Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

What happens when doctors and patients truly decide together? In this episode of UCLA Health's Medically Speaking, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with urologist Dr. Chris Saigal and patient advocate Laurie Smith to unpack the power of Shared Decision Making—the practice that's turning medicine into a true partnership.

Learn why your goals and values belong in every medical conversation, how to prepare for appointments with confidence, and why the future of care starts with listening.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Chronic pain doesn't just hurt — it changes lives. It affects how we move, work, sleep, connect with others, and see ourselves. And because it's invisible, too many people feel dismissed, doubted, or told to "just live with it." In this episode of UCLA Health's Medically Speaking, Dr. Eve Glazier speaks with psychiatrist and palliative care leader Dr. Tom Strouse about changing the narrative — exploring why chronic pain is real, why language matters, and why relief is possible. Together, they break down emerging non-invasive treatments — TMS, mPNS, and Scrambler Therapy — that retrain pain pathways instead of masking pain.

This conversation blends science and compassion, offering something everyone in pain deserves: to be believed, to be heard, and to know that hope exists.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

In part two of Safe Sex—Why It Always Matters, Dr. Eve Glazier continues her conversation with infectious disease expert Dr. Raphael Landovitz about what "safe sex" means in 2025. Together they unpack myths, evolving norms, and the latest tools for protection—from condoms and PrEP to vaccines and open communication. The conversation highlights why stigma and silence remain major barriers to sexual health and how education and empathy can close the gap.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

What does "safe sex" really mean in 2025? In this candid, myth-busting episode, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with Dr. Raphael Landovitz, Director of the UCLA Center for Clinical AIDS Research & Education, to explore how sexual health has evolved—and why conversations about it still matter.

From condoms to PrEP, from stigma to science, they discuss how to protect yourself and your partners, what's new in HIV and STI prevention, and why inclusive, judgment-free dialogue is the most powerful tool of all.

Whether you're dating, partnered, or just curious, this episode will leave you better informed, less anxious, and more empowered to take charge of your sexual health—because caring for your sexual health is caring for your whole self.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

In part two of this series, Dr. Eve Glazier and UCLA sleep expert Dr. Ravi Aysola answer your most pressing sleep questions in a rapid-fire Q&A. Is your sleep tracker helpful, or is it just fueling your anxiety? Why does your teenager suddenly sleep until noon?

They cover everything from when and how to take melatonin, why women don't actually need more sleep than men, and why that glass of wine you sip to help you fall asleep may actually be sabotaging your rest. You will hear useful tips, including the most sensitive way to tell your partner about their ear-splitting snoring (hint: try recording it) and how meditation and breathwork really can help you get a better night's sleep.

Whether you're struggling with insomnia, supporting a partner with sleep apnea, or simply want to improve your well-being, this episode offers practical wisdom grounded in both scientific facts and timeless practices.

And if you missed part 1 "Counting More Than Sheep", be sure to tune in to hear our discussion on sleep stages, why we sleep, and the four simple rules that can transform your rest.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Find out why that one terrible night of sleep may be more normal than you think and what symptoms might indicate a sleep disorder. In the first episode of our two-part deep dive into sleep health, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with UCLA sleep expert Dr. Ravi Aysola to explore the science of sleep, why it is so critical, and how it impacts our physical and mental health.

To illustrate just why good sleep is so vital to our overall health and well-being, Dr. Aysola and Dr. Glazier discuss what your brain and body are really doing when you sleep. Together, they describe the importance of each of the four stages of sleep and how sleep patterns can shift throughout different phases of life.

The doctors break down some of the more common sleep disorders and stresses why chronic sleep problems should be taken seriously, detailing their potential negative impact on heart health, mood, blood pressure, and even memory.

If all of this sounds like a nightmare in the making, don't fret. Dr. Aysola shares the four simple rules that he says can transform your sleep–none of which requires a tracker. He also throws in a few tips on how we can stop sabotaging ourselves and find easier ways to rest peacefully.

