S1E5 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.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S2E1
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.
#3
S1E1
Memory
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
- 4. S1E3 "Anxiety"
- 5. S1E4 "Mindfulness"
- 6. S1E2 "Dreams"
- 7. S2E5 "Brainwashing"
- 8. S2E3 "Personality"
- 9. S2E4 "Creativity"
- 10. S2E2 "Teenage Brain"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#10
S2E2
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.
- 9. S2E4 "Creativity"
- 8. S2E3 "Personality"
- 7. S2E5 "Brainwashing"
- 6. S1E2 "Dreams"
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Episode Engagement
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5 Standouts
0 Infamous
4 Hidden Gems
1 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E5 Psychedelics
Best Hidden Gem: S2E1 How to Focus
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Season Momentum
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Season Consistency
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