychiatric disorders of the striatum, a brain area that sorts and regulates input from every part of the human cortex. His lab studies the interacting and competing functions of two sub-compartments of the striatum, the striosome and matrix, and how imbalances between the compartments contribute to human diseases. His research articles, case series, reviews, chapters, and editorials have been cited by peers more than 1500 times.

In this episode, Dr. Waugh and I discuss elements specific to pediatric FND including the role of the family and treatment models, a survey of pediatric providers regarding FND documentation, communication, and experiences, the role of medical systems in supporting good communication and provider / patient experience, and lastly FND and the gender spectrum. It was a great discussion about brilliant work, and a very enjoyable conversation.  

Relevant Articles: 

When neurologists diagnose functional neurological disorder, why don’t they code for it?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34521502/

Functional Neurologic Disorder Among Sexual and Gender Minority People:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37775203/

Lastly, we invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> This week our guest is Dr. Jeff Waugh. Dr. Waugh is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Texas, Southwestern, in Dallas. He founded and directs the Pediatric Movement Disorders Program and founded and co-directs the Pediatric Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic. His research centers on neuropsychiatric disorders of the striatum, a brain area that sorts and regulates input from every part of the human cortex. His lab studies the interacting and competing functions of two sub-compartments of the striatum, the striosome and matrix, and how imbalances between the compartments contribute to human diseases. His research articles, case series, reviews, chapters, and editorials have been cited by peers more than 1500 times.

In this episode, Dr. Waugh and I discuss elements specific to pediatric FND including the role of the family and treatment models, a survey of pediatric providers regarding FND documentation, communication, and experiences, the role of medical systems in supporting good communication and provider / patient experience, and lastly FND and the gender spectrum. It was a great discussion about brilliant work, and a very enjoyable conversation.  

Relevant Articles: 

When neurologists diagnose functional neurological disorder, why don’t they code for it?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34521502/

Functional Neurologic Disorder Among Sexual and Gender Minority People:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37775203/

Lastly, we invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-18506336 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500 3261 3 1 full false Sarah Cope – FND, EMDR, & Psychotherapy Sarah Cope – FND, EMDR, & Psychotherapy This episode’s guest is Dr. Sarah Cope, DClinPsy. Dr. Cope is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as well as South West London & St. Georges Mental Health NHS Trust. She is an accredited EMDR & CBT Therapist. 

 We discuss her pathway into FND, the basics of EMDR therapy (protocols, mechanisms, targets), the use of EMDR in FND, specifically her MODIFI trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) under its Research for Patient Benefit Programme (Grant Reference Number 202277). 

Links for the discussed articles – MODIFI: protocol for randomised feasibility study of eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for functional neurological disorder (FND): MODIFI EMDR

 Lastly, we invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> This episode’s guest is Dr. Sarah Cope, DClinPsy. Dr. Cope is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as well as South West London & St. Georges Mental Health NHS Trust. She is an accredited EMDR & CBT Therapist. 

 We discuss her pathway into FND, the basics of EMDR therapy (protocols, mechanisms, targets), the use of EMDR in FND, specifically her MODIFI trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) under its Research for Patient Benefit Programme (Grant Reference Number 202277). 

Links for the discussed articles – MODIFI: protocol for randomised feasibility study of eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for functional neurological disorder (FND): MODIFI EMDR

 Lastly, we invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-17772095 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 3084 2 16 full false Multi-Cultural Podcast Series Part 3: FND Research, Funding & International Collaboration Multi-Cultural Podcast Series Part 3: FND Research, Funding & International Collaboration This is a 3 part panel series, exploring FND across the international arena. Part 1 includes FND diagnosis, access, and discussion of treatment landscapes, Part 2 including FND culturally relevant factors within the biopsychosocialspiritual model, and Part 3 covers FND research, funding, and international collaborations. 

