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

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Health

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novafm.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

461. How to master detachment to get what you really want. 9 simple steps 01.12.2025

Are you holding on too tightly to outcomes and wondering why things keep slipping away? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why desperation leads to delusion and how to shift out of it. You’ll learn 9 powerful steps to detach with intention, stop sabotaging your own success, and finally become magnetic to the things you want most. Whether it’s relationships, career goals, or clarity in your...

460. Do I stay or do I go? (Headnoise) 27.11.2025

Beans! I am doing a Sydney Live Show in February, tickets are on sale ⁠here⁠ . In this Head Noise Episode I answer all your Voice Message Questions! 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 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufki...

Brain Fact: Water Intoxication. 25.11.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Water Intoxication. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o...

459. The Top Belief of people with High Self Esteem 23.11.2025

In today's episode, I discuss and explain the core beliefs of people with high self-esteem! I cover key traits of high and low self-esteem, how self-esteem impacts various aspects of life including relationships and resilience and tips to improve your self-worth. Sydney Live Show on February 4th, 2026, tickets are on sale ⁠here⁠ . Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠...

458. Building Deeper Adult Friendship & more (Headnoise) 20.11.2025

Beans! I am doing a Sydney Live Show in February, tickets are on sale here . In this Head Noise Episode I answer all your questions you emailed in! From how to deepen new adult friendships and navigating sibling conflicts. 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  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Brain Fact: Neurofibrillary Tangles 18.11.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Neurofibrillary Tangles Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠...

457. The Psychology of Empowered Dating 16.11.2025

This episode is brought to you by Bumble . Today's episode is all about The Psychology of Empowered Dating. Whether you're re-entering the dating scene or just looking for a fresh approach, this episode is for you. I talk about navigating dating apps, setting healthy boundaries and dating with confidence. I give you tips on how to avoid emotional traps and teach people how to treat you. Join the ...

456. Navigating Relationship Dilemmas and Finding Inner Peace (Headnoise) 13.11.2025

Beans, I am so excited to announce I am going on tour in Sydney for, "Lost, But Make It Look Intentional." Tickets are available to purchase here Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Foll...

Brain Fact: Aphantasia: When You Can’t Picture It 11.11.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Aphantasia Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

455. The Neuroscience behind brain dumping. Does your language align with your desires? 09.11.2025

Beautiful beans! In today's episode, I talk about the connection between our language and our desires. How our self-talk influences our ability to achieve our goals, the impact of clear communication and why it's important to align our language with what we truly want. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dy...

454.  The Neuroscience around love & keeping the spark alive & more (Headnoise) 06.11.2025

It's Headnoise day, I answer your questions on handling locker room talk to understanding your partner's commitment issues to the neuroscience behind keeping the spark alive in long-term relationships and learning how to balance independence within a relationship. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dy...

453. Why Smart People Always Have a Plan B, C, and D 02.11.2025

You’ve probably heard it before: “If you have a Plan B, you’re not committed to Plan A.” Spoiler alert: that’s not confidence that’s delusion. In this episode, I’m flipping that mindset and showing you why having a backup plan is actually one of the most powerful things you can do for your goals. Backups don’t mean giving up. They mean being strategic, resourceful, and unstoppable. We’ll dive into...

452. I Hate My Job, I Don’t Know What I’m Doing With My Life and Am I Compromising Too Much? (Headnoise) 30.10.2025

It is headnoise day and today I’m answering your voicemails on everything from career change crises, to compromising too much in relationships, to balancing parenthood with personal goals. 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  Follo...

Brain Fact: Morning light and it’s positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD 28.10.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Morning light and it’s positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m...

451. Charisma is learnt and how to master it. 26.10.2025

In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience behind charisma, what makes someone magnetic, why it’s more about connection than confidence and how to build it (no matter your personality type). Whether you’re introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between, charisma isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about emotional attunement, presence and connection. I unpack the neuroscience beh...

450. Alexis opens up ( and answers all your questions) 23.10.2025

In this very special episode Alexis answers all your questions you sent in. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Brain Fact: Smell & why it is the strongest trigger for emotions & memories of all the senses 21.10.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Why smell is the strongest trigger for emotions and memories of all the senses. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

449. She’s back...The Twin Birth Story 19.10.2025

Beans! I am back & in this very special episode I am sharing the birth story of the twins. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetr...

448. Taking a leap of faith, Career pivots & breakup recovery (Headnoise) 16.10.2025

It's Headnoise day! I answer your questions on topics like career pivoting after realising finance isn’t the right path, dealing with post-breakup emotions, and staying optimistic while job hunting. 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...

Brain Fact: Ozempic 14.10.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Ozempic diabetes drug Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

447. How memory works and tools to expand working memory 12.10.2025

This episode is all about memory. I go through the different types of memory: short-term, working, long-term, explicit and implicit and discuss how each plays a crucial role in our daily lives. The importance of memory in reducing stress and maintaining mental health How memory athletes train their brains with techniques like chunking I give you tips for improving recall and recognising the impact...

446. Reinventing Yourself in Your 20s, Toxic Relationships & Moving On from Almost-Love (Headnoise) 09.10.2025

In today's podcast episode, I answer YOUR questions on finding joy and comfort in your 20s, overcoming toxic relationship patterns and managing introversion and social anxiety with practical tips like rejection therapy. 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 Fa...

Brain Fact: Omega 3 07.10.2025

Brain Fact of the week: Omega 3 (specifically DHA) This encore episode is all about discipline & how it will change your life. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG    Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

445. You don't have to be the victim anymore 05.10.2025

I discuss the concept of victimhood and the difference between being a victim and adopting a victim mentality as part of your identity. Learn how to recognise when you're playing the victim, its negative impacts, and how to break free from this mindset. I provide practical steps to help you regain control and empower yourself. Join the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

444. Tips on Light Therapy, Introversion & Productive Morning Routines (Headnoise) 02.10.2025

Headnoise episodes are back! In this week's Head Noise episode, I answer all your voice messages and cover a range of topics. From the importance of sunlight for cortisol regulation in different climates to tips for overcoming the challenges of speaking up as an introvert and building social confidence, and finally, understanding the role of dopamine in morning routines and how it impacts motivati...

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