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Chasing Life

Is there a science to being happy? Does our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we

Episodes

Total: 526

Language allows us to connect with people from around the world. It opens our minds and hearts to ne

The Power of Music

2022/4/5

Have you ever gone through a breakup and listened to a sad song on repeat? Why do we have such stron

When you live with social anxiety, even the smallest interactions can feel catastrophic. If human be

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok – let’s face it, social media has become a central part of our

11 Months in Space

2022/3/15

When astronaut Christina Koch embarked on her 11-month spaceflight, she knew it would be a record-br

It’s been a difficult few years for everyone, and people are feeling more burned out than ever. CNN’

How do pets impact our bodies and brains? Are dogs really “man’s best friend”? And are we being mind

You're Not Alone

2022/2/22

Public health experts have been warning for years about a looming “loneliness epidemic” in the Unite

Remember how awkward and confused you felt as a teen? It's a time of so many big changes – growth sp

Love is in the air... but today we’re talking neurochemicals, not roses! CNN’s Chief Medical Corresp

Our memories are imperfect treasures – dear to our hearts but not necessarily accurate snapshots of

In Search of Lost Time

2022/1/25

Why do some days fly by, while others never seem to end? Have we been stuck in a time warp since Mar

Resetting Expectations

2022/1/18

The twists and turns of this pandemic have left many of us uncertain of what to expect in the year a

Does it feel like you are in an endless holding pattern? We asked a waiting expert for her top tips

Small Steps. Big Rewards

2022/1/4

As we ring in a New Year, Dr. Sanjay Gupta hears from Chasing Life listeners about the steps they pl

Seeing red? Listen to a quick refresher from our episode on anger management. You'll hear the key ta

The Science of Grit

2021/12/21

We're taking off this week for the holidays, but wanted to share with you another of our favorite po

(Don’t) Call Me, Maybe

2021/12/14

While season 3 of Chasing Life is in production, here's an episode of CNN's Margins of Error that yo

In the Blink of an Eye

2021/12/7

After a terrible accident, a woman wakes up in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. She recor

Pain is a Four-Letter Word

2021/11/30

How do you treat a disease where the cause is unknown and each patient’s symptoms are unique? CNN's