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Charlotte, NC!!!!! I’m coming to the University City Regional Library, and I want to see you!

Join me as we discuss my debut book, The 25,000 Mark: It’s Not Just a Concussion.

We’re exploring how to enjoy sports while minimizing the risks of head trauma. This event is perfect for athletes, parents, coaches, and families affected by concussions.

Join the #braintalk

Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: University City Regional Library

Reserve your seat! Link in bio. You can grab your book at the library or buy now! Hard copies are $24.99 or get a digital copy for only $14.99. Click the link in my bio to shop now.

#drkellibraintalkslp #brainhealth #charlotte #meettheauthor by @braintalkfoundation

🗣️ Charlotte, NC!!!!! I'm coming to the University City Regional Library, and I want to see you🤗

Join me as we discuss my debut book, The 25,000 Mark: It's Not Just a Concussion 📚 We're exploring how to enjoy sports while minimizing the risks of head trauma. This event is perfect for athletes, parents, coaches, and families affected by concussions. Join the #braintalk 💙🧠💚

Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: University City Regional Library

Reserve your seat! 🔗 Link in bio 🔗
You can grab your book at the library or buy now! Hard copies are $24.99 or get a digital copy for only $14.99. Click the link in my bio to shop now 🛒

#drkellibraintalkslp #brainhealth #charlotte #meettheauthor by @braintalkfoundation

Imagine having to not only recover from a concussion, but also educate yourself on best practices while explaining the severity of your injury to others. Unfortunately, that was Sarah's reality as she recovered from her concussion.

Recovery should be just that—recovery. The brain and body are already working with limited energy to manage everyday demands, and healing from an injury requires even more. Learning, processing, advocating, and persuading shouldn’t be additional burdens placed on a survivor.

That’s why brain health research is so important. Research helps us better understand the complexities of brain injuries, improve treatment and recovery strategies, and equip healthcare professionals, caregivers, and communities with the knowledge to provide meaningful support. It helps shift the burden away from survivors having to prove the seriousness of their injuries and toward a world that understands how to recognize, respect, and respond to them.

Consider investing in brain health awareness and research, through organizations like Brain Talk Foundation. Help survivors can focus less on explaining their injuries and more on recovering from them.

#braininjuryawareness #healthpodcast #brainhealth #braintalkfoundation #drkellibraintalksslp by @braintalkfoundation

Today is National Concussion Awareness Day. 💙🧠💚
A concussion doesn't have to look dramatic. Sometimes it's just a headache, a little fog, feeling "off" after a bump you almost shook off. But it still matters.

Quick reminders:
✅ Don't "walk it off." Report symptoms
✅ Rest your brain, not just your body
✅ Watch for mood or sleep changes, in you or people you love
✅ Don't rush back to life’s demands before you're cleared

You don't have to be an athlete for this to apply to you. It can happen to everyday people doing everyday things.

Protecting your brain is protecting your future. #braintalkfoundation #concussionawareness #tbi by @braintalkfoundation

Suicide prevention is small, everyday choices.

A head injury doesn't have to happen on a field to change a life. A car accident. A fall. A bike wreck. A hit you brushed off because you "felt fine." Repetitive or even single traumatic brain injuries have been linked to changes in mood, personality, and increased suicide risk — but so much of that risk can be reduced by what we do before and after it happens.

Taking a hit to the head seriously. Watching for changes in yourself or someone you love. Getting real rest. Asking for help without shame. Checking in on someone who seems "off."

None of it looks like "suicide prevention" in the moment. All of it is.
Swipe through 🧠➡️

#SuicidePrevention #BrainTalkFoundation #BrainHealth #CTE by @braintalkfoundation

The Brain Talk is reaching more families!!!

Dr. Kelli had the opportunity to speak with @wcnctv @autumnbracey about the new study that revealed 1 in 4 former NFL players were diagnosed with CTE.

One of the biggest motivations for Dr. Kelli’s work is to help prevent athletes and parents from saying, “I wish I would’ve known.”

Parents deserve access to this information BEFORE it’s too late!

That’s why Dr. Kelli created The Brain Talk Parent Playbook, an on-demand workshop designed to help parents better understand concussion, recognize the signs that are often missed, and know how to advocate for their child.

🎥 Watch the news story and then stay tuned. The on-demand Parent Concussion Playbook is coming next.

Want first access AND a special Brain Talk rate?

DM “PLAYBOOK” to the @braintalkfoundation page.

Because it’s not just sports.
And it’s never “just a concussion.”

Let’s Have the Brain Talk 💚🧠💙

#ConcussionAwareness #CTEAwareness #YouthSportsSafety #BrainHealth #ParentEducation by @braintalkfoundation

Friday Night Lights are back and so is an important conversation about protecting the developing brains of athletes. 🧠

Dr. Kelli talked with @nick_sturdivant about concussions, youth football, and brain health—from recognizing the signs of a concussion to advocating for themselves on and off the field!

