Oct 8

Can We Really Wait Longer to Have Kids?

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 Sekhon about what science can — and can’t — promise. Jennifer Lai and Leying Tang produced this episode. Video product ... Show More

36m 36s

Oct 1

Antidepressants: The Kids Are Alright, But Are Adults?

Antidepressants are some of the most prescribed drugs in the US, but they may not be getting proper scrutiny. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to psychopharmacologist Dr. Joseph Goldberg about what to consider when stopping or starting one. Madeleine Thompson & Sofia Sanchez produced this ... Show More

40m 28s

Sep 24

Should You Give AI Your Medical Records? Sanjay Did.

AI may be able to see things in your health records that a doctor wouldn’t... but it can also miss medical crises. AI researcher and urologist Dr. Ashwin Ramaswamy talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about using a chatbot for health guidance. Study mentioned in this episode: https://www.na ... Show More

35m 27s

Mar 2020

Help Others to Help Yourself

College student Liam Elkind studied happiness in the class taught by Dr Laurie Santos. When the Covid 19 crisis hit, he knew exactly what to do to fight the negative emotions this pandemic arouses in us all - he helped set up a volunteer group called Invisible Hands to support vu ... Show More

28m 56s

May 2024

Volunteer

In this episode, Michael Mosley discovers that, as well as being a very rewarding thing to do, volunteering your time, labour or spare room can really benefit your health too. Michael speaks with Dr Edith Chen from Northwestern University in the US, who has been investigating the ... Show More

14m 31s

Oct 2021

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Emmy award-winning medical correspondent, author, and podcast host Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Ellen to discuss our fractured healthcare system, meditation, and the power of positivity.

54m 21s

Oct 2025

How to support a loved one through cancer treatment

If you have a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, all you want to do is help. But where do you start? What if you say the wrong thing or don't show up in the right ways? In this episode, we go over different ways to offer support. No matter w ... Show More

21m 19s

Apr 2020

Helping the Helpers

The heaviest burden of Covid-19 has fallen on the shoulders of medical staff, first responders and others who care for the sick and vulnerable. These people are saving lives, while putting their own health and mental wellbeing at risk.Several doctors and nurses have written askin ... Show More

38m 55s

Dec 2024

Protect Your Energy While Being Compassionate

Sam explains the difference between empathy and compassion and shares tips for maintaining emotional boundaries. Learn how to care for others while protecting yourself from emotional fatigue and burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4m 55s

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

Oct 2023

Support in Challenging Times, with Dora

Dora offers some help to those feeling overwhelmed and lost during a global crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17m 18s

Jun 2024

Find Renewal in Kindness

When life feels overwhelming, practice secret acts of kindness and generosity. Discover how giving can refill your emotional tank and improve your well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3m 27s

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