The Power of Sound

A listener named Victoria wants to know what comes next for her autistic teenage son. This week on Paging Dr. Gupta, we look at how the needs of autistic kids change as they grow up. Plus, common misconceptions about independence, college, and work for autistic teens and adults, ...  Show more

In response to a listener's call about her autistic son, Dr. Sanjay Gupta invited leading autism researcher Dr. Matthew Lerner, Director of the Social Connections and Treatment Lab at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, to break down how our understanding of autism has changed, wha ...  Show more

Our life experiences shape the way that our brain processes sound, and sound is deeply intertwined with everything from our ability to read to our cognitive health as we age. Dr. Nina Kraus, of Northwestern University, talks about why we undervalue our sense of hearing; why music ...  Show more

Humans are noisy. The National Park Service estimates that all of our whirring, grinding, and revving machines are doubling or even tripling global noise pollution every 30 years. A lot of that noise is negatively affecting wildlife and human health. Maybe that’s why we’re so con ...  Show more

Immerse yourself in the therapeutic tranquility of "Green Noise" in this special episode. Crafted by sound therapist Dr. Tashi Abdullah, this session features an uninterrupted, soothing symphony of nature's sounds. Listen to the serene rustle of leaves, the gentl ...

Welcome to Starry Night Chill, the podcast featuring white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study, or relax. We make relaxing sounds to improve your life and are excited to share them with you. Join the millions who have already enjoyed our meditation soundscapes which ...  Show more