Episodes

  • One Doctor's Decision to Stop Showering

    One Doctor's Decision to Stop Showering
    Jan 24 2025
    Dr. James Hamblin stopped taking regular showers. And no, he didn’t stink. The doctor and journalist joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain why he set out to challenge this social norm and the science behind doing less to stay clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Feeling Bored? That May Actually Motivate You

    Feeling Bored? That May Actually Motivate You
    Jan 17 2025
    Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects our health and why it can actually be the motivational jumpstart you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Letting Go of the Pressure To Be Perfect

    Letting Go of the Pressure To Be Perfect
    Jan 10 2025
    It’s the new year, a time when so many of us set out to do more, be better. It can feel overwhelming, and most resolutions end up broken. So what if this year, you tried something different? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sets out to explore surprising ways we can all let go in the new year and still live healthier and happier lives. He kicks this journey off with a conversation about letting go of perfectionism, without lowering your standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Can Weight Loss Drugs Impact Your Joy of Food?

    Can Weight Loss Drugs Impact Your Joy of Food?
    Jan 3 2025
    Yes, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can help people lose weight, but at what cost? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores why these drugs may not be the right fit for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • How Ozempic Transformed the Way We Look at Obesity

    How Ozempic Transformed the Way We Look at Obesity
    Dec 27 2024
    Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are being called “miracle drugs” with users boasting about their fast results. Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a deep dive into how they disrupted the entire weight loss industry and changed the conversation about obesity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Can Science and God Coexist?

    Can Science and God Coexist?
    Dec 20 2024
    Faith and science may often seem at odds with one another, but renowned geneticist and former NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins, says that he sees science as a form of worship. He talks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about how he’s interrogated his own beliefs around religion and what he says science can’t measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Your Shame-Free Guide to Cutting Back on Booze

    Your Shame-Free Guide to Cutting Back on Booze
    Dec 13 2024
    Holiday party season is upon us. But before you reach for that second cocktail (or third), let’s take a look at the science behind what alcohol actually does to our bodies with Dr. Jason Kilmer, Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Plus, we'll unpack the rise of the mocktail movement and whether ‘Dry January’ actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Can We Protect Ourselves from Microplastics?

    Can We Protect Ourselves from Microplastics?
    Dec 6 2024
    Microplastics are everywhere — from the ocean to our bloodstream — raising urgent questions about their impact on human health. How concerned should we really be? Sanjay sits down with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, the Director of Environmental Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine, to talk about how to realistically reduce our exposure and the future of combating microplastics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins