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

Author

Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach

Category

Health

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novafm.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

246. Dealing with pathological & compulsive liars 21.09.2023

Lying is normal, but lying pathologically is NOT. I got a listener question specifically around dealing with a liar so I'll jump off with that and then get into the episode of today. Brain fact: Photobleaching your rods ( what happens when you suddenly go into a bright light ) Read about Rhodopsin https://www.britannica.com/science/rhodopsin   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. S...

245. Histrionic personality disorder, weird MIL vibes, co-dependent relationship advice, moving on from a cheater: Answering Your Questions 17.09.2023

In the episode of today I'm explaining HPD or Histrionic Personality Disorder.  And I answer 5 of your questions covering a difficult mother in law relationship, a sister who betrayed trust, assessing a relationship as co-dependent and how to readjust, struggling to move on from an ex-fiance who cheated - when you have a kid together, and finally is it worth telling your friend you're crushing on...

244. How to keep a promise to yourself 14.09.2023

Today's episode is all about how to make a commitment to yourself and stick to it, and why you're setting yourself up to fail (and it's not necessarily your fault). Brain Fact: Troxler's Fading https://bit.ly/troxlersfading-dyfm . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

243. Limit the amount of people that owe you and liberate yourself 07.09.2023

On this episode I talk about why you should limit the amount of people that owe you. Why feeling that someone owes you something can be very detrimental for your happiness, self love and productivity and what you can do to stop feeling this way TODAY. Brain Fact : Lateral Inhibition (AAANNNDDD a fun optical illusion for you to try)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystud...

242. The illusion of endless options on dating apps and why it can be so harmful 03.09.2023

Let's talk about dating apps.  I asked you guys what you thought about them, the good and the bad. I pulled all this information together to had a chat about where dating apps fall short and why to not get too invested in them and how to not feel so hurt by them when things don't go well for you. I also go over your best and worst dating app situations and some of them are seriously F*****D!!  Bra...

241. Leaving someone is not giving up on them 31.08.2023

On this ep I go over the difference between problems that are 'joint' and 'individual' in a relationship. How to let go of the guilt of leaving a relationship and how to feel more empowered to make the right decision around leaving or staying in a relationship.  Brain Fact : Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

240. Why discipline is your ticket to the life you want 24.08.2023

Okay time to talk about all things discipline! Why you need it, why it will make your life so much better and more fulfilling and why it will increase your self love and improve your relationship with yourself exponentially!  Brain Fact : Joy Milne, the woman who can smell Parkinson's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

239. Green flags to look for in your day 20.08.2023

This episode goes over a bunch of green flags to lean into to improve your overall happiness, productivity, relationships and peace of mind.  Brain Fact : Hangovers on the brain  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

238. You do not have to be the bigger person. Your peace of mind comes first 17.08.2023

On today's ep I go over what it means to be the bigger person, when it is good and when it is not helpful to your own peace of mind or mental health.  Sometimes being the bigger person may mean keeping the wrong people in your life just to 'save face' and this could mean your boundaries keep getting crossed and you struggle to see growth in your healing journey. So let's go over when it is okay to...

237. How to overcome retroactive jealousy and overthinking in a relationship (E) 30.07.2023

On this episode I cover how to deal with feelings of retroactive jealousy and overthinking in a relationship, and how overcoming these feelings will improve the quality of your relationship not only with your partner but with yourself. When you master this, you will feel more confident within yourself and happier in your skin. (Encore episode)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

236. Determine your own value and never look for it in other places again 27.07.2023

On this episode I break down the difference between perceived value and actual value. How to stop letting other people determine your value and how to use the idea of value exchange and the principal of effort + sacrifice to turn everything around and start determining your own value.   Brain Fact : Zahavian signal   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener...

235. Chase change, don’t let change chase you 23.07.2023

  On today’s episode I talk about my favorite statement and one I try and live by all the time. How to become someone who is adaptable and resilient to change and loss and how to gain so much more along the way. I will talk about how to become someone who takes control of the changes in their life, instead of leading a life where you are only reactive to the things that happen to you  and end up f...

