The Mind, Explained: Season 1 (2019)

Episodes

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   Episode 1 · September 12, 2019 · 20m

   Memory

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

   8.1
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   Episode 2 · September 12, 2019 · 19m

   Dreams

   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?

   8.3
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   Episode 3 · September 12, 2019 · 21m

   Anxiety

   Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.

   7.6
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   Episode 4 · September 12, 2019 · 19m

   Mindfulness

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

   7.5
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   Episode 5 · September 12, 2019 · 21m

   Psychedelics

   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.

   8.6