My gracious guests include: Lucia Tesolin a neurologist in charge of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Civil Hospital of Bolzano, Italy, and researcher at the Center for Research in Complementary Medicine, EsSalud Social Health Insurance, Peru; Sonja Rutten from Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands (providing input on the Dutch and FND); Takamichi Kanbayashi, from Tokyo and Teikyo University School of Medicine (presently learning FND in Edinburg, UK); Lucas D’Andrea – at University of  São Paulo Brazil; Chrisma Pretorius at Stellenbosch University in South Africa; and Sanjay Pandey, presently in Delhi, India at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

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]]> This is a 3 part panel series, exploring FND across the international arena. Part 1 includes FND diagnosis, access, and discussion of treatment landscapes, Part 2 including FND culturally relevant factors within the biopsychosocialspiritual model, and Part 3 covers FND research, funding, and international collaborations. 

My gracious guests include: Lucia Tesolin a neurologist in charge of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Civil Hospital of Bolzano, Italy, and researcher at the Center for Research in Complementary Medicine, EsSalud Social Health Insurance, Peru; Sonja Rutten from Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands (providing input on the Dutch and FND); Takamichi Kanbayashi, from Tokyo and Teikyo University School of Medicine (presently learning FND in Edinburg, UK); Lucas D’Andrea – at University of  São Paulo Brazil; Chrisma Pretorius at Stellenbosch University in South Africa; and Sanjay Pandey, presently in Delhi, India at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-17962581 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500 3226 2 15 full false Multi-Cultural Podcast Series: Part 2: FND & Cultural Factors Within Biopsychosocial Model Multi-Cultural Podcast Series: Part 2: FND & Cultural Factors Within Biopsychosocial Model This is a 3 part panel series, exploring FND across the international arena. Part 1 includes FND diagnosis, access, and discussion of treatment landscapes, Part 2 including FND culturally relevant factors within the biopsychosocialspiritual model, and Part 3 covers FND research, funding, and international collaborations. 

My gracious guests include: Lucia Tesolin a neurologist in charge of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Civil Hospital of Bolzano, Italy, and researcher at the Center for Research in Complementary Medicine, EsSalud Social Health Insurance, Peru; Sonja Rutten from Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands (providing input on the Dutch and FND); Takamichi Kanbayashi, from Tokyo and Teikyo University School of Medicine (presently learning FND in Edinburg, UK); Lucas D’Andrea – at University of  São Paulo Brazil; Chrisma Pretorius at Stellenbosch University in South Africa; and Sanjay Pandey, presently in Delhi, India at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

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]]> This is a 3 part panel series, exploring FND across the international arena. Part 1 includes FND diagnosis, access, and discussion of treatment landscapes, Part 2 including FND culturally relevant factors within the biopsychosocialspiritual model, and Part 3 covers FND research, funding, and international collaborations. 

My gracious guests include: Lucia Tesolin a neurologist in charge of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Civil Hospital of Bolzano, Italy, and researcher at the Center for Research in Complementary Medicine, EsSalud Social Health Insurance, Peru; Sonja Rutten from Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands (providing input on the Dutch and FND); Takamichi Kanbayashi, from Tokyo and Teikyo University School of Medicine (presently learning FND in Edinburg, UK); Lucas D’Andrea – at University of  São Paulo Brazil; Chrisma Pretorius at Stellenbosch University in South Africa; and Sanjay Pandey, presently in Delhi, India at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-17634242 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3133 2 14 full false Multi-Cultural Podcast Series: FND Diagnosis, Access, & Treatment Landscapes Multi-Cultural Podcast Series: FND Diagnosis, Access, & Treatment Landscapes Multi-Cultural Podcast Series: Part 1 FND Diagnosis, Access, & Treatment Landscapes

This is a 3 part panel series, exploring FND across the international arena. Part 1 includes FND diagnosis, access, and discussion of treatment landscapes, Part 2 including FND culturally relevant factors within the biopsychosocialspiritual model, and Part 3 covers FND research, funding, and international collaborations. 

My gracious guests include: Lucia Tesolin a neurologist in charge of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Civil Hospital of Bolzano, Italy, and researcher at the Center for Research in Complementary Medicine, EsSalud Social Health Insurance, Peru; Sonja Rutten from Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands (providing input on the Dutch and FND); Takamichi Kanbayashi, from Tokyo and Teikyo University School of Medicine (presently learning FND in Edinburg, UK); Lucas D’Andrea – at University of  São Paulo Brazil; Chrisma Pretorius at Stellenbosch University in South Africa; and Sanjay Pandey, presently in Delhi, India at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

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]]> Multi-Cultural Podcast Series: Part 1 FND Diagnosis, Access, & Treatment Landscapes

This is a 3 part panel series, exploring FND across the international arena. Part 1 includes FND diagnosis, access, and discussion of treatment landscapes, Part 2 including FND culturally relevant factors within the biopsychosocialspiritual model, and Part 3 covers FND research, funding, and international collaborations. 

