Brain Chat with the Nerdy Neurologist
By Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams
Brain Chat with the Nerdy NeurologistJun 27, 2022
NMOSD Awareness
Join Dr. Mitzi and her amazing friends, Sumaira Ahmed and Dr. Michael Levy, as they dive into a Brainchat on NMOSD
MS Prodrome and Radiographically Iolated Syndrome
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with Dr. Jiwon Oh! This is an important discussion on "MS Prodrome and Radiographically Isolated Syndrome."
Exercise and MS
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with the experts on exercise and MS.
Research and You
In this episode Dr Mitzi and her Super Friends discuss all things research as it pertains to MS.
MS In The Black Community
Tune into the first episode of the season MS in the Black community. Dr Mitzi Chats with Dr Mima AkinsanyDr Tirisham Gyanand Dania Baynes
Integrative Medicine
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.
Global Perspectives in MS
Join by good friends and great patient advocates, Trishna Bharradia and Rachel Horne, Dr. Mitzi chats Global Perspective in MS!
Increasing Diversity in Clinical Research
On today's episode, Dr. Mitzi asked Owen Garrick and Nana Opong-Owusu to give us insight into clinical research
MS in the Hispanic Latinx Community
Dr. Mitzi and Dr. Lilyana Amezcua discuss MS in the Hispanic Latinx Community.
Patient Powered Advocacy
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.
Patient Advocacy-Identifying Resources for Individuals with MS
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.
How does Heat and Temperature affect MS symptoms
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.
Migraine and Headache Awareness
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
Men's Issues in MS
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"!
Women's Health
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.
Mental Health Awareness
Join Dr.Mitzi and her good friend, Dr. Kristy Jackson, Board-Certified Psychiatrist as they speak on mental health awareness
Health Equity
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.
Stem Cells and MS
Dr. Jaime Imitola is back on the show again! This time Dr. Mitzi and Dr Jaime will be chatting about Stem Cells and MS
NMOSD Awareness
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.
MS 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.
Research and You
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!
MS & The Black Community
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.
MS 101 Part 2
This is part 2 of everything MS. We have Dr Aaron Boster to talk about MS treatment options and why treatment is important
MS 101 Your Brain Explained
Join Dr. Mitzi as she chats with Dr. Drake Jr and Dr. Rosenthal as they kick off the new season of Brain Chat
End of the year review
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.
MS Below the Belt (Bowel, Bladder and Sexual Function)
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!
Food as Medicine- Your Gut and MS
This is an amazing discussing with Dr. Mitzi and her Super friend and Professor extraodinaire Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Journey To Health Equity Part 2
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!
Journey to Health Equity
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!
Depression and Anxiety/Mental Health Awareness
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.
Cognitive Changes & MS
Join Dr. Mitzi and her good friend Dr. Sarah Morrrow as the y discuss Cognitive Changes and MS
Shared Decision Making/Self Advocacy
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.
Your Journey with MS: Relapses, Progression, and more!
Join Dr. Mitzi and her Super friend Dr. Stephen Krieger, as they discuss The MS Journey, such as Progression Relapses and more!
Everything you need to know about Spasticity
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!
Gait Imbalance
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!
LGBTQ+
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.
Fatigue
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.
Sleep
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!
Family and Pregnancy Planning
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.
Neuromyelitis Optica
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!
Vision and 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!
You Immune System in MS
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!
MS Awareness Month
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!
NAAMSR
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!
MS In The Black Community
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!
MS 101 Part 2 (Treatment Goals)
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.
MS 101 - Part 1 (Diagnosis)
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
Meditation For MS
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.
Cognitive Changes And MS
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!
Intimacy and MS
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.