After a terrible accident, a woman wakes up in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. She records her experiences with doctors and friends, as she grapples in real time with the way her brain has changed. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to her about her remarkable journey and shares his insight as a neurosurgeon. And we explore wh ... Show More
Nov 2023
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on training your brain to be resilient
Neurosurgeon, podcast host, and CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta chats with Brooke about why some brains respond more positively to “now what” moments than others, what his mom’s refugee journey taught him about resilience, and why his pivot into broadcasting wa ... Show More
32m 36s
Feb 2025
My Toddler Survived a Traumatic Brain Injury
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In this powerful and emotional story, Caroline shares her son’s journey of survival after suffering a traumatic brain injury. From the terrifying moments in the hospital to the long road of recovery, she opens up about the challenges, h ... Show More
1h 49m
Oct 2024
Rules of engagement: Nullifying neurotrauma
Today, we're going in depth on traumatic brain injuries. James Tytko speaks with Dawn Astle, daughter of former England striker Jeff Astle, about the finding that his death was linked to head trauma sustained during his playing career. Also, Prof Peter Hutchinson gives an overvie ... Show More
32m 35s
<p>“I felt like my brain was in Saran Wrap…you’re just not all there.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits</p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong> Having adapted to the challenges of growing up with cerebral palsy, a woman ... Show More