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Holy Cow where did the time go? This month marks 10 years since two naïve youngish men thought it would be a fine idea to put out a podcast about film photography. Somehow 10 years later that's still the case (apart from the youngish bit). Join us as we celebrate in the best way by getting the gang back together for a good old ramble. Foremost thing to know is that Rachel is suffering from a condition called FND which impacts her in many ways, including quite obviously her speech. She talks about this in the show, but to learn more go here: https://www.fndaction.org.uk/what-is-functional-neurological-disorder/ Ade's website is here: https://adrianstock.com/ Dirty Little Zine: https://dirtylittlezine.com/ Thank you for being with us on our journey!
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard podcasts.Join host J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, for an insightful conversation with Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS, a renowned expert with over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of functional neurological disorder (FND). Together, they unpack the critical—and often fragile—role of the therapeutic alliance, exploring how past medical stigma and past clinical “gaslighting” can derail patient progress before treatment even begins. You will discover how to identify subtle “trust-breakers” in your own practice and replace them with actionable, evidence-based strategies that center the patient's wisdom. Tune in to learn how to move beyond simple patient education and build a collaborative partnership that fosters genuine healing.Learning OutcomesAnalyze the evidence related to medical stigma and the impact of mistrust on clinical outcomes in functional neurological disorder (FND)Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to build trust and foster patient-led collaboration in FNDIntegrate case-based approaches to restore therapeutic alliance and strengthen rapport with individuals with FNDTimestamps(00:00:00) Welcome(00:00:00) Introduction to trust in FND(00:02:11) Building trust with patients(00:10:23) Understanding stigma in healthcare(00:15:36) Impact of stigma on trust(00:18:45) Explaining FND to patients(00:24:00) Interdisciplinary team approach(00:31:50) Discharge recommendations for FND patients(00:34:25) Starting therapy with FND patients(00:36:35) The importance of listening and believing patients(00:40:28) Building trust through empathy and understanding(00:47:40) Creative approaches in therapy sessions(00:59:20) Navigating insurance and patient care(01:10:00) Family dynamics and patient belief(01:11:00) Unusual adaptations in therapy for trust buildingNeuro Navigators is brought to you by Medbridge. If you'd like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you'll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.To hear more episodes of Neuro Naviagators, visit https://www.medbridge.com/neuro-navigatorsIf you'd like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/IG: https://www.instagram.com/medbridgeteam/
Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illness
What happens when your life changes overnight and healing doesn't come the way you expected?In this deeply moving episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Sydney Anne Bennett, author of Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken, to explore her journey into disability just two weeks after her honeymoon.Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, Sydney shares what it's like to live with daily seizures, chronic pain, and mobility loss and how she found meaning, faith, and identity in the midst of it.Together, we unpack:-The reality of invisible illness and medical dismissal-Parallels between FND, nervous system dysregulation, and implant-related illness-How chronic illness reshapes your relationship with your body--The difference between true hope vs toxic positivity-Navigating faith when healing doesn't come-Parenting, purpose, and redefining strength through limitation-The role of social media in connecting chronic illness communitiesThis conversation is especially powerful for those navigating:✔ Chronic illness✔ Implant illness or unexplained symptoms✔ Nervous system dysregulation✔ Faith during prolonged sufferingSydney reminds us that even in the hardest seasons—nothing is wasted.
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After years of misdiagnoses, medication sensitivities, injuries, and setbacks, a massage therapist is diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that causes non-typical seizures and intermittent paralysis-like weakness. Despite being unable to work, she continues advocating for the FND community and wants to help educate massage therapists about the benefits of safe, informed touch for people living with the condition. In this episode of IHACW. . ., Ruth explores Sarah's journey, the realities of FND, and the role massage therapy may play in supporting those navigating complex neurological challenges. Resources: Functional Neurologic Disorder | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (no date a). Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/functional-neurologic-disorder (Accessed: May 8, 2026). Functional Neurologic Disorder | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (no date b). Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/functional-neurologic-disorder (Accessed: April 28, 2026). Functional Neurological Disorder (Conversion Disorder) (no date). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17975-conversion-disorder (Accessed: April 28, 2026). Functional Neurological Disorder, Reframed | Harvard Medicine Magazine (no date). Available at: https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/functional-neurological-disorder-reframed (Accessed: May 8, 2026). Ranford, J. et al. (2020) "Sensory Processing Difficulties in Functional Neurological Disorder: A Possible Predisposing Vulnerability?," Psychosomatics, 61(4), pp. 343–352. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psym.2020.02.003. "What Is FND" (no date) FND Hope International. Available at: https://fndhope.org/fnd-guide/ (Accessed: April 28, 2026). What Is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? (no date) Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17975-conversion-disorder (Accessed: May 8, 2026). Host Bio: Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP's partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner's books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. 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In this thought-provoking episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Steven Painter to explore the deeper realities of living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), the mind-body connection, and the hidden impact of stress and trauma on our nervous system. This conversation goes beyond labels and diagnoses, diving into the human experience behind chronic conditions and the resilience it takes to navigate them.
Live95's Caleb Brennan spoke to Tara Hughes, who is a young Limerick student who was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder or FND, and her mother, Marian, joined Caleb.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer songwriter Simon Dumas is back on the Rock following a successful cathedral tour across the United States, most recently performing at the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned.Have you ever heard of Functional Neurological Disorder? Tatiana Edwards has been living with complex chronic conditions including FND and Fibromyalgia and will be speaking to us about living with invisible illness.Gibraltar is set to host an AI Summit, bringing together global experts to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on business and society. Toby White and Scott Simmons will join us in the studio to tell us what we can expect from this landmark event.And - Musicians and poets are being invited to take to the stage this week as the Native Tongues open mic night returns. Musician Sandra Wink will be performing on Thursday and will join us in the studio to tell us more about her work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonny is joined by Craig to discuss queer neurodivergence and bullying. In the front half of the show they focus on a TikTok video by Christopher Macken who responds to a woman who promises to be her son's first bully if he ever "acts gay." In the back half of the show they share an example of the work of TikTok and Instagram content creator, Emile Ennis Jr. and his regular videos on the "Gay Agenda." Taken together, these videos and a frame of bullying allow a perspective on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and policies that serve as a kind of cultural bullying while also providing key lessons/strategies on pushing back and preventing bullying.
Host Polly Swingle is joined by members of The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan treatment team as they share about who is appropriate for this program, what the program entails, and the science behind this programs success. Click the link here to visit our website and learn more!Mary Wingett, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy at The Recovery Project- Livonia. She is passionate in treating patients with chronic pain and has been a leader in the development of the Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan. She developed her skills with tying in physical function with neurological disorders at the Lansing Recovery Project where she was a treating therapist for FMD in the LIFE program, restoring individuals with functional movement disorders to healthy movement patterns. Outside of work, Mary is busy running marathons, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.Elise Thompson, MSOT, OTRL, is an occupational therapist that graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master's of Occupational Therapy. Soon after graduating, Elise started with TRP and has been here for a year and a half. She has taken part in both the PMP and CSR program in the Livonia clinic. She is passionate about helping individuals with neurological conditions return to what they love doing most.Dr. Jarhed Peña is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in the treatment of autonomic nervous system–related conditions, including chronic pain and functional neurological disorder (FND). His work focuses on helping patients understand and regulate the physiological patterns underlying their symptoms, with the goal of reducing distress and improving daily functioning. Dr. Peña previously worked as a rehabilitation counselor for the State of Idaho, where he supported individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and community integration. This experience informs his holistic, function-oriented approach to care. In his current clinical practice in Michigan, Dr. Peña integrates Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and somatic-based approaches. He helps patients build interoceptive awareness, reduce reactivity to bodily sensations, and develop practical skills to influence nervous system regulation. His approach emphasizes both education and experiential learning to support sustainable symptom improvement. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Peña provides supervision to colleagues delivering psychotherapy for FND and collaborates with a local clinic to support coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Together, they work to improve access to effective, evidence-informed treatment for patients with complex neurological and pain-related conditions.Learn more about The Recovery Project!View our website at www.therecoveryproject.netCall us 855-877-1944 to become a patientFollow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookThanks for listening!
