Episode 1
Chapter 1: LSD
56m8.0 / 10
From its 1943 origins to today's microdosing trend, LSD has been expanding minds and changing lives with the help of counterculture gurus — and the CIA.
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Directed by Lucy Walker
TV series
How to Change Your Mind
2022TV-MA1 season7.8 / 10
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
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Synopsis
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
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Episode 2
Chapter 2: Psilocybin
54m9.0 / 10
Magic mushrooms, long considered sacred by the Indigenous Mazatec in Mexico, become the subject of scientific studies measuring their intense effects.
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Directed by Lucy Walker, Alison Ellwood
Episode 3
Chapter 3: MDMA
52m8.0 / 10
Championed by both therapists and ravers, ecstasy stands out as the first psychedelic likely to become legalized, thanks to passionate advocates.
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Directed by Lucy Walker, Alison EllwoodGuest stars Ann Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin, Rick Doblin, Paul F. Daley
Episode 4
Chapter 4: Mescaline
54m7.0 / 10finale
Mescaline, the psychoactive molecule in San Pedro and peyote cacti, a sacred medicine that Native Americans have had to fight for the right to use.
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Directed by Lucy Walker, Alison Ellwood
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about How to Change Your Mind
Cast
Michael PollanSelf
Ann ShulginSelf - Author, Mentor & Guide Therapist
Alexander ShulginSelf - Chemist, Author & Professor (archive footage)
Rick DoblinSelf - Founder, MAPSPaul F. DaleySelf
Credits
- Created by
- Michael Pollan
- Written by
- Alex Gibney
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 4
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Jigsaw ProductionsUnited States- Tree Tree Tree ProductionsUnited States
Themes
alternative medicinebased on novel or bookdrug usagedrug useexperimental drughealth carehealth documentarylsd
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