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Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Chasing Life means living life to its fullest. That’s what Dr. Sanjay Gupta aims to do, and he wants you to join him on the journey. Through conversations with leading voices in health and wellness, Sanjay demystifies complex issues at the expanding frontiers of science and shares insights from his decades-long quest to better understand the human body and mind — as a practicing neurosurgeon, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, and, perhaps most importantly, a dad.
Episodes
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Distracted Brain
If you have trouble focusing on books, work, or even TV shows, you’re not alone. The fact is our attention spans are getting shorter. And it can feel like our…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaChasing Life with the Gupta Family
Over the last year on the podcast Sanjay has been having some very candid conversations with his family. On this special episode of Chasing Life, we revisit…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay Investigates “Weed 7: A Senior Moment" Pt. 2
Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Over the last 10 years, Dr. Gupta's reporting on the topic has produced seven CNN…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay Investigates “Weed 7: A Senior Moment” Pt. 1
Chasing Life is taking a short break and will be back with new episodes next month. This week, we are sharing Dr. Gupta’s most recent documentary examining the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLessons in Longevity
All season, we’ve been exploring how we can all make the most of our age, at any age. But can where we live improve our longevity? In this episode, Dr. Sanjay…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Promise of Cannabis as We Age
Cannabis is often thought of as a young person’s drug. But the reality is that more and more people of all ages are asking their doctors about medical…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBiohacking...or BS?
Caloric restriction. Blood transfusions. Hormetic stress. Off-label meds. As CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is often asked about the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaJustine Bateman on Why She Won’t Try To Look Younger
It's no secret there’s added pressure on women to appear ‘ageless.’ But is the pressure to appear youthful getting better or worse? On this episode, Sanjay…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Myth of the Midlife Crisis
For years, people have been faced with the possibility of suffering a ‘midlife crisis’ when they near age 40. But is the concept scientifically sound? And now…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaA Little Help From My Friends
When you’re young, making friends can feel pretty simple, but as you age it can be harder. But it’s important to have friends and there’s scientific proof that…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaChasing Life presents The Prince Mixtape
The Chasing Life team is off for the holiday, we'll be back next week with another new episode. In the meantime, we are sharing another CNN Audio series, The…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMaking the Most of the Bodies We Have
It’s no secret that our bodies change as we age. We can see it in decreased flexibility and endurance, and older folks can become more susceptible to injuries…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaIs Age Really Just a Number?
Getting older is often seen as a negative, or something to avoid. But the reality is, it’s happening to us every minute of every day. Is there a better way to…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSeason Seven: Making the Most of Your Age
We're all getting older -- every minute of every day - but the word "aging" often feels like a dirty word. Why is there such stigma attached to getting older?…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaInside the Surgeon General’s Dire Social Media Warning
A recent advisory from US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says there’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay Investigates “The CBD Craze” Pt. 2
Ten years ago, when Dr. Sanjay Gupta began investigating medical marijuana, very few people had ever heard of cannabidiol, or CBD. Six years later, two-thirds…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay Investigates “The CBD Craze” Pt. 1
Ten years ago, when Dr. Sanjay Gupta began investigating medical marijuana, very few people had ever heard of cannabidiol, or CBD. Six years later, two-thirds…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay investigates "Weed" Pt. 2
Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Over 10 years, Dr. Gupta's reporting on the topic has produced six CNN documentaries and…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay investigates "Weed" Pt. 1
Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Over 10 years, Dr. Gupta's reporting on the topic has produced six CNN documentaries and…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaChasing Life presents The Assignment with Audie Cornish
Chasing Life is taking a short break and will be back with new episodes next month. In the meantime, we want to highlight some amazing work from CNN. This…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Guptas on Parenting in the Social Media Era
This season, we’ve heard from experts, parents, and teens about how screen time is shaping our lives. But this has also been a family affair. On today’s…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaInside a Lab Studying Toddlers and Touchscreens
Think back to the first time you held a smartphone or tablet in your hands. For most adults, this probably happened later in life. Now, a new generation of…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWill Banning TikTok Help Kids?
Gen Z is the first generation to truly grow up online and now they’re joining the fight to log off. In February, college student and founder of the Log Off…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Selfie Effect on Your Brain
American teens are experiencing a rise in mental health challenges according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This includes…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHank Green on the Future of the Internet
This season, we’ve been talking about the potential dangers of social media and the amount of time we spend online. But what about the positive, educational…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaBreaking Up (and Making Up) with Your Phone
These days, it’s easy to be glued to your phone and have mixed feelings about it. If you spend too little time, you feel disconnected. But too much time can…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Do you ever feel like you or your kids are spending way too much time on your phones? Have you ever caught yourself scrolling for hours on end? When so much of…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow to Raise Kids in the Digital Age
Technology has advanced at breakneck speed over the past decade. And that’s disrupted our lives — the ways we interact with each other, work, learn, and even…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSeason Six: A Personal Journey for Sanjay
If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking at a phone or a computer screen. These days we spend most of our lives looking at screens – whether it’s for…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Remember how awkward and confused you felt as a teen? It's a time of so many big changes – growth spurts, body hair, and acne, just to name a few – but perhaps…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay investigates “Havana Syndrome” Pt. 2
Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Cuba to investigate one of the most complex and controversial brain mysteries in recent years known as "Havana Syndrome." First…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSanjay investigates “Havana Syndrome” Pt. 1
Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Cuba to investigate one of the most complex and controversial brain mysteries in recent years known as "Havana Syndrome." First…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat Promise Do Psychedelics Hold As Therapeutics?