Der Arm zittert. Das Bein versagt. Ganz plötzlich kann jemand nicht mehr gehen – und alle Untersuchungen sind unauffällig. In dieser Folge sprechen Franca und Christian über funktionelle Bewegungsstörungen: ein Krankheitsbild, das lange als eine Art Verlegenheitsdiagnose galt und nur durch Ausschlussverfahren diagnostiziert wurde. Was bisher als psychogen, dissoziativ oder Konversionsstörung bekannt war, bewertet die neue Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurologie, gerade neu. Und das ist so spannend wie hilfreich. Warum Lähmungen trotz unauffälliger MRT völlig real sein können, was im Gehirn passiert, wenn unser Vorhersagesystem aus dem Takt gerät, wie sich das behandeln lässt und was man lieber lassen sollte, erfährst du in dieser Folge. Unbedingt das Video zum „rubber-hand“ Experiment schauen: https://share.google/IHhIfxt9CaVEmzLc0 Die S2k-Leitlinie Funktionelle Bewegungsstörungen (AWMF 030-148, DGN, Februar 2026) findest du hier: awmf.org Die Seite mit den Videos findet ihr hier: https://neurosymptoms.org/en/ Patienteninformationen und Selbsthilfe findest du hier: fns-initiative.de und fndhope.org Du möchtest eine Frage stellen?: www.speakpipe.com/psychologietogo Wenn du den Podcast unterstützen und exklusive Inhalte möchtest, geht das am besten mit einem Apple Podcast Abo oder bei steady: https://steady.page/de/psychologie-to-go/about Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/psychologietogo Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio
Don't think our society has a major challenge to face when addressing youth social media addiction? Our first segment this morning may be kind of shocking as we bring in a Southern CT State University professor and expert on youth social media addiction to deliver some well researched scientific facts, discuss some disturbing trends that are only getting worse - along with suggesting some possible solutions.Then we'll visit a representative from Hall Neighborhood House, serving underprivileged Bridgeport East Side residents for 140 years. Fnd out how this community nonprofit is addressing social, financial, recreational, and health needs across their service area, and how you can help them do even more.And we'll close with Part 2 of our series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Meet Corina Hayes at Yoco Roots - whose roots in agriculture date back several generations. Listen and learn how she's cultivating culturally-relevant herbs and produce while engaging our next generation of young farmers.
In the final episode of this series, Casey Kozak discusses functional sensory loss. Show citation: Sonoo M. Abductor sign: a reliable new sign to detect unilateral non-organic paresis of the lower limb. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004;75(1):121-125. Show transcript: Welcome back to Neurology Minute. My name is Casey Kozak, and today we're finishing our discussion of functional neurological disorder and physical exam findings. We're going to now turn to functional sensory loss. But first, it's important to acknowledge that the subjective nature of sensory symptoms means that our physical exam tests will be less reliable than those used for functional weakness or movement disorders. Therefore, it's especially important that we as physicians listen carefully to the symptoms our patients are describing and remain aware of the potential for biases such as suggestion, when taking our histories. Nevertheless, there is certainly utility in physical exam tests as positive findings are present in many patients. We're going to discuss a few of these findings. The first is midline splitting, meaning that the patient's sensory loss has a clear edge at the midline of the body. For example, a patient may describe total sensory loss on the right side of their body, including their face, arm, and leg. And on testing, their sensory loss resolves in exactly the middle of their trunk. This is an unusual finding for sensory loss caused by central lesions, as the trunk is typically spared. The one exception to this rule, however, are thalamic lesions, which may be caused by stroke or mass effect, for example. While midline splitting is not a sensitive finding, it has a relatively high specificity if present. The second finding is splitting a vibration sense. This time, you will use your tuning fork to measure vibratory sensation across a bone that crosses midline, such as the frontal bone or the sternum. The sensation should be the same across the entire bone as vibration is perceived throughout bone conduction. Splitting a vibration, meaning there is loss of vibratory sensation on the numb side of the body is consistent with functional sensory loss because it defies its principle. Unlike midline splitting, however, splitting a vibration sense has been found to have a much lower specificity in testing. Finally, sensory deficits may be precisely demarcated by anatomical borders, such as the shoulder or the groin, which is incongruent with peripheral nerve distributions. Beyond these examples, there are many more findings that can suggest FND in patients experiencing motor, sensory, or even visual, gait, or cognitive symptoms. Functional neurological disorder is a challenging disorder, though our understanding of it is improving. If you haven't yet, I highly encourage you to check out the seven-part Neurology Minute series on FND by Jon Stone and Gabriela Gilmour, focusing on recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. With that, thank you for joining us.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often misunderstood... but it's real, common, AND treatable. In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS sit down with Dr. Julie Hershberg, PT, NCS to explain what FND is, why it's been minimized in healthcare, and how it overlaps with dizziness, migraine, dysautonomia/POTS, hypermobility/EDS, and vestibular disorders.They break down brain networks like the default mode network and salience network, discuss common clinical clues (variability, attention-related shifts), and explain how treatment often starts with nervous system regulation, trust-building, and whole-person care—not just exercises.If you've been told your symptoms are “all in your head,” this episode is for you.Guest: Dr. Julie Hershberg / Reactive PT Instagram: @reactiveptResources: FND resources hub, reactivept.com/FNDresourcesHosted by:
In part three of this four-part series, Casey Kozak discusses the hip abductor sign as an option for assessing weakness in the lower extremities. Show citation: Sonoo M. Abductor sign: a reliable new sign to detect unilateral non-organic paresis of the lower limb. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004;75(1):121-125. Show transcript: Casey Kozak: Hello, this is Casey Kozak with Neurology Minute, and today we're returning to physical exam tests for functional neurological disorder. This episode will piggyback off our last focusing on Hoover's sign, now focusing on other signs of functional weakness. Besides Hoover's sign, another option for assessing lower extremity weakness is the hip abductor sign. Remember that AB-duction means to move away from midline. To perform this test, the patient will be laying on their back. You will then place your hands on the outside of both of their legs. First, you will test the weak leg by asking the patient to push their weak leg outwards in AB-duction against the resistance of your hand. The weak leg will give way easily. Next, you will test the non-affected leg by asking the patient again to push outwards against the resistance of your hand. In a patient with functional weakness, the weak leg may exhibit spontaneous recovery of strength and push outwards against your resting hand while the patient is trying to push their unaffected leg out. This is an automatic effort by the body to remain midline by engaging the opposite leg, and just like with Hoover's sign, this is based on the principle that the contralateral limb will produce an opposite movement pattern. However, in organic neurological weakness from neurodegeneration, stroke, or peripheral nerve damage, this isn't possible. Therefore, the hip abductor sign is positive if AB-duction of the unaffected leg against resistance causes improvement in the weaker leg's abductor strength. If you're a visual learner like me, don't worry. There's a great diagram for the hip abductor test in a paper by Masahiro Sonoo that we have linked to this episode. What if a patient has upper extremity weakness? In this case, you can test for drift without pronation. Ask the patient to hold their arms up as of holding a large tray. Then, ask the patient to close their eyes and shake their head no to add distraction to the test and remove visual sensory input. Watch what their arms do. In normal neurological screening examinations, we test for pronator drift, in which the upper motor neuron damage causes a weak arm to fall while the hand pronates or turns inwards. However, in functional arm weakness, you may find that the patient exhibits dramatic drooping of the affected arm without pronation. Keep in mind, however, that this test is not entirely specific, and a musculoskeletal injury to the shoulder, even a remote one, may cause drift alone. If you notice this, it's helpful to inquire about past shoulder injuries. Finally, in any affected body part, you can test for give-way weakness, in which there is a sudden loss of resistance after initial good strength, like a switch was turned off. This abrupt collapse is inconsistent with muscle weakness originating in the musculoskeletal system or a central lesion, and may support a diagnosis with FND. All right, this gives us plenty to practice with, so let's break again. Join us for the last episode of this series in which we'll discuss functional sensory loss. Until then, happy studying.
