Revisiting: Relax, Jealousy is Normal

No, you’re not petty for feeling jealous. Research shows humans experience this emotion even before they can crawl. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton to demystify jealousy and why the complex emotion is not only natural but could actually be beneficial. This episode originally aired in February 2025. This episode was produced by Sofia Sanchez, Jesse Remedios, and Grace Walker. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices