The Mind, Explained

Overview

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

Episodes

Memory

S01E01 Memory

September 12, 2019 8.1 20 min
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
Dreams

S01E02 Dreams

September 12, 2019 8.3 19 min
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?
Anxiety

S01E03 Anxiety

September 12, 2019 7.6 21 min
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
Mindfulness

S01E04 Mindfulness

September 12, 2019 7.5 20 min
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
Psychedelics

S01E05 Psychedelics

September 12, 2019 8.6 22 min
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.

Cast

Emma Stone
Emma Stone
Self - Narrator
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Self - Narrator
Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci
Self

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