The Mind, Explained
The Mind, Explained

The Mind, Explained (2019)

7.5 (110 votes)
2 Seasons
September 12, 2019
English
Documentary

Synopsis

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

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Memory
E1

Memory

Sep 12, 2019
20 min
8.1

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

Dreams
E2

Dreams

Sep 12, 2019
19 min
8.3

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?

Anxiety
E3

Anxiety

Sep 12, 2019
21 min
7.6

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

Mindfulness
E4

Mindfulness

Sep 12, 2019
20 min
7.5

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

Psychedelics
E5

Psychedelics

Sep 12, 2019
22 min
8.6

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.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Mind, Explained

Status

Canceled

Seasons

2

Episodes

10

Production

Vox Entertainment, Vox Media Studios