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.

https://www.facebook.com/UCLAHealthCARECenter/
https://www.instagram.com/apt.ctu/
https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/care-center

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.

If you've got issues with your gut, including chronic bloating and pain, it could signify
an overgrowth of candida. What's that? Tune into our show with immunologist
specialist and author Dr. Dean Mitchell, who wrote, "Conquering CANDIDA, The
30-DAY PROTOCOL for Restoring Your Microbiome and Health."

This is a comprehensive look into what might be going on in your gut, more
specifically, the overgrowth of candida. What is candida, what are the symptoms, how
is it diagnosed, and how to get relief? Dr. Mitchell will cover all the bases, discuss the
four stages of candida, and offer a 30-day nutritional plan to alleviate issues
associated with candida, which can often go undiagnosed.

In a nutshell, candida overgrowth is an imbalance in the normal levels of candida in
the body, caused by a variety of things including antibiotics. Symptoms include a
weakened immune system, bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, and more. During our
interview, we'll get to the bottom of it so people can get answers and ultimately relief.
Dr. Mitchell is a board-certified immunologist and a pioneer in holistic immunology. He
is the founder of Mitchell Medical Group, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of
candida overgrowth, mast cell activation syndrome, in addition to toxic mold exposure.

Please join my conversation with Dr. Dean Mitchell on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt,
and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Welcome to our show an extraordinary woman, filmmaker, and human rights activist, Jihan K, whose documentary, "My Father and Qaddafi," unravels the disappearance of her dad, Mansur Rashid Kikhia, a peaceful opposition leader to Muammar Qaddafi who vanished when she was just six-years-old.

The film seeks to piece together her mother's 19-year search to find her husband. Without any memory of her father, Jihan tries to reconnect with him and reconcile with her Libyan identity, taking on a reflective journey as she tries to piece together the memory of a man she barely remembers.

Mansur Rashid Kikhia served as Libya's foreign minister, ambassador to the United Nations, and was a human rights lawyer. For many, he was a rising star who could have been the next leader of Libya.

After serving under Qaddafi, he defected from the government and became an opposition leader. In 1993, he disappeared from his hotel in Egypt, never to be seen again. Jihan's mother, Baha Al Omary, a strong-willed Syrian-American artist, began searching for him, launching the family into an international political maze. Nineteen hears later, his body was found in a freezer near Qaddafi's palace.

Through encounters with family, her father's colleagues, and historical archives, Jihan's search for truth evolves into a deeper curiosity, and we'll talk about that.

Please find my full interview with Jihan on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

@myfatherandqaddafi #aff2025 #arabfilmfestival #arabcinema
#veniceinternationalfilmfestival #documentary #filmmakers

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.

🎧 Listen here.

https://www.facebook.com/UCLAHealthCARECenter/
https://www.instagram.com/apt.ctu/
https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/care-center

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 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.

🎧 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

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.

🎧 Listen here.

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.