For many people, anesthesia can feel more intimidating than the procedure itself. Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with J. Prince Neelankavil, MD, an anesthesiologist at UCLA Health, to demystify what happens before, during and after surgery. They discuss the role of the anesthesiologist, the different types of anesthesia, what is monitored in the operating room, and common fears — including waking up during surgery, not waking up, nausea, and pain. The conversation offers practical questions patients can ask so they feel more informed, prepared, and reassured before a procedure.

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Podcast Credits
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

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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.

Hospital chaplains are often called during life's most difficult moments, but what exactly do they do? Dr. Eve Glazier speaks with Keith Wakefield, a hospital chaplain and manager of the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at UCLA Health, about the role of spiritual care in modern medicine and how chaplains support patients, families and care teams through illness, uncertainty and loss. They also reflect on the power of listening and why feeling heard can be a source of comfort during life's most challenging times.

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Podcast Credits

Host
Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers
Annie Krasnow
Michael Burke

Producers
Niki Miller
Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer

Kanza Shaheen

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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.

Ketamine, MDMA and psilocybin are generating growing interest in psychiatry, particularly for people who continue to struggle despite traditional treatments. Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with Jessica Jeffrey, MD, psychiatrist at the UCLA Semel Institute, about how psychedelic-assisted therapies are being studied, how they help people move beyond entrenched patterns of thinking, and why therapy and integration remain essential parts of the process. They also walk through the current evidence, potential risks, and what safe, responsible care looks like as this field continues to evolve.

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Podcast Credits

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

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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 men's health series, Dr. Eve Glazier and Jesse Mills, MD, health sciences clinical professor of urology and director of the Men's Health Clinic at UCLA Health, tackle some of the most common questions men may be hesitant to ask about sexual health, performance and aging. From sperm health and supplements to peptides and performance optimization, they separate evidence from hype and discuss what the science really shows.

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Podcast Credits
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

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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 one of this men's health series, Dr. Eve Glazier and Jesse Mills, MD, health sciences clinical professor of urology and director of the Men's Health Clinic at UCLA Health, examine how symptoms such as erectile dysfunction can offer important insights into overall health. They discuss why many men delay routine medical care, how seemingly unrelated symptoms may be connected to broader health concerns, and why prevention matters. The conversation also explores testosterone, lifestyle habits, and the importance of proactive care.

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Podcast Credits
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
Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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.

Aging is inevitable, but what does it mean to age well? Dr. Eve Glazier speaks with Meena Makhijani, DO, a geriatrician at UCLA Health, about approaching aging with dignity, purpose and individualized care. They unpack what sets geriatric medicine apart, the importance of understanding what matters most to each patient, and why aging should not be viewed solely as decline. They also discuss cognitive health, quality of life, and the growing need for compassionate, team-based senior care.

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Podcast Credits
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

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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 "gut health" actually mean and how much of the advice online is backed by science? In part one of this gut health series, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with Lynn Connolly, MD, gastroenterologist and clinical chief at UCLA Health, to break down the science behind digestion, gut health and the microbiome. Together, they unpack how the gut and its bacteria work, and why there's no such thing as one perfect microbiome. They also discuss common myths surrounding the "leaky gut," the limitations of at-home microbiome testing, and why the gut-brain connection may play a bigger role in overall health than many people realize.

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Podcast Credits
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

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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 gut health series, Dr. Eve Glazier returns with UCLA Health gastroenterologist and clinical chief, Lynn Connolly, MD, to focus on practical, evidence-based ways to support digestive health. Dr. Connolly explains the everyday habits that influence gut health and why balance matters more than perfection. She also walks through the warning signs that shouldn't be ignored and when it's time to talk with a doctor about ongoing digestive symptoms.

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Podcast Credits
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

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

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/medicallyspeaking

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.