Name: The Mind, Explained
Genre: Documentary

S1 E1 MemorySep 12, 2019 · 20 minHow does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.Episode details →

S1 E2 DreamsSep 12, 2019 · 19 minWhy do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what…Episode details →

S1 E3 AnxietySep 12, 2019 · 21 minFeeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.Episode details →

S1 E4 MindfulnessSep 12, 2019 · 19 minTake a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.Episode details →

S1 E5 PsychedelicsSep 12, 2019 · 21 minWhat happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of…Episode details →

S2 E1 How to FocusNov 19, 2021 · 22 minSo... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.Episode details →

S2 E2 Teenage BrainNov 19, 2021 · 20 minWhy do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.Episode details →

S2 E3 PersonalityNov 19, 2021 · 24 minPersonality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.Episode details →

S2 E4 CreativityNov 19, 2021 · 22 minCreativity isn't a mystical force — it's a mental muscle. See how your neural networks generate fresh ideas and learn ways to foster your…Episode details →

S2 E5 BrainwashingNov 19, 2021 · 26 minWhat does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside…Episode details →

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