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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
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Season 1

  • Memory
    7.7/10524 votes
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    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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  • Dreams
    7.6/10437 votes
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    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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  • Anxiety
    7.7/10419 votes
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    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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  • Mindfulness
    7.7/10397 votes
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    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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  • Psychedelics
    8.0/10422 votes
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    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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