Episode 1
Memory
20m8.1 / 10
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yanjaa
TV series
The Mind, Explained
2019TV-142 seasons7.5 / 10
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Season 1 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
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Episode 2
Dreams
19m8.3 / 10
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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Episode 3
Anxiety
21m7.6 / 10
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
Episode credits
Guest stars Maria Bamford, Robert Sapolsky
Episode 4
Mindfulness
19m7.5 / 10
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bhante Saranapala, Richard Davidson, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Episode 5
Psychedelics
21m8.6 / 10finale
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Pollan, Mary P. Cosmiano
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about The Mind, Explained
Cast
Emma StoneSelf - Narrator
Julianne MooreSelf - NarratorMary P. CosimanoSelf
Anthony FauciSelfDonna Rose AddisSelf
Alison McCarthySelf
Strini PillaiSelf
Maria BamfordSelf
Credits
- Created by
- Ezra Klein
- Written by
- Mac Schneider, Claire Gordon
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 10
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix- Vox EntertainmentUnited States
Vox Media StudiosUnited States
Themes
medical documentarymindmindfulnessneurosciencepsychological
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