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.

🎧 Tune in here.

Podcast Credits
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
For More Information Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/podcasts⁠

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.

🎧 Listen here.

Podcast Credits

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
For More Information Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/podcasts⁠

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.

🎧 Tune in here.

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Podcast Credits
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
For More Information Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/podcasts⁠

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.