Series

The Mind, Explained

2019 · 2 seasons · 10 episodes · Ended · Netflix

Documentary

TMDB 7.5 · 123 votes

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

Episodes

  • S01E01Memory2019-09-1220m

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

  • S01E02Dreams2019-09-1219m

    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?

  • S01E03Anxiety2019-09-1221m

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

  • S01E04Mindfulness2019-09-1219m

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

  • S01E05Psychedelics2019-09-1221m

    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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