The Mind, Explained
★ 7.5 · 2019 · 214m · Documentary
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Episodes
1. Memory20m · How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
2. Dreams19m · 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. Anxiety21m · Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
4. Mindfulness19m · Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
5. Psychedelics21m · 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.More Like This
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