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 26, 2026

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Episodes

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.

183. How to bounce back stronger after emotional defeat 21.02.2023

This episode delves into what you can do when you feel defeated (after the breakdown of a relationship, losing hope for something, losing an opportunity or job, or being blindsided). I go into a whole bunch of things you can do to turn this situation into something beneficial to help you grow beyond what you thought possible.   Brain / Science fact: Cyanide poisoning   See omnystudio.com/listener...

182. How to be less defensive, and how to deal with defensive people 21.02.2023

This episode will breakdown why people become defensive, different defensive behaviors and what they look like, and how you can deal with people (in particular partners) who get easily offended and become defensive all the time.   Science fact: Epi pen   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

181. Change what you think about trust 21.02.2023

So much about what we thing of trust is warped. Often, we think that in order to trust someone, we need proof that they won’t hurt us or that they really are doing the right thing. But that is not the definition of trust. This episode will cover how a strong relationship with yourself will make it easier for you to trust others, and how to mend a relationship where you are trying to rebuild trust....

180. If you want lasting change, do these 5 things 21.02.2023

On this episode I break down 5 tips on how you can better structure your goals and stick to them.   Brain fact: Narcolepsy   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

179. What to do when it feels like NOTHING is going your way 21.02.2023

When you are feeling hopeless and when nothing is going your way, there are actually SO many things that can be done. This episode will cover how to find what you have power over, and what to do when you are feeling this way to turn it around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

177. Take control over your emotions 21.02.2023

Today’s focus will be on:   learning to not let things bother you so much learning how to return back to a calm state as soon as possible I will go over 10 points to help you take control over your emotions and deal with external situations and stimuli in the healthiest way possible.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

176. How to stop devaluing yourself 21.02.2023

On this episode I go over 4 things to focus on to help you stop devaluing yourself and how to know when to step away from a situation.   Brain fact: meningitis   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

175. 7 ways to stop feeling inadequate 21.02.2023

Do you suffer from feelings of inadequacy? Do you feel that you are falling short, or not enough or that you are not who you think you ‘should’ be? Or not living up to someone else’s expectations of you? This episode will cover this and give you 7 steps to helo you deal with these feelings and let them go.   Brain fact: Circadian Rhythm   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See om...

174. Pep talk - Do your future self a favour 21.02.2023

Pep talk 7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

173. Its your turn to be the asshole 21.02.2023

This episode will teach you how to worry less when someone things you are an asshole, and how to learn to walk away from a situation when someone has a bad opinion of you. I cover the benefit of learning to be the asshole in some situations (and why that is a good thing for both parties involved). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

172. Coersive control - how to identify it 21.02.2023

On this episode I go over 10 different forms of coercive control and what to look out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

171. Pep Talk - Cut the dead weight 21.02.2023

Pep talk 6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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