Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach

Do You F*cking Mind?

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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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Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach

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22. Okt 2026

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8 Steps to overcome burn out (E) 04.09.2025

What actually IS burnout and how can you get through it/over it. I’m going to take you through my 8 steps to overcome it and how to differentiate stress from burnout. Brain Fact: The impact of alcohol on sleep and it’s interaction with your neurochemistry when sleeping.  Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@...

Brain Fact: L-Theanine in Matcha 02.09.2025

Brain Fact of the week: L-theanine, it's benefits and why matcha is a source of this amino acid Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindset...

The Science of Crying: Why a Tactical Cry (and Sad Music) Is Good for You 31.08.2025

Sometimes you just need a tactical cry, and science says that’s actually good for you. In this episode of Do You F **ing Mind?*, I break down the psychology and neuroscience behind why crying feels so relieving, and why putting on sad music can actually help your brain process emotions. You’ll learn: The neuroscience of emotional tears and how they regulate your nervous system Why a “tactical cry”...

The Psychology of Standards: Why You Keep Setting the Bar Too Low(E) 28.08.2025

Stop playing small. In this episode of Do You F **ing Mind?*, I break down why so many of us keep setting the bar too low; in relationships, in our careers, and in the standards we hold for ourselves. Using psychology and neuroscience, we explore: Why your brain tricks you into settling for less than you deserve How low standards slowly kill your confidence and self-worth The hidden link between f...

Science Fact: Why Milk is better at hydrating than water 26.08.2025

Science Fact of the week: Why Milk is better at hydrating than water. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How to REALLY stop caring about what people think of you (E) 24.08.2025

How do you stop caring about what people think of you? How can you let go of the things that keep you from living the life you want? This question is so crippling for so many of us, but there IS a simple solution. In this episode we’ll learn how to deal with these feelings in a way that don't consume you and stop you from going on with your life. I'll give you my 7 steps to overcome falling into t...

442. My partner thinks the world is ending & more (Headnoise) 21.08.2025

Beans it's Headnoise Friday! I answer your email questions about loneliness in high school, feeling burnt out and uninspired during the final months of university & taking control of one's life. If you would like to send in a question email please email:  ⁠⁠info@dyfmpod.com⁠⁠ or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to dyfmpod.com Join the  ⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠@doyoufki...

Science Fact: The Women Who Can Smell Parkinson's 19.08.2025

Science fact of the week: The Women Who Can Smell Parkinson's. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG ...

441. The Neuroscience behind determination 17.08.2025

Today's episode is all about determination from a neuroscience and psychology perspective. I talk about the difference between motivation and determination and give you practical tools & strategies. Episodes mentioned with links: Episode 368 & Episode 370 . Brain Journal Link Join the ⁠DYFM Facebook⁠ Group  Follow ⁠@doyoufkingmind ⁠ on IG   Follow ⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠ on TT Follow ⁠@⁠ ⁠alexisfer...

440. When Setting a Boundary Makes You the Villain (Headnoise) 14.08.2025

It's Head Noise day! I answer your questions on setting boundaries, handling difficult friendships and dealing with family influence in relationships. How can you set a boundary without becoming the villain? What to do when your friend turns on you because you try and create a healthy boundary? How to deal with your partners family influencing your relationship and MORE. If you would like to send...

439. How to put someone in the past and leave them there for good 10.08.2025

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is let go. In this episode of Do You F **ing Mind? , I talk all about moving the f ck on from people who no longer deserve a place in your life. Whether it’s an ex who drains you, a toxic friend who keeps pulling you down, or a colleague who sabotages your confidence, you’ll learn how to recognize when it’s time to cut ties and how to actually do it withou...

438. 07.08.2025

In this Head Noise episode of Do You F **ing Mind?*, I answer your biggest questions on love, life, and everything in between. From navigating the ups and downs of modern relationships, to making life-changing decisions about whether or not to have children, to dealing with the messy reality of complicated friendships. In this ep: How to recognise red flags and build healthier relationships Things...

437. The neuroscience of loneliness…the silent stress you can fix 06.08.2025

In today's episode, we dive deep into the topic of loneliness. I discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude, the health implications of feeling isolated, and what happens in the brain when you experience loneliness. I give you actionable steps to help you overcome loneliness and build meaningful connections. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyo...