When psychedelics were first studied more than 50 years ago, researchers noticed that they were useful in helping people explore a greater sense of self. Now…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhen You Hear Colors and Taste Shapes
For the past couple of months, we’ve explored the senses and how each one affects our health and well-being. In our last episode of this season, we examine a…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Power of Sound
Close your eyes and just listen. Even if you aren’t actively thinking about the noises happening around you, your brain is constantly processing sound. That’s…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSmelling Your Way To Love
Do you ever walk past someone who smells absolutely alluring? Maybe you even do a double take? Scent is a major component of our attraction to those around us…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Science Behind a Good Night's Sleep
We all know sleep is vital, so why do many of us still find it so difficult to prioritize? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with sleep…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaFood for Thought, Literally
Can you picture your favorite comfort food? Whether it’s a steaming bowl of your grandmother’s homemade soup or a chewy chocolate candy bar from your…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat Promise Do Psychedelics Hold As Therapeutics?
When psychedelics were first studied more than 50 years ago, researchers noticed that they were useful in helping people explore a greater sense of self. Now…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLiving a Sensory-Informed Life
Have you ever wondered why we get hangry or car sick? It happens when our sensory system gets dysregulated. For some people, this happens all the time and can…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaExpanding Your Senses
If you could gain super-human hearing, or even a new sense entirely, would you? Neuroscientist David Eagleman says with the help of technology, this could soon…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaPain is a Four-Letter Word
How do you treat a disease where the cause is unknown and each patient’s symptoms are unique? CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to pain…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaFinding Your Quiet Space
We’re constantly assaulted by “noise” all around us: crowds, vehicles, social media. As quiet spaces around us dwindle, what is it doing to our minds and…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow Do You Recognize a Face?
Imagine not being able to recognize the people you see every single day; your coworkers, your friends, your loved ones. “Prosopagnosia,” or “face blindness,”…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSniffing Out the Cause of Smell Loss
Imagine if your morning cup of coffee one day smelled like rotting garbage. Or, if your favorite comfort food had no taste at all. For some COVID long haulers…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaMaking Sense of Our World
Welcome to Season 5 of Chasing Life, where we’ll explore the five traditional senses – sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell -- and beyond. To kick off the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaIntroducing All There Is with Anderson Cooper
Chasing Life is pleased to present the first episode of Anderson Cooper's new podcast: All There Is. Anderson started recording while packing up the apartment…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaOur Top Takeaways: Managing Social Anxiety
Why are social interactions so daunting for some of us and what can we do to make things easier on ourselves? Dr. Sanjay Gupta revisits an interview with…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaChasing Life presents In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt
This week the Chasing Life team is sharing one of their favorite podcasts, In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt. Soon after entering the Kansas City mayoral…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaYou’re Never Too Old to Play
It’s easy to understand the importance of play during childhood but research shows that play is important at every age. In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Gupta…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaClimate Anxiety is Real
Climate change has long been an existential threat, but for many young people, government inaction and increasing natural disasters are now taking a mental…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLiving in a Dream World
Although we don’t remember most of them, we spend about two hours every night dreaming. Some dreams are similar, others are scary, or anxiety inducing. But…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLearning to Live After Loss
Time heals all wounds, so the saying goes. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, when a loved one dies, it can feel like we’re stuck in an endless loop of…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaThe Video Game Treatment
What if instead of pills to cure what ails you, you were prescribed a video game? Over at Akili Interactive, researchers are trying to do just that. EndeavorRX…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaHow to Win the Waiting Game
It's time to revisit one of our favorite episodes! We’re always waiting for something, whether it’s in line for your morning coffee, on hold with customer…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaLiving to 100 and Beyond with Norman Lear
What’s the secret to a long, happy life? TV legend Norman Lear may have the answers. It’s hard to believe but the man responsible for shows like “All in the…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhat Drives Your Road Rage?
Do you ever feel your blood pressure rise, sitting in a sea of stand-still traffic? It’s not all in your head. All that time spent in the driver's seat could…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaWhy Sanjay Almost Changed His Name to Steve
If you’re a person of color living in the United States, chances are, you’re living with some form of racial trauma. Whether it’s because you’ve been a victim…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaConversation is More Than Nodding Your Head
Is it possible we’ve been going about conversation the wrong way our entire lives? All too often, when we chat with a friend or colleague, we walk away feeling…
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay GuptaSometimes it's Healthy to Break the Rules
Not following rules and letting go might actually make you feel better. Just ask musicians who improvise and make up music on the fly. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks…