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The Mind, ExplainedSeason 1

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

Episodes

  • E01 Memory

    8.1

    Sep 12, 2019 · 20m

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

  • E02 Dreams

    8.3

    Sep 12, 2019 · 19m

    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?

  • E03 Anxiety

    7.6

    Sep 12, 2019 · 21m

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

  • E04 Mindfulness

    7.5

    Sep 12, 2019 · 19m

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

  • E05 Psychedelics

    8.6

    Sep 12, 2019 · 21m

    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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