Still have burning questions about sleep that keep you up at night? Tune in to Part 2 where Dr. Aysola takes on a rapid Q&A, that covers everything from doomscrolling to insomnia.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Join Dr. Eve Glazer for an intimate and powerful conversation with Dr. Felicia Knaul—economist, global health researcher, and associate to the chancellor at UCLA.

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Knaul shares her unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at age 41, her initial resistance to chemotherapy, and the transformative moment that abruptly changed both her treatment plan and the course of her career. As a woman living in Mexico, married to the country's former Minister of Health, she quickly turned her own privileged access to health care into an opportunity to advocate for breast cancer patients everywhere.

Making use of her unique perspective–she is at once a patient, the mother of two small children, an academic, and an advocate for women's health–Dr. Knaul shares her vision for changes in breast cancer care on a global scale. She offers practical advice for breast self exams, outlines the different factors to consider when making treatment choices, and highlights the importance of asking questions.

At its core, this is a conversation about hope. Whether you or a loved one has been touched by breast cancer, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and equipped with tools to advocate for yourself and others.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Ever wondered who's really coordinating your care when you or a loved one are admitted to the hospital? Join Dr. Eve Glazier as she speaks with her friend and colleague, Dr. Ashley Busuttil, a hospitalist at UCLA Health and Chief Medical Officer of Ronald Reagan Medical Center, to explain the critical role of a hospitalist.

Think of a hospitalist like your on-field quarterback, says Dr. Busutill as she walks us through the entire patient journey describing her role at every step of the way. From the ER to discharge, her job is to ensure that members of a patient's care team—including nurses, doctors, resident trainees, case managers, and social workers–remain on the same page, consistently executing care plans to get patients treated and home safely.

Dr. Busuttil dives into the importance of communication and how she strives to empower patients to become partners in their own care. In this episode of Medically Speaking, you will also learn practical tips to make one of life's most stressful experiences more manageable, like what information to bring to an ER visit, how to effectively ask questions, and what to expect at discharge.

Whether you're facing a hospital stay, supporting a loved one, or just want to understand how modern healthcare works, this conversation is for you.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

In part two of the series A Doctor, Her Best Friend & Stage 4 Cancer, host Dr. Eve Glazier welcomes back Julie Saliba Clauer. Julie opens up about the practical and emotional strategies that help her stay present while living with metastatic cancer.

Drawing from both her personal experiences and her advocacy work for colorectal cancer patients and their families, Julie underscores the power of building a strong support network. She offers insight for loved ones who want to help but aren't sure how, and shares how finding peer connections—through communities like Colontown, an online network of 100-plus private support groups—can help inform treatment and lifestyle decisions and offer patients critical emotional support.

At the heart of Julie's story is a simple but profound truth: living with cancer isn't just about treatment or survival. It's about managing precious energy reserves to focus on what truly matters—making memories, nurturing relationships, and continuing to live life as fully as possible. For more background on Julie and her story, listen to part one: Life Interrupted–Early Onset Colon Cancer, Julie's Story.

For more resources: www.colontown.org

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke, Suzanne Koudsi Walker
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Starting a conversation with a loved one about death–their death or your own–is so overwhelming that most people put it off for as long as possible. In the short-term it's easier to delay these talks, but the reality is that the consequences of avoiding them can be devastating. Today, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with end-of-life planning experts Dr. Neil Wenger, Dr. Anne Walling, and Shawny Smith, to share the unexpected challenges that a lack of planning can impose on families and caregivers, as well as some strategies to help make the process easier and less intense.

They will cover the ins and outs of Advanced Care Planning, define what exactly an Advance Directive is, and explain how to ensure that this information gets into the right hands. We are reminded that end-of-life planning is not just an important task. It may also be one of the greatest gifts we can leave behind for our loved ones.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.