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

70. Science of sleep, and its effects on weight gain, mood disorders and memory 21.02.2023

The long awaited SLEEP episode.   This episode covers a LOT about sleep. The effects of lack of sleep, blue light, and how your circadian rhythm works. I talk about health, weight gain, mood disorders, memory deficits, and how they are all linked to poor sleep quality and ways you can mend this.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

69. Forgiveness and what to do when you struggle to forgive 21.02.2023

How to forgive, and wrap your head around forgiveness. This is for people who have apologized but even more so for those who have never sought to apologise or repair the problem. This episode will get you in a place of power and give you much more peace around situations where someone has wronged you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

68. Science deep dive - Serotonin, Tryptophan, and ways you can treat depression 21.02.2023

Science Deep Dive - My first one yet. This episode will cover how tryptophan can be converted to serotonin or instead, a neurotoxin. What you can do to lower levels of toxicity which can cause depression and neurological disorders, and how to increase other neurotrophic factors within the brain and body for a more neuro-protective effect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See om...

67. Dealing with unsolicited comments Pt 2. 21.02.2023

We are back for more. Part 2 of even more unsolicited comments. In this episode I answer specific comments received by my listeners and give you advice on how to deal with people who are always dishing out these comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

66. Top 4 discipline hacks and more brain science 21.02.2023

Today I delve into my top 4 discipline hacks that are actionable and will get you results, and I delve into the effects of magnesium in the brains and what happens when you are deficient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

65. Imagine if the only person you had to impress was yourself 21.02.2023

lets look at when trying to impress other people can be detrimental. And what happens, and what starts to occur in your life when you focus on impressing yourself first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

64. Advice with Alexis - Listener stories 21.02.2023

Listener stories are back! All things relationship, friendship, work, family fights and MORE!!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

63. What else are you doing with your time? 21.02.2023

Are you feeling stagnant? Do you feel that you always give up on something you want, and don’t know how to overcome procrastinating? What to do when you want more out of life, but feel the steps to get there are too overwhelming. This episode covers it all and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

62. Friendship conflicts and how to come back from it 21.02.2023

This episode is all about friendship conflicts, what happens when we get disappointed or feel left out or abandoned and how to change that pattern, and also what you can do about it is to eliminate suffering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

61. Win or learn - how to create more success for yourself 21.02.2023

When you change the way you perceive set backs, you overcome them faster, you change how you respond, and you create more opportunities for yourself in the future. This episode breaks down actionable steps to tackle setbacks in your life in the most productive way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

60. Feeling stagnant? (Lockdown edition) 21.02.2023

This episode will give you some tools to tackle lockdown (and feeling stagnant or just boredom in general). These are easy to put into practice but will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Hope you enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59. Confidence - Identifying your truth 21.02.2023

Confidence and how to increase it. It’s more simple than you think, but you need to be consistent.   Science fact - what is mRNA and how mRNA vaccines work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58. How to argue better - Understanding confirmation bias 21.02.2023

Confirmation bias. What is it? Do we all have it? How to reduce it or make it work in our favor. This episode aims to give you ways of strengthening your relationships by learning how to argue, seeking to understand and learn how to read people better, all by understanding confirmation bias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57. Shit happens (literally) and toxic relationships - with my cousin Giselle 21.02.2023

On this episode you guys finally get to meet my cousin Giselle. We talk about the aftermath of a toxic relationship and how to get back to your original self. And other great anecdotal stories that will make you feel better about hitting rock bottom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56. Commitment Phobia - what can you do? 21.02.2023

This episode covers what commitment phobia is, why it happens, how to identify it and what to do if you are on the receiving end of the relationship or if you are the one with the commitment barriers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55. Overcoming challenges with Lucy and Nikki 21.02.2023

I’ve finally gotten Lucy and NIkki on the podcast. We talk about overcoming challenges, answer hypothetical questions and general banter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54. Advice with Alexis - listener stories 21.02.2023

Finally! The second round of listener stories. In the his episode I give advice on all things friendship, work, relationships and more. Hope you guys enjoy and there will be more to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53. How to expand in life - soft action vs bold action 21.02.2023

This episode will cover how to differentiate between soft action and bold action. How to implement both kinds and how that can make or break you getting to the next step or goal in your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52. How to set boundaries so you can live your truth 21.02.2023

This topic is a highly requested one. The Elise covers why you should set boundaries, what happens when you do, nad how to set them with family, friends, at work and even with yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51. Expanding your self brand nad network - with Ryan aka DJ Harpoon 21.02.2023

Today we have Ryan on the podcast! He is a DJ, music producer, go getter and just a great time. Sit back and enjoy us tell some stories and answer the listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50. Stress on the brain and how to reverse the effects 21.02.2023

The stress episode is here. This one is full of science facts, brain anatomy and some cool shit about epigenetics and how our behaviours can influence our genes. This will hopefully get you thinking about your brain health and how to optimize it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49. Assumptions and friendship advice with liv 21.02.2023

She is back and this time we are answering all your questions around navigating friendships, and also addressing some great assumptions about us. You know us, just general banter as usual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48. Lets break down attachment theory / styles 21.02.2023

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47. Quitting the 9-5 and backing yourself with Ash 21.02.2023

In this episode I interview my good friend and boxing trainer Ash (from Hit Like A Girl). We talk about how to take that leap, quit your job, and back yourself. She is a total legend, super down to earth and gives great advice on how to find and follow your purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46. Teach people how to treat you 21.02.2023

This episode is for everyone! It covers specific scenarios in your life where you can command more respect instead of demanding it. It is for friendships, romantic relationships, work relationships and everyting in between. I will also give specific expanse of scenarios and what you can do or say in these situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener...

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