Series synopsis
How to Change Your Mind is an American documentary mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on July 12, 2022. It ended on July 12, 2022. It was created by Michael Pollan. It stars Michael Pollan.
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
Premise
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Pollan as Self
Guest cast
- Ann Shulgin as Self - Author, Mentor & Guide Therapist
- Alexander Shulgin as Self - Chemist, Author & Professor (archive footage)
- Rick Doblin as Self - Founder, MAPS
- Paul F. Daley as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 12, 2022 | July 12, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: LSD 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. |
July 12, 2022 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Psilocybin Magic mushrooms, long considered sacred by the Indigenous Mazatec in Mexico, become the subject of scientific studies measuring their intense effects. |
July 12, 2022 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: MDMA Championed by both therapists and ravers, ecstasy stands out as the first psychedelic likely to become legalized, thanks to passionate advocates. |
July 12, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 12, 2022 |
| Last aired | July 12, 2022 |
| Status | ended |