Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Blood cancer treatment has changed dramatically, with therapies that target cancer more precisely and transform a patient's own immune cells into cancer-fighting tools. Dr. Eve Glazier talks with UCLA Health hematologist-oncologist Sarah Larson, MD, about advances in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, how Car T-cell therapy works and what emerging treatments could mean for patients. Dr. Larson also shares the remarkable story of a patient whose journey through cancer treatment led them to climb Mount Kilimanjaro together, offering a powerful perspective on resilience, hope and life beyond cancer. 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 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 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.

GLP-1 medications have transformed the conversation around weight loss and diabetes, raising questions about their benefits, risks and long-term use. Dr. Eve Glazier welcomes back UCLA Health endocrinologist and Chief of Clinical Nutrition, Vijaya Surampudi, MD, MS, to explore who may benefit from these medications, how to lose weight while protecting muscle and maintaining good nutrition, and what emerging research may reveal about potential new uses. The conversation looks beyond the number on the scale to explore how nutrition, muscle preservation and overall health factor into weight management. 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 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 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.

A cancer diagnosis can bring up questions that go far beyond scans, treatments and medical decisions. Dr. Eve Glazier is joined by clinical psychologists, Shannon La Cava, PsyD, and Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, from the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology to discuss the emotional, practical and relational challenges that can follow a cancer diagnosis. They address when and how psychosocial support can help and how language can shape conversations with patients and families. They also share ways families can offer meaningful support and why it can be valuable at any point in the cancer journey. 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 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 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.

Training challenges the body, but recovery is where adaptation happens. Dr. Eve Glazier talks with UCLA Health sports medicine specialist and Los Angeles Chargers team physician Joshua Goldman, MD, about what it really takes to recover, adapt and perform at your best. They look at how sleep, nutrition and training load affect recovery, why soreness is not necessarily a sign of a good workout, and what to know before turning to recovery tools like cold-water immersion and wearables. 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 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 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.  

When Jeslyn Gorman, a professional vocalist who has performed with some of the music industry's biggest artists, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced not only treatment, but also decisions about fertility, work and the future she was still trying to imagine. In this episode, Jeslyn joins Dr. Eve Glazier and three members of her UCLA Health care team – breast medical oncologist, Aashini Master, DO, breast surgical oncologist, Jennifer Baker, MD, and radiation oncologist, Susie McCloskey, MD – to share her experience from finding the first change through diagnosis, treatment and life after active treatment. Together, they explore how coordinated cancer care can address the whole person, how patients can participate in difficult decisions without having to make them alone, and what Jeslyn wants others to know about speaking up, accepting support and navigating the uncertainty of cancer. 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 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 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.