The Mind, Explained

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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Documentary
Created By

Ezra Klein

First Aired on

Sep 12, 2019

2 seaons till Nov 19, 2021

Popularity: 5.1607
108 votes
Networks
Production

Vox Entertainment (US)Vox Media Studios (US)

Status: Canceled

Show Canceled

Last episode: Brainwashing

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 10 episodes

Season 1

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

Aired

5 Episodes
  • Episode 1Memory20 min

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

  • Episode 2Dreams19 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 3Anxiety21 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 4Mindfulness20 min

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

  • Episode 5Psychedelics22 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.

Crew & Team

Ora DeKornfeld

Director

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