Brain Chat with the Nerdy Neurologist
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.
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The Overlap Years Perimenopause, Menopause, and MS (opens the original)
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We’re officially back TONIGHT at 7 PM ET, and I couldn’t think of a better conversation to kick off the second half of the season! I’m joined by my good friend Dr. Barbara Joy Jones for “The Overlap Years: Perimenopause, Menopause, and MS.” We’re getting into the symptoms, the overlap, the questions women should be asking, and what you need to know as you navigate these changes while living with MS. Grab a friend, get comfortable, and meet us on YouTube TONIGHT at 7 PM ET! And while you’re there
Say More, Say it Better. How to Talk With Your Health Care Team (opens the original)
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Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers? Join me for a new episode of #BrainChat , where I'm joined by Dr. Nolan-McEwen and Dr. Colton-Poole to talk about how to communicate more confidently with your health care team. Because your voice matters, and better conversations can lead to better care.
Beyond the Wrinkles: Botox for Migraine, Spasticity, and Beyond (opens the original)
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Botox is about more than wrinkles. In the next episode of Brain Chat, I'm joined by fellow neurologists Dr. Nolan-McEwen and Dr. Rosenthal to explore the medical side of Botox and how it's used to treat chronic migraine, spasticity, and other neurologic conditions. We're talking about who may benefit, what treatment actually looks like, and clearing up some of the biggest myths that can keep people from getting the care they need.
Stronger Together: Communicating With Care Partners in Chronic Disease (opens the original)
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Living with a chronic illness can change relationships, but communication can help strengthen them. 💙 This Monday on Brain Chat, I'm joined by communication expert Dr. Charnetta Colton Poole to discuss navigating conversations with care partners, setting healthy boundaries, and expressing your needs with confidence and compassion. 🧠 Stronger Together: Communicating With Care Partners in Chronic Disease
From Signal to Sensation: Understanding Nerve Pain (opens the original)
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"If my MRI looks normal, why am I still in pain?" It's a question many people ask and one we're tackling in the next episode of Brain Chat. Join me and Dr. Deitrick Cox as we break down what nerve pain is, why it can be difficult to measure, common causes in conditions like MS and peripheral neuropathy, and the many tools available to help manage symptoms. Because understanding your pain is the first step toward finding the right path forward.
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