Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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.  

This episode originally aired in February 2025. 

This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez, Jesse Remedios, and Grace Walker.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right questions, plus a practical checklist for navigating the process.

Harvard Law Bulletin, “Patient Without Borders,” July 1, 2013

We're taking a short summer break and will be back in September with plenty of exciting new episodes.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez.

Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel, Jasmine Brooks

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has been covering the weather for more than 20 years, and sees the increasing rate of extreme weather events as our new reality. He shares some of his stories and tips for staying safe in dangerous conditions with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Showrunner: Dan Bloom 

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum 

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The diabetes drugs that transformed weight loss may be key to treating addiction, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar about how GLP-1s affect the brain, its reward system, and maybe even addiction.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai and Sofia Sanchez. 

Video production by Ross Helman, Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks. 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Showrunner: Dan Bloom 

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum 

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An FDA panel has recommended allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Health's John Bonifield discuss their popularity, safety concerns and what comes next.

This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Leying Tang.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Paul Hoff, an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (otolaryngologist) at the University of Michigan, about why sleep apnea is often missed, how it can harm the body and mind, and the latest treatment options.

This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson and Andrea Kane. 

Video production: Bob Nebel and Jasmine Brooks. 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 

Showrunner: Dan Bloom 

Techical Director: Dan Dzula 

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum 

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Climate change and land use are helping ticks spread into new areas, bringing serious diseases, including one that can trigger an allergy to red meat and dairy. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to protect yourself, while Meg Tirrell reports from one tick hotspot. 

This episode was produced by Leying Tang, Madeleine Thompson, and Andrea Kane.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire explains how cyclospora spreads and why outbreaks are hard to trace.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Sofia Sanchez and Andrea Kane.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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It can be stressful making sure we get enough sleep, especially as we age. But the good news is there’s no rule that a full night's rest means being deeply unconscious for eight hours straight. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers listeners’ questions about whether to be worried about sleep habits, with help from internist Dr. Brienne Miner. 

This episode was produced by Madeleine Thompson 

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane 
Showrunner: Dan Bloom 
Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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Once defending goals in Major League Soccer, Dr. Marshall Leonard now defends lives as a physician. Today, he shares the wisdom that carried him through life transitions. Plus, the time he faced Brazilian soccer legend, Ronaldinho.

This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez.

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

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