5 episodes
The Mind, Explained - Season 1
First aired Sep 12, 2019Season 1
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Episodes
Episode 1
Memory
Sep 12, 201920 min10 votes
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
Episode 2
Dreams
Sep 12, 201919 min6 votes
Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?
Episode 3
Anxiety
Sep 12, 201921 min8 votes
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
Episode 4
Mindfulness
Sep 12, 201919 min6 votes
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
Episode 5
Psychedelics
Sep 12, 201921 min7 votes
What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.