The message every parent, coach, and young athlete should remember:

🧠 When in doubt, sit them out.
🧠 Speak up when something doesn’t feel right.
🧠 A helmet is important—but no helmet makes the brain concussion-proof.
🧠 Protecting the brain today matters long after the final whistle.

We want kids enjoying the sports they love and we want to help them do it as safely as possible.

It’s time to Have the Brain Talk. 💚🧠💙

#BrainHealth #ConcussionAwareness #YouthSports #HighSchoolFootball #FridayNightLights by @braintalkfoundation

Is Your Coach Actually Trained in Brain Safety? | Dr. Kelli Uitenham | The Tribe

In this clip, Dr. Kelli Uitenham addresses one of the most uncomfortable truths in youth sports: some coaches claim to be trained in concussion and brain injury protocols — without any credentials to back it up.

For parents, knowing what to ask and what to look for could make all the difference.

👇 Full episode
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rAP1jZHMxI6Siw8Hme223

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/dr-kelli-uitenham/id1696571989?i=1000782913157

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7IDPhWJP34

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🎙️ PODCAST: The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe
The only global podcast helping parents raise resilient athletes through world-class voices in sport.

⚫ WEB: http://theyouthsportsparentingtribe.com
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WWW.HERNANCHOUSA.COM
@drkellibraintalkslp @BrainTalkFoundation #DrKelliUitenham #BrainHealth #Concussion #BrainTalkFoundation #YouthSportsParenting #PodcastEpisode #parenting #kidsports #sports #kids #kidsactivities #youthsports #childrensports #childsports #sportsparenting #goodparenting #parentssports #family #parenthood #parentingtips #parentinglife #podcast #hernanchousa by @braintalkfoundation

New episode out now. 🎙️

What if the injury doesn't look like an injury at all?

Dr. Kelli Uitenham — TEDx speaker, speech-language pathologist, brain injury specialist, and author of The 25,000 Mark — is on The Tribe.

The conversation every sports parent needs before the season starts.

Link in bio. 👆

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🎙️ PODCAST: The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe
The only global podcast helping parents raise resilient athletes through world-class voices in sport.

⚫ WEB: http://theyouthsportsparentingtribe.com
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WWW.HERNANCHOUSA.COM
@drkellibraintalkslp @BrainTalkFoundation #DrKelliUitenham #BrainHealth #Concussion #BrainTalkFoundation #YouthSportsParenting #PodcastEpisode #parenting #kidsports #sports #kids #kidsactivities #youthsports #childrensports #childsports #sportsparenting #goodparenting #parentssports #family #parenthood #parentingtips #parentinglife #podcast #hernanchousa by @braintalkfoundation

CTE Isn't Just a Football Problem — It Affects Every Contact Sport | Dr. Kelli Uitenham | The Tribe

In this clip, Dr. Kelli Uitenham breaks down what CTE really is — and why it's not limited to football. Soccer, hockey, rugby, lacrosse — any sport with repeated head impact carries risk, and most sports families don't know it.

Understanding the full picture is the first step to protecting the athletes you love.

👇 Full episode tomorrow 12
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kgQXNoU9FJYxmjDSMLkmK

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-youth-sports-parenting-tribe/id1696571989

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwUwG1AInKc
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🎙️ PODCAST: The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe
The only global podcast helping parents raise resilient athletes through world-class voices in sport.

⚫ WEB: http://theyouthsportsparentingtribe.com
.
WWW.HERNANCHOUSA.COM
@drkellibraintalkslp @BrainTalkFoundation #DrKelliUitenham #BrainHealth #Concussion #BrainTalkFoundation #YouthSportsParenting #PodcastEpisode #parenting #kidsports #sports #kids #kidsactivities #youthsports #childrensports #childsports #sportsparenting #goodparenting #parentssports #family #parenthood #parentingtips #parentinglife #podcast #hernanchousa by @braintalkfoundation

Your heart works non-stop for you, how are you showing up for it? ❤️Cardiovascular health is about more than just workouts; it’s about managing stress, staying active, eating well, and prioritizing intentional rest. What’s one daily habit you practice to keep your heart healthy? Tell us in the comments!
#CardiovascularHealth #HeartHealthMatters #RaphaWay #WellnessJourney by @braintalkfoundation

__Just wanted to say I'm soooo very proud of you UITEBOOT!!!!!! I'm sorry "DR." UiteBoot that is!!!

__You published your first of many books🤗🤗 📚Congratulations!! ..

__Click the linktree 🔗 in her bio on IG at @drkellibraintalkslp or at @braintalkfoundation . And don't forget to follow.

__And of course I had to take it back to our days when u were at ESPIN (when I actually used to hang out lol) ..
~ (BTW the fact that we were up in the club in business outfits is hilarious... everybody else was too though lol classic.. circa 2008)

Love ya Uite!!! Keep crushin it!! 🫶🏾 by @braintalkfoundation