Kandid Konversations with Dr. Kelli & Natalie Yona

April 25, 2025

About the podcast

Dr. Kelli Uitenham, SLP, is diving into real, unfiltered discussions about brain health, life after concussions, and so much more—from inspiring athlete stories to those of everyday people like you and me. We’re covering it all, and nothing’s off-limits. Tune in now and catch up on the latest episodes! Don’t miss out on these Kandid Konversations that could change how you think about brain health. Every day that I get to work alongside a guest on their goals is a day that my passion is fulfilled!

In this episode, Natalie Yona, a speech and language pathologist with already 16 years of clinical experience, helps shine a light on Cognishine, a platform that is created to support occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other health professionals in delivering more engaging and personalized care. Natalie shares Cognishine’s mission to transform therapy through innovation—empowering providers with tools that improve cognitive, speech, language, and social-communication outcomes for individuals of all ages. Together, we explore how forward-thinking solutions like Cognishine are reshaping care and addressing the growing challenges in today’s global health landscape.
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