234. The difference between drive and self-control and how to have both 20.07.2023

On today’s episode I break down what drive is compared to self control, how to know where your strengths are and where you weaknesses are and then I give you tools to help create a balance between the two.   Brain Fact: Changing your surroundings to improve your focus   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

233. Boundaries vs Controlling behaviour AND how to set healthy boundaries to improve your self love 16.07.2023

There is so much to talk about on today's episode!   I have two main categories. How to know the difference between a boundary and a controlling behaviour (and how to know if it is being done to you) How to be able to set boundaries while keeping your walls down and in turn, helping you increase your self love + confidence   Brain Fact: Reverse Psychology   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

232. Feeling like you have plateaued? Try this to level up! 13.07.2023

Hello! Today's episode is all about how to change things up and feel back on track and kicking goals when you are feeling a bit flat or like everything has plateaued in your life and doesn't excite you like it used to. I give you some tips and ways to approach things differently.   Brain Fact : Noise induced hearing loss   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/lis...

231. Dealing with anxious and stressful thoughts in 5 steps 09.07.2023

On this episode I take you through a five step process to help you get your anxious or spiralling thoughts under control, so your emotions don't end up controlling you and your day.   Brain Fact : Carbon monoxide poisoning   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

230. How to get over the fear of your partner cheating on you or falling for someone else 06.07.2023

This episode dives deep into dealing with fearful emotions around if your partner is ever going to fall for someone else, or cheat on you or flirt with someone else. I will go into how to process these thoughts, and what to think about when this happens to make it feel less threatening.  And then of course I talk about your own relationship with yourself and how that impacts these feelings of fear...

229. Why self esteem and purpose are linked and 4 ways to maximize it 02.07.2023

On this episode I go over 4 ways to understand how tapping into your purpose and understanding what that is can completely transform your self esteem and significantly improve your relationship with yourself.     Brain Fact : The Reflex Arc   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

228. Life advice to get you through the week 29.06.2023

On this episode I dive into all kinds of scenarios and give you advice from toxic parents, unbearable heartbreak, how to not be so anxiously avoidant when in the dating scene and MORE. Thank you for all the listener questions sent in!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

227. 5 ways to feel more empowered DAILY 27.06.2023

Today I talk all about self empowerment and how to take control of situations NOW to feel like you have more of a say in your future.   I give 5 simple things to do each day to start to feel more empowered.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

226. Its not about what you can do, its what you will do. 6 steps to DO that thing 22.06.2023

On this episode I go over 6 steps to help you go from thinking you 'COULD' do something to actually doing it. There is so much already at your disposal and for one reason or another you just are not maximising your abilities. This ep aims to change that for you.    Brain Fact : Munchausen Syndrome / by proxy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

225. Do these 7 things NOW to increase your self-confidence 22.06.2023

This is an encore episode of ep 147. One of my all time most useful episodes. Every week I touch on the importance of your relationship with your self and how to improve it, and this episode encompasses so much of what I touch on in most episodes.   Also, it has one of my all time favourite brain facts.   Brain Fact : Water intoxication   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See om...

224. You are more than enough. How to feel it (6 tips) 14.06.2023

On this ep I talk about when you feel down on yourself, and feel like something is lacking or that you are 'not enough'. when this happens you start to feel more self critical in all areas in your life not just the one area that caused you to feel this way, and this can then affect your own relationship with yourself.   I go over 6 points to start feeling like you are enough, and you can start to...

223. Breaking down the low dopamine morning trend, and what you should do instead 11.06.2023

On this ep, I am going to break down what I like about the low dopamine morning trend (all over Tiktok and blogs) and what I disagree with, and what the science says instead. I then give suggestions of what you can take from this trend and what you should do instead of some things that are suggested.   Brain Fact : Barbiturates   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio....

222. How to chose your friends wisely 08.06.2023

This episode is all about knowing how to chose your inner circle friends and how to chose those that you like having around but are not going to be closest to you. I will go over warning signs of unhealthy friendship behaviours and healthy signs of a good friendship, and lastly, I will talk about the friendship you have with yourself.     Brain Fact : Anti-epileptic Drugs   See omnystudio.com/list...

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