Brain Chat with the Nerdy Neurologist: Recent Episodes
Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams
Brain Chat is a podcast with the world-renowned researcher, neurologist and MS specialist, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams. Each episode, Dr. Williams will feature a special guest and cover all "matters" of the brain as it relates to life, health, wellness, relationships, and science.
Join Dr. Mitzi and her amazing friends, Sumaira Ahmed and Dr. Michael Levy, as they dive into a Brainchat on NMOSD
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with Dr. Jiwon Oh! This is an important discussion on "MS Prodrome and Radiographically Isolated Syndrome."
In this episode Dr Mitzi and her Super Friends discuss all things research as it pertains to MS.
Tune into the first episode of the season MS in the Black community. Dr Mitzi Chats with Dr Mima AkinsanyDr Tirisham Gyanand Dania Baynes
Nerdy Nation, join in on the last episode of the season, as Dr Mitzi chats with Dr. Susan Payrovi who breaks down what Integrative Medicine is.
Join by good friends and great patient advocates, Trishna Bharradia and Rachel Horne, Dr. Mitzi chats Global Perspective in MS!
On today's episode, Dr. Mitzi asked Owen Garrick and Nana Opong-Owusu to give us insight into clinical research
Join the Nerdy Neurologist and her super friends Ashley M. Ratcliff, Director of Communications & Operations with WE Are Ill, Stewart Schlossman, President and Founder of MS News and Views, and Hollie Schmidt, VP of Scientific Operations for Accelerated Cure Project.
On this episode Dr. Mitzi is joined by the Chief Mission Officer of MSAA, Amanda Montague and NMSS Associate VP of innovation and Strategy, Julie Foil! Join in as they chat about the different resources these great organizations provide to you.
It's getting hot in here! On this episode of BrainChat Dr. Mitzi will be discussing "How does Heat and Temperature affect MS Symptoms" with here good friends Dr. Huiam Mubarak and Kimstian Harrison.
Listen in to Dr. Mitzi as she chats with her good friend Dr. Hope O'brian, as they discuss "Migraine and Headache Awareness". This is a chat we all can
Ok! Join the Nerdy Neurologist and her super friends. Dr Stephen Krieger, Tyler Campbell, and Stuart Schlossman as they chat about "Men's Issues in MS"!
This episode Dr Mitzi is joined by Dr. Riley Bove and Megan Vigno. This episode is being dubbed ladies night as they chat on the latest in women's health.
Join Dr.Mitzi and her good friend, Dr. Kristy Jackson, Board-Certified Psychiatrist as they speak on mental health awareness
Health Equity is a popular topic and on this episode Dr. Mitzi will have first time guests Dr. Leorah Freeman, and Dr. Augusto Miravalle break down what Health Equity means to them and how important it is in the MS community.
Dr. Jaime Imitola is back on the show again! This time Dr. Mitzi and Dr Jaime will be chatting about Stem Cells and MS
On this episode we have Dr. Mitzi and her Super friends Christine Ha, MasterChef winner, Author, and Chef living with NMSOD and Sumaira Ahmed, NMOSD Patient, Founder and Director of the Sumaira Foundation will chat about NMSOD Awareness.
This episode Dr. Mitzi chats with her super friends Dr. Heidi Crayton, Medical Director of the MS Center of Greater Washington in Vienna, VA and Tylor "TC Speaks" Campbell, Patient Care Advocate, author, radio host and Speaker about MS Awareness.
On this episode, super friends Sheila Thorne, President and CEO of Multicultural Healthcare Group, and Dr. Annette Okai, Director of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research at North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache will chat with Dr Mitzi about MS Research and YOU!
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with Dr Mima Akinsanya, and patient advocates Damian Washington and Dawn Morgan. Listen in as they provide perspectives on the black MS experience and health equity, while having a great time doing it.
This is part 2 of everything MS. We have Dr Aaron Boster to talk about MS treatment options and why treatment is important
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with Dr. Drake Jr and Dr. Rosenthal as they kick off the new season of Brain Chat
We have covered so many topic this second season. Join Dr. Mitzi and one of her favorite super friends Dr. Annette Okai, as the do the End of the year review.
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with her mentor Dr. Mary Hughes and her new friend Dr. Brie Coleman about MS Below the Belt: Bowel, Bladder and Sexual Function!
This is an amazing discussing with Dr. Mitzi and her Super friend and Professor extraodinaire Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
This week we are circling back to our "Journey to Health Equity" discussion, with a focus on clinical research. We have the wonderful Sheila L Thorne, Dr. Owen Garrick, and Courtney Billington, joining the show to share their expertise on this matter!