My gracious guests include: Lucia Tesolin a neurologist in charge of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at the Civil Hospital of Bolzano, Italy, and researcher at the Center for Research in Complementary Medicine, EsSalud Social Health Insurance, Peru; Sonja Rutten from Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands (providing input on the Dutch and FND); Takamichi Kanbayashi, from Tokyo and Teikyo University School of Medicine (presently learning FND in Edinburg, UK); Lucas D’Andrea – at University of  São Paulo Brazil; Chrisma Pretorius at Stellenbosch University in South Africa; and Sanjay Pandey, presently in Delhi, India at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-17402474 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2867 2 13 full false Noah Silverberg & Ryan Van Patten - FND & Neuropsychology Noah Silverberg & Ryan Van Patten - FND & Neuropsychology In this episode we have two guests, both esteemed board-certified neuropsychologists. Dr. Noah Silverberg is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Ryan Van Patten is an assistant professor at Brown University.  

 In this conversation, we discuss neuropsychological educational pathways, and current training needs as it relates to FND, neuropsychologist’s role across FND in both clinical and research contexts, and a topic near and dear to my heart, functional cognitive disorders and the role neuropsychologists can play in advancing the diagnostic understanding and treatment of FCD and FND more broadly. 

 Links for the discussed articles – Cognitive performance in functional seizures compared with epilepsy and healthy controls: a systematic review and meta analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38879275/ and Neuropsychological evaluation of functional cognitive disorder: a narrative review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37369579/

 We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> In this episode we have two guests, both esteemed board-certified neuropsychologists. Dr. Noah Silverberg is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Ryan Van Patten is an assistant professor at Brown University.  

 In this conversation, we discuss neuropsychological educational pathways, and current training needs as it relates to FND, neuropsychologist’s role across FND in both clinical and research contexts, and a topic near and dear to my heart, functional cognitive disorders and the role neuropsychologists can play in advancing the diagnostic understanding and treatment of FCD and FND more broadly. 

 Links for the discussed articles – Cognitive performance in functional seizures compared with epilepsy and healthy controls: a systematic review and meta analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38879275/ and Neuropsychological evaluation of functional cognitive disorder: a narrative review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37369579/

 We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-17361252 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3525 2 13 full false Clare Nicholson - Occupational Therapy & FND Clare Nicholson - Occupational Therapy & FND This episode’s guest is Clare Nicholson. Clare has a Masters in Clinical Research, and a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy and works at the National Hospital For Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. She was the lead author on the international Occupational Therapy Consensus Recommendations for Functional Neurological Disorders, and is currently undertaking a funded doctoral fellowship at University College London. 


Link for the discussed article-
Occupational therapy consensus recommendations for functional neurologic disorder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32732388/ 


And OT and hypersensitivity in patients with FND.
https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200286  


We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving 


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]]> This episode’s guest is Clare Nicholson. Clare has a Masters in Clinical Research, and a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy and works at the National Hospital For Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. She was the lead author on the international Occupational Therapy Consensus Recommendations for Functional Neurological Disorders, and is currently undertaking a funded doctoral fellowship at University College London. 


Link for the discussed article-
Occupational therapy consensus recommendations for functional neurologic disorder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32732388/ 


And OT and hypersensitivity in patients with FND.
https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200286  


We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving 


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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-16920807 Sat, 31 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3268 2 12 full false Beatrice Garcin - TMS in FND Beatrice Garcin - TMS in FND This episode’s guest is Dr. Beatrice Garcin  who is a neurologist at Avicenne Hospital and Sorbonne Paris Nord University. We cover a range of topics including TMS in FND, neurologic comorbidities in FND, positive signs / rule in signs in FND, and FND practice specific to France / French culture. 

Link for the discussed article- Motor functional neurologic disorders: An update: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29609961/

We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> This episode’s guest is Dr. Beatrice Garcin  who is a neurologist at Avicenne Hospital and Sorbonne Paris Nord University. We cover a range of topics including TMS in FND, neurologic comorbidities in FND, positive signs / rule in signs in FND, and FND practice specific to France / French culture. 

Link for the discussed article- Motor functional neurologic disorders: An update: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29609961/

We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-16904117 Sun, 11 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400 2394 2 4 full false Jeff Staab - Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) Jeff Staab - Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) Professor Jeffrey Staab from the Mayo clinic brings together balance and psychiatry in his academic and clinical practice.  He joins Dr Cotton in this podcast to speak about PPPD, vestibular migraine and the impact of dizziness on quality of life.  Listen in to find the most up to date understanding of the neuroscience of balance and stay to enjoy the useful information provided to take back to the clinic.

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]]> Professor Jeffrey Staab from the Mayo clinic brings together balance and psychiatry in his academic and clinical practice.  He joins Dr Cotton in this podcast to speak about PPPD, vestibular migraine and the impact of dizziness on quality of life.  Listen in to find the most up to date understanding of the neuroscience of balance and stay to enjoy the useful information provided to take back to the clinic.

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-16702496 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 3010 full false Biba Stanton - Blending Neurology & Psychiatry - Practice Considerations in FND Biba Stanton - Blending Neurology & Psychiatry - Practice Considerations in FND This episode’s guest is Dr. Biba Stanton, the clinical lead for Neurology at Kings College Hospital in London. One of Dr. Stanton specialties is the complimentary elements of Neurology & Psychiatry for FND, and we discuss the biopsychosocial model, the role of FND educational groups, best practices for prevention of iatrogenic harm in FND, and FND & special population considerations (such as women, and those with autism spectrum disorders).

We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> This episode’s guest is Dr. Biba Stanton, the clinical lead for Neurology at Kings College Hospital in London. One of Dr. Stanton specialties is the complimentary elements of Neurology & Psychiatry for FND, and we discuss the biopsychosocial model, the role of FND educational groups, best practices for prevention of iatrogenic harm in FND, and FND & special population considerations (such as women, and those with autism spectrum disorders).

We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-16904031 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400 2416 3 3 full false FNDS Educational Opportunities FNDS Educational Opportunities This brief conversation introduces some of the educational opportunities within FNDS, namely highlighting the virtual educational course – FND: Rehabilitation 101 put together by Glenn Nielsen and Sarah Lidstone – which is coming out by the end of March, and the Hybrid Functional Seizures and Epilepsy Course which is occurring June 13th – 14th in Boston, co-chaired by Mahinda Yogarajah, and Barbara Dworetzky. 

 

We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> This brief conversation introduces some of the educational opportunities within FNDS, namely highlighting the virtual educational course – FND: Rehabilitation 101 put together by Glenn Nielsen and Sarah Lidstone – which is coming out by the end of March, and the Hybrid Functional Seizures and Epilepsy Course which is occurring June 13th – 14th in Boston, co-chaired by Mahinda Yogarajah, and Barbara Dworetzky. 

 

We invite providers to participate in a brief survey examining driving recommendations for patients with functional seizures. Developed by a dedicated study group, this survey seeks to capture the current opinions of physicians worldwide on this topic. Please take a moment to share your expertise:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8065625/functional-dissociative-seizures-and-driving

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-16826754 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1307 2 2 full false Daniel Clauw - Nocioplastic Pain Daniel Clauw - Nocioplastic Pain In this episode Prof Clauw explores collaborative conversations about terminology with patients and across specialities. He talks about nocioplastic pain and teases out his thoughts about long covid. There is an excellent discussion about modifiable factors in ill health and the place of integrative therapies in helping patients with FND and other disorders. It's a thoughtful, hopeful podcast from a word expert in pain

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]]> In this episode Prof Clauw explores collaborative conversations about terminology with patients and across specialities. He talks about nocioplastic pain and teases out his thoughts about long covid. There is an excellent discussion about modifiable factors in ill health and the place of integrative therapies in helping patients with FND and other disorders. It's a thoughtful, hopeful podcast from a word expert in pain

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-16086176 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 2846 1 8 full false David Perez David Perez Dr. David Perez, is a dual trained Neurologist-Psychiatrist and Cognitive-Affective Neuroscientist. He is an Associate Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Clinically, Dr. Perez is the founding director of the Functional Neurological Disorder Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the director of the MGH FND Research Group. 