Information systems managers, nurses, and programmers, while growing few jobs are more likely to pay a lot more soon. What kinds of jobs are young Chinese and American professionals looking for? We compare the future of work in the US and China. Fnd out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part two of this four-part series, Casey Kozak discusses Hover's sign, the most well-known test for FND. Show transcript: Casey Kozak: Welcome back to Neurology Minute. My name is Casey Kozak with Rutgers, and today we're continuing our examination of functional neurological disorder. That is physical examination. This episode is dedicated to Hoover's sign, probably the most well-known test for FND, and in my humble opinion, one of the most confusing maneuvers to learn. So today, we're going back to the origin using Dr. Charles Franklin Hoover's original description. Maybe you've heard of Hoover's Sign, but when do we use it? Hoover's sign is useful when a patient presents with one-sided lower extremity weakness, and FND is on the differential. Because the test relies on one healthy leg, you can't perform Hoover's test on a patient with total lower-body paralysis. Now, how to perform Hoover's test. First, have the patient lie on their back and place their hand under the heel of the patient's weak leg. Then ask the patient to raise their strong leg off the plane of the bed. What do you expect to happen? Dr. Hoover made the astute observation that muscular resistance offered by the leg on the bed will be pressed onto the bed with the same force which is exhibited in lifting the strong leg off the bed. This is based on the principle that when one limb flexes, the contralateral limb extends. In this way, the leg on the bed acts as a sort of counterbalance to assist the action of raising the other leg. Okay, but what does this mean for our examination? Well, if a patient's leg was paralyzed as the result of a stroke, for example, the patient would not be able to create that downward resistance. In a patient with functional leg weakness, however, this action is still possible. Therefore, Hoover's sign is present if the weak leg produces a downward force into the bed while the strong leg is lifted, which you will be able to feel as their heel pressing into your hand. So to summarize, you're looking for a down pressure from the patient's weak leg when you ask them to raise their unaffected leg. Time to break for some practice. Join us in our next episode when we'll look at some other helpful maneuvers for functional weakness.
In part one of this four-part series, Casey Kozak breaks down tremors observed during the physical examination of FND. Show transcript: Casey Kozak: Welcome back to Neurology Minute. This is Casey Kozak with Rutgers, and today we'll be discussing a very important and evolving topic, that is Functional Neurological Disorder, or FND. If you're a regular fan of the Minute, you'll have already heard a great miniseries on FND by Jon Stone and Gabriela Gilmour, which focuses on diagnosis and treatment. If you haven't listened yet, I encourage you to check it out. In this series, we're going to focus in on physical exam findings associated with FND to help you excel on the floors. Talking about the physical exam, it's important to keep in mind that FND looks different for every patient. However, some general characteristics of symptoms may include inconsistency, variability, selectivity of impairment, meaning mismatch of impairment with different tasks, distractibility, suggestibility, and incongruence with symptoms seen in other neurological disorders. Since tremors are one of the most common presentations of FND, we'll start there. Even while taking their history, you may notice features consistent with FND. And in fact, this is a great time to make natural observations of the patient and their symptoms. Unlike tremors associated with degenerative movement disorders like Parkinson's, functional tremors may exhibit variability of frequency and amplitude, especially during periods of shifted attention. You can further evaluate the tremor using the entrainment test. To perform the entrainment test, ask the patient to make a tapping motion. As the patient taps, look for a change in frequency in their tremor. The frequency of the tremor may begin to match the frequency of the patient's tapping. Any change in the tremor while the patient is tapping is considered a positive finding. Alternatively, you can also test the whack-a-mole sign. To elicit the whack-a-mole sign, the examiner holds down the tremulous body part while looking for the emergence of a tremor in a different body part. This finding is consistent with a functional tremor, as tremors related to neurodegenerative diseases do not jump limbs. Let's break now to practice. Join us again for our next episode where we will turn to functional weakness. See you then.
[Ep.315 - T8] - En este episodio de Presunto analizamos la tensión mediática alrededor del cubrimiento del decreto de emergencia económica: los encuadres más usados, los énfasis en la confrontación política y la forma en que se ha narrado la molestia de las entidades territoriales. Nos preguntamos qué se explicó, qué se simplificó y qué se perdió en la conversación pública cuando el foco estuvo más en el conflicto político que en las implicaciones institucionales y sociales del decreto.Para este análisis invitamos a Diana Guzmán, directora de DeJusticia, con quien ponemos en diálogo el cubrimiento periodístico, el marco legal de la medida y los efectos de estas narrativas en la comprensión ciudadana.Conduce: EmepeAnalizan: Andrés Páramo y Santiago Rivas Posproducción: Mónica CastiblancoCollage: Santiago RivasContent Manager: Tomas Díaz.Presunto es un proyecto independiente y es posible gracias a su apoyo en Patreon. Conviértase en Presunter y reciba beneficios cada mes. Notas del EpisodioEmergencia económica: Gobierno y gobernadores analizarán impuestos en mesas técnicas | Portafolio Corte Constitucional estudia emergencia económica del gobierno y ordena primeras pruebas - | Noticias CaracolLa rebelión de los gobernadores se pactó en reunión de la FND que patrocinan tabacaleras y licoreras | Noticias UNODecreto de emergencia: rebelión regional, falta de plata y un precedente en la Corte | Huevos Revueltos de la Silla VacíaEstamos en Spotify, PocketCast, ApplePodcast, Youtube y síganos en todas las redes sociales como @presuntopodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when a child suddenly loses the ability to walk – and the answers aren't structural, surgical, or pharmaceutical? In this episode, Garrett sits down with George James and Katie, the mother of 9-year-old Jodie, to share an extraordinary and deeply human story of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resilience, and recovery. In this conversation, we explore: Jodie's sudden onset of FND after fainting during a field hockey game, and the loss of walking, speech, and confidence The emotional and logistical journey of navigating a misunderstood condition George's decision to travel from the UK to Kenya for a 5-day intensive The clinical framework for approaching FND, including an emphasis on sensory input, play, and nervous system retraining Broader takeaways from this story and what it teaches us about neuroplasticity, graded exposure, "deconstructing" movement patterns like gait, and more This story is an inspiring example of patience, trust, and the remarkable adaptability of the human nervous system, with some extremely valuable clinical insights mixed in.
Leading neurorehabilitation expert Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS, joins host J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, to dismantle the persistent myths and "weird" clinician behaviors that often hinder the treatment of functional neurological disorder (FND). Together, they bridge the gap between outdated assumptions and current neuroscience, exploring the predictive brain model and the high prevalence of comorbid conditions. You will learn why practitioners should shift from a diagnosis of exclusion to a positive clinical framework that prioritizes building trust and addressing underlying sensory processing difficulties. You will also gain actionable strategies to treat FND with the same clinical rigor and confidence as any other neurologic condition, ensuring your patients feel truly seen and supported.Learning ObjectivesAnalyze the evidence around functional neurological disorder (FND), including common myths, neurobiological mechanisms, and diagnostic clarityApply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address assessment and treatment planning for individuals with FND, including sensory, autonomic, and psychosocial factorsSolve patient case scenarios involving FND by using whole-person, trust-building approaches to guide interdisciplinary treatment and improve functional outcomesTimestamps(00:00:00) Welcome(00:00:05) Introduction and clinical training gaps(00:01:30) Guest background and professional evolution(00:03:37) Overcoming the stigma of "weird" therapy(00:08:30) Debunking common FND myths(00:10:10) Clinical diagnosis and neurological evidence(00:13:27) Reviewing current treatment research(00:16:30) Screening for comorbid conditions(00:18:10) Autonomic nervous system considerations(00:20:09) Integrating sensory and lifestyle factors(00:21:45) Patient triage and readiness for change(00:26:58) Acceptance of the brain-based model(00:29:04) Assessment priorities and heavy hitters(00:32:37) Practical sensory and autonomic interventions(00:35:45) Establishing radical trust with patients(00:37:46) Family education and environmental influence(00:39:55) Promoting patient advocacy and autonomy(00:46:10) Top three actionable takeaways(00:47:04) Case studies in holistic recovery(00:53:15) Creative adaptations in functional therapyNeuro Navigators is brought to you by Medbridge. If you'd like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you'll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.To hear more episodes of Neuro Naviagators, visit https://www.medbridge.com/neuro-navigatorsIf you'd like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/IG: https://www.instagram.com/medbridgeteam/
Dr Sumeet Singhal , consultant neurologist is discussing about management approach to FND.
