Do You F*cking Mind?

Therapist John Kim discusses rebuilding his life after divorce and giving up his dream of being a screenwriter. Topics include embracing self-worth and personal growth, reframing breakups, acknowledging red flags in relationships, and finding purpose and self-worth in transformative moments.

Explore the concept of limerence and its difference from love, coping with unrequited limerence, and the impact of limerence on finding love. Learn about the characteristics of limerence compared to true love, and the importance of understanding a person on a deeper level. Discover ways to overcome obsession, build self-worth in relationships, and take control of your experiences. Use the energy from a limerence encounter for personal growth in new relationships.

Dive into the science of caffeine, its effects on alertness and performance, and interaction with dopamine in the brain. Explore how caffeine keeps you awake, enhances performance, and its neuroprotective effects. Learn about the history of caffeine, its impact on adenosine buildup, and considerations for consumption. Discover the competitive binding of caffeine with adenosine, individual tolerance levels, and the link between caffeine and Parkinson's disease.

Host listens to voice recordings from listeners and shares personal stories of how the podcast has positively impacted their lives. Expressions of gratitude from listeners and reflections on favorite episodes. Celebrating the milestone and expressing gratitude to the audience for their support.

Topics discussed include societal expectations on women, embracing the joy of missing out, the misuse of trauma and hustle culture, changing dreams, a delicious rye toast recipe, admitting ignorance, prioritizing peace of mind and well-being.

Exploring the role of glutamate in depression and alternative treatments. Discussing electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation as alternative treatments for depression. Exploring non-invasive treatments such as rTMS, tDCS, and PBMT. Discussing the importance of sunlight and ketamine in depression treatment.

Relationship expert Sabrina Zo joins Alexis Fernandez on a new segment called Head Noise, where they discuss relatable dating questions. Topics include dating someone involved with their ex-spouse, communication issues in relationships, dating someone with an avoidant attachment style, working together and compromise in relationships, and navigating anxious attachment styles.

Learn how to overcome the Sunday Scaries by managing anxiety, tackling multiple tasks, and prioritizing self-care. Discover the benefits of planned relaxation and recharge, and hear a relatable story of dental dread.

Exploring the monoamine hypothesis of depression and the drugs based on it. Discussing the limitations of the hypothesis and introducing alternative treatment options. Understanding how monoamine oxidase inhibitors work and their uses. Exploring the side effects and interactions of antidepressant drugs. Investigating the potential use of glutamate pathways as a new treatment for depression.

Sabrina Zohar, podcaster and content creator, joins the show to discuss setting boundaries, anxious attachment, and taking ownership of your life. They also touch on recognizing red flags in relationships and the importance of self-awareness. Listen to her podcast Do The Work on all platforms.