Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach

Do You F*cking Mind?

Health EN ↓ 619 episodes

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

170. Co existing with people that you don't agree with 21.02.2023

This episode will help you have better conversations with and a healthier approach to people that you don’t agree with.   You will learn to feel more comfortable debating topics where you differ in opinion without feeling hurt or attacked. I will go over 4 key questions to ask yourself when you are dealing with someone that you disagree with, to help you navigate your way through these conversatio...

169. Pep talk - I live for this feeling 21.02.2023

Pep talk 5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

168. 10 things you should know about yourself 21.02.2023

This episode will help you get to know yourself a bit more and get you asking important questions and the WHY behind them, so you know what areas in your life you want to give more attention to, to increase your self love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

167. Pep talk - You never regret taking action 21.02.2023

Pep talk 4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

166. 5 ways to stop being manipulated 21.02.2023

Today i go over my 5 key ways to avoid being manipulated. This applies to friends, family and most importantly, romantic relationships.   Brain fact: folic acid and neural tube defects   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

165. Pep talk - Stop waiting for someone to decide if they want you 21.02.2023

Pep talk 3.   Stop waiting for someone to decide if they want you in your life. You make the call.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

164. Are ultimatums toxic or necessary? 21.02.2023

Are ultimatums toxic or necessary?   Let’s talk ultimatums. When are they healthy and when are they toxic? Can you give an ultimatum and not be controlling?   I answer all your questions on this podcast episode and give you a whole lot to think about if and when you want to give an ultimatum.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

163. Self love - being alone vs being lonely 21.02.2023

On this episode I break down the important differences between being lonely vs being alone and I highlight the importance of learning to love being alone. No matter if you are in a relationship or single, if you live alone or not. You will see that when you learn to enjoy your own company the quality of all your other relationships will improve.   Brain fact: Alexia   See omnystudio.com/listener f...

162. You decide the quality of your interactions 21.02.2023

Pep talk number 2   You decide the quality of your interactions. Take the power back and stop giving others the power to control your emotional state throughout the day.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

161. Pep talk - Rest in order to grow 21.02.2023

Welcome to the pep talks for the month of August. These are two 5-10 minute episodes per week where I can be with you when you start your day and give you a pep talk and a topic to focus on each episode for that day / week / or longer.   Hope you enjoy!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

160. Playing the DYFM card game and getting deep with bestie Liv 21.02.2023

To celebrate the re-release of the DYFM card game, I decided to sit down with my bestie Liv and pull out some card game questions on each other. We ask all questions about our relationship and our own personal lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

159. Self Love and finding your worth (encore) 21.02.2023

This episode is all about finding your self worth and how that translates across to self love, and how they go hand in hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

158. Teach People how to treat you (encore) 21.02.2023

This encore episode delves into how you have to teach people how to treat you.   If you don’t, then they will treat you according to their standards, and not yours. This is one of my all time favorite episodes so I have brought it back!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

157. Tyrone answers all your questions about our relationship 21.02.2023

The time has arrived!   I never thought this would happen but Tyrone has finally agreed to be a guest on the podcast. And what better topic than to get him answering all your questions. We had so much fun recording this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

156. This is why you struggle with acceptance 21.02.2023

This episode is all about why we struggle with acceptance. What it means for us and why it is detrimental. I offer ideas of what you can do to accept things faster, and why that can positively affect your life, your relationships and your experiences moving forward.   Science fact: enzymes and lactose intolerances   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

155. Stress and the effects on the brain, and how to reverse it (Encore) 21.02.2023

This is an encore episode of Stress and the effects on the brain.   I delve into how neurochemicals can affect the physical structure of the brain, and how that then changes your behaviour, mood, productivity, sleep and overall health. AND I explain ways that you can turn that around no matter how hard you think it may be to change.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnyst...

154. 11 fascinating myths about the brain 21.02.2023

Finally! A whole episode of brain facts / brain myths. I am in my element See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

153. Create excuses or create change. You decide 21.02.2023

In this episode I go into why we make excuses, why it is detrimental for us and I give 9 tips to help you become more accountable so you stop making excuses and start taking action instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

152. The neuroscience of visualisation to get what you want 21.02.2023

This episode will go over 7 points as to why visualization can help you achieve what you want, and I give 4 tips on how to start visualizing no matter if you have never tried it before.   Science fact: Acne medication - Isotretinoin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

151. Your Breakup Manual - 9 21.02.2023

This episode is another one to add to the bank of my heart break hacks! I have 9 steps to focus on to help you start to mend and move on.   Brain fact - Alice in wonderland syndrome   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

150. Its never too late. How to stop that narrative 21.02.2023

This episode will be your motivator to do that thing you have always wanted to do, or change what you want to change, no matter your age or your levels of expertise on something. It’s all about how you approach it. It is never too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

149. 6 Steps to controlling your anger 21.02.2023

This episode goes over 6 actionable straps to intercept and curb your anger. It also covers how to interact with people who are angry or lashing out at you.   Brain fact - Pre workout DMAA and why it got banned   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

148. This is why you need to stop explaining yourself 21.02.2023

This episode goes into why over-explaining yourself can actually stop you from taking action, make you doubt yourself, and make you become easily swayed by what other people think you should do with your life. This episode will explain what you should be doing instead.   Brain fact - rat lungworm disease   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

147. Do these 7 things to increase your self confidence 21.02.2023

In this episode I break down what self confidence is, and give 7 things you can do to start to increase your confidence levels. Brain fact - Water Intoxication   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

146. How to tap into your levels of awareness to improve at anything 21.02.2023

This episode will go into the four stages of competency and how your awareness of self is crucial to become competent at anything you do, in particular how to treat yourself and how you perceive yourself and your abilities.   Once you gain awareness, you can take control and make a change. But you cannot change what you do not acknowledge.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...

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