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 .
Episodes
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Feb 21, 2023 • 51min
75. Decision Fatigue, Cogntivie Ease and Tackling Procrastination
This episode explains what decision fatigue is, how we have a quota of decisions we can make in a day before we start to struggle, how it affects our impulse control and our tendency to procrastinate. It covers the importance of making habits in your life, and explains what cognitive ease is and how to become a better analytical thinker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 48min
74. Letting go of unrealistic expectations to improve your relationship
So often, our unrealistic expectations of our partner get in the way of creating a great connection. This episode helps you identify these unrealistic expectation you may have, or that your partner may have, and I will show you how letting go of them actually brings you closer, and makes you feel more comfortable within the relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
73. Starting a business and trusting the process with the boys from the Funny Business Podcast
Today I am interviewing Rob and Lach from the Funny Business Podcast. We discuss starting a podcast, taking that leap, networking, general banter and I put them on the spot and ask them some questions from the DYFM game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 60min
72. How to say no (in any situation, to anyone)
This episode goes through my top tips on how to say no. No matter who you are dealing with. How to not feel guilty or intimidated, or how to not feel like your arm is being twisted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 8min
71. Vaccines and the biology of COVID-19 - with genomics expert Tim Mercer
On today’s episode, I interview Tim Mercer, a genomics and synthetic biology expert who also works on developing mRNA vaccines. We answer all the listener questions about different vaccines, the biology of COVID-19, the future of the virus and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 46min
70. Science of sleep, and its effects on weight gain, mood disorders and memory
The long awaited SLEEP episode. This episode covers a LOT about sleep. The effects of lack of sleep, blue light, and how your circadian rhythm works. I talk about health, weight gain, mood disorders, memory deficits, and how they are all linked to poor sleep quality and ways you can mend this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 43min
69. Forgiveness and what to do when you struggle to forgive
How to forgive, and wrap your head around forgiveness. This is for people who have apologized but even more so for those who have never sought to apologise or repair the problem. This episode will get you in a place of power and give you much more peace around situations where someone has wronged you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 28min
68. Science deep dive - Serotonin, Tryptophan, and ways you can treat depression
Science Deep Dive - My first one yet. This episode will cover how tryptophan can be converted to serotonin or instead, a neurotoxin. What you can do to lower levels of toxicity which can cause depression and neurological disorders, and how to increase other neurotrophic factors within the brain and body for a more neuro-protective effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 46min
67. Dealing with unsolicited comments Pt 2.
We are back for more. Part 2 of even more unsolicited comments. In this episode I answer specific comments received by my listeners and give you advice on how to deal with people who are always dishing out these comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 • 45min
66. Top 4 discipline hacks and more brain science
Today I delve into my top 4 discipline hacks that are actionable and will get you results, and I delve into the effects of magnesium in the brains and what happens when you are deficient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
