

Do You F*cking Mind?
Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa
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 Fridays 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 at https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
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Apr 13, 2023 • 46min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023 • 51min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2023 • 49min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2023 • 54min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023 • 41min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2023 • 47min
203. Watch your life transform when you start to challenge yourself
www.dyfmpod.com On this episode I go over the difference between voluntary and involuntary discomfort. Why challenges will transform you physically, psychologically and neurologically and how you can harness this. I give you 4 steps to work through to help you change your perspective on daily discomfort. Brain fact - Aphantasia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2023 • 11min
202. Pep Talk - Declutter the mind
Pep Talk - Declutter the mind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2023 • 9min
201. Pep Talk - What is not meant for you will be met with resistance
Pep Talk - What is not meant for you will be met with resistance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 19, 2023 • 46min
200. Your pain and discomfort is the ticket to the life you want (encore)
This is an encore episode of one of my most shared episodes. I decided to re-release this one as lately I have received many questions from my listeners that I think are covered in detail in this episode, and I feel can provide many answers. No matter if you are going through pain, or have gone through a painful time in the past, there is something in this episode for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 53min
199. Finding your Purpose after a breakup
Lets talk about why you feel like you have no purpose after a break up and WHAT you can do about it, and how finding your purpose will transform how you feel about yourself and your life ahead of you. Brain Fact: Neuropeptide Y and its links to weight gain and reduced anxiety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices