Do You F*cking Mind?
Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.
On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak.
And on Thursdays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions! Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.
Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change - exclusively an audiobook - at https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
Latest episodes
Apr 30, 2023 • 36min
213. Green flags to look for in a partner (encore)
One of my favourite episodes ever. Talking all about the good things to look out for in a partner. This is also great for you to look at your own behaviour and see how many green flags you are brining into your relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2023 • 43min
212. Navigating friendship conflicts and poor communication styles with a partner
On this episode I answer a bunch of GREAT listener stories and give my advice on what to do if you are being pushed out of a friendship group for no good reason, if your partner doesn't communicate with you for days or even weeks after a fight and SOOOO much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2023 • 38min
211. How to become more assertive in every area (encore)
Today is an encore episode of one of my all time favourite topics. Assertiveness. I will give you a whole bunch of tips on how to increase your assertiveness no matter who you are speaking to! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2023 • 44min
210. Know yourself better so people don't take advantage of you
Lets talk about all the ways that people take advantage of you (intentional and intentional ways) and how to know yourself better so you can respond to these moments, so you don't feel stuck or caught up in what someone else is saying or doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2023 • 47min
209. They were out of your life and now they want back in. What do you do?
Today I talk about how to navigate a situation where either you ended a relationship with someone or they ended it with you and now they want back in. How do you know if you want them back? or how do you keep them out? do you owe them anything? all this and MORE Brain Fact: EPO - blood doping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2023 • 45min
208. Why knowing your limitations will unleash your potential
Lets talk about our limitations. There are ones you cannot change, and others that are temporary where you can do something about it. In this episode I talk about the importance of being able to identify where your limitations are to be able to help you move forward and progress in certain areas of your life, and how this can help you and not hinder you. Brain Fact : Serotonin Syndrome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2023 • 50min
207. How to have a difficult conversation with anyone
On this episode I go over a whole bunch of tools to take with you when entering a difficult conversation. It doesn't matter if you are breaking up, asking for a pay rise, talking to your parents about a sensitive topic, ANYTHING. This will help you feel more comfortable and confident approaching these kinds of conversations. Brain Fact: Monoamines and MAOIs as a treatment for depression See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2023 • 48min
206. The Ick. Is it instinct? Do I run or do I stay?
Lets talk about the ICK! What is it, how to know if it is an alarm bell for a red flag or just something small you can move past. I also go over a WHOLE bunch of 'Icks' send through to me by you beans. HILARIOUS. Brain Fact: Why smells trigger such strong memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2023 • 53min
205. How to stop having FOMO (and deal with people who have it)
FOMO! What is it? why does it consume you so much? This episode will go over why you feel this way, even when you don't want to go out, and how to start getting over FOMO. It also goes into dealing with people who have it, and how to navigate those conversations. Brain Fact - L-TheanineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2023 • 40min
204. How to slow down ageing and combat oxidative stress
This episode is more science focused than my other ones. On this episode I cover what oxidative stress is, how it affects your body and the ageing process, what free radicals are, and what antioxidants are. I go over interventions to improve your health span and overall health with behaviours and what to eat / exclude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