On this episode, not only is the incredible Quita Highsmith and Cherie Butts going to talk about how we achieve health equity through education and empowerment, but we also have our super friend and collaborator Reggie Ware, the CEO of Blackdoctor.org, the platform that made MS Brain Chat a reality!
Join Dr. Mitzi and her superfriends Dr. Dion Metzger and Dr. Kristy H. Jackson as they discuss the extremely important and relevant topic, "Mental Health Awareness". Not only are Anxiety and Depression under treated, they are extremely common in the MS community. Over 50% of people living with MS deal with depression at some point after diagnosis.
Tune in as they talk about the symptoms, the treatments and most importantly the ways to prevent these mental health disorders from taking over your life.
Join Dr. Mitzi and her good friend Dr. Sarah Morrrow as the y discuss Cognitive Changes and MS
On this episode of Brain Chat The Nerdy Neurologist is joined by her super friends, CoFounder and CEO of We Are Ill Victoria Reese and the Medical Director for the MS Center of Greater Washington, Dr. Heidi Crayton. Listen in as they discuss Shared decision making and self advocacy when dealing with MS.
Join Dr. Mitzi and her Super friend Dr. Stephen Krieger, as they discuss The MS Journey, such as Progression Relapses and more!
Brain Chat welcomes Dr. Mitzi's amazing mentor Dr. Mary Hughes and another super friend Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas to this episode to discuss spasticity. They talk muscle tightness, cramps, and what causes them, but most importantly what you can do about it!
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with her super friend, Yoga Instructor, Mindy Eisenberg. They will be discussing gait imbalance a symptom that effects many people with MS and significantly affect day to day activities. Hear about causes, effects and the most importantly ways to combat this issue!
Listen in as Dr. Mitzi and Dr. William Conte Chat about MS in the LGBQT+ Community! You'll hear about issues specific to the community and resources for support.
Tune into this episode as The Nerdy Neurologist discusses one of the most invisible symptoms of MS that can also be the most disabling for many...FATIGUE
Joined by her super friends, Dr Kotil Rammohan, Professor of clinical Neurologist of Miami, and Dr. Jakai Nolan, Board certified Neurologist with Tanner MS Center, to talk about how this affects people living with MS, and most importantly what we can do about it.
Lets's talk about sleep! This episode Dr. Mitzi chats with her super friend Dr. Chantale Branson, who is a Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist. Join as as the talk about sleep! How much do we need? How does it effect us and most importantly how do we get more!
In honor of Women's Health Month, Brain Chat welcomes Dr. Riley Bove, Associate Professor of Neurology at UCSF, to talk about "Family and Pregnancy Planning. with MS.
Join Dr. Mitzi for great discussion with her Superfriend Dr. Kottil Rammohan. This will be an informative discussion about our evolving understanding of NMO diagnosis and treatment and why people are being misdiagnosed with MS!
Join Dr. Mitzi for a new Brain Chat with her good friend Dr. Robert Shin, Professor of Neurology at Georgetown University. They will be chatting about how is affected in demyelinating diseases like MS and NMOSD. This will be one you don't want to miss!
Dr.Mitzi is back! This episode the Nerdy Neurologist is chatting it up with none other than Dr. Jaime Imitole, Vice Chair of Neurology research, Director of the MS Center and Chief of Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology and Associate Professor of Neurology, Genetics, and Neuroscience at UConn Health. They will break down how the Immune system works, how it's affected in MS and how treatments impact the immune cells. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with Actor and Comedian Damian Washington and Dr. Heidi Crayton as they discuss increasing awareness about MS and new advances in the field of MS Advocacy and Research!
Tune in as Dr. Mitzi and her Super Friends, Dr. Annette Okai and Dr. Stan Cohan chat about the benefits of the first African American MS Registry and why the decided to start it!
Dr. Mitzi has invited some more of her Super Friends to chat about MS in the Black Community. The amazing Tirisham Gyang From Ohio State University Wexnar Medical Center, as well as MS advocate and author extraordinary, Tyler Campbell join her on this episode of Brain Chat with the Nerdy Neurologist for a riveting conversation!
This episode with the Nerdy Neurologist, Dr. Mitzi with her super friend and fellow Neurologist Dr. Aaron Boster take you back to the basics. This chat gives you The Who, What, Why and When about treatment goals.
In the first episode of the second season of Brain Chat, Dr. Mitzi and her super friend Dr. Jaqueline Rosenthal discuss being newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and the symptoms that may be experienced
Join Dr. Mitzi for another episode of BrainChat as she along with David Walker and Sonia Russell, founders of The Blackfullness teach us the importance of prioritizing our emotional, social and spiritual well-being.
Join Dr Mitzi and her super friend, licensed psychologist, Dr Evelyn Hunter as they chat about managing cognitive changes that are associated with Multiple Sclerosis. Out of this episode you'll get tips on how to handle changes with memory, attention and concentration, as well as other symptoms!
Let's talk about Sex! Intimacy and Sexual Dysfunction are topics that significantly affect quality of life, but may not be discussed in your doctors appointment. Join Dr. Mitzi and experts Dr. Lara Stepleman and Dr. Ayanay Ferguson to talk about and solutions to dealing with sexual dysfunction in MS.
MS is condition that affects not only people in the US, but many around the globe!.Join Dr. Mitzi for a discussion with Global MS Advocates Trishna Bharadia and Stanca Potra for updates on important MS Initiatives around the world and how you can get involved!
Let's Talk Health Equity! What does it mean, who does it include and how do we achieve it? Join Dr. Mitzi for a discussion on these topics and more with Dr. Ruth Clements and Dr. Kirk Taylor.
On this episode of Brain Chat Dr Mitzi Is Joined by her Super Friends, Experts Dr Lilyana Amezcua and Dr Angel Chinea. Listen in as they have an amazing and informative chat about MS in Diverse populations!
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats it up with her super friends, Yoga Instructor Kandice Shelton, and Mindy Eisenberg, founder of Yoga Moves MS for an engaging discussion about Yoga and the benefits for MS.
Lets talk about research, benifits and the risks of using cannabis in MS. This episode Dr. Mitzi chats it up with suoer freinds, MS expert Dr. Ben Thrower and patient advocate and CBD store owner Jeanine Hunter, to discuss all thungs cannabis and answer all your questions!
Exercise has both physical and mental benefits! Join Dr Mitzt as she chats with her super friends Dr. Gretchen and celebrity trainer Lauren Powers about exercise and how it helps your heart, mind and your MS!
Dr Mitzi chats with Podcast host Jon Strum and patient advocacy leader Stuart Schlossman on finding trusted sources of information.
Hey Friends!!! Join us for a power-packed conversation with Patient Advocate Leaders Dawn Morgan, Damien Washington and Jenna Green. We'll be talking Podcasts, Vlogs and all about how to let your voice be heard and to create your own space within the MS Community. You Absolutely do not want to miss this one!
Dr. Mitzi is joined by her superfriends and their chat takes a deep dive into inclusive and diverse research for MS patients.
The Nerdy Neurologist chats with the Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech Quite Highsmith and their Head of Inclusion, Strategy and Partnering Director Gerren Wilson.
Dr Mitzi invites some of medicine's nerdiest clinical experts that will help educate us all on how to handle various comorbid conditions alongside MS. Join the Nerdy Neurologist and her super friends Dr Fatima Stanford and Dr Ellen M. Mowry as they chat Comorbidities and MS!
Dr Mitzi will be discussing the role Mental Health plays in your life if you are affected by MS. Join the Nerdy Neurologist with Mental Health experts Dr. Kristy Jackson and Dr. Felicia Berry-Mitchell as they chat about you can improve your mental health and live WELL with MS!
Introducing: The National African American MS Registry! This amazing project will untimely allow for more research and better outcomes for Black people With Multiple Sclerosis.
Tune in, as The Nerdy Neurologist Chats With Dr. Annette Howard, Dr. Annette Okai and Dr. Dorlan Kimbrough on how they're changing the narrative for Black People with MS!
Listennn, if you've been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or know someone who has you don't want to missed this candid podcast discussion with the dynamic Tyler Campbell.
He has blazed trails in the MS community and continues to use his voice after his MS diagnosis.
Dr. Mitzi has a factual discussion with Dr. Latrice Landry on the COVID-19 and its effects on individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Nerdy Neurologist. Dr. Mitzi Joi takes a deep dive interview with fellow neurologist, Dr. Mary Hughes and discusses the very important topic of how Multiple Sclerosis affects the Black community. The research, diagnosis, prognosis, and even the therapies affect the Black community differently and it's important to know the facts and be your own advocate. This is a Brain Chat you don't want to miss. Share with your friends and listen up!
Hi! I'm Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, creator of the Brain Chat podcast. Join me every other Monday for discussion and interviews surrounding science, health, wellness and all "matters" of the brain.