Episode 1

Memory

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

20m

Episode 2

Dreams

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?

19m

Episode 3

Anxiety

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

21m

Episode 4

Mindfulness

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

19m

Episode 5

Psychedelics

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.

21m

Episode 1

How to Focus

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

22m

Episode 2

Teenage Brain

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

20m

Episode 3

Personality

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

24m

Episode 4

Creativity

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.

22m

Episode 5

Brainwashing

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.

26m