No, you’re not 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.
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Jan 16
How Far Would You Go to Replace Your Body? Mary Roach Has Thoughts
For centuries, humans have tried to repair and replace our body parts -- from brass noses and pig organs to today’s lab-grown tissue. So where do we stand now? Sanjay sits down with author Mary Roach to discuss her newest book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy, which ... Show More
26m 18s
Jan 13
Why Does Everyone Have the Flu?
If it seems like everyone you know has the flu right now, you’re not that far off. The US has had a record-breaking flu season and isn’t over yet. With the help of CNN medical correspondent Meg Tirrell, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how it’s not too late to protect yourself. Plus, Sa ... Show More
13m 36s
Jan 9
Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
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 anniver ... Show More
30m 4s
Feb 2025
279. The psychology of career jealousy
When you're struggling with your sense of purpose, job hunting or feelings of success, it can be very hard to see someone else who has everything you want, and not feel jealous. In today's episode, we break down the very important psychology of career jealousy in our 20s, includi ... Show More
51m 49s
Oct 2024
3363: Jealousy Is a Wasted Emotion AND Why Is My Phone About to Die by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
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Episode 3363:
Joshua Fields Millburn explores how jealousy is a destructive emotion, rooted in societal competition and consumer cu ... Show More
8m 56s
Jun 2023
#50 - Jealousy: what it's really showing us & how to embrace it
<p>What is your jealousy trying to tell you? We’ve all experienced it firsthand. Whether in romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, jealousy can show up in various facets of our lives often bringing forth complex emotions and challenging our sense of self. </p>
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39m 49s
May 2025
#189: Why Anxiously Attached People Struggle with Jealousy
<p>Jealousy is one of the most common—and most shamed—experiences for people with anxious attachment. In this episode, we’re exploring where jealousy really comes from, how it manifests in relationships, and why it makes so much sense through the lens of self-worth and attachment ... Show More
20m 59s
Dec 2023
Unpacking The Emotion No One Likes to Talk About
<p>Of all the emotions, there's one that people are arguably the most reluctant to talk about and admit to feeling.</p><p><i>Envy.</i></p><p>Not only is there very little social discussion of envy, but there's also been very little academic scholarship on the topic. As a result, ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2025
#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health
Lisa Feldman Barrett is a professor at Northeastern University, psychologist, and a neuroscientist. Why do we feel emotions? From happiness and joy to anger, anxiety, and sorrow, emotions shape how we experience life. But what purpose do they serve, and how can we learn to manage ... Show More
1h 29m
<p>Brace yourselves, love. This is going to get spicy, and maybe not in the fun way.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let's talk jealousy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Contrary to popular opinion, jealousy by itself is not a fucking red flag. It's just another emotion, and like any other emotion—anger, fear, ... Show More
