

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 • 49min
155. Stress and the effects on the brain, and how to reverse it (Encore)
Neurochemicals can affect the brain's structure, behavior, mood, and health. Learn how to reverse the impact of stress through neuroplasticity and practical actions. Discover the link between EEG and autism, as well as the effects of chronic stress on the brain. Nurturing or negligent mothers can influence stress response in rat models. Reversing stress's impact involves increasing brain connectivity, cognitive reserve, and protecting against degenerative diseases.

Feb 21, 2023 • 32min
154. 11 fascinating myths about the brain
Finally! A whole episode of brain facts / brain myths. I am in my elementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 46min
153. Create excuses or create change. You decide
In this episode I go into why we make excuses, why it is detrimental for us and I give 9 tips to help you become more accountable so you stop making excuses and start taking action instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 50min
152. The neuroscience of visualisation to get what you want
Explore the neuroscience of visualization for achieving goals, understand the impact of acne medication Isotretinoin on mental health, delve into the power of thoughts and senses, and learn how visualization can shape beliefs, outcomes, and goal achievement.

Feb 21, 2023 • 39min
151. Your Breakup Manual - 9
This episode is another one to add to the bank of my heart break hacks! I have 9 steps to focus on to help you start to mend and move on. Brain fact - Alice in wonderland syndrome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 38min
150. Its never too late. How to stop that narrative
This episode will be your motivator to do that thing you have always wanted to do, or change what you want to change, no matter your age or your levels of expertise on something. It’s all about how you approach it. It is never too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 46min
149. 6 Steps to controlling your anger
This episode goes over 6 actionable straps to intercept and curb your anger. It also covers how to interact with people who are angry or lashing out at you. Brain fact - Pre workout DMAA and why it got banned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 40min
148. This is why you need to stop explaining yourself
This episode goes into why over-explaining yourself can actually stop you from taking action, make you doubt yourself, and make you become easily swayed by what other people think you should do with your life. This episode will explain what you should be doing instead. Brain fact - rat lungworm disease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 41min
147. Do these 7 things to increase your self confidence
In this episode I break down what self confidence is, and give 7 things you can do to start to increase your confidence levels. Brain fact - Water Intoxication See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 42min
146. How to tap into your levels of awareness to improve at anything
This episode will go into the four stages of competency and how your awareness of self is crucial to become competent at anything you do, in particular how to treat yourself and how you perceive yourself and your abilities. Once you gain awareness, you can take control and make a change. But you cannot change what you do not acknowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


