I am disappointed that the bad science in the womens health initiative was not even mentioned in the recent menopause episode. Why, oh why does the traditional medical establishment not trumpet from the rooftops that women have reduced mortality from all causes (especially colorectal cancer and heart disease) when they take hormone replacement therapy—especially in the first ten years after menopause. There are 35 recognized and 104 known symptoms of menopause. There is far more need for HRT than just for hot flashes. It’s appalling how little is talked about this. Thanks for the menopause show at all, but it was pretty disappointing.

When I listen to Dr. Gupta, I imagine him talking to me - as if he were my doctor or advisor, translating complex health issues. The themes he covers are topical and timely. It is also gratifying to see that he covers all forms of health from wellness, to physical and psychological health. Keep up the outstanding efforts!

I love this podcast because of the choice of topics, lack of hype and the depth of conversation. Dr. Gupta is a warm, intelligent and caring person. Thank you to the team for putting this podcast together.

I appreciate the added direction WW is going for some members. The CEO is well spoken on this topic. I would like more info on the side effects and long term success of these drugs. As a life time member, I wish there was support program for us. Closing studios has had a negative impact on many of the members. We really were supported by these weekly in person meetings. I drive a distance to do my monthly weigh ins. I am glad the “packaged” food by WW was discontinued even though it was a resource for many members. The point system is great but members can fill up on any foods they like to use their points. Not sure how that is a good pathway. I have been a champion for this program for years.

I’m really loving the series on weight management. thank you for bringing all of these perspectives forward and for such thoughtful reporting.

I love this podcast. Always learn something new!

Luv this Podcast. Sanjay is always dependable and provides meaningful topics-Camille ( Idaho)

I love Sanjay‘s podcast because it always touches something within me regardless of the subject. Thank you Dr. Gupta for this podcast.

I love how Dr. Gupta ties research into a wide range of tips to improve our well being overall!

Criteria for audio rating: Sonorous, loud, full and rich, projection of voice, crisp & clear. Does the audio quality of the guest on show (if any) also meet this criteria? 5 of 5 meets all criteria. If listener has to strain to hear speaker, 0 out of 5. If guest’s audio is not at least on par with host’s, gets a 0 out of 5. I also consider how effectively speaker makes use of time; i.e., long pauses, lots of uums and uuhs, deviation from point, fluff or superfluous info, and general elocution. About 99% emphasis on audio quality. I use podcast Money Matters with Ken Moraif as 100% standard of AUDIO SOUND QUALITY ONLY, that gets 5 out of 5 rating. Criteria for content: how is this info unique and different from what I can glean from a google search? What advantage can I gain that I can’t from google search? If info is unique & helps elucidate complex and esoteric ideas, gets 5 out of 5. If info is stuff that can be pretty much read off google searches, gets 0 out of 5. I place 1% emphasis on content (good info is useless if can’t be heard or understood). Audio for this podcast is 1⁄5. Audio I not loud enough to hear for passive listening while doing other things. Have to stop all other activities and strain to hear. Host can be louder. Guests audio is terrible. Even worse than host’s, but that changes based on where the guest is communicating from; not my concern, they should fix the end result. Content rating: 1 out of 5. Podcast is about an hr. Crux of the matter, and the pertinent scientific info is suddenly, and quickly thrown at the end 20 mins or so, and sneaks up on you suddenly. I wish the entire podcast would be about that last 20 mins of info flung casually and flippantly. I appreciate the host explaining certain terms and ideas on the side, but need more of that! I generously give 1/5 for that. The beginning of the show is major fluff info, interlarded with long background stories to evoke pathos and interest, that very gradually leads up to the science part at the end. I’d watch soap operas if I was inclined to hear such fluff. In general: I wouldn’t waste my time on this podcast. If you are inclined to listen to it, I recommend you scroll through the fist 40 mins of dross, or listen at 2x speed.

Thankyou for this discussion. Forgiveness is the way ...and is the word for today tomorrow and Forever. Outstanding podcast Clare

I mostly enjoy the topics that are covered. However, I find it overly focused on nuclear families at times (raising kids). There are a lot of people that are not in that stage of life right now, and week after week after hearing about, or from Sanjay’s kids or wife is a bit alienating- does this show apply to my life?

Many episodes have been very helpful but the organized brain episode was absolutely ridiculous!! No one wants to hear how this privileged, entitled therapist (with her attorney husband) had to actually do something for herself instead of paying other people to do it. I'm sure that's how she was raised but...newsflash..most of us take care of our own children & clean our houses. Give me a break!!

“The dating brain” is an outstanding episode of a great podcast! It’s fascinating scientific analysis of the brain circuitry of love! Are you an explorer, a builder, a director or a negotiator 🤔 Thanks, Dr Gupta, for sharing such enlightening, insightful conversations with the public 🙏

I love this show because it touches on a variety of topics that impact our physical and mental health today while also explaining things in a way that anyone can understand. I find the show informative, calming and engaging. Thank you Sanjay for bringing these nuggets of knowledge to us!

This podcast is all about self pity. The final straw is having to listen to advertising on other CNN podcasts about how we in America need to look after our own mental health when listening to news about Israel and Palestine conflict. How about people put their energy and compassion into the people of those two countries rather than ourselves? Will be deleting from my library. Frustrating that I have to still listen to the constant ads on other CNN podcasts.

Never feels rushed to cover the topic in a limited time..respects his guest and thoroughly draws out their knowledge.

My new favorite podcast. Love the topics and his interviewing style. Keep up the great work!

I can’t multitask, which means I’m not focused on any one thing mistakes are made, but It’s too bad it took so long to realize. I’m smarter than I thought, it could have been put to good use. My mind has a mind of its own. Thank you Darcy

This is a wonderful podcast - thank you for exploring and sharing such intriguing content!

Dr likes to talk mostly about how wonderful And successful he is and why we should be impressed… massive ego and 0 creative ability

So you present a doctor who claims he just doesn’t know about the dosing of marijuana in the elderly for insomnia, etc. Couldn’t you track down someone who does know like a well seasoned doctor? After you interviewed this birdbrain, I just turned off you episode. Sorry but out of thousands of doctors, present one who is more experienced and confident in the research.

Thank you Sanjay. You are, without doubt, one of the very good guys, an exceptional man we should all be grateful for. Squash, beans and corn for linner. Thank you.

This is a very good podcast that describes or attempts to describe why so many of us are repulsed by the obvious signs of aging. It’s very simple. Aging is the path to death which most of us are in denial. We need to help people under say 60, understand that this is the natural way for all living beings to go out like a light. If we are going to gain acceptance of the word and process of aging we have to confront this issue straight on. We all collectively have a lot of accumulated knowledge and we need to use that knowledge in our communities to help where we can. We can volunteer in the schools, work on committees in local governments, work in the hospitals, work to fundraise dollars for community needs, become an artist at 80. Give lectures, write books. Briefly we can take on the work that younger people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s can’t do because they are busy with their careers and raising their families. Aging folks are fundamental to the good works of all communities and should be revered as elders. We have a lot of work to do to make sure that this is the actual practice! Keep up the good work! We need recognition of elders. Thank you for always doing the research needed for whatever topic you are undertaking. Your reports are the best ones on TV. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you! Kristin Zern PS I’m 81,a widow and an airport commissioner of my local airport (MVY) and work out at the YMCA. I am also Chair of the Commissions Outreach Committee and have raised a lot of money for scholarships to help the youth in our community become commercial airline pilots, airplane maintenance workers, ground and flight crews, Airport management, air traffic controllers, TSA agents, etc. We have become Mentors for kids hoping to find a life long career in Aviation.

While I consistently enjoy this podcast, I’ve enjoyed none more than those that included Sanjay’s daughters. Each one is smart, funny and personable. Each are independent thinkers with their own perspectives on being born in the era of screens. The entire sixth season is incredible and very timely. Thank you!

Parasitic scum of the earth. Please shut up and go away

Thank you so much for all the information that you gave us. I love your podcast.

I really enjoyed this series and listened to much of it with my own teens. My 16-year old got his first phone this year and we still do not allow social media. In the 8 months that he has had it his IRL hobbies have drastically reduced. He has also struggled with anxiety and depression. When I look at the teen suicide rate and how it has jumped since the inception of the smart phone I do have wonder about the correlation and the lack of action by our government and corporations. During covid around 1600 children under the age of 17 died but teen suicide rates take 6000 children a year, a number that has doubled since the smart phone. Our entire country went on lock down for Covid but smartphones are handed out to children in elementary grades. I just don’t get it… I know causation does not always equal correlation but I do wonder why it is treated so lightly by parents and is allowed to go unchecked.

