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.
We're back with a powerful new episode: Your Brain on Menopause!
I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Riley Bove—neurologist, researcher, and true champion for women’s brain health. From MS care during menopause to what the research really says about hormones and our brains, this convo is packed with insight.
I promise this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and smarter about your health!
I’m so excited for next week’s episode of Brain Chat because I’ll be joined by my right-hand in healing, Dr. Jakai McEwen, for MS 101 Part 2!
At Joi Life Wellness Center, Dr. McEwen brings a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to MS care and neurology. From her neuroscience degree at Vanderbilt to fellowship training and work with the CDC, she’s dedicated her career to empowering patients and providing cutting-edge care.
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In this episode of Brain Chat, we’re joined by Dr. Mima Akinsanya, a board-certified neurologist and MS specialist who’s reshaping what MS care looks like—especially in communities that need it most.
As the first MS specialist in Prince George’s County in over a decade, Dr. Akinsanya is expanding access, challenging disparities, and making space for Black patients to be seen and heard. She’s also a passionate mentor and educator...
We’re diving into What’s New in MS? with the incredible Dr. Annette Okai — a powerhouse in the MS world.
Dr. Okai is a fellowship-trained MS specialist, Director of Clinical Neuroimmunology at North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache, and Clinical Associate Professor at Texas Tech. She’s also a key voice in research and advocacy, serving on advisory boards for the MS Association of America, National MS Society, and more.<...
Your brain is your greatest asset—so how do you protect it? On the next episode of Brain Chat, Dr. Mitzi sits down with Dr. Susan Payrovi, MD, an expert in Integrative and Functional Medicine, to explore how lifestyle, nutrition, and holistic care can support brain health—especially for those living with MS.
Don’t miss this conversation! Tune in and learn how to invest in your brain health.
We’re diving into Gut Health & Autoimmune Disease with none other than Dr. Sonza Curtis, aka The Gut Doctor.
Dr. Curtis is a trailblazer in functional medicine, with over three decades of experience helping people achieve optimal health through natural healing. She’s been featured in Ebony, Rolling Out, and Shine Magazine and is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur.
Tune in to hear her expert take on the gut-a...
Don’t miss the next episode of #BrainChat, where we discuss memory loss and dementia with Stephanie J. Monroe, JD. As Vice President of Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Stephanie has spent her career addressing Alzheimer’s impact on communities of color and advocating for greater minority participation in clinical trials. 🧠💡
In Part 2 of Holistic Health, we’ll dive deeper into resilience, self-care, and practical ways to stay balanced every day with Dr. Tanya Beaubrun and Victoria Rodgers. Don't miss it!
Ready to embrace holistic health? Join us on Monday for a new episode of #Brainchat, featuring two powerhouse guests who are redefining wellness!
✨ Dr. Tanya Beaubrun, known as the MOre JOy MD, is a Women’s Wellness Warrior who blends functional and integrative medicine with lifestyle empowerment coaching.
✨ Victoria Rodgers, founder of CenteredSoul Consulting, is a mindfulness expert and MS warrior who combines inclusivity, wellness...
I’m beyond excited to be joined by Dr. Alexis Simpkins, Director of Vascular Neurology Research at Cedars-Sinai and a leading expert in stroke prevention and treatment. We’ll cover everything you need to know about stroke, from cutting-edge research to prevention tips.
Don’t miss this insightful episode with one of the top minds in vascular neurology!
So excited to welcome Dr. Hope O’Brien to the next Brain Chat! We’ll be discussing Headache and Facial Pain: Migraine and Trigeminal Neuralgia. 🧠💥
Dr. O’Brien is a leader in headache medicine, having directed the Headache Fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s and founded the Headache Center of Hope. Don’t miss her expert insights on managing these conditions!
On the next episode of #BrainChat we'll explore neck and back pain from degenerative disk disease with Dr. Vanessa Lane, a physical therapist specializing in neurological conditions, and Dr. Marcus Gates, a neurosurgeon focused on minimally-invasive spine surgery and complex spinal disease.
The next episode of Brain Chat is all about #Neuropathy—a condition that affects millions but doesn’t get enough attention. Special guest Dr. Tamara Greene is here to break it all down. From treating neurological disorders to working with NFL athletes, Dr. Greene knows her stuff. Don’t miss this deep dive into everything you need to know! 🧠
Join us for an insightful discussion on the connections between cancer and autoimmune diseases with our expert guests, Dr. Tirisham Gyang and Dr. Porter.
✨ Dr. Tirisham Gyang is a neuro-immunology specialist and Program Director for the Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship at Ohio State University. She’s dedicated to advancing treatments for demyelinating conditions and exploring neurotoxicity linked to immune cancer therapy.
✨ Dr. ...
We're talking about MOVEMENT and MS with @doctor.gretchen and @yogamovesms
As a #neurologist and #musician, I’m so excited about our next episode Brain Chat, Music and the Brain.
I’ll be sitting down with Allison Lockhart, a licensed and nationally board-certified music therapist, to discuss how #musictherapy can positively affect #mentalhealth, neurodevelopment, and overall well-being.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply curious about the power of music, you don't want to miss th...
Protecting Your Peace: Mental Health and You with the incredible Dr. Ericka Goodwin 🧠✨
Dr. Ericka is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, top-rated speaker, and creator of the hit podcast, “Better with Dr. Ericka.” She’s on a mission to help you Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better.
Don't miss out on her insights and practical steps to elevate your mental well-being and protect you...
We're back this Monday with another episode of #BrainChat, diving into part 2 of Self Advocacy. This topic is so important that we had to continue the conversation! We'll be focusing on telling your story and who better to discuss this than storytelling experts:
🧠 @picturethisvic, CEO and Founder at @weareillmatic
🧠 @damianwashington, Content Creator at @msviewsandnews
We're giving gems coming from the #patientadvocacy front with experts
🧠 Kathleen Costello, COO at @candomultiplesclerosis
🧠 Amanda Montague, Chief Mission Officer at the @msassociation
🧠 Jacki Smoczynski, Associate VP of Community Engagement at @mssociety
We're coming together to talk about the connection the brain has to the immune system under the effects of excess #stress and #weight gain.
Two amazing experts — Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford @askdrfatima at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Ellen Mowry at @hopkinsmedicine join us Monday for #BrainChat with #thenerdyneurologist to get into it.
Stress unfortunately isn't avoidable, and impacts Black women disproportionally in ...
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!