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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Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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492. The Neuroscience of Making and Breaking a Habit Pt.1 14.04.2026

We are HERE!!! with another Neuroscience episode. I tried to pack it all into one, but alas, I have to split it into two eps. Part one is all about how to make a habit. I talk about what brain areas and what neurochemicals are involved in creating and strengthening a habit. How to harness the times of day, locations and neurotransmitters to give yourself the best chance of succeeding How to struct...

The Neuroscience of Saunas and the Incredible Benefits For Your Brain and Longevity 12.04.2026

BONJOUR. And welcome to one of my most important episodes for your brain health. This episode was originally released a few years ago (episode 88) and would have to be top 5 of my all time favourite episodes due to how much you will learn about how good saunas can be for your brain health, your stress levels, sleep and overall physical health. How many times per week, how long etc will all be cove...

491. Fading Friendships, navigating affairs and am I being limerant? (Headnoise) 09.04.2026

It's headnoise day! If you would like to send in a question email please email:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

490. Ten questions to ask yourself if you are unsure about having kids 06.04.2026

This is the episode you have been asking for and waiting for and we are finally here! How do you really know if you want children? Can you ever truly be ready for it? And what kind of questions do you need to ask yourself AND your partner before embarking on starting a family, or choosing to not. While I cannot give you black and white answers, I really hope this episode helps you get deeper into...

489. The Neuroscience of Focus, Attention and Distraction (& harnessing neurochemicals to improve focus) 29.03.2026

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488. How to train yourself to lose feelings for someone and more (Headnoise) 26.03.2026

It's Headnoise Friday! I answer your questions you sent in! The questions I received were Can you lose feelings with someone?, One sided sibling relationships and My friend has dropped the ball. If you would like to send in a question email please email:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ...

487. What to know when entering your 30's Part 2 22.03.2026

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486. Should I mix friendship with career and toxic mother what will she do next?! (Headnoise) 19.03.2026

If you would like to send in a question email please email:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠...

485. Parents struggling to accept me coming out and how many chances should I give my best friend. Headnoise 17.03.2026

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484. Entering your 30s with the right mindset 15.03.2026

Today's episode is one of my most requested topics, entering your 30's! Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG ...

483. Being alone vs staying in a group that doesn't align and my partner gives me the silent treatment and I can't handle it anymore (Headnoise) 12.03.2026

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482. Moving past retroactive jealousy, and how to come to terms with leaving my home country for good? 10.03.2026

Bonjour! Welcome to Head Noise day. Today I cover 2 different questions, one about really trusting your partner when you know they have cheated in the past (not on you, but with you), and how to come to terms with permananty leaving your home country, and having kids away from your family. I did aim to do 3 questions as usual, but the background noise was off the HHOOOOKKKK today so two questions...

481. The Neuroscience of Self Control 08.03.2026

Why do we have incredible self-control in some areas of life… and absolutely none in others? In this neuroscience episode, we break down what self-control actually is in the brain, and why it can disappear the moment stress, distraction, or emotional conflict enters the picture. We start with a quick brain fact explaining the difference between adrenaline and noradrenaline (also known as epinephri...

480. My sister is overbearing, and how do I know for sure I have chosen the right path? 04.03.2026

Bonjour! On this headnoise episode I answer three of your questions. I cover: How to deal with an overbearing sister who tries to act like a second parent and belittle constantly. How to know for sure if you are on the right path after quitting uni for a different life. How to know if you should move back with your ex, the father of your children, when your relationship is great but you are no lon...

479. What does it really take to know someone? Important questions to ask yourself 01.03.2026

What does it ACTUALLY take to know someone? Can you ever know a person outside of the role they play in your relationship with them? If someone deceives you, does that mean you never really knew them in the first place? And why does chemistry so often convince us we understand someone far more deeply than we actually do? In this episode, I talk about the illusion of knowing and why familiarity, at...

478. Is it a red flag, should I pivot and why am I such a people pleaser (Headnoise) 26.02.2026

It's Voice Message headnoise day! I answer 3 of your Voice Messages you sent in! If you would like to send in a question email please email:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

477. I'm dating a man 17 years older, how do I get my family to accept? + I'm terrified to lose my best friend to a relationship - Head Noise 24.02.2026

Head Noise: I’m Losing My Best Friend & My Partner Is 17 Years Older Than Me In this Head Noise episode, we talk about two situations that can quietly reshape your relationships — friendship change and family judgement. First, how do you deal with the fear of losing your best friend when they enter a new relationship? We explore: Why the friendship changing doesn’t mean the love is gone How tr...

476. How to keep the spark alive in a relationship (or create one from scratch) 22.02.2026

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475. My friends fiancé crossed a line, can I let go of resentment and I am a delayed gratification addict (Headnoise) 19.02.2026

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474. My Partner Trauma Dumps And I Don't Know If I Can Stay, I Feel Like a Fraud at Work, and I Freeze in Conflict - Head Noise 17.02.2026

Head Noise: My Partner Trauma Dumps, I Feel Like a Fraud at Work, and I Freeze in Conflict In this Head Noise episode, we unpack three listener dilemmas that all come down to boundaries, self-perception, and finding your voice when things feel overwhelming. We talk about: Whether to stay with a partner who constantly trauma dumps — and how to figure out if the relationship is actually sustainable...

473. Going Back to the Person Who Ghosted Me, Sister in Law Drama, and Wanting Out of a “Good” Relationship - Head Noise 12.02.2026

In this Head Noise episode, we’re unpacking three very different dilemmas that all come down to trust, discomfort, and self-honesty. We talk about: What to do when you get back with someone who previously ghosted you, and the trust issues won’t go away How to build a relationship with your sister-in-law when you fundamentally don’t see eye to eye Why you might want to leave a “lovely” boyfriend, a...

472. Going Back to a Cheating Ex, How to Get Over Being Ghosted and Moving Cities in a Search For Love 10.02.2026

In this Head Noise episode, I answer three listener questions that sit right at the intersection of hope, attachment, and self-betrayal the kind of decisions that feel impossible when you’re emotionally involved. We talk about: Whether you should leave a life you love to move cities in the hope of finding a partner What to do when your cheating ex wants you back, is in therapy, and swears they’ve...

471. The Psychology of Power - How to Reclaim Your Power Without Controlling Others 08.02.2026

How to Reclaim Your Power Without Controlling Anyone In this episode, I break down the psychology behind control. Why we try to manage other people’s behaviour, emotions, and choices, and how that quietly drains our power, peace, and sense of self. We talk about: Why trying to control others makes you feel more powerless, not less How victim mentality keeps you dependent on other people’s energy a...

470. How to End Comparison and Competition for Good - Psychology tools that work 01.02.2026

Why do you keep comparing yourself to everyone else, even people you love? Why does competition creep into friendships, relationships, work, and social media… even when you know it’s making you feel worse? In this episode, I break down the psychology of comparison and competition. Why your brain gets stuck in it, why some situations trigger you more than others, and how to end the comparison cycle...

469. Silent treatment trauma, identity crisis from stepping back and please break my dating curse! Head Noise 29.01.2026

BONJOUR! Head Noise today! So many questions coming through so we are ramping up these Head Noise episodes. Today we cover dating curses and how to break out of them, issues with friends who have given you the silent treatment, how to advance at work and stop being a soggy lemon and what to do when you take a step back for the sake of your mental health but it causes your mental health to continue...

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