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 bodies? Why do we need silence for our health? Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes Dr. Sanjay Gupta on a tour to one of the quietest spots in the United States. Plus, quiet activist Vikram Chauhan gives ... Show More
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Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?
We all know caregiving takes time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — but it may also change us for the better. Sanjay sits down with writer Elissa Strauss, author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caregiving, to explore how caregiving affects the brain, why it could be go ... Show More
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Feb 27
The Miracle and Mystery of Consciousness
Can modern science explain, or even define, the mystery of human consciousness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with writer Michael Pollan to talk about his new book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness, and explore the unmapped territory of our inner lives. They discuss whe ... Show More
27m 29s
Feb 2023
Why Silence is Powerful in a World of Noise with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn
Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn discuss their book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, explore the different types of noise we all experience in our lives, and why we need to find silence amidst all the noise.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How silence can bring us t ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2021
217. El poder del silencio | Catalina Goerke
<p>Hoy invitamos a Catalina Goerke, psicoterapeuta y maestra en meditación, para hablar de un tema al que le hemos dado muy poca atención, no solo en el podcast, sino en nuestras vidas en general: El Silencio.</p><br><p>¿Por qué nos cuesta trabajo estar en silencio?</p><p>¿A qué ... Show More
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