8.0/10421 votesLoading...#1 - Psychedelics
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2019
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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7.9/10201 votesLoading...#2 - How to Focus
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2021
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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7.7/10521 votesLoading...#3 - Memory
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2019
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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7.7/10417 votesLoading...#4 - Anxiety
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/12/2019
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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7.7/10396 votesLoading...#5 - Mindfulness
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2019
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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7.6/10435 votesLoading...#6 - Dreams
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2019
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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7.6/10133 votesLoading...#7 - Creativity
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2021
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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7.5/10158 votesLoading...#8 - Personality
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2021
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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7.5/10159 votesLoading...#9 - Brainwashing
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2021
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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7.1/10153 votesLoading...#10 - Teenage Brain
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2021
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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The Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained
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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.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Psychedelics" is the best rated episode of "The Mind, Explained". It scored 8/10 based on 421 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/12/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "How to Focus".