Meet the Authors: A Neuropsychology Podcast

Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN)

Memory

Cannabis

Neurocognition

Traumatic Brain Injury

Cognitive Flexibility

Cognitive Reserve

Processing Speed

Psychological Inflexibility

Memory Impairment

ACT (acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

Domain Specific Changes In Everyday Cognition

Multiple Sclerosis

Salthouse Processing Speed Theory

GDS (global Deficit Score)

Stroop Interference

Diagnosis Change

Alzheimer's Disease

We are pleased to introduce the Meet the Authors podcast series, brought to you by a collaboration of the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (SCN) and the journal Neuropsychology. In this podcast series, a SCN student leader, with support from members of the SCN Scientific Advisory Committee and podcast host Dr. Scott Sperling, will discuss a recently published study with the authors who underto... more

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	18	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Social SciencesScienceMental HealthHealth & Fitness

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Examination of Objective and Subjective Cognition and Their Association With Functional Outcomes: A Cross - Sectional Study in a Canadian Sample of Homeless and Precariously Housed Adults

In this episode, our host, Dr. Scott Sperling, and student leader, Jared Jacoboson Cherry, meet with authors Dr. Kristina Gicas and Michelle Blumberg to discuss their recent paper, Examination of Objective and Subjective Cognition and Their Associati... more

27 May 2026 • 18 min

Mediating Effect of Cognitive Reserve on Associations Between Processing Speed and Memory in Older Adults with and without Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode, our host, Dr. Scott Sperling, and student leader, Steven Harris, meet with authors Dr. Roee Holtzer and Andrew Fox to discuss their recent paper, Mediating Effect of Cognitive Reserve on Associations Between Processing Speed and Memo... more

6 Apr 2026 • 23 min

The relationship between cognitive domains and everyday functioning in Alzheimer's disease

In this episode, our host, Dr. Scott Sperling, and student leader, Jared Jacoboson Cherry, meet with authors Sophie van der Landen and Dr. Sietske Sikkes to discuss their recent paper, "The relationship between cognitive domains and everyday function... more

3 Mar 2026 • 19 min

Domain-Specific Changes in Everyday Cognition: Associations with Diagnosis Change and Gray Matter Volume Change

In this episode of Meet the Authors, Dr. Scott Sperling is joined by first author Dr. Brandon Gavett to discuss his paper, Domain-Specific Changes in Everyday Cognition: Associations with Diagnosis Change and Gray Matter Volume Change. Drawing on lon... more

20 Jan 2026 • 28 min

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Recent Guests

Roee Holtzer

Professor and Co-Author of the study

Yeshiva University / Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Episode: Mediating Effect of Cognitive Reserve on Associations Between Processing Speed and Memory in Older Adults with and without Multiple Sclerosis

Andrew Fox

PhD candidate and Co-Author of the study

Furman Graduate School of Psychology / Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Episode: Mediating Effect of Cognitive Reserve on Associations Between Processing Speed and Memory in Older Adults with and without Multiple Sclerosis

Sophie van der Landen

Neuropsychologist and PhD candidate focusing on digital cognitive and functional assessment in dementia

Alzheimer Center of the Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Episode: The relationship between cognitive domains and everyday functioning in Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Sietske Sikkes

Associate professor with focus on everyday cognition and digital measurement

VU University Medical Center and Alzheimer Center Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Episode: The relationship between cognitive domains and everyday functioning in Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Brandon Gavett

Board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at UC Davis; co-lead of the data management and statistical core for the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

University of California, Davis

Episode: Domain-Specific Changes in Everyday Cognition: Associations with Diagnosis Change and Gray Matter Volume Change

Dr. Diane Whiting

Senior Clinical Psychologist and Senior Research Fellow

Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Group

Episode: Inhibitory Control Underpins the Relationship Between Cognitive and Psychological Inflexibility After a Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Josh Faulkner

PhD in Neuropsychology, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist

Victoria University of Wellington; Neurorecovery and Contextual Sciences Lab

Episode: Inhibitory Control Underpins the Relationship Between Cognitive and Psychological Inflexibility After a Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Ashley Adams

PhD student; first author; Florida International University

Florida International University

Episode: Joint Effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Cannabis on Neurocognition

Raul Gonzalez

Clinical neuropsychologist; senior author

Florida International University

Episode: Joint Effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Cannabis on Neurocognition

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Scott Sperling

Host of Meet the Authors (neuropsychology focus); appears across multiple episodes guiding discussions with study authors and students.

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Apple Podcasts	#117	United States/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#60	Australia/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#132	Spain/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#134	South Africa/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#206	South Korea/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#219	Belgium/Science/Social Sciences

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The relationship between cognitive domains and everyday functioning in Alzheimer's disease

Q: Why did you decide to treat IADLs as a single latent construct rather than a multidimensional set of domains, and what are the clinical implications of that choice?

The data showed a consistent single factor across validation studies and informant-reported measures; this supports a unified view of daily functioning where impairments in one activity reflect broader cognitive challenges, which can simplify interpretation and clinical communication about functional status.

The relationship between cognitive domains and everyday functioning in Alzheimer's disease

Q: Could you briefly explain item response theory (IRT) and what advantages it provided for measuring responses on the Amsterdam IADL questionnaire?

IRT models analyze item-level responses to estimate underlying impairment on a continuous latent trait, allowing differentiation of item difficulty and discrimination rather than relying on a simple total score; this yields a finer, more nuanced view of how different activities relate to daily functioning.

Inhibitory Control Underpins the Relationship Between Cognitive and Psychological Inflexibility After a Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Q: Why differentiate general vs context-specific psychological inflexibility, and why focus on the reactive avoidance subscale?

Because patients with severe TBI may show different levels of inflexibility depending on the context (e.g., thoughts about the injury) versus more general flexibility, and the reactive avoidance subscale captures a specific, clinically relevant component of avoidance in response to thoughts and feelings about the injury. The broader measures reflect abstract flexibility, while the context-specific measure aligns with ACT-based clinical work in this population.

Inhibitory Control Underpins the Relationship Between Cognitive and Psychological Inflexibility After a Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Q: Could you provide a brief overview of the main findings of your study?

The authors describe a link between cognitive inflexibility and psychological inflexibility after brain injury, with inhibitory control (as measured by the Stroop task) emerging as a key predictor of contextual psychological inflexibility and distress. They explain that once both broad and context-specific measures are analyzed together, inhibition contributes uniquely to inflexibility, which in turn relates to distress, and mediation analyses suggest psychological flexibility mediates this relationship.

Joint Effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Cannabis on Neurocognition

Q: What is the significance of the memory impairment finding and its interpretation?

The memory impairment signal appeared in the cannabis-using HIV-positive group when using the GDS approach, indicating a potential vulnerability in memory; however, this did not replicate across other between-group comparisons. The authors caution that this may reflect a nuanced interaction rather than a broad, robust effect and emphasize context and limited generalizability.

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This show features in-depth conversations with neuropsychology researchers and clinicians who study cognition, aging, dementia, and brain injury, often anchored to recently published studies. Episodes typically unpack methodological choices (IRT, Bayesian analyses, factor analysis, ECOG, MRI measures), clinical implications for daily functioning and assessment, and the translation of research into practice. A standout pattern is the focus on how cognitive domains relate to everyday tasks, the impact of brain changes on daily functioning, and methodological rigor in neuropsychology research, with clear takeaways for clinicians, researchers, and students. The format usually includes a knowledgeable host guiding a discussion with one or more a... more

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3. Sophie van der Landen
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