The Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained

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   #1 - Psychedelics

   S1:E59/12/2019

   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.

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   7.9/10(228 votes)

   #2 - How to Focus

   S2:E111/19/2021

   So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

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   7.7/10(547 votes)

   #3 - Memory

   S1:E19/12/2019

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

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   7.7/10(434 votes)

   #4 - Anxiety

   S1:E39/12/2019

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

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   7.7/10(416 votes)

   #5 - Mindfulness

   S1:E49/12/2019

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

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   7.6/10(455 votes)

   #6 - Dreams

   S1:E29/12/2019

   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?

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   7.6/10(181 votes)

   #7 - Brainwashing

   S2:E511/19/2021

   What does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.

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   7.5/10(181 votes)

   #8 - Personality

   S2:E311/19/2021

   Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.

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   7.5/10(155 votes)

   #9 - Creativity

   S2:E411/19/2021

   Creativity isn't a mystical force — it's a mental muscle. See how your neural networks generate fresh ideas and learn ways to foster your imagination.

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    7.1/10(178 votes)

    #10 - Teenage Brain

    S2:E211/19/2021

    Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

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