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In the final episode of this seven-part series, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour wrap up the conversation discussing future directions. Show citations: Functional Neurological Disorder Society Finkelstein SA, Carson A, Edwards MJ, et al. Setting up Functional Neurological Disorder Treatment Services: Questions and Answers. Neurol Clin. 2023;41(4):729-743. doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2023.04.002 Show transcript: Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: This is Gabriela Gilmour with the Neurology Minute. Jon Stone and I are back for our final episode of our seven-part series on functional neurological disorder. Today, we will discuss future directions for the field of FND. So Jon, where do you see the field of FND going in terms of diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Jon Stone: So we've seen a tremendous increase in interest in FND, particularly in the last five years since we started the FND Society. I think there's much more awareness of making rule-in diagnoses compared to before. There's much more positivity about treatment and I think people who experience their own patients doing very well with treatment makes them want to see that again. But we've got a long way to go. I think the diagnostic ruling features that we talked about in an earlier episode are still largely clinical. I think we could really benefit from seeing those becoming more laboratory supported, particularly for research, particularly for looking at FND comorbidity and other neurological conditions like MS and Parkinson's. So I think we might see more of that, AI helping us with that maybe, but things like quantifying some of the physical signs that we use. In terms of treatment, I think it's great all the different ideas about treatment that we've had and we know that the rehabilitation therapy for FND benefits from a more FND focused approach. But we have to be honest as well and say that the treatments, there's still large numbers of patients who are not improving. And so we do need to think about other ways to help people. People are interested in treatments, modalities such as using virtual reality, people looking at medications such as psychedelics or things like that. We've got to be careful with that obviously in peoples where their brains don't work properly. But I think we can do better than we are and people are exploring those options interestingly. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Yeah. And I think on the note of treatment, as we've sort of spoken through this podcast series, we've talked about places or environments where there's already services set up for patients. And so I think another major goal for the future for the FND Society is to build more services and have more expertise and knowledge across the world. What would you tell neurologists to do or how would you support them if they don't have other health professionals to help in their local environment? Dr. Jon Stone: Well, I'm aware that that's probably what most neurologists feel like. That they can recognize FND, but they don't have people to refer to or therapists who know about FND. So I certainly share that frustration. What I would say has happened locally here in Edinburgh, and also I see this in other centers as well. If you just start referring patients, helping to send patients to your colleagues who want to have therapy, educating your colleagues, then the people around you can develop that expertise that's needed. You don't necessarily need a whole new team. If you're an enthusiastic neurologist interested in FND, be careful about doing it just on your own because I think there's a lot of good you can do, but it'd be quite easy to burn out there without some help. So I think it's a slow process of gathering together interested health professionals. Ideally, of course, you want to have a psychologist to do therapy, a psychiatrist for more detailed assessments of complex patients, physio, OT, speech and language therapy. Once you get that, what I find is that then locally, they will start to teach each other because this is work that most people in rehabilitation actually enjoy when they know how to do it. They like seeing people with FND. They like the fact that this is a disorder that will often be static for many years or a long time anyway, and where therapy can actually change that trajectory. So just sort of hang in there. There are articles you can read about more details about how to set up services and think about that as well. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Well, thank you so much, Jon, for joining me for this series. This is our final episode of the Neurology Minute series on Functional Neurological Disorder. And thank you to all of our listeners. Dr. Jon Stone: Thank you very much, Gabriela.
In part six of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss the prognosis of functional neurologic disorders. Show citation: Gelauff J, Stone J. Prognosis of functional neurologic disorders. Handb Clin Neurol. 2016;139:523-541. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801772-2.00043-6 Show transcript: Dr. Jon Stone: This is Jon Stone with the Neurology Minute. Gabriela Gilmour and I are back to continue with part six of our seven-part series on FND. Today we're going to talk about prognosis. What's the outlook for people with FND? It's obviously a question that patients and relatives desperate to know the answer. Gabriela, what do you say to your patients with FND when they say, "What's going to happen to me? Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: That's a difficult question because the prognosis is variable and I'll talk in a moment about what we know about prognosis from the literature. But I think when patients ask me what's going to happen, I try to instill hope because we do know that this is a condition that can improve and it can improve, especially when patients have access to rehabilitation programs or psychotherapy or other treatment plans. So I try to emphasize that piece and emphasize hope when I'm talking about that with my patients. But if we sort of take a step back and we look at what is the overall prognosis from what we know in the literature with FND, fundamentally, FND for many is a chronic and often relapsing condition. As I mentioned, it can certainly improve with rehabilitation. A challenge is that most of our published studies on the prognosis of FND really come from a time when we knew a lot less about the condition and we had fewer treatment options. So these studies are somewhat difficult to apply today, but in these studies, we see that at least without treatment, most patients are the same or worse at follow-up. However, now we're starting to develop more rehabilitation programs and we have more evidence that shows that people certainly improve with rehabilitation and with therapy. There are some factors that I try to emphasize to patients as being good prognostic factors when I'm talking with them. These may be things like younger age, a shorter duration between symptom onset and diagnosis and patient agreement with the diagnosis or the perception of having control over their illness. When these types of things are present, I try to highlight them to, again, help build that hope for recovery. The one thing that I would also add maybe a bit of a different question, but I think is important to mention is that we as neurologists still have a lot to provide to our patients, even those who may not see much recovery in their symptoms and live with chronic illness. It's really important to consider that regular check-ins. In these check-ins, we can monitor for changing perpetuating factors. We can facilitate social services, mobility aids that help overall quality of life. We can still offer a lot to our patients. The other piece that I would mention too is that our patients are at risk of iatrogenic harm. So there is definitely a role for the neurologist to look at, are there medications that might not be indicated that are causing harm? Are there other things that we can communicate clearly with other care providers to make sure that we reduce that risk for our patients? Dr. Jon Stone: So it's about balancing some realism, but also making sure the patient doesn't lose hope. A good outcome isn't always necessarily that symptoms gone away. It might be similar to other chronic neurological conditions that we look after where we're okay with an outcome where the patient still has symptoms if they understand their condition and can learn to live with it better. We'll be back for our final Neurology Minute episode on FND with myself and Gabriela Gilmour talking about future directions in FND. Thanks for listening.
