

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 • 52min
105. Cognitive enhancers / Nootropic brain foods with professor Andrew Scholey
On this episode I interview Neuroscientist Professor Andrew Scholey, who has published hundreds of articles on the neurocognitive effects of natural foods. There is so much great information in this episode about what you can be doing (and eating) to improve your brain health, focus and attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 48min
104. How to kill procrastination and take action
This episode goes into the DEPTHS of why we procrastinate, what happens when we do, and ACTIONABLE tasks to put into practice to curb your procrastinating. Also a cool science fact on DIM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 54min
103. Why toxic positivity won’t make you happy, but what will instead
This episode breaks down what toxic positivity is, where it stems from and why it won't make you happy. It explains what you can be doing instead to work on your happiness and self love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 49min
102. Is breadcrumbing happening to you?
This episode explains what breadcrumbing is, and how it is a form of emotional manipulation. I go over ways to identify it, and why people do it in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 41min
101. Ten things you and your partner should know about eachother
Let’s go over the ten things that you SHOULD know about your partner. (And if you don’t, well now you have this list so you can tell your ask each other).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 46min
100. Take that leap of faith! (Where it all began)
its our 100th episode! Today i go back to the original episode of ‘Taking a leap of faith’ and I add another 7 points on how to take a leap of faith. I go into the journey of the last 100 episodes and what has happened and how this podcast and bean community has grown. Thank you for joining for the last 100 episodes! Can’t wait for the next 100!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 53min
99. Dealing with family drama and conflict
Advice on family conflict and drama! I got sent a whole bunch of listener questions and stories around how to navigate problems with family relationships (in laws, siblings, parents etc).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 42min
98. A pep talk for when things don’t go well for you
Todays episode is a bit of a guide to navigate times where things are not going well. How to separate your sense of self from what is happening, how to approach it and how to move forward from it with purpose. Oh and of course a bit of pharmacology chat for the brain fact at the start!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 49min
97. Overcoming fear of failure, judgement, abandonment and being alone
Explore the roots of fear, from the anxiety of being alone to the weight of societal judgment. Discover how acknowledging these fears can lead to greater personal growth and authenticity. The conversation emphasizes breaking free from parental expectations and societal norms, urging listeners to embrace their true selves. Learn the power of making irreversible decisions for transformative change, encouraging the acceptance of risk as a pathway to fulfilling life experiences.

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 7min
96. Moving cities, changing careers and taking the leap - with my spirit animal Karli
Today I interview Karli, one of my best friends and my housemate when I lived in LA. This episode covers moving from Australia to LA, changing careers, struggling before making it, and then (obviously) general banter. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