I just listened to the social media/impact on kids broadcast. I do disagree - parents have struggled for generations on the difficult task of teaching our kids MODERATION - every generation has an “evil” . Parents have also had the difficult task of teaching good decision making as well as saying no and meaning it when occasion merits it. Parents need to grow up and be parents. I also think the discussions here should include what kids don’t do because they are on social media. What are they missing? Are they well rounded and healthy? Time to stop bemoaning how difficult it is and acting like we as parents can only throw our hands up and give in.

I love to listen to you on CNN… you’re knowledgeable about the topics you cover … you are so respectful with how people feel about your professional opinions … I hope you don’t disappear… you’re one of my favorites… thank you!!!

You are such a balanced thinker and I noticed you limit your podcast minutes so that your listeners are not on it for hours but minutes. Wow! Thank you

Don’t listen to this hack who parrots CNNs vault of lies.

Thank you, Dr. Gupta, for having one of our Olympic Peninsula’s heroes on your show. Gordon Brown has not only opened our world to the true sounds of silence, but he has also made us aware of the importance of centering ourselves with what Mother Earth gives us… for free. It is truly amazing to visit the Hoh River area he first introduced us to, sit on a log or rock and just listen. I hope you visit our stunningly beautiful area and sit with Gordon in silence.

Thank u Sanjay. Excellent podcast. I understood the power and benefits of being quiet.

I loved the interview with Ed Wong on senses - what a marvelous way to open up a fuller appreciation of our world and all the creatures in it. I will walk my dog differently now! I’m appreciative of how Dr. Gupta let’s the guests talk about their area of expertise without interrupting.

Psyched that he will also have a podcast. As CNN changes , podcasts can keep me in touch w personalities I like as I watch less CNN/TV

if you are downloading a CNN podcast in 2022 you either love lies or you’re stupid.

I always look forward to these episodes with short bursts of info, thanks!

Climate change is leftist propaganda to earn the rich families trying to ruin this country more money

Keep up the great work.

Dr Sanjay Gupta is such a tool and a complete embarrassment to the medical community. Typical MSM “reporter” spreading false information and making a ton of money from it. Seriously, only brain washed idiots listen to CNN and this clown. He’s a joke within the medical community.

This is ongoing but you learn to cope with it. I still cry for my mom. She was all I got but I used the strength she helped me develop to cope. What would mom do? I wanted to make her proud so I went to school and dedicated all may achievements to her!!!

I needed to hear this. I have yet to express the loss of my father because I don’t know how and when I do, some can’t relate. I lost my father to Covid last year after the holiday surge and moving forward has been a complete struggle. He loved life to fullest and fought a tough battle to remain with us. Losing him left me filled with sadness and angry because a lot of people don’t care about the pandemic or who it impacts. I have uninvited tears that come whenever they feel like it. I don’t have the same appetite I once had for life anymore and struggling to find my purpose because he had always been there. However, I get up every day and move forward because that’s what I’m suppose to do. Some days are good, some days are okay. I guess you can say I’m learning to embrace loss. But there are also days where I feel like what’s the point. I know what I’m battling with but I also know I’ll rise above it at some point. Your podcast has helped me understand what I’m experiencing and perhaps, pointed me in the direction to seek a grief doula. Didn’t know they existed nor did I know I needed one until now. Thank you for sharing others experiences and creating a space for grief. Mental health truly matters.

Thank you for talking about Social Anxiety. When I was first diagnosed I was 22 and it was called Social Phobia. I’m now 58 and still struggle with the symptoms. My sons have it to some extent also. I always thought as I got older it would get easier to deal with. Unfortunately, it’s not the case. Thanks again for shedding some light on SA.

Listening to you is always a feeling of truth and I thank you for that

I have a relative who will definitely benefit from me having this knowledge. Alison Schuback

He was a trusted voice during Covid, and I love the new podcast too.

Wear your mask outside for your allergies. Many of us were amazed at the benefits in Spring & Fall of 2020 & 2021.

I think this segment is on the wrong path. Everyone has their story, the way they see things can often be influenced by past experiences. It doesn’t necessarily have to do with memory, but rather, as I said, everyone had their own story in the way they see things

I love listening to these podcasts. So many interesting things to think about.