Singing in the Silent Spring

Becoming a dad can change your life overnight. But it may also be changing your brain in ways you don’t even realize. Sanjay sits down with USC psychologist Dr. Darby Saxbe, author of Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives to explore how becoming a ...  Show more

Is sugar in wine worse than the other sugar a person might eat in a day? Dr. Sanjay Gupta steps into the middle of this ongoing debate between friends. Plus, a TikTok trend claiming honey turns toxic when added to hot tea is put to the test. This episode was produced by Leying Ta ...  Show more

In the spring of 1958, when the winter snow melted and the warm sun returned, the birds did not. Birdwatchers, ordinary people, everyone wondered where the birds had gone. Rachel Carson, a journalist and early environmentalist, figured it out — they’d been poisoned by DDT, a pest ...  Show more

Discover the art of mindfulness through the enchanting world of birdwatching with Rosie on Radio Headspace. Learn how the simple act of observing hummingbirds and listening to birdsong can ground you in the present moment, offering a serene escape into nature's rhythms. This epis ...  Show more

Many of us are off today for President's Day. In the meantime, we want to share this episode from our friends at NPR's Life Kit podcast. In it, they discuss the importance of birds as an "indicator species" – their health helps us understand the health of our environment. Plus, t ...  Show more

Paloma Faith - inspiring woman, powerful voice, beautiful hair. She taught us so much in this episode. Giving celebrities food poisoning. Random acts of kindness. And most of all: never trust your guest's temporary dietary requirements!

Produced by Alice Williams