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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 30 MIN

Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?

from Chasing Life · host CNN Podcasts

We all know caregiving takes time, energy, and emotional bandwidth — but it may also change us for the better. Sanjay sits down with writer Elissa Strauss, author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caregiving, to explore how caregiving affects the brain, why it could be good for your health, and practical ways to care without losing yourself.  Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Jesse Remedios.   Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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