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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.

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36:36

Can We Really Wait Longer to Have Kids?

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/10/08

More people are using fertility treatments to have kids later. But how much time can science really buy? Sanjay talks with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhonabout what science can—andcan’t—promise.Jennifer Lai and Leying Tang produced this episode.Video production by Jilanne Doom and Ted Severson, with assistance from Jasmine Brooks.Andrea Kane isthemedical writer. Dan Dzula is the technical director, and Dan Bloom is the showrunner. Ben Tinker is vice president of news at CNN, and Zach

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40:28

Antidepressants: The Kids Are Alright, But Are Adults?

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/10/01

Antidepressants aresomeof the most prescribed drugs in the US, buttheymaynot begettingproperscrutiny.Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to psychopharmacologist Dr.JosephGoldberg aboutwhatto consider when stopping or starting one.Madeleine Thompson & Sofia Sanchez produced this episode. Video production by Ted Severson and Jilanne Doom with assistance from Jasmine Brooks. Andrea Kane is the medical writer. Dan Dzula is the technical director, and Dan Bloom is the showrunner. Ben Tinker is vice president of

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35:27

Should You Give AI Your Medical Records? Sanjay Did.

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/09/24

AI may be able to see things in your health records that a doctorwouldn’t... but it can also miss medical crises.AI researcher and urologist Dr. Ashwin Ramaswamy talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta aboutusing a chatbot for health guidance.Study mentioned in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04297-7 Jennifer Lai, Leying Tang, and Madeleine Thompson produced this episode, with assistance from Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Jilanne Doom, with assistance from Jasmine Brooks. Andrea

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31:55

Is AI Rewiring Your Kid’s Brain?

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/09/17

Parents have spent years worrying about screens. Now the screentalksback. Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks early child development expert Dr. Dana Suskind what AI may be doing to kids’ brains — and why “brain rot” may be the wrong worry.Resources mentioned in this episode:•Common Sense Media’s AI resources for families•The Anxious Generation movement•Dr. Dana Suskind’s book,Human Raised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:19

Revisiting: Exploring the Brain with 10-year-old...

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/09/11

At 10 years old, brainiac⁠'Sean the Science Kid⁠' Atitsogbe already has plenty in common with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: He loves to learn and explain science to his million-plus Instagram followers. He's an advocate for positivity. And when he grows up, he wants to be a ("neuro-cardio") surgeon. So, Dr. Gupta passes the mic and lets Sean interview him about the things on his heart and brain.Original Credits: Producer: Sofia Sanchez Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer:

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26:07

The Choice Facing Football Parents

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/09/04

A new study estimates at least one in four NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with former NFL player Coy Wire and CNN Sports anchor Andy Scholes about brain injury and kids playing tackle football.This episode was produced by Dan Bloom and Nadia Kounang. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcats: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:27

Revisiting: Did You Take Your Vitamins Today? Maybe...

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/08/28

Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? Join Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation with supplement safety expert Dr. Pieter Cohen to learn how these add-ons are policed and what to look for on the label.This episode originally aired in July 2025. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang. Medical Writer: Andrea

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30:16

Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to...

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/08/21

Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing it wrong – but it’s never too late to fix it. Sanjay sits down with journalist James Nestor to discuss the fifth anniversary edition of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, and how simple changes to the way we breathe can start improving our health right away.This episode originally aired in January 2025. This episode was produced by

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28:57

Revisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/08/14

No,you’renot petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl.CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton to demystify jealousy and why the complex emotion is not only natural but could actually be beneficial.This episode originally aired in February 2025. This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez, Jesse Remedios, and Grace Walker. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Senior Producer: Dan

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30:33

Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/08/07

More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right questions, plus a practical checklist for navigating the process.Harvard Law Bulletin, “Patient Without Borders,” July 1, 2013 We'retaking a short summer break and will be back in September with plenty of exciting new episodes. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Ross Helman, Bob

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26:02

How to Protect Yourself from Extreme Weather

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/08/04

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20years, andsees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares some of his stories and tips for staying safe in dangerous conditions with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:14

The Next Breakthrough Addiction Treatment May Be Here

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/31

Thediabetes drugsthat transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about howGLP-1saffect the brain,its reward system, andmaybe evenaddiction.This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai withassistancefrom Sofia Sanchez. Video production by Ross Helman, BobNebeland Jasmine Brooks. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices

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24:31

Why Peptides Are So Popular

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/28

An FDA panelhasrecommended allowing compounding pharmaciestomake six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta andCNN Health'sJohn Bonifielddiscuss their popularity, safetyconcerns and what comes next.This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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27:18

When Snoring Becomes a Danger to Your Health

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/24

Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often missed, how it can harm the body and mind, and the latest treatment options.This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Andrea Kane. Video production: Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom TechicalDirector: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad

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15:22

Ticks are on the Move, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/21

Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to protect yourself, while Meg Tirrell reports fromonetick hotspot. This episode was produced by Leying Tang, Madeleine Thompson, and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:31

Cyclosporiasis: Fact vs Fiction

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/17

UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire explains how cyclospora spreads and why outbreaks are hard to trace. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Sofia Sanchez and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:14

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/14

It can be stressful making sure we get enough sleep, especially as we age. But the good news isthere’sno rule thata full night's rest means beingdeeplyunconscious for eight hours straight.Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers listeners’ questions about whether to be worried aboutsleep habits, with help from internist Dr. Brienne Miner. This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more

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27:16

What Pro Soccer Taught Me About Saving Lives

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/10

Once defending goalsinMajor League Soccer, Dr. Marshall Leonard now defends lives as a physician.Today,hesharesthe wisdom thatcarried him through life transitions.Plus,the timehe facedBrazilian soccer legend,Ronaldinho. This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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25:47

How to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/07

When Lionel Messi and fellow stars of the FIFA World Cup enter "the zone," what's happening in their brains? Today, neuroscientist Dr. Rui Costa tells Sanjay how you can think like a top athlete and find your own "flow state." This episode was produced by Sofía Sanchez. Medical writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:08

Wake Up, Brush Teeth, Start Day

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ·

2026/07/03

We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked organ when it comes to improving overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Kami Hoss, author of “If Your Mouth Could Talk,” to discuss the importance of oral health and the brushing routine he recommends for morning and night. For more on Dr. Hoss’ oral care recommendations, check out

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