Episodes 5

1 Memory

September 12, 2019

20m

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

2 Dreams

September 12, 2019

19m

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

September 12, 2019

21m

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

September 12, 2019

20m

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

5 Psychedelics

September 12, 2019

22m

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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