---
title: "How to Change Your Mind"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/how-to-change-your-mind-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 204304
imdb_id: "tt21062540"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 4
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 53
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# How to Change Your Mind (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/how-to-change-your-mind-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

How to Change Your Mind is a 2022 American docuseries based on the book of the same name by author Michael Pollan. Created by Josh Adler, the miniseries consists of four episodes released on July 12, 2022, on Netflix.

The series showcases what psychedelics teach people about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence, giving insights into psychedelic drugs like LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline and their uses in psychedelic therapy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Author Michael Pollan leads a fascinating exploration into the history and uses of psychedelics."

### Why Watch
- Explores the history and uses of psychedelic drugs including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
- Showcases what psychedelics teach people about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression and transcendence.
- Based on the book of the same name by author Michael Pollan.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a TV-MA rating and explores mature topics like dying, addiction, and depression.
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a documentary and mystery genre project with a TV-MA rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #documentary, #mystery, #history, #psychedelics, #consciousness, #science, #therapy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Michael Pollan
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Pollan** as *Self*
- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream How to Change Your Mind?
The series was released on Netflix.

### Q: Is How to Change Your Mind worth watching?
It is a documentary series based on Michael Pollan's book that explores the history and uses of psychedelics in therapy.

### Q: What is the binge duration of the series?
The miniseries consists of four episodes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or substances covered?
The four episodes give insights into the psychedelic drugs LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [How to Change Your Mind — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/204304)
- [How to Change Your Mind (miniseries) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Change_Your_Mind_(miniseries))
- [How to Change Your Mind (TV Series 2022) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/204304-how-to-change-your-mind/cast)

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