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Do You F*cking Mind?

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Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa

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 .

#550

464. Seeing too many paths & how do you speak more positively about your past? (Headnoise)

In this episode I answer 3 of your voicemail questions! If you would like to send in a que... more

11 Dec 2025

29 MINS

29:42

11 Dec 2025

#549

Brain Fact: Changing your surroundings to improve your focus

Brain Fact of the week: Changing your surroundings to improve your focus ---Join the [⁠⁠⁠... more

09 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:37

09 Dec 2025

#548

463. Navigating Complex Friendships, Feeling Stuck in a Year of "Almosts" & Job Anxiety (Headnoise)

Welcome to today's podcast episode where I answer your questions! With 300,000 new listene... more

09 Dec 2025

27 MINS

27:14

09 Dec 2025

#547

462. 5 steps to declutter your life and mind before 2026

In this episode I give you 5 actionable steps to declutter your life and mind before the N... more

07 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:35

07 Dec 2025

#546

How to stop ruminating thoughts and replaying scenarios that make you go crazy. (E)

Do you find yourself obsessively replaying conversations, worrying about what you should’v... more

04 Dec 2025

33 MINS

33:11

04 Dec 2025

#545

Brain Fact: Munchausen Syndrome by proxy

Brain Fact of the week: Munchausen Syndrome by proxy ---Join the [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Face... more

02 Dec 2025

11 MINS

11:31

02 Dec 2025

#544

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

Are you holding on too tightly to outcomes and wondering why things keep slipping away? In... more

01 Dec 2025

31 MINS

31:55

01 Dec 2025

#543

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

Beans! I am doing a Sydney Live Show in February, tickets are on sale [⁠here⁠] (https://ww... more

27 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:29

27 Nov 2025

#542

Brain Fact: Water Intoxication.

Brain Fact of the week: Water Intoxication. ---Join the [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

25 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:19

25 Nov 2025

#541

459. The Top Belief of people with High Self Esteem

In today's episode, I discuss and explain the core beliefs of people with high self-esteem... more

23 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:42

23 Nov 2025

#540

458. Building Deeper Adult Friendship & more (Headnoise)

Beans! I am doing a Sydney Live Show in February, tickets are on sale [here] (https://www.... more

20 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:31

20 Nov 2025

#539

Brain Fact: Neurofibrillary Tangles

Brain Fact of the week: Neurofibrillary Tangles ---Join the [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠... more

18 Nov 2025

10 MINS

10:21

18 Nov 2025

#538

457. The Psychology of Empowered Dating

This episode is brought to you by [Bumble] (https://bumble.com/en-au/) . Today's episode i... more

16 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:23

16 Nov 2025

#537

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

Beans, I am so excited to announce I am going on tour in Sydney for, "Lost, But Make It Lo... more

13 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:59

13 Nov 2025

#536

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

Brain Fact of the week: Aphantasia ---Join the [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] (htt... more

11 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:56

11 Nov 2025

#535

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

Beautiful beans! In today's episode, I talk about the connection between our language and ... more

09 Nov 2025

30 MINS

30:28

09 Nov 2025

#534

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

It's Headnoise day, I answer your questions on handling locker room talk to understanding ... more

06 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:02

06 Nov 2025

#533

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

You’ve probably heard it before: “If you have a Plan B, you’re not committed to Plan A.” S... more

02 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:09

02 Nov 2025

#532

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

It is headnoise day and today I’m answering your voicemails on everything from career chan... more

30 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:07

30 Oct 2025

#531

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

Brain Fact of the week: Morning light and it’s positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD... more

28 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:26

28 Oct 2025

#530

451. Charisma is learnt and how to master it.

In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience behind charisma, what makes someone magneti... more

26 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:03

26 Oct 2025

#529

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

In this very special episode Alexis answers all your questions you sent in. ---Join the [... more

23 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:09

23 Oct 2025

#528

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

Brain Fact of the week: Why smell is the strongest trigger for emotions and memories of al... more

21 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:20

21 Oct 2025

#527

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

Beans! I am back & in this very special episode I am sharing the birth story of the twins.... more

19 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:11

19 Oct 2025

#526

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

It's Headnoise day! I answer your questions on topics like career pivoting after realising... more

16 Oct 2025

33 MINS

33:30

16 Oct 2025

#525

Brain Fact: Ozempic

Brain Fact of the week: Ozempic diabetes drug ---Join the [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

14 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:58

14 Oct 2025

#524

447. How memory works and tools to expand working memory

This episode is all about memory. I go through the different types of memory: short-term, ... more

12 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:55

12 Oct 2025

#523

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

In today's podcast episode, I answer YOUR questions on finding joy and comfort in your 20s... more

09 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:48

09 Oct 2025

#522

Brain Fact: Omega 3

Brain Fact of the week: Omega 3 (specifically DHA) This encore episode is all about disci... more

07 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:47

07 Oct 2025

#521

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

I discuss the concept of victimhood and the difference between being a victim and adopting... more

05 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:45

05 Oct 2025

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#550

464. Seeing too many paths & how do you speak more positively about your past? (Headnoise)

#549

Brain Fact: Changing your surroundings to improve your focus

#548

463. Navigating Complex Friendships, Feeling Stuck in a Year of "Almosts" & Job Anxiety (Headnoise)

#547

462. 5 steps to declutter your life and mind before 2026

#546

How to stop ruminating thoughts and replaying scenarios that make you go crazy. (E)

#545

Brain Fact: Munchausen Syndrome by proxy

#544

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

#543

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

#542

Brain Fact: Water Intoxication.

#541

459. The Top Belief of people with High Self Esteem

#540

458. Building Deeper Adult Friendship & more (Headnoise)

#539

Brain Fact: Neurofibrillary Tangles

#538

457. The Psychology of Empowered Dating

#537

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

#536

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

#535

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

#534

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

#533

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

#532

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

#531

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

#530

451. Charisma is learnt and how to master it.

#529

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

#528

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

#527

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

#526

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

#525

Brain Fact: Ozempic

#524

447. How memory works and tools to expand working memory

#523

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

#522

Brain Fact: Omega 3

#521

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