East-West Medicine: Expanding the Toolkit for Better Health

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.

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

Acid reflux is common, but finding lasting relief isn't always simple. Dr. Eve Glazier is joined by UCLA Health gastroenterologist Kevin Ghassemi, MD, to explain what may be behind reflux symptoms and how to manage them. From food triggers and home remedies to questions about long-term medication use, they break down what can help, what may not – and the warning signs that mean it's time to seek further evaluation. 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.

Sepsis can begin with an ordinary infection, and the earliest signs aren't always obvious. Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with UCLA Health hospitalist Russell Kerbel, MD, to explain what happens when the body's response to infection begins to affect its organs, which changes should prompt urgent medical attention, and what patients and families can expect when sepsis is suspected. They also explore the systems working behind the scenes to recognize and treat sepsis quickly, how loved ones can contribute essential information, and what recovery may look like after leaving the hospital. 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.