Chasing a Cure
Grief is something we all experience at different stages of life, even more so during this pandemic. But what happens when you must mourn the loss of your own child? CNN journalists Andrew Kaczynski a...
7 Sep 202129min
Presenting Hidden Brain: Unlocking Your Purpose
Chasing Life returns on September 7, but until then, here's an episode of Hidden Brain. Having a sense of purpose can be a buffer against the challenges we all face at various stages of life. Purpose ...
24 Aug 202150min
Presenting NPR's Life Kit: How To Deal With Burnout
While season 2 of Chasing Life is in production, here's an episode of NPR's Life Kit you'll love. Burnout is common across the globe, and the pandemic has only exacerbated it. In this episode, experts...
10 Aug 202123min
Helping Grandma and Grandpa Get Back in the Groove
For the past year and a half, the pandemic has kept many older adults apart from their loved ones. But now that people are getting vaccinated, many older Americans are finally reuniting with their fri...
27 Jul 202125min
Olympians Go For Gold — Without Fans
The upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be one of the few Games ever to take place during a global pandemic. That means zero fans in the host city, no family or friends allowed and a ban on cheering. What ef...
20 Jul 202124min
Let’s Talk About Making Babies (Or Deciding Not To)
It’s been a challenging time to start a family: some had to halt fertility treatments during lockdown, while others re-evaluated whether to have children at all. For today’s episode, CNN Chief Medical...
13 Jul 202128min
Tig Notaro on the Healing Power of Laughter
Scientifically speaking, what is the purpose of laughter? Why is it so important for our brains and well-being? And how might it help us get back to “normal” as we emerge from the pandemic? CNN Chief ...
29 Jun 202125min
The Science Behind a Good Night's Sleep
We all know sleep is vital, so why do many of us still find it so difficult to prioritize? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins about why we sle...
22 Jun 202126min
