Episode 1: Memory
2019-09-1220 min
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
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The Mind, Explained Season 1 — Episodes and Where to Watch
5 episodes · first aired 2019-09-12
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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Episode 2: Dreams
2019-09-1219 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?
Episode 3: Anxiety
2019-09-1221 min
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
2019-09-1219 min
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
2019-09-1221 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.
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