Dr Perez talks about his early fascination with bringing brain and mind together in research and how this has energized him to create 'brain teams'. He advocates working across disciplines and across specialities to learn from and educate each other with the aim of creating precise and effective treatments for FND.  Dr Perez gives advice on how to create a dream team for treating and researching FND and muses on the pscyhopathophysical signatures of FND. 

It's an energized and energetic podcast and one sure to bring hope to patients and clinicians of all kinds interested in FND.

https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/research/functional-neurology-research-group

https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/86553

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]]> Dr. David Perez, is a dual trained Neurologist-Psychiatrist and Cognitive-Affective Neuroscientist. He is an Associate Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Clinically, Dr. Perez is the founding director of the Functional Neurological Disorder Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the director of the MGH FND Research Group. 

Dr Perez talks about his early fascination with bringing brain and mind together in research and how this has energized him to create 'brain teams'. He advocates working across disciplines and across specialities to learn from and educate each other with the aim of creating precise and effective treatments for FND.  Dr Perez gives advice on how to create a dream team for treating and researching FND and muses on the pscyhopathophysical signatures of FND. 

It's an energized and energetic podcast and one sure to bring hope to patients and clinicians of all kinds interested in FND.

https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/research/functional-neurology-research-group

https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/86553

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-15648009 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 3475 1 7 full false FNDS Conference 2024 FNDS Conference 2024 The episode covers the FNDS Annual meeting which took place in early June in Verona Italy, including daily conference highlights, and interviews with several of the conference speakers. This was a multi-disciplinary conference bringing together leading international experts, from a range of backgrounds including neurology, physiatry, psychiatry, psychology, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Special guest conversations were with Michael Dilley, Gaston Baslet, Dara Albert, Julie Maggio and Claire Nicholson. 

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FNDS 2024 Conference
Michael Dilley
Gaston Baslet
Dara V.F. Albert
Functional Neurology Research Group
Occupational Therapy – neurosymptoms.org

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]]> The episode covers the FNDS Annual meeting which took place in early June in Verona Italy, including daily conference highlights, and interviews with several of the conference speakers. This was a multi-disciplinary conference bringing together leading international experts, from a range of backgrounds including neurology, physiatry, psychiatry, psychology, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Special guest conversations were with Michael Dilley, Gaston Baslet, Dara Albert, Julie Maggio and Claire Nicholson. 

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FNDS 2024 Conference
Michael Dilley
Gaston Baslet
Dara V.F. Albert
Functional Neurology Research Group
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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-15642468 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0400 4375 1 6 full false Matt Butler: Psychedelic Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder Matt Butler: Psychedelic Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder This episode includes discussion with Dr. Matthew Butler regarding his professional pathway and background to FND research and practice including a detour into philosophy and nerdy book recommendations, his parallel work as a trial doctor on psychedelics for other neuropsychiatric conditions and clinical work in FND, his upcoming trial of psilocybin in FND (https://www.psifund.co.uk/) and gender, diversity, & trauma as it relates to psychedelic use.  Lastly we discuss his hopes for future studies and next steps.

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https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/matt-butler

https://www.psifund.co.uk/



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]]> This episode includes discussion with Dr. Matthew Butler regarding his professional pathway and background to FND research and practice including a detour into philosophy and nerdy book recommendations, his parallel work as a trial doctor on psychedelics for other neuropsychiatric conditions and clinical work in FND, his upcoming trial of psilocybin in FND (https://www.psifund.co.uk/) and gender, diversity, & trauma as it relates to psychedelic use.  Lastly we discuss his hopes for future studies and next steps.