In part five of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss treatment options. Show citation: Gilmour, G.S., Nielsen, G., Teodoro, T. et al. Management of functional neurological disorder. J Neurol 267, 2164–2172 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-020-09772-w Gilmour GS, Langer LK, Bhatt H, MacGillivray L, Lidstone SC. Factors Influencing Triage to Rehabilitation in Functional Movement Disorder. Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2024;11(5):515-525. doi:10.1002/mdc3.14007 Stone J, Carson A. Multidisciplinary Treatment for Functional Movement Disorder. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2025;31(4):1182-1196. doi:10.1212/cont.0000000000001606 Tolchin B, Goldstein LH, Reuber M, et al. Management of Functional Seizures Practice Guideline Executive Summary: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee. Neurology. 2026;106(1):e214466. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214466 Show transcript: Dr. Jon Stone: Hello, this is Jon Stone with the Neurology Minute. Gabriela Gilmour and I are back to continue with part five of our seven-part series on FND. Today we'll be discussing treatment. Gabriela, talk us through what the rehabilitation or therapy approaches exist for FND now. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: I would start actually even before jumping into rehabilitation and therapy to again emphasize something that we talked about in the last episode, which is that rehabilitation very much starts at our first visits with our patients when we examine for positive signs and show these to our patients and explain what they mean. So education about FND is really a fundamental treatment step, and I think we as neurologists have so much to offer to our patients in these visits. Next, when we're thinking about rehabilitation for FND, this often includes some combination of physical rehabilitation and psychological therapy and really should be individualized to each patient. So multidisciplinary or integrated therapy approaches are the gold standard and treatment strategies with these are really guided by our evolving understanding of the mechanisms of FND. So for example, this means using strategies like distraction, motor visualization, relaxation and mindfulness to target that underlying mechanism of FND. And then we use psychological therapies to also address perpetuating factors. So as we have discussed in this series, patients often experience many symptoms. So we also want to think about those other symptoms in our treatment plan, whether that be chronic pain or sleep disturbance or treating comorbid psychiatric or neurological illness. When we think about the subtypes of FND, there is some research into specific strategies for each. So psychotherapy, in particular, cognitive behavioral therapy is the focus for functional dissociative seizures with strategies aimed at attack prevention. Whereas for functional movement disorder, motor retraining physiotherapy has the most evidence. One big thing that I want to emphasize though is that rehabilitation for FND really relies on patient self-management and patient engagement. So I often explain to my patients that I can't retrain their brain, but I can help support them in this process and doing this for themselves. Dr. Jon Stone: So when you meet a patient with FND, how do you decide whether therapy is going to be helpful for them? I think people often have a tendency to say, "Oh, it's FND right off you go to psychotherapy or physiotherapy," but is that always the right option? How should we try and help our patients to decide if it's the right time for them to do these treatments? Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Yeah, I think that that's something that's really maybe not unique, but something that's really important to FND and to treatment planning and FND. When we're supporting our patients as they embark on a treatment pathway, we really want to set them up for success. And so this really does rely on a robust triage process. So unlike other neurological conditions where you have X disease, therefore, why is the treatment? For FND, we've got a host of different types of treatments, and we want to individualize that and we want to time it right. Fundamentally, we really want to select the right treatment for our patients, and that relies on us understanding what symptoms are most bothersome to our patients, and we want to then provide that treatment at the right time. And I think right time is really what I would emphasize as being so, so important. So this means that patients are ready for active participation and rehabilitation, they're enthusiastically opted in. They think that treatment's going to help, and there aren't major barriers that are going to impact their ability to participate fully, so things like severe pain that could get in the way. And this is a conversation that I have really openly with my patients, and I really try to let them guide the timing. They will let me know, "Hey, I'm a teacher, and I'm in school right now. Now is not the right time for me to embark on this, but what about in June or July?" And then we revisit and regroup at that time. So really I do let my patients guide this process, but I would say that there are a subset of patients that don't need these more advanced rehabilitation type programs. Maybe are spontaneously improved or are able to implement some of their own self-management strategies on their own and have a significant improvement in symptoms already. Dr. Jon Stone: We need to make it easy for our patients to tell us when it's not the right time, but also, there's no one-size-fits-all, basically. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Absolutely. Dr. Jon Stone: So we'll be back for more Neurology Minute to continue our discussion on FND. We'll be talking about prognosis. Thanks for listening.
In part four of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss the diagnostic explanation. Show citation: Stone J. Functional neurological disorders: the neurological assessment as treatment. Pract Neurol. 2016;16(1):7-17. doi:10.1136/practneurol-2015-001241 Gilmour GS, Lidstone SC. Moving Beyond Movement: Diagnosing Functional Movement Disorder. Semin Neurol. 2023;43(1):106-122. doi:10.1055/s-0043-1763505 Podcast transcript: Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: This is Gabriela Gilmour with the Neurology Minute. Jon Stone and I are back to continue with part four, of seven, of our series on functional neurological disorder. Today we will focus on the diagnostic explanation. So many patients have never heard of FND before receiving this diagnosis. Can you share how you explain the diagnosis to your patients? Dr. Jon Stone: So I'm aware that many neurologists do find this difficult. And I have to say, having thought about it for 20 years or so now, I think the answer is, don't be weird. Do what you normally do with any condition, when you explain it to patients. I think what goes wrong is that people see FND as something weird and other, and they start to do weird things like telling people that their scans are normal, or telling them what they don't have before they've started to tell them what they do. If you go with the normal rules of explanation, first of all, starting by giving it a name that you prefer, so you've got FND, or try and be specific if you can. You've got functional seizures, functional movement disorder. Give it a name to start with. Don't sort of spend a long time beating around the bush before you do that. Talk a bit about why you've made the diagnosis, because that's what you normally do. So if someone's got a weak leg, show them their Hoover's sign. I think actually showing people their physical signs is probably one of the most powerful things you can do, brings the diagnosis away from the scanner and into the clinic room. And also, they can see in front of them the potential for improvement. So it feeds forward into treatment. Yes, you might need to explain why they don't have some other conditions that they're worried about, but you can leave discussions about why it's happened for later. I think what tends to go wrong is people jump into that too early. So the bottom line, just do what you normally do and things generally go a lot more smoothly. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: And when you're providing the diagnostic explanation, it can be really helpful to link the patient's experience and their symptoms to the diagnosis. And so, I wonder how you integrate that piece into your diagnostic explanation, or how you tailor your explanation to an individual patient. Dr. Jon Stone: Yeah, I think tailoring is really important here. And this is where obviously if you've done your assessment, so helpful to ask the patient is, "Well, what do you think's wrong? What things were you worried about? " Some people say, "Look, I'm really worried I've got MS." Or some people say, "I haven't got FND. I've read about that. " Or sometimes people are wondering if they've got FND. So, you've got to try and tailor it to what the person is expecting and particularly previous experiences. If they're telling you how angry they were about doctors A, B, and C, then obviously you want to use that and try not to end up with the same outcome. Why would there be a problem with this diagnosis? It's because they haven't heard about it, because they've got misconceptions about it. Do they feel that this diagnosis would be saying it's all in their mind or something like that? You might need to be explicit about that. But I think this links into how, it's not just about the diagnostic label, it's about a formulation, which is something we don't think about much in neurology. So there's a label for what's wrong, but in FND, a formulation, why have you got FND, in your particular case, is what we're sort of moving on to there based on the story that you've heard. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Yeah. And I think in my experience and in working with trainees, really just practicing, saying it, is so important and saying it in a way that feels honest and correct to you as a clinician. Dr. Jon Stone: Yeah, absolutely. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: So we will be back for more Neurology Minute episodes to continue our discussion on FND. Next, we're going to be talking about treatment. Thanks for listening.
