Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach
Do You F*cking Mind?
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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Oct 15, 2026
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Episodes
Life Advice | I caught my husband on Grindr & How to overcome FOMO and doubt in your 20s 15.10.2026 34:44
Bonjour and welcome to your head noise episode! Today I am covering 3 questions. From overcoming the doubt that arrises in your 20s and fear of not doing enough, to dealing with pain and anxiety from past experiences and how to not relive that same pain in the future, and lastly, a listeners husband who has cheated on her on grindr. If you would like to submit your questions, em...
The Neuroscience of Success | How to Harness Brain Regions For Success 12.10.2026 42:26
What if success isn't about trying harder, but about working with your brain instead of against it? In this episode, I dig into the neuroscience of success: how your brain sets goals, gets you motivated and turns effort into progress. I share what's helped me build a growth mindset, beat procrastination and stay disciplined when motivation fades. I cover: Defining success on your own terms,...
A 30-Day Challenge to Get You Thinking and Acting Differently | Archives 11.10.2026 34:14
This episode is one of my most loved from the archives. In this episode, I am sharing with you a 30-day challenge that you can RELATIVELY EASILY implement to change your life... (within reason). This challenge is designed to increase awareness, rewrite and visualize, create energy shifters, and change small routines. By following these simple yet powerful steps, it can help you break away from neg...
Life Advice | How to forgive yourself for past mistakes, and navigating feeling hopeless about the dating landscape 09.10.2026 34:08
In this head noise episode, I answer 3 email questions from you, my BEANS. I offering guidance on how to rebuild and forgive oneself as a parent for past mistakes, and how to navigate a partner's infidelity, and be more hopeful in what seems to be a hopeless dating landscape, and dealing lack of emotional support after having a baby. If you're looking for some life advice, or jus...
The Neuroscience of Heartbreak and How to Heal The Brain From This Pain 05.10.2026 44:47
Why is it that you can know someone isn’t right for you and still miss them like your life depends on it? And why does heartbreak make getting through a normal day feel so difficult? Why does it feel like you may never find love or happiness again? Today, I am uncovering the neuroscience of heartbreak and healing: how and why love becomes tangled up with reward, attachment and your sense of...
Life Advice | My Partner Cheated and is Remorseful, do I Take Him Back? | How to Deal With The Anxiety of Your Partner Travelling for 7 Weeks 01.10.2026 28:48
Bonjour and WELCOME to your Life Advice / Head Noise episode. We have 3 voicemail questions today including: A partner who's going away for seven weeks, leaving the listener feeling anxious and uncertain. A partner who's been involved in infidelity, and isn't sure what her next step is after kicking him OUT. And a listener who is travelling overseas before returning to study and...
Master The Skill of Self Validation 28.09.2026 36:50
I am talking all about self-validation and how it can impact our lives. We often seek validation from external sources, but this can lead to a lack of self-worth and confidence. I cover the difference between healthy and unhealthy external validation, and how seeking validation from the wrong places can become an addictive cycle. By being more mindful of our actions and reactions, we can sta...
Life Advice | I had an affair with my boss, My friend has become a soggy lemon + More 24.09.2026 36:04
This episode is a raw and honest TOUGH LOVE listener advice. In this episode, I answer questions around letting go from a relationship that's holding you back and how to approach a potentially toxic friendship. I go into the importance of self-awareness, accountability, and communication in relationships, and how these qualities can help you build stronger, healthier connections with others....
Can Becoming Less Attached Reduce Your Suffering and Anxiety? 22.09.2026 47:24
In this episode, the speaker delves into the concept of attachment and how it can cause suffering in our lives. We're often told to "let go" or "detach" from things that are causing us pain, but what does that really mean? Is it about caring less or loving less? Not quite. Attachment is not the enemy, but rather our unhealthy attachment styles that can lead to anxiety, fear, and grief. Attachment...
The Most Effective Way to Brain Dump to Reduce Anxiety (before the week ahead) 19.09.2026 36:29
In today's episode, I am gonna share with you a tool to help you manage your anxiety, improve your focus, and boost your creativity: the brain dump. This simple technique can help you clear your mind, reduce stress, and feel more in control of your life. This is an essential tool for tackling anxiety and overwhelm. By writing down everything that's on your mind, you can process your emotions, iden...
10 Ways to Become Harder to Manipulate (no matter who you are dealing with) 14.09.2026 40:57
In this episode, I give you 10 ways to improve your critical thinking skills and become harder to manipulate, no matter who you are dealing with. The ep covers a range of topics, from the dangers of loaded analogies and the importance of distinguishing between familiarity and understanding, to the pitfalls of extreme black and white thinking and the halo effect. By the end of the ep yo...
