Relative Recovery

Falls can happen any time. For people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injury and preventable death. Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common outcomes of falls in that age group. Join us for this episode where we unpack some common fall risks, how to reduce those risks, and increase resilience when accidents happen. With people living longer today than at any other time in history, it’s so important to recognize and talk about the ways we can help get the most out of those years. Let us know in the comments if you’ve had to implement any health or behavior changes to protect yourself or a loved one from falls and injury. How has that gone? If you’re a healthcare provider, what factors are most important for your patients in building resilience, or recovering better from injuries over the age of 65?In upcoming episodes, we’ll talk more about treatment for TBI in older adults, as well as other age groups. Stay tuned and hang in there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenziaks.substack.com

In this episode we’re unpacking some common misconceptions (and misinformation) about sleep and chronic insomnia. Tune in to learn what you can do to work toward better health and sleep habits, even if you’ve struggled with sleep for years! As always, there is hope and there is help, so hang in there.Don’t forget to check out the CBT-I Coach app for evidence-backed methods to improve your sleep habits and quality. (Not sponsored.) Always consult your doctor before making any changes. Comment below to let us know if you find this content helpful and share what you’d like us to cover in the future.If you found this helpful, share the love and send this to someone else who might need it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenziaks.substack.com

In this off-the-cuff episode, we’re talking medical gaslighting, tummy troubles, and trauma, interjected with some family lore. Join us to learn how to nvaigate the broken U.S. medical system and work with the doctors who truly want to help you find answers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenziaks.substack.com

Welcome back! With the start of a new year, goal setting is on everyone’s minds. Join us for this episode to get a glimpse into how Lauren uses motivational interviewing to help her patients (or Joelle, in this case) identify what’s really going to help them keep up with a new health behavior. Then, let us know in the comments: What goals are you working toward? How do you stick with it when it’s hard?Happy new year and hang in there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenziaks.substack.com

Join me and my cousin, Joelle, as we break down the science and model productive conversations and topics for you to bring to your healthcare providers. As family, we’re not afraid to get real and honest. So tune in for our unfiltered chats, and learn and laugh with us along the way! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenziaks.substack.com