Dr. Kelli Uitenham: Founder, Brain Talk Foundation and certified brain injury specialist
About this episode
The episode discusses brain health, ALS, and the implications of football on mental well-being with Kelli Uitenham.
On Chris Johnson, ALS and what football does to the brain. On whether the NFL should exist. On what people don't understand about their own bodies and health. On leaving journalism for more noble pursuits.
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Pearlman
Guest: Kelli Uitenham
Topics covered
- brain health
- ALS
- football impact
- journalism
- health awareness
Keywords
- brain injury
- ALS
- NFL
- health
- journalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brain Talk Foundation, NFL
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