Is my best friend gaslighting me? | From olympic medals to starting again - Advice Episode 10.09.2026 31:05
Head noise / Advice questions! We have: From olympic medals to starting again Is my best friend gaslighting me? How to feel complete as a person. If you would like to send in your life DILEMMA, just email me at info@dyfmpod.com Danke! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 tools to stop you from that downward spiral (E) 07.09.2026 30:35
Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover the 5 Simple Steps to Stop Spiralling! Have you ever found yourself in a state of emotional overwhelm, feeling like you're spiraling out of control? You're not alone. We've all been there, and it's normal to feel like you're drowning in a sea of stress and anxiety. But it is possible to break free from this cycle and find a sense of calm and clarity. In this epi...
Overcome Your Fear of Ageing and Feeling Left Behind With These 6 Steps 03.09.2026 45:20
Welcome to the episode of today! We are talking ageing, the fear of ageing, feeling left behind, and that timeline that we all compare ourselves too. How can we overcome that and feel good about the season we are in, and be able to let go of the external pressures and comparisons? I have six steps that you can start using TODAY that will help make a difference and leave you feeling mor...
Stop wasting your potential and become a person who gets things done 02.09.2026 54:13
Bonjour Are you tired of feeling stuck in your potential, constantly thinking about all the things you could do, but never actually taking action? Do you feel like you're waiting for the perfect moment or the right resources to start pursuing your goals? In this ep, I talk about the importance of taking action with the resources you already have, rather than waiting for more knowledge, motiv...
Can you teach yourself to be funny, How to take advice from a psychic and more | Life Advice 27.08.2026 29:21
Life Advice Episode! (Trigger warning) In this episode we cover dealing with infant loss and friends and family who did not provide support, how to forgive them? (IF you can forgive them). Then we talk about how to take on information from a psychic, is it set in stone? Is it a self fulfilling prophecy? Lastly I answer a listener question around learning how to be funny. Is it possible...
Design a Week You Don´t Have to Run Away From 24.08.2026 43:01
Are you tired of counting down the days until the weekend, only to feel anxious and overwhelmed when Sunday evening rolls around? Do you dread the start of the week, feeling like you're just going through the motions until you can escape to a holiday or vacation? This episode is for you. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of being intentional with your time and ener...
Self Love Mini Series | Day 5 | The importance of independence 21.08.2026 21:11
Welcome to day 5! the final day of the Self Love Mini Series. In this episode, I will teach you about the importance of independence in cultivating self-love and self-respect. Independence is often misunderstood as being the same as being hyper-independent, but the two are actually quite different. One is a fear response that can lead to an inability to trust oneself and others, wherea...
The Modern Dating Survival Guide | with Jake and Ottie from Relatables 20.08.2026 1:05:01
In today's ep of the pod, Jake and Otti from the Relatables join me to discuss the Modern Dating Survival Guide. We dive into the world of relationships, sharing their thoughts on what men and women often get wrong in their pursuit of love. We talk about the importance of emotional maturity to the dangers of societal expectations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the datin...
Self Love Mini Series | Day 4 | Self efficacy 20.08.2026 21:33
WELCOME to day 4 of our self love mini series (hope you are loving it and thriving so far). In today's episode, I talk about the importance of self-efficacy, a crucial component of self-love that lets us to believe in our ability to handle challenges, learn new skills, and bounce back from setbacks. Self-efficacy is not just about feeling good about ourselves, but about taking action and mak...
Self Love Mini Series | Day 3 | How to find self love 19.08.2026 22:24
Bonjour and welcome to day 3 of my self love mini series. How we are going to FIND self love. that is the focus today. In this episode you will learn how to reset your self-worth by leaving behind unhealthy relationships and how to stop beating yourselves up over past mistakes by turning them into valuable lessons. We often seek validation and love from others because we don't gi...
Self Love Mini Series | Day 2 | Self Worth 18.08.2026 13:27
Welcome to day 2 of our Self Love Mini Series. In this ep we explore the importance of self worth when it comes to increasing self love. It's easy to get caught up in the idea that we're enough just as we are, but the truth is, feeling good about ourselves is often tied to the value we provide to ourselves and others. No matter how many times someone tells you you are good enough, if you do not fe...
How to know if you should leave a relationship (without feeling you are giving up) 17.08.2026 43:30
Bonjour and welcome to the ep of today. I am going to give you a (long) pep talk about how to know if you should walk away from a relationship (without feeling as if you are giving up). I cover an array of key points to consider, including how problems are resolved in relationships, how to know if you are being manipulated or if the relationship has run its course, and how to not be so...
Self Love Mini Series Day 1 (E) 16.08.2026 18:47
Bonjour!!! it is time to bring back the Self Love mini series. This is a much loved series encore from last year. 5 days of actionable, practical tools and mindset shifts to start improving how you are feeling about yourself. In the first ep, we talk about the importance of your relationship with yourself and how self worth really plays into self love. I also touch on Neuroplasticity and how...
My best friend has turned into an a$$hole | Life Advice 13.08.2026 29:02
Bonjour and welcome to head noise Friday where I give life advice and we unpack all the crazy things you are going through and try to get as close to a solution or close to making sense as possible. We have three email questions today. We talk about if you really need to chase change when its not something that excites you, and what to do when a great freindship turns one sided and goe...
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