In part three of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss causes of functional neurologic disorder. Show citation: Hallett M, Aybek S, Dworetzky BA, McWhirter L, Staab JP, Stone J. Functional neurological disorder: new subtypes and shared mechanisms. Lancet Neurol. 2022;21(6):537-550. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(21)00422-1 Show transcript: Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: This is Gabriela Gilmour with the Neurology Minute. Jon Stone and I are back to continue with part three of our seven-part series on functional neurological disorder. Today, we will focus on the causes of FND. So Jon, there have been many advances in our understanding of the mechanism of FND in the last 10, 15 years. And so what do we know about this now? Dr. Jon Stone: I think the key message I want to get across here is that whereas previously we had a very psychiatric, purely psychiatric view of FND, it used to be called conversion disorder, what we've got now is a multi-perspective view of the mechanisms, which mean that we can understand FND at a kind of neural level or brain circuit level, but we can also still retain the importance of psychological factors, traumatic events. And I think it's also important to separate out, as you've done here with a question, what's the mechanism? How is the symptom happening versus why is it happening? Which often people don't do. So for this question, how is it happening? How is it that somebody, for example, gets a weak leg? Well, at a very simple level, their brain is disconnecting from their leg and that's what dissociation is. And you can explain that to patients at sort of brain circuit level. We've learned that there are disruptions probably in the circuits in our brain that relate to that sense of agency, the parts of our brain that tell us that our bodies belong to us. And people are particularly interested in an area called the temporary parietal junction. And at a higher broader level, people are particularly interested in the idea that FND is a disorder that you would expect to happen based on our understanding of the brain as a predictive organ. So if the brain spends its time predicting things, maybe in FND what's gone wrong is this is very strong prediction that the leg is weak or that there's a tremor or that a seizure's about to happen that overrides sensory input telling our brain otherwise. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: And I guess to follow into that, you mentioned what is going on. So now can you talk a little bit about why somebody might develop FND or the etiology of FND? Dr. Jon Stone: I think this helps clinically as well as neurologists, because we can talk about mechanism as we would, for example, with MS as inflammation, but why is there inflammation? So okay, the brain's gone wrong, but why has it gone wrong? And there we need a much more complex view of multiple range of risk factors, predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating that we know are associated with FND, but vary a lot from person to person. So no one person's the same. If you've had traumatic experiences in the past, that will make you more prone to dissociation. If you've had other functional disorders, if you have almost certainly some forms of genetics make people predisposed. And then as we said in the last episode, having another neurological condition, so having migraine aura, a physical injury, an infective illness, these are powerful reasons to trigger neurological symptoms. And it's not so much why they happen. It's more why do they get there and get stuck? We all probably have transient functional symptoms actually, but why they get stuck in people with FND for various reasons to do with the way their brains work or their past experiences, or sometimes what happens to them in medical systems. So developing a very open idea about why someone might have FND really helps you, I think, explain that back to patients and produce individual sort of formulations of the problem. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Yeah. And I often say to my patients, "I don't know exactly why you, why today have this." And that's true in medicine in general. We actually often don't know why anybody develops any medical condition with a few exceptions, but we know about risk factors really. Dr. Jon Stone: Absolutely. It's one of the reasons I hate the term medically unexplained. Actually, I think FND is perhaps more explained in some ways than some of the other conditions like multiple sclerosis and ALS that we actually deal with where we really don't know why they happen. Dr. Gabriela Gilmour: Well, we will be back for more Neurology Minute episodes to continue our discussion on FND. Thanks for listening.
Another set of intriguing cases from the latest issue of the journal, pored over by the Case Reports team. In the first case, a 24-yo man presents acutely with reduced consciousness, following 3 days of right-sided headache. His mother reports sudden behavioural changes with jerky movements and enlarged pupils. He is agitated, not obeying commands and not moving his left-side limbs. He had a history of autism and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and was on medication for stroke prevention. An MRI scan led to a differential diagnosis of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES), but the final conclusion came post-discharge after a further review of his scans. https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/6/549 The second report (19:37) describes two curious instances of functional neurological disorder (FND), both of which improved after the patients were in comatose states. The first patient is a 59-yo man who had developed muscle weakness shortly after at car crash at age 49, and had subsequently been reliant on a wheelchair for more than 8 years. Recently the patient had been infected simultaneously with severe cases of flu and COVID-19, during which he had been sedated and placed in an induced coma for several weeks. Awakening from the coma, the patient showed surprising signs of new mobility. In the second patient, a 40-yo woman presented with flaccid paralysis of her left arm, with loss of sensation up to the shoulder. She had a history of bipolar disorder and agoraphobia. She was diagnosed with FND and participated in physiotherapy and hypnotherapy with no improvement. Thirteen months later she was readmitted following an overdose on a mix of analgesics and sedatives, and was ventilated in the ITU for several hours. Upon waking the patient noticed that her previously paralyzed arm had completely recovered. https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/6/562 Further reading: Advances in functional Neurological disorder (BMJ Neurology Open) The case reports discussion is hosted by Prof. Martin Turner¹, who is joined by Dr. Ruth Wood² and Dr. Babak Soleimani³ for a group examination of the features of each presentation, followed by a step-by-step walkthrough of how the diagnosis was made. These case reports and many others can be found in the October 2025 issue of the journal. (1) Professor of Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, and Consultant Neurologist at John Radcliffe Hospital. (2) Neurology Registrar, University Hospitals Sussex. (3) Clinical Research Fellow, Oxford Laboratory for Neuroimmunology and Immunopsychiatry, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford Please subscribe to the Practical Neurology podcast on your favourite platform to get the latest podcast every month. If you enjoy our podcast, you can leave us a review or a comment on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3vVPClm) or Spotify (https://spoti.fi/4baxjsQ). We'd love to hear your feedback on social media - @PracticalNeurol. Production and editing by Brian O'Toole. Thank you for listening.
In part two of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Dara Albert discuss what advice they have for people who care for patients with FND. Show citation: Miller R, Lidstone S, Perez DL, Albert DVF. Education Research: Targeting Self-Described Knowledge Gaps to Improve Functional Neurologic Disorder Education Among Clinicians. Neurol Educ. 2025;4(3):e200239. Published 2025 Sep 5. doi:10.1212/NE9.0000000000200239
In this episode of The Neuro Reset Podcast, Dr. Teames welcomes back Jami, who shares her ongoing journey with functional neurological disorder (FND) after intensive treatment in January 2025. Jami discusses her struggles with identifying triggers, setbacks after leaving the clinic, and the importance of mindset, self-care, and consistent mind-body practices in long-term recovery. The conversation highlights the challenges of pacing, the necessity of self-compassion, and the power of gratitude and self-awareness in managing FND, offering hope and practical strategies for others facing similar neurological conditions. Request a consult: 480-674-9199 https://desertbrainandspine.com
In part two of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss pitfalls in the diagnostic process. Show citation: Finkelstein SA, Popkirov S. Functional Neurological Disorder: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Differential Diagnostic Considerations. Neurol Clin. 2023;41(4):665-679. doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2023.04.001
In part one of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss the process of diagnosing FND. Show citation: Aybek S, Perez DL. Diagnosis and management of functional neurological disorder. BMJ. 2022;376:o64. Published 2022 Jan 24. doi:10.1136/bmj.o64
In part one of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Dara Albert discuss the themes or buckets that self-identified FND knowledge gaps fall into. Show citation: Miller R, Lidstone S, Perez DL, Albert DVF. Education Research: Targeting Self-Described Knowledge Gaps to Improve Functional Neurologic Disorder Education Among Clinicians. Neurol Educ. 2025;4(3):e200239. Published 2025 Sep 5. doi:10.1212/NE9.0000000000200239
Jason Kreuzman is a pediatric occupational therapist based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and chronic pain. He is the Co-Chair of the FND Society Pediatric Committee and the Chair of the Multidisciplinary FND Committee at St. Louis Children's Hospital. As the founder of Rewire OT, Jason is opening a new outpatient clinic and leading the charge to create pediatric OT/PT treatment guidelines for FND. He joins us to demystify this complex condition and share a hopeful, practical path to recovery.Description:What is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and how is it similar to concussion recovery? In this fascinating episode, pediatric occupational therapist Jason Kreuzman breaks down FND—a disorder where the brain and body's communication goes awry, causing very real, debilitating symptoms like functional seizures, limb weakness, and tremors.Jason shares his journey into this niche field, the heartbreaking stigma patients face, and the striking similarities between FND and post-concussion syndrome (including the "invisible" nature of symptoms and the "boom-bust" cycle). We dive deep into the role of occupational therapy in FND recovery, focusing on nervous system regulation, sensory integration, and the crucial "twist": focusing on the task, not the symptom.We discuss:A clear definition of FND and how it's diagnosed.The surprising overlap between FND, chronic pain, and concussion.Why a holistic, team-based approach (OT, PT, Psychology) is essential.Practical strategies for nervous system regulation and interoceptive awareness.Crucial advice for parents and caregivers on co-regulation and advocacy.What to do (and what not to do) during a functional seizure.School accommodations.A powerful message of hope: recovery is possible.If you or a loved one is navigating confusing neurological symptoms, this episode offers validation, clarity, and a roadmap to finding the right help.Shownotes & Key Resources Mentioned:Resources from Jason Kreuzman:RewireOT.com: Jason's central hub for FND resources, information, and updates on his outpatient clinic (opening late 2025).FND Society: Jason is the Co-Chair of their Pediatric Committee. The society offers lectures, research, and (with membership) a provider referral list. FNDSociety.orgEssential FND Information Hubs:Neurosymptoms.org: The "gold standard" patient education website, created and maintained by leading FND neurologists and researchers. An indispensable first stop for understanding the diagnosis.Patient-Led Advocacy & Support Groups: Jason highlights the incredible work of groups like FND Hope, FND What Now, and FND Action. These global communities provide connection, support, and resources.Tool for Management:Neuro-Log.com: A symptom management and tracking app created by a person with FND. A fantastic tool for identifying patterns and triggers in daily life.Guest Contact:Follow Jason's work and access resources at RewireOT.com.The Concussion Coach:Download the free guide, "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion," or book a free consultation with Bethany at theconcussioncoach.com.
Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Dara Albert about the misconceptions surrounding FND, the importance of compassionate communication with patients, and the need for improved educational strategies to address knowledge gaps. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.
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Join Smark and Boxman for your weekly unfiltered deep dive into the world of pro wrestling!This week, we're cutting through the noise and breaking down the biggest headlines and drama, from Tony Khan's candid interview to the final predictions for AEW's final pay-per-view of the year:Tony Khan on Helwani: We analyze the highlights of the AEW CEO's must-hear interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show" (11-18-25)—did TK finally clear the air, or just add more mystery?AEW's Expanding Empire: All the details on AEW's new trademark filings and the huge announcement of new tour dates, including a highly anticipated return to NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom!Wrestling & The Law: What is the real story behind the K & S WrestleFest promoter and Bill Goldberg? We separate fact from rumor on the controversial walkout story.An Emotional Announcement: We send our love and discuss the brave announcement from AEW Wrestler Rebel (Tanea Brooks) revealing her cancer diagnosis and FND battle.Performance Center Power: WWE has added a massive new recruit! We talk about the signing of Nebraska Track and Field star Meghan Walker to a NXT/Performance Center deal.Vampire Cop Punk: Check out the trailer for the new horror movie "Night Patrol," starring CM Punk as a vampire-hunting LAPD officer! We give our initial thoughts on The Best in the World's latest acting gig.Full Gear 2025 Predictions: It's the moment of truth! Smark and Boxman run through the entire card to give their comprehensive AEW Full Gear (2025) predictions.Bonus Non-Wrestling Wildness: We can't resist a few bizarre headlines, including the Serial Brooklyn dine-and-dash influencer finally caught on camera and whether Bill Ackman is really here to help with your dating troubles.Tune in for the unfiltered takes and analysis you can only get from Smark and Boxman! Check us out live every Thursday at 9:30 PM ELive on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingoutletpodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-sheet-dudes/id1471552947?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzYwMzg2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingoutlet/Twitter: @wrestlingoutletEmail: wrestlingoutletpod@gmail.comTotally Inappropriate Team Sports - https://www.youtube.com/@TotallyInappropriateTeamSports
Imagine your brain's hardware is perfect, but the software is glitching so badly your body stops working.We sit down with Erum, a biochemist who navigates the world with a rare and often misunderstood condition: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). We Raw Dog into the fascinating science behind the diagnosis. Basically her brain has a "software glitch" but the hardware is pristine. So how, and why is it causing the left side of her body to physically fail during flare-ups? Erum shares her harrowing and resilient story, from a terrifying ER visit where doctors suspected a brain tumor or MS, to the "magic trick" test that finally led to her FND diagnosis. We discuss the profound connection between her condition and a history of severe childhood trauma, including growing up as a child of deaf adults (CODA) and surviving abuse. Plus, we talk about the healing power of boxing and how FND finally forced her to stop people-pleasing.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.
Imagine your brain's hardware is perfect, but the software is glitching so badly your body stops working.We sit down with Erum, a biochemist who navigates the world with a rare and often misunderstood condition: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). We Raw Dog into the fascinating science behind the diagnosis. Basically her brain has a "software glitch" but the hardware is pristine. So how, and why is it causing the left side of her body to physically fail during flare-ups? Erum shares her harrowing and resilient story, from a terrifying ER visit where doctors suspected a brain tumor or MS, to the "magic trick" test that finally led to her FND diagnosis. We discuss the profound connection between her condition and a history of severe childhood trauma, including growing up as a child of deaf adults (CODA) and surviving abuse. Plus, we talk about the healing power of boxing and how FND finally forced her to stop people-pleasing.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.
Merry Bingemas, one and all! Jodi Walker is back with 12 Days of Bingemas on Ringer Dish and the Ringer TV YouTube channel. Every Monday and Thursday until Christmas, Jodi will meet cute with all your Ringer faves to talk about the wildest plots, most mysterious Santa Claus–esque men, fakest towns, and chastest kisses in this year's original holiday movies. Fnd the weekly schedule at instagram.com/wereobsessedpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Joe Tafur and Natasha Pentin spoke with Canadian adult and pediatric neurologist Dr. Evan Cole Lewis to explore how epilepsy, trauma, and brain networks intertwine. We discuss pediatric epilepsy, cannabis for seizures, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), and emerging psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments. Dr. Lewis talks about the differences between structural brain injury and brain “software” disruption, shining light on the world of trauma-based neurological symptoms. Dr. Lewis holds a clinical appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children and at the University of Toronto. Currently practicing at North Toronto Neurology and Homeward Therapy, Dr. Lewis focuses on epilepsy, brain injury, concussion and post-concussion symptoms, functional neurological disorders, and the therapeutic use of cannabis and psychedelics in these conditions.You can see more of Dr. Lewis's work here: YouTube Website North Toronto Neurology Psychedelic Therapy (Homeward Therapy - coming soon). Newly published textbook for real-world medical cannabis prescribing, that Dr. Lewis conceived and edited with support of Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, and healthcare educators. Case report mentioned (36:28) For Dr. Joe Tafur's newsletter and Patreon: https://www.modernspirit.org/patreon Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Dr. Lewis's Background(01:57) WeCann Conference Meeting(04:16) Cannabis for Pediatric Epilepsy(05:47) Success Stories with Cannabis(9:30) Harm-Reduction Approach & Opening a Clinic(12:40) Medication for Different Types of Seizures (15:33) Psychedelics Treatment & Brain Networks(18:58) Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) & Non-Epileptic Seizures (22:19) The Brain's Structure vs Software (23:44) Diagnosing FND(29:19) Concussion and FND(33:55) Psychedelics and Brain Network Disruption(36:01) FND Also Rooted in Trauma Rather Than Physical Injury(39:44) Bridging Neurology and Psychology(45:08) Challenges and Risks of Psychedelic Treatments(54:54) Importance of Medical Education in Psychedelics(01:01:57) Future Projects and Research Initiatives
In this Dialogue episode of The Synopsis, we discuss Axon's and Floor & Decor's 3Q25 earnings. AXON 3Q25 Business Update Floor & Decor 3Q25 Business Update This update quoted several expert call transcripts from Alpha Sense. You can get a free trial to read them for yourselve through this link. ~*~ For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Intro (2:10) — Axon 3Q25 Update (13:50) — Axon 911 Push (18:08) — Axon Enterprise Call Option (22:20) — Axon Valuation (30:00) — Floor & Decor 3Q25 Update (38:24) — FND Valuation (53:47) — Outro -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- For full access to all of our updates and in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. Please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com if you need help getting us to become an approved research vendor in order to expense it. *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. At the time of publication, one or more contributors to this report has a position in FND and AXON. Furthermore, accounts one or more contributors advise on may also have a position in FND and AXON. This may change without notice. Please see our full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/
