The Mind, Explained - Season 1

The Mind, Explained - Season 1

First aired: 9/12/2019 5 episodes

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Memory

Aired: 9/12/2019

How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.

Episode 2

2. Dreams

Aired: 9/12/2019

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

3. Anxiety

Aired: 9/12/2019

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

4. Mindfulness

Aired: 9/12/2019

Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.

Episode 5

5. Psychedelics

Aired: 9/12/2019

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.