🌟 Join hosts Michael Bristow, Brandy Lemon, and Producer Mike as they share personal traditions, from Christmas cookies to prime rib dinners 🍪🥩, and explore ways to stay connected with family and community. This festive episode of *Osage Health Watch* is packed with heartwarming stories and practical tips to help you embrace the holiday season with balance and joy. 🎅 Navigating holiday indulgence guilt-free 🎄 Balancing old traditions with new ones 🧘‍♀️ Prioritizing self-care during a busy season 🤝 The importance of asking for—and accepting—help

With touching anecdotes, like Michael escorting Brandy’s mom to a Christmas party, this episode reminds us of the power of flexibility, connection, and embracing the true spirit of the season. ✨ Tune in for inspiration to make your holidays meaningful and memorable! 🎶

This episode of Osage Health Watch explores the importance of quality of life for elders in indigenous communities, focusing on practical fitness tips, nutrition, and elder care resources. The hosts discuss feedback from listeners and delve into topics such as functional exercises for older adults, the significance of nutrition and hydration, and elder care meal programs. They emphasize the projected growth of the aging Native American population and its implications for healthcare services. The conversation touches on culturally appropriate elder care, caregiver challenges, and the need for improved nutrition in elder care programs. Throughout the episode, the hosts provide practical advice on maintaining health and quality of life as people age, highlighting the concept of "habit stacking" to improve overall well-being and the importance of socialization for elders.

Join hosts Brandy Lemon, Michael Bristow, and Mike Quinata as they dive deep into the intersection of Indigenous health practices and Western medicine. This episode, recorded live at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, features an engaging interview with Lindsay King, a former federal Indian Health Service leader, now bringing her talents to work for the Osage Nation. Lindsay shares her journey from the Cherokee Nation to the Indian Health Service, highlighting her extensive experience in healthcare and her dedication to serving Native communities. The discussion touches on the future of elder care in Indian Country, emphasizing the importance of mental health support for caregivers and the challenges faced in providing sustainable assisted living facilities for Native elders.