The BEST episodes of The Mind, Explained season 1
Every episode of The Mind, Explained season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Mind, Explained season 1!
Emma Stone narrates this illuminating adventure through the human brain — exploring the science behind memory, dreams, anxiety, mindfulness, and more.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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?
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.