Brain Chat: Tremors Explained With Dr. Tiffany Branson and Dr. Keisha Young

Brain Chat with the Nerdy Neurologist is a podcast hosted by Mitzi Joi Williams, MD that brings clinical neurology into real-world conversations around brain health, wellness, and patient care. Through thoughtful discussions with leading experts, the series explores common neurologic concerns, evolving science, and practical strategies for helping patients better understand complex conditions. Filmed at the Joy Life Wellness Group in Smyrna, Georgia, the podcast emphasizes approachable, patient-centered education grounded in clinical expertise.

In this episode, Williams is joined by Chantale Branson, MD, MSCR, FAAN, and Keisha Young, MD, PhD, both board-certified neurologists and fellowship-trained movement disorder specialists at Morehouse School of Medicine, for an in-depth conversation on tremor. The discussion covers the many causes of tremor, including essential tremor, enhanced physiologic tremor, and Parkinson disease-related tremor, while also exploring how stress, sleep, caffeine, and anxiety can influence symptoms. In addition, the episode highlights how neurologists evaluate tremor, what patients should expect during an assessment, and why seeking expert evaluation can help reduce fear and uncertainty surrounding these often misunderstood symptoms.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

• Understanding what defines a tremor
• Stress, fatigue, and tremor worsening
• Rest tremor versus action tremor
• Essential tremor and Parkinson disease differences
• How neurologists evaluate tremor symptoms
• Treatment approaches and patient reassurance

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