436. Codependency in New Relationships, Future Plans & Life Decisions (Headnoise) 31.07.2025

In today's Headnoise episode I answer your questions on distinguishing between strong communication and codependency in a new relationship, to handling future plans with a partner who wants to move to the country & deciding when to return home after traveling long-term. If you would like to send in a question email please email:  info@dyfmpod.com or if you would like to send in a Voice Message...

435. How to get past the fear of disappointing others 27.07.2025

In today's episode, I talk about the common fear of disappointing others and how it affects our decision-making and overall happiness. I discuss the psychology behind this fear, including factors like high achievement, low self-esteem and sheltered upbringing. Learning how to differentiate between fear and weaponised disappointment and gain tools to take control of your life without being paralyse...

434. Breaking Free from Old Patterns & more (Headnoise) 24.07.2025

Welcome back, beautiful beans! I answer your questions you sent in, I go over the the concept of 'core coding' and how to overcome ingrained beliefs from childhood, particularly those rooted in religious guilt. I also talk through the challenge of making life altering decisions without disrupting the good things already present in our lives. Then I discuss balancing multiple passion projects and i...

433. Why Impermanence is the most grounding thing you will learn 20.07.2025

In today's episode I talk all about impermanence & how embracing change can lead to a freer, more confident and fulfilling life.  Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

432. How to Stop Being the 'Righteous Friend' (Headnoise) 17.07.2025

It's Headnoise Day! I answer some email questions you sent in from how to stop being the 'righteous friend' who constantly calls out friends to overcoming burnout!   If you would like to send in a question email please email:  info@dyfmpod.com or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to dyfmpod.com Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠...

431. 6 questions to ask yourself to know if you are on the right path. 13.07.2025

Beans! In this episode I give you 6 questions to ask yourself to know if you are on the right path. These questions are designed to help you gain clarity and realign your life path.  Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

430. Setting Boundaries & Reclaiming Peace with Narcissistic Relationships (Headnoise) 10.07.2025

Welcome back, beautiful beans! In today's head noise episode, we hear an amazing story from a listener, a leap-of-faith move (even after rekindling an old flame), navigating a narcissistic parent and handling unsolicited comments. If you would like to send in a question email please email:  info@dyfmpod.com or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to dyfmpod.com Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM...

429. Signs you are in a Functional Freeze & how to break out of it 06.07.2025

I discuss the concept of 'functional freeze.'  What it is, why it happens & how you can break out of it &  lead a more fulfilling life. Brain Fact  Munchies effect of THC and how it interacts with the brain's cannabinoid receptors. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Fo...

428. Should I have told my friend her partner was cheating on her? & other friendship dilemmas. (Headnoise) 03.07.2025

Beans! In this Headnoise episode, I cover everything from dealing with a friend’s cheating partner to navigating friendships drifting apart. I give some tips & advice on what I would do in these situations for anyone facing similar struggles.  If you would like to send in a question email please email:  info@dyfmpod.com or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to dyfmpod.com Join the...

427. Breaking out of your phone addiction and learning what rat park can teach you about it. 29.06.2025

Welcome to today's episode! I am so pumped about this episode, I talk all about breaking social media addiction and that constant phone scroll. I’ll also share the learnings of the Rat Park study by Dr. Bruce Alexander and what it teaches us about how our environment and connections impact addiction. I’ll give you some practical tips to cut down on social media and start creating your own ‘Rat Par...

426. Navigating attachment styles, long distance relationships & breakups. (Headnoise) 26.06.2025

Beans! Today's episode is a head noise episode. We've got questions about breaking up a long distance, moving versus not moving, avoidant attachment style & breakups!  If you would like to send in a question email please email:  info@dyfmpod.com or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to dyfmpod.com Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufking...

425. How to write the most effective to do list EVER so you can feel great after (and other focus tips) 22.06.2025

I’m sharing how I tackle that overwhelming feeling of “I have so much to do but nothing’s getting done.” I walk you through how I create my to-do lists in a way that actually works. With a breakdown of soft vs. hard actions, how to tell what needs deep focus vs quick wins and how I use time-blocking to stay on track without burning out.  Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow...

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