Episodes

  • Is Frozen Produce Healthier Than Fresh?

    Is Frozen Produce Healthier Than Fresh?
    Jul 22 2025
    You’ve likely stood in the grocery aisle wondering—what’s actually healthier: fresh or frozen produce? And when it comes to salt, should you stick with regular or go for pink Himalayan? Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down, so you know exactly what to grab next time you hit the store. 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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    13 mins
  • 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
  • Do We All Have a ‘Cancer Gene’?

    Do We All Have a ‘Cancer Gene’?
    Jul 8 2025
    After losing both parents to bone cancer, one listener wants to know what that means for their own risk. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks it down—then tackles another question millions wonder about: Is taking a sleep pill every night worse than waking up over and over again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • How Surgeons Balance Hope with Honesty

    How Surgeons Balance Hope with Honesty
    Jul 4 2025
    Every day, in hospitals across the country, surgeons make countless life-or-death decisions. For those who operate on children, those stakes can feel even higher. Dr. David Sandberg, author of “Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon,” sits down with Sanjay, a fellow neurosurgeon, to swap stories from the operating room and give a glimpse into how surgeons think under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • A Doctor-Approved Guide to the Sun This Summer

    A Doctor-Approved Guide to the Sun This Summer
    Jul 1 2025
    Dr. Sanjay Gupta is here with your summer sunlight guide — exactly when it’s safe to soak up some unfiltered sun, how to truly protect your eyes, and sunscreen mistakes you might be making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • The Man with the Pig Kidney

    The Man with the Pig Kidney
    Jun 27 2025
    On January 25th, 2025, Tim Andrews became a medical pioneer: He received a kidney transplant from a pig. Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows the incredible journey of this groundbreaking procedure – and the man at the center of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins