TV series

The Mind, Explained

Name: The Mind, Explained
Released: 2019
Cast: Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Anthony Fauci

2019–2021· 2 seasonsTV-14★ 7.5Ended

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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.

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E1 MemoryNext upSep 12, 2019 · 20 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
Guest stars: Yanjaa (Herself)
E2 DreamsSep 12, 2019 · 19 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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?
E3 AnxietySep 12, 2019 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
Guest stars: Maria Bamford (Herself), Robert Sapolsky (Himself)
E4 MindfulnessSep 12, 2019 · 19 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
Guest stars: Bhante Saranapala (Himself), Richard Davidson (Himself), Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche (Himself)
E5 PsychedelicsSep 12, 2019 · 21 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Pollan (Himself), Mary P. Cosmiano (Herself)