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The Mind, Explained

Season 1

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.

  1. 1. Memory

    2019-09-12 · 20m

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

  2. 2. Dreams

    2019-09-12 · 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?

  3. 3. Anxiety

    2019-09-12 · 21m

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

  4. 4. Mindfulness

    2019-09-12 · 19m

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

  5. 5. Psychedelics

    2019-09-12 · 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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