

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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Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
186. Toxic psychos and red flags - Encore
This is an encore episode of one of my all time most shared episodes. This is a guide to understand if you are dating someone who is a walking red flag (or a good way to see if you possess any of these traits). Feel free to send it to anyone who you think may display these behaviors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Feb 21, 2023 • 55min
185. Why inner peace is the real success and how to achieve it
This episode goes through 8 key points in helping you to get closer to feeling calmer and happier within yourself, and to determine if you are doing what you are doing for the right reasons. Brain fact: alcohol related blackoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 58min
184. How vulnerability will transform your relationship with yourself
On this episode, I will go over the importance of vulnerability and how that will not only save you time, improve all your relationships, but also how learning to be more vulnerable will do wonder for your self love and self respect. Do not miss this one! Science fact: Epigenetics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Feb 21, 2023 • 48min
183. How to bounce back stronger after emotional defeat
This episode delves into what you can do when you feel defeated (after the breakdown of a relationship, losing hope for something, losing an opportunity or job, or being blindsided). I go into a whole bunch of things you can do to turn this situation into something beneficial to help you grow beyond what you thought possible. Brain / Science fact: Cyanide poisoning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 47min
182. How to be less defensive, and how to deal with defensive people
Explore the intricate dynamics of defensiveness in relationships and how it complicates communication. Discover the origins of defensive behaviors and their impact on self-identity. Gain insights into handling defensive partners with effective communication strategies. The conversation even touches on how affiliations can trigger irrational defensiveness. Learn to promote open dialogue and reduce blame to foster healthier interactions. Plus, a fascinating link between the nervous system and EpiPens adds an unexpected twist to the discussion!

Feb 21, 2023 • 50min
181. Change what you think about trust
So much about what we thing of trust is warped. Often, we think that in order to trust someone, we need proof that they won’t hurt us or that they really are doing the right thing. But that is not the definition of trust. This episode will cover how a strong relationship with yourself will make it easier for you to trust others, and how to mend a relationship where you are trying to rebuild trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 38min
180. If you want lasting change, do these 5 things
On this episode I break down 5 tips on how you can better structure your goals and stick to them. Brain fact: Narcolepsy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 41min
179. What to do when it feels like NOTHING is going your way
When you are feeling hopeless and when nothing is going your way, there are actually SO many things that can be done. This episode will cover how to find what you have power over, and what to do when you are feeling this way to turn it around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 47min
177. Take control over your emotions
Today’s focus will be on: learning to not let things bother you so much learning how to return back to a calm state as soon as possible I will go over 10 points to help you take control over your emotions and deal with external situations and stimuli in the healthiest way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 38min
176. How to stop devaluing yourself
On this episode I go over 4 things to focus on to help you stop devaluing yourself and how to know when to step away from a situation. Brain fact: meningitis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


