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 i...

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 h...

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.substac...

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...

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,...