{"podcast":{"title":"Dr. Joe Galati Podcast","slug":"dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429","podcast_index_feed_id":1172429,"rss_url":"https://feed.pippa.io/public/shows/5cddb7d0efc2255c0dda3af6","website_url":"http://www.drjoegalati.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/undefined/1558034260709-9d01ce94308848d7c1bb1beef60b483b.jpeg","author":"Dr Joe Galati","episode_count":158,"summary":"Dr. Joseph Galati is one of the nation’s leading experts in liver disease, with more than 35 years of experience caring for patients and educating the public . He serves as Medical Director of the Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and leads Liver Specialists of Texas, one of the largest practices devoted exclusively to liver care. His team treats the full spectrum of liver conditions, including fatty liver, alcohol-associated liver disease, viral hepatitis, liver cancer, and patients before and after liver transplant. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has been a trusted voice in consumer health media, hosting and producing radio programming on iHeart’s KTRH—also streaming nationwide on the iHeartRadio app—and delivering specialized content on SiriusXM. In addition to one‑on‑one patient visits and his radio audience, he actively leverages social media to expand access to credible health information, helping people become smarter, more empowered consumers of healthcare and raising what he calls their “health IQ.” Dr. Galati believes that the majority of chronic disease—including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease—is directly related to lifest…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-12T00:24:32.180676+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429"},"episode":{"title":"Being an Engaged Patient","slug":"being-an-engaged-patient","published_at":"2026-07-17T22:35:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429/being-an-engaged-patient","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-dr-joe-galati-podcast/episodes/being-an-engaged-patient","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5cddb7d0efc2255c0dda3af6/e/6a5aae2a7a878a338092c851/media.mp3","summary":"In this week's episode from our \"Your Health First\" radio program, Dr. Galati explores a topic that often goes unspoken in healthcare: the essential work required of patients, caretakers, and family members. Being on the receiving end of medical care isn't a passive experience—it demands active participation and commitment. Dr. Galati emphasizes that whether you're a patient facing a diagnosis, a caretaker supporting a loved one, or a concerned family member, success in navigating the healthcare system requires dedication to learning and understanding the disease at hand. The key to better health outcomes? Becoming an informed, empowered consumer rather than an idle observer. Dr. Galati discusses why patients and families must commit to truly understanding what's happening with their health, asking the right questions, and taking ownership of their care journey. While committing to learning about a specific disease certainly takes time and effort, Dr. Galati explains why this investment is not only worthwhile but essential for achieving the best possible outcomes. Tune in to learn how to transform from a passive participant into an active partner in your healthcare. How To Reach Dr. Joe Galati and his Team: For an on-line consultation or press inquiries, contact Teresa Reyes at 713-794-0700 Dr. Galati's Newsletter Sign-Up Liver Specialists of Texas Get a Copy of Dr. Galati's Book Dr. Galati on Facebook Message Dr. Galati and his team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this week's episode from our \"Your Health First\" radio program, Dr. Galati explores a topic that often goes unspoken in healthcare: the essential work…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":365,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429/episodes/being-an-engaged-patient/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429/being-an-engaged-patient.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}