logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2021
25m 37s

Helping Grandma and Grandpa Get Back in ...

CNN
About this episode
For the past year and a half, the pandemic has kept many older adults apart from their loved ones. But now that people are getting vaccinated, many older Americans are finally reuniting with their friends and family. On today’s episode, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta gives CNN's Don Lemon advice about reuniting with his risk-averse mother n ... Show More
Up next
Nov 12
How a Former Data Scientist Won the NYC Marathon
Andreas Almgren has set records in the European road 10K and half marathon, but hadn't run a marathon until this year's New York City race. Which he won. He talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about how data and training give him confidence Madeleine Thompson and Sofia Sanchez produced thi ... Show More
36m 53s
Nov 5
Your Phone Is Now a Casino. What's It Doing to Your Brain?
From election-related prediction markets to sports betting, gambling is creeping into everyday life. Sanjay and CNN's Coy Wire talk with UCLA's Dr. Timothy Fong about how these apps hook the brain, and what to watch for. Jennifer Lai and Leying Tang produced this episode. Video p ... Show More
31m 52s
Oct 29
We're Living Longer. Here's How to Die Better.
Palliative care and hospice physician Dr. BJ Miller explains how honest conversations about death can help us live -- and die -- on our own terms. Resources mentioned in this episode: BJ Miller's company Mettle Health — support for illness, grief and dying BJ Miller’s book, A Beg ... Show More
31m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2021
You’re vaccinated. Now what? | Today, Explained in 10
New guidelines from the CDC for fully vaccinated people suggest it’s finally time to hug your grandparents. Dr. Kavita Patel explains the do’s and don’ts as we inch back towards “normal” life. 
10m 35s
Mar 2021
You’re vaccinated. Now what?
New guidelines from the CDC for fully vaccinated people suggest it’s finally time to hug your grandparents. Dr. Kavita Patel explains the do’s and don’ts as we inch back towards “normal” life. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch ... Show More
27m 11s
Jan 2024
Back in the Saddle Again
Chris’ mom is ready to date again and who better than Chris to help her.   He is joined by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers for expert advice for all grandparents ready to get back in the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
37m 14s
Jul 2022
Boundaries and healthy relationships
Melanie and Justin are back after a short hiatus - joined by a friend and fellow clinician to discuss all things related to boundaries and healthy relationships. 
36m 20s
Aug 2021
Don’t Rush Reentry
With the rollout of COVID vaccines, many people are discussing their plans for “re-entering” the world. Where they want to travel, or who they want to visit. As exciting as it may seem to jump right back to how things used to be, take a moment to reconsider. If you like what you ... Show More
4m 54s
Jan 2021
Sanjay Gupta Returns
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the first three-peat Armchair Expert guest and an American neurosurgeon, medical reporter, CNN medical correspondent, and author. Sanjay, fresh off receiving his covid-19 vaccination, joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how much we've learned this year about ... Show More
1h 47m
Mar 2021
Rebuild your friendships
Re-connecting with friends after significant stages in our lives can be difficult. People grow apart, situations change, and we start to realise who we really not just but need to be in our inner circle. Mindfulness can assist in keeping the right friends close. For more on this ... Show More
4m 41s