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Chasing Life

Chasing Life

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All over the world, there are people who are living extraordinary lives, full of happiness and health – and with hardly any heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been on a decades-long mission to understand how they do it, and how we can all learn from them. Scientists now believe we can even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, and in fact grow sharper and more resilient as we age. Sanjay is a dad – of three teenage daughters, he is a doctor - who operates on the brain, and he is a reporter with more than two decades of experience - who travels the earth to uncover and bring you the secrets of the happiest and healthiest people on the planet – so that you too, can Chase Life.2023 CNN Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Should You ‘Lean Into’ Your Chronic Pain to Relieve It?

    Should You ‘Lean Into’ Your Chronic Pain to Relieve It?
    Jul 18 2025
    Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with researcher and clinical therapist Dr. Eric Garland to explore how mindfulness meditation can be as effective as opioids in treating chronic pain – without any of the side effects. They break down the science behind how leaning into pain, rather than avoiding it, can actually rewire the brain and provide lasting relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • When to Blame Aging—and When Not To

    When to Blame Aging—and When Not To
    Jul 15 2025
    Is it just part of getting older, or something you shouldn’t ignore? From your balance to the ringing in your ears, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do about it. Chasing Life is a production of CNN Podcasts. Our podcast is produced by Eryn Mathewson, Jennifer Lai, Grace Walker, Lori Galaretta, Jesse Remedios, Sofia Sanchez, Kyra Dahring, and Madeleine Thompson. Andrea Kane is our medical writer, our senior producer is Dan Bloom, Amanda Sealy is our showrunner, Dan Dzula is our technical director, and the executive producer of CNN Podcasts is Steve Lickteig. With support from Jamus Andrest, Jon Dianora, Haley Thomas, Alex Manasseri, Robert Mathers, Leni Steinhardt, Nichole Pesaru, and Lisa Namerow. Special thanks to Ben Tinker and Nadia Kounang of CNN Health and Wendy Brundige. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Did you take your vitamins today? Maybe you don’t have to

    Did you take your vitamins today? Maybe you don’t have to
    Jul 11 2025
    Navigating supplement offerings, in a store or online, can be overwhelming. There’s a pill or a potion for everything, from losing weight to boosting brain power. But how do you know what you need? Join Dr. Sanjay Gupta for a conversation with supplement safety expert Dr. Pieter Cohen to learn how these add-ons are policed and what to look for on the label. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
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Food for "well-nourished brain" by Gupta and a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist as a guest - interesting, informative, useful, and science-based 👍

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I have loved this podcast from the beginning! The variety of topics that truly are helpful and relevant compares to none other. His voice is warm, welcoming and sounds at home as I play the podcast in my home. He is part of the family now, having seen me through the pandemic and more. Thank you!

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