Healing Verses: Laing Rikkers on Loss, Poetry, and Advocacy. You Only Go Once (YOGO)
Have you ever considered how poetry can heal the soul in the face of devastating loss and how it can raise awareness about crucial health issues such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea? This episode promises a profound exploration of these themes as we welcome Laing Rikkers, a woman transmuted by personal loss into a powerful voice for those battling OSA. Having lost her sister to this condition, Laing penned 'Mourning Leaves', a book of stirring poetry that manifests her journey through grief and serves as a beacon of understanding for those affected by OSA.
When Business Turns Personal, Saving Lives with Laing Rikkers
She Speaks Podcast with Aliza Freud
Our guest in this episode is the founder of ProSomnus and author of Morning Leaves, Laing Rikkers. Laing is on a mission to educate people on the warning signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), especially after losing her sister to sleep apnea complications at age 46. Laing and her company have developed a life-changing device for sleep apnea patients. Laing is also the author of Morning Leaves, a gentle perspective on handling grief through natural observations.
98 - Laing Rikkers - "Morning Leaves" - Loss and Undiagnosed OSA
Emma is joined by Laing Rikkers, co-founder and Executive Chair at ProSomnus. Together they discuss:
* Laing shares a bit about her background and experience with ProSomnus, an oral appliance manufacturer.
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea signs and symptoms and how difficult it can be to persuade a loved one to seek help.
* Laing talks about losing her sister who was only 46 at the time of her death.
* Coping with grief during the pandemic and how writing became a helpful practice along with grief counseling.
* Writing the book "Morning Leaves", a collection of poems written after Laing's sister passed away.
The Next Room with Jane Asher
Laing Rikkers is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. Though OSA is estimated to affect 75 million Americans, most people don't even know they have it. Tragically, that was the case with her sister who died of undiagnosed OSA. In her grief, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and her new book Morning Leaves, provides a path for self-exploration, connection, and healing from loss. Her mission now is to save lives by encouraging people to pay attention to the symptoms of OSA so they can better care for themselves and their loved ones.
After reading The Artist’s Way in the summer of 2020, Laing started writing a journal every morning, but it was months before it became clear that it would lead to a book. The creative process turned out to be a critical step in processing the sudden loss of her younger sister, Ginna. Ginna’s unexpected death, combined with the vulnerability Laing felt during the pandemic, brought into focus the need to ensure that her children truly knew her. What started as a an exercise in typing up poems and journal entries, became the backbone of Morning Leaves. From there, the book took on a life of its own. Laing has found that one of the greatest gifts of the process has been connecting more closely with like-minded people and feeling their support as she engages more artistically.
She’s a 10 Times 5
As we age, we are more apt to facing the daunting events and journeys of grief and loss. This week we interview Laing Rikkers is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. Though OSA is estimated to affect 75 million Americans, most people don't even know they have it. Tragically, that was the case with her sister who died of undiagnosed OSA. In her grief, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and her new book Morning Leaves, provides a path for self-exploration, connection, and healing from loss.
Snoring: The Potential Not-So-Silent Killer with Laing Rikkers
This episode can save lives! Laing Rikkers joins us to share her passion around Sleep Apnea. Laing is a leader in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), an often hidden - and potentially fatal - medical condition. After her sister died of undiagnosed OSA, Laing sought solace from nature and creativity, and wrote Morning Leaves, a book of poetry to help others navigate grief. Her mission now is to save lives by encouraging people to recognize the symptoms of OSA and take better care of themselves and their loved ones.
Overcoming Grief and Saving Lives with Laing Rikkers
Laing Rikkers, the co-founder of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, discusses the importance of being aware and treating obstructive sleep apnea.
The Optimized Mind
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Laing Rikkers – author of Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief and Connection and Co-Founder and Executive Chair of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies.