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

Podcast website

novafm.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

221. How to forgive yourself when others won't 04.06.2023

On this episode I talk all about self forgiveness when someone wont forgive you. What to do when you have apologised and are not forgiven, how to move past that, how to be kind to yourself and truly get to a point of forgiveness to yourself.   I also cover how to forgive yourself for how you have treated yourself in the past.   Brain Fact : Vertigo (Vestibular System)   See omnystudio.com/listener...

220. Who is getting the best of you? A lesson in self love 01.06.2023

On this episode I go how you can be giving the best of you to YOURSELF and ways to do that as often you end up getting the leftovers of what you have to offer. This episode also helps you improve those relationships that are most important to you.     Brain Fact : Neurofibrillary tangles   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

219. 4 tools to get you to know what you want. 25.05.2023

This episode covers 4 key ways to help you know what you want in all areas of life, and goes into why we struggle so much with knowing what we want in the first place.     Brain Fact: Epidural and Spinal anaesthetic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

218. 5 ways to feel empowered and never feel like a victim again 21.05.2023

In this episode I go over 5 ways to learn how to become more empowered with your life circumstances and situations so you feel more in control with where you are headed instead of feeling like a victim to your circumstances.     Brain Fact : Amyloid Plaques   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

217. 4 ways to stop feeling disappointed, and to feel more in control 18.05.2023

On this episode we look at 4 things you can implement to feel less disappointed and to feel like you are more in control of your life.     Brain Fact: CJD and Mad Cows disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

216. 10 things I learnt in my 20s 14.05.2023

Lets go over the 10 things I learnt in my 20s. (there may need to be a part 2 to this one)     Brain fact : Morning light and its positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

215. Do this every day for 30 days and see what happens for you (encore) 07.05.2023

This episode is one of my most shared episode of all time.   In this ep I give 4 simple things to do every single day. If you can stick to it for 30 days, you will notice some great changes in your life!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

214. How to tell the difference between gut instinct and anxiety 04.05.2023

How to follow your instinct better! This episode helps you pull apart the feelings of anxiety vs the feelings of a gut instinct telling you not to do something or to go for something. If you normally suffer from anxiety this will hopefully help you feel less fearful in making big decisions.     Brain fact: Ozempic - diabetes drug (now commonly used for weightloss)   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

213. Green flags to look for in a partner (encore) 30.04.2023

One of my favourite episodes ever. Talking all about the good things to look out for in a partner. This is also great for you to look at your own behaviour and see how many green flags you are brining into your relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

212. Navigating friendship conflicts and poor communication styles with a partner 27.04.2023

On this episode I answer a bunch of GREAT listener stories and give my advice on what to do if you are being pushed out of a friendship group for no good reason, if your partner doesn't communicate with you for days or even weeks after a fight and SOOOO much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

211. How to become more assertive in every area (encore) 23.04.2023

Today is an encore episode of one of my all time favourite topics. Assertiveness.   I will give you a whole bunch of tips on how to increase your assertiveness no matter who you are speaking to!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

210. Know yourself better so people don't take advantage of you 20.04.2023

Lets talk about all the ways that people take advantage of you (intentional and intentional ways) and how to know yourself better so you can respond to these moments, so you don't feel stuck or caught up in what someone else is saying or doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

209. They were out of your life and now they want back in. What do you do? 16.04.2023

Today I talk about how to navigate a situation where either you ended a relationship with someone or they ended it with you and now they want back in.   How do you know if you want them back? or how do you keep them out? do you owe them anything? all this and MORE     Brain Fact: EPO - blood doping   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

208. Why knowing your limitations will unleash your potential 13.04.2023

Lets talk about our limitations. There are ones you cannot change, and others that are temporary where you can do something about it. In this episode I talk about the importance of being able to identify where your limitations are to be able to help you move forward and progress in certain areas of your life, and how this can help you and not hinder you.   Brain Fact : Serotonin Syndrome   See omn...

207. How to have a difficult conversation with anyone 10.04.2023

On this episode I go over a whole bunch of tools to take with you when entering a difficult conversation. It doesn't matter if you are breaking up, asking for a pay rise, talking to your parents about a sensitive topic, ANYTHING. This will help you feel more comfortable and confident approaching these kinds of conversations.     Brain Fact: Monoamines and MAOIs as a treatment for depression   See...

206. The Ick. Is it instinct? Do I run or do I stay? 05.04.2023

Lets talk about the ICK!   What is it, how to know if it is an alarm bell for a red flag or just something small you can move past. I also go over a WHOLE bunch of 'Icks' send through to me by you beans. HILARIOUS.   Brain Fact: Why smells trigger such strong memories.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

205. How to stop having FOMO (and deal with people who have it) 02.04.2023

FOMO! What is it? why does it consume you so much? This episode will go over why you feel this way, even when you don't want to go out, and how to start getting over FOMO. It also goes into dealing with people who have it, and how to navigate those conversations. Brain Fact - L-Theanine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

204. How to slow down ageing and combat oxidative stress 30.03.2023

This episode is more science focused than my other ones.    On this episode I cover what oxidative stress is, how it affects your body and the ageing process, what free radicals are, and what antioxidants are. I go over interventions to improve your health span and overall health with behaviours and what to eat / exclude.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/lis...

203. Watch your life transform when you start to challenge yourself 26.03.2023

www.dyfmpod.com   On this episode I go over the difference between voluntary and involuntary discomfort. Why challenges will transform you physically, psychologically and neurologically and how you can harness this. I give you 4 steps to work through to help you change your perspective on daily discomfort.   Brain fact - Aphantasia   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystu...

202. Pep Talk - Declutter the mind 22.03.2023

Pep Talk - Declutter the mind  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

201. Pep Talk - What is not meant for you will be met with resistance 20.03.2023

Pep Talk - What is not meant for you will be met with resistance  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

200. Your pain and discomfort is the ticket to the life you want (encore) 19.03.2023

This is an encore episode of one of my most shared episodes.   I decided to re-release this one as lately I have received many questions from my listeners that I think are covered in detail in this episode, and I feel can provide many answers. No matter if you are going through pain, or have gone through a painful time in the past, there is something in this episode for everyone. See omnystudio.co...

199. Finding your Purpose after a breakup 16.03.2023

Lets talk about why you feel like you have no purpose after a break up and WHAT you can do about it, and how finding your purpose will transform how you feel about yourself and your life ahead of you.   Brain Fact: Neuropeptide Y and its links to weight gain and reduced anxiety.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

198. Pep Talk - What can I begin to heal today? 15.03.2023

Pep Talk - What can I begin to heal today?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

197. Pep Talk - Stop resisting. Face that thing and get it done 13.03.2023

Stop resisting. Face that thing and get it done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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