Relevant Links: 

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/matt-butler

https://www.psifund.co.uk/



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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-15142161 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 4061 1 5 full false Aaron Fobian: Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT) Aaron Fobian: Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT) 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 Development- namely the ReACT Trials, Novel Approaches for Standardized Training for Behavioral Health Professionals in Pediatric FND

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]]> 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 Development- namely the ReACT Trials, Novel Approaches for Standardized Training for Behavioral Health Professionals in Pediatric FND

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-14939628 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2572 1 4 full false Samantha Weber: Defining Stress and Subtyped Trauma Samantha Weber: Defining Stress and Subtyped Trauma 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 imaging options to identify dysfunction in FND at the patient level 

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]]> 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 imaging options to identify dysfunction in FND at the patient level 

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-14433928 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500 2272 1 3 full false Selma Aybek: Identification of biopsychological trait markers in functional neurological disorders Selma Aybek: Identification of biopsychological trait markers in functional neurological disorders 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.

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Research: https://www.unifr.ch/med/fr/research/group/aybek/
Clinic: https://www.h-fr.ch/annuaire/selma-aybek-rusca
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]]> 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.

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Research: https://www.unifr.ch/med/fr/research/group/aybek/
Clinic: https://www.h-fr.ch/annuaire/selma-aybek-rusca
Webinars | FNDS (fndsociety.org)

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-14431894 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2805 1 2 full false Johannes Jungilligens: A new science of emotion - implications for functional neurological disorder Johannes Jungilligens: A new science of emotion - implications for functional neurological disorder 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.

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A new science of emotion: implications for functional neurological disorder
FND Society

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]]> 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.

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

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]]> FND Society Buzzsprout-14296790 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 4015 FNDS, FND, Johannes Jungilligens, FND Society 1 1 full false Welcome to the FND Society Podcast Welcome to the FND Society Podcast 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.

Each episode promises an informal yet academically oriented discussion, intended to stimulate thought and discussion within the professional community. The views and opinions expressed represent the personal perspectives of the host and guests, adding diverse viewpoints to the discourse.

Our host, Erica Cotton,  a neuropsychologist from Northwestern University, brings her extensive experience in functional neurologic disorders, including functional seizures, functional movements, and functional cognitive disorders.

Joining Erica is Ingrid Hoeritzauer, a Consultant Neurologist with the Edinburgh Functional Neurological Disorders Research Group, serves as the content curator and production. Her expertise in neurology and deep involvement in FND research ensures that each episode is rich with the latest insights and developments in the field. Our sound production engineer and editor is Michael Romeo, a Clinical Psychologist from Newcastle, Australia specialising in FND.

At the end of each episode we offer a 50% discount code for a first-year membership fee for the FND Society. This is a fantastic opportunity for listeners to become part of a larger community that is actively involved in advancing the understanding and treatment of FND.

We are thrilled to offer this podcast series. Our goal is to make this a valuable and accessible resource for professionals, delivering the latest research in FND through engaging conversations with experts in the field. We aim for this series to be a practical and informative experience, connecting listeners directly with groundbreaking developments and insights in FND. It's our hope that each episode will contribute meaningfully to your professional knowledge and understanding.

For more information about the FND Society visit: www.fndsociety.org

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]]> 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.

Each episode promises an informal yet academically oriented discussion, intended to stimulate thought and discussion within the professional community. The views and opinions expressed represent the personal perspectives of the host and guests, adding diverse viewpoints to the discourse.

Our host, Erica Cotton,  a neuropsychologist from Northwestern University, brings her extensive experience in functional neurologic disorders, including functional seizures, functional movements, and functional cognitive disorders.

Joining Erica is Ingrid Hoeritzauer, a Consultant Neurologist with the Edinburgh Functional Neurological Disorders Research Group, serves as the content curator and production. Her expertise in neurology and deep involvement in FND research ensures that each episode is rich with the latest insights and developments in the field. Our sound production engineer and editor is Michael Romeo, a Clinical Psychologist from Newcastle, Australia specialising in FND.

At the end of each episode we offer a 50% discount code for a first-year membership fee for the FND Society. This is a fantastic opportunity for listeners to become part of a larger community that is actively involved in advancing the understanding and treatment of FND.

We are thrilled to offer this podcast series. Our goal is to make this a valuable and accessible resource for professionals, delivering the latest research in FND through engaging conversations with experts in the field. We aim for this series to be a practical and informative experience, connecting listeners directly with groundbreaking developments and insights in FND. It's our hope that each episode will contribute meaningfully to your professional knowledge and understanding.

For more information about the FND Society visit: www.fndsociety.org

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