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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Author

Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach

Category

Health

Podcast website

novafm.com.au

Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

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.

196. Time to cut your losses and become more ruthless 12.03.2023

On today's episode I go through 9 ways to help you learn to cut your losses in order to be happier, have more self respect and to achieve growth in all areas.     Brain Fact: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

195. 10 ways to show up for yourself 09.03.2023

Welcome! On this episode I give you ten ways that you can show up for yourself to feel happier (and to not feel guilty). I also go into what is NOT showing up for yourself, but may be disguised as self love.   Brain Fact - Cranial Nerves and Bell's Palsy   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

194. Pep Talk - Becoming at ease with the outcome 08.03.2023

Pep Talk - Becoming at ease with the outcome  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

193. Pep Talk - Get out of your own way today 06.03.2023

Pep Talk - Get out of your own way today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

192. The difference between negative self talk and constructive criticism 02.03.2023

On today's ep I am covering the importance of giving yourself constructive criticism.   I cover what proper positive feedback looks like and what negative self talk looks like, how to know the difference between the two and how to pull yourself up on your sh*t in a constructive way that aids your growth and self love.   Brain / Science Fact: Hormonal contraceptive pills   See omnystudio.com/listen...

191. The importance of showing up for other people 26.02.2023

On this episode I go over the importance of showing up for other people, what will change in your life when you start to do this more consistently, and ways that you can show up for others (your partner, friends, family and even strangers). Science fact: Why some magnesiums act as a laxative   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

190. 7 ways to achieve balance to become a happier person 23.02.2023

The podcast is finally back and this is the first episode back since October last year.   This episode is based around a lot of my recent and old lessons that I have learnt. 7 ways that you can achieve better balance. Sometimes one bad thing happens to us, and it ends up consuming our entire life, affecting our health, our relationships and our performance in what we do. This episode will help you...

189. Are you blocking the right people from entering your life? 21.02.2023

Today I will get you looking into your own behaviours to see if you are welcoming the right people or pushing them out of your life.   Often we carry unhealthy traits from past relationships into our future (romantic or friendship) and it determines the quality of our future relationships. I also cover how know if you confuse exciting but toxic behaviour as being loved.   See omnystudio.com/listen...

188. Let go of the idea it could have been different 21.02.2023

Let’s talk about how to t stop keeping our focus in the past, and the importance of shifting your awareness and thoughts to the present and future so you can expand your opportunities and experiences.   Brain Fact: Hemispatial Neglect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

187. Self Employment and Money Mindset with Lizzie 21.02.2023

On today’s episode I have the super talented Lizzie. Lizzie is a successful freelance copy and content writer who has started her own successful business (not before many testing times in her 20s). We talk about how to make the steps to branch out on your own, how to gain a better money mindset and how to feel ready to go out and turn your side passion in to a money generating job.   And we also t...

186. Toxic psychos and red flags - Encore 21.02.2023

This is an encore episode of one of my all time most shared episodes.   This is a guide to understand if you are dating someone who is a walking red flag (or a good way to see if you possess any of these traits). Feel free to send it to anyone who you think may display these behaviors!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

185. Why inner peace is the real success and how to achieve it 21.02.2023

This episode goes through 8 key points in helping you to get closer to feeling calmer and happier within yourself, and to determine if you are doing what you are doing for the right reasons.   Brain fact: alcohol related blackouts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

184. How vulnerability will transform your relationship with yourself 21.02.2023

On this episode, I will go over the importance of vulnerability and how that will not only save you time, improve all your relationships, but also how learning to be more vulnerable will do wonder for your self love and self respect. Do not miss this one!   Science fact: Epigenetics   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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