Tamra and Dolores break down the RHOBH trailer that just dropped. Fnd out Dolores’ theory behind why no one calls Mary Cosby out. Plus, Tamra compares Meredith Marks to Heather Dubrow. What do they have in common?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners.This episode covers Functional Neurological Disorder with Dr. Patricia Rosebush. Dr. Rosebush is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. She is the distinguished author of numerous articles on clinical neuroscience, including considerable work on mitochondrial disorders in mental illness and over 30 papers on catatonia, and practices consultation-liaison psychiatry at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.The learning objectives for this episode are as follows:Provide a definition and conceptual approach to FNDIdentify clinical signs and patient histories relevant to a diagnosis of FNDDescribe an approach to the treatment of FNDUnderstand the special challenges of communication and collaboration in this illnessGuest: Dr. Patricia RosebushHosts: Dr. Alastair Morrison, Dr. Kate BraithwaiteAudio editing: Dr. Alastair MorrisonShow notes: Dr. Kate BraithwaiteInterview content:(02:39) Learning objectives(03:09) Conceptualization of FND(08:30) Underlying psychological processes(09:35) Difference between FND and factitious disorder/malingering(14:54) Alexithymia(16:51) Common symptomatic presentations(18:00) Types of underlying stressors(19:17) Other risk factors for FND(22:12) Communicating with patients to address stigma(24:32) Psychotherapy in FND(29:36) Referral pathways for patients with FND(31:15) Prognosis of FND(33:09) Social media and FNDResources:Functional Neurological Disorder Society. Functional Neurological Disorder Society (FNDS). Includes a podcast and courses for physiciansFunctional Neurological Disorder (FND) – A Patient's Guide to FNDReferences:Hull, M., & Parnes, M. (2021). Tics and TikTok: Functional Tics Spread Through Social Media. Movement disorders clinical practice, 8(8), 1248–1252. https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.13267National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2024, July.) Functional Neurological Disorder. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Functional Neurologic Disorder | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokePsychDB. (2024, April). Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Disorder. Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Disorder) - PsychDBRosebush, P. I., & Mazurek, M. F. (2011). Treatment of conversion disorder in the 21st century: have we moved beyond the couch?. Current treatment options in neurology, 13(3), 255–266. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11940-011-0124-yScamvougeras, A., & Castle, D. (2024). Functional Neurological Disorders: Challenging the Mainstream Agnostic Causative Position. Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 69(7), 487–492. https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437241245957For more PsychEd, follow us on Instagram (@psyched.podcast), Facebook (PsychEd Podcast), X (@psychedpodcast), and Bluesky (@psychedpodcast.bsky.social). You can email us at psychedpodcast@gmail.com and visit our website at psychedpodcast.org.
Vin and Aaron list off some of their favorite scary movies! This list is NOT given in a ranked order and the list is MUTABLE. The list may at any point be updated with or without notice. FND's LinksDISCORD - https://discord.gg/pX9JhgenPYPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/fndfilmsINSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/3Txr4IjSupport the show
Meme stocks, those companies that individuals love to speculate with, are roaring back in 2025. So much so that the Meme Stock ETF is coming back after being discontinued in 2023. Today's show breaks down how much staying power the meme stock ETF will have this time around. Also, we review Ferrari's less-than-stellar guidance for the next several years and cover stocks on our radar. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Ferrari's decision to pare its electric vehicle lineup and its lower 2030 financial guidance - Roundhill Investment's decision to relaunch the Meme Stock ETF - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: RACE, TSLA, GM, LVMH.F, HESAY, RH, HOOD, SOUN, OKLO, BE, TGT, FSLR, FND, HD, LOW Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Investors looking at housing and homebuilders are probably wondering what to make of the seemingly contradictory messages out of the housing market. In this episode, Tyler, Matt, and Jon drill down into the confounding numbers in the housing market and some recent homebuilder earnings reports. Also, they react to Starbucks restructuring and serve up some stocks on their radar. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Starbucks unveils a $1 billion restructuring plan - The good, the bad, and the outlook for homebuilder stocks. - Stocks on our radar. Companies discussed: SBUX, CMG, KBH, LEN, MIAX, FND, TTD, ICE, SPGI, NDAQ, HD, LOW, AMZN, DHI Hosts: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Bart Shannon Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Tiffany Kairos, an epilepsy advocate and founder of the Epilepsy Network, and her husband Chris Kairos. Tiffany shares her journey of living with epilepsy and her recent diagnosis of Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND). Tiffany and Chris delve into their experience managing both conditions, the impact on daily life, and the support systems that help her navigate these experiences. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. W. Curt LaFrance, Inaugural Director of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology at Rhode Island Hospital, Director of the VA Mind Brain program, and Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at Brown University. Dr. LaFrance discusses the complexities of FND, the importance of integrating neurology and psychiatry for effective diagnosis and treatment, and the evolution of terminology to reduce stigma and improve patient engagement. Additional Resources The Epilepsy Network (TEN) What is Functional Neurologic Disorder? Taking Control of Your Seizures Epilepsy Foundation The Anita Kaufman Foundation Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy Actor Cameron Boyce's Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guests: Tiffany Kairos @TiffanyKairos @theepilepsynetwork; Chris Kairos @ka1ro5; Dr. W. Curt LaFrance @brownuniversityhealth Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
Disabled people are reporting that their Access To Work grants are being cut back, and at a time when the government is encouraging disabled people to get back into the workforce. As the ATW grant is awarded to help you hold down a job, or enable self-employment, it's causing confusion and concern. Disability correspondent Nikki Fox joins us to share her findings and what government is saying.The Bengsons are a joyous folk-rock duo from the US currently on a mini tour of the UK. They're both autistic, and their show Ohio fascinatingly plots the hearing loss of Sean, the male half of the two married musicians. You'll love their interview.Presenter Emma Tracey is joined by neurospicy comedian Juliette Burton to take the temperature of the disability stories floating around the internet this week.And British TikTok celeb Nathan Wedge joins Emma to talk about how his life changed after having 17 seizures, and a diagnosis of FND - functional neurological disorder. Formerly a dentist, is his body telling him he'll be able to go back to fixing peoples smiles?Say "Ask the BBC for Access All" to your smart speaker. It's dead easy. And search for us on BBC Sounds, and subscribe.Recorded and mixed by Dave O'Neill, PRODUCED by Emma Tracey and Damon Rose, the editor is Damon Rose. Email Emma now on accessall@bbc.co.uk - how's your news?
The September 2025 Recall replay highlights four previously released episodes focused on epilepsy. Dr. Halley Alexander begins the series with Dr. Juan Luis Alcala-Zermeno, discussing outcomes of epilepsy surgery in patients with tonic-clonic seizures. She then speaks with Dr. Samuel W. Terman about patients' perceived seizure risk, seizure risk tolerance, and approaches to risk counseling. In the third episode, Dr. Alexander is joined by Dr. Vineet Punia to explore factors influencing the decision to continue or discontinue anti-seizure medications at discharge for patients hospitalized with acute symptomatic seizures. The replay concludes with Dr. Katie Krulisky's conversation with Dr. Leah Blank on how outpatient follow-up impacts readmission rates in older adults with epilepsy or seizures Podcast links: The Effect of Epilepsy Surgery on Tonic–Clonic Seizures Patient Perspectives on Antiseizure Medication Discontinuation Understanding Acute Symptomatic Seizures Outpatient Follow-Up With 30-Day Readmission After Epilepsy or Seizure Discharge Article links: The Effect of Epilepsy Surgery on Tonic–Clonic Seizures Patient Perspectives on Antiseizure Medication Discontinuation Antiseizure Medication Use and Outcomes After Suspected or Confirmed Acute Symptomatic Seizures Association of Outpatient Follow-Up With 30-Day Readmission After Epilepsy or Seizure Discharge in Medicare Beneficiaries Aged 65 and Older Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.
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