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 Thursdays 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 - exclusively an audiobook - at https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
This episode is all about why we struggle with acceptance. What it means for us and why it is detrimental. I offer ideas of what you can do to accept things faster, and why that can positively affect your life, your relationships and your experiences moving forward. Science fact: enzymes and lactose intolerances See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is an encore episode of Stress and the effects on the brain. I delve into how neurochemicals can affect the physical structure of the brain, and how that then changes your behaviour, mood, productivity, sleep and overall health. AND I explain ways that you can turn that around no matter how hard you think it may be to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finally! A whole episode of brain facts / brain myths. I am in my element See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I go into why we make excuses, why it is detrimental for us and I give 9 tips to help you become more accountable so you stop making excuses and start taking action instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode will go over 7 points as to why visualization can help you achieve what you want, and I give 4 tips on how to start visualizing no matter if you have never tried it before. Science fact: Acne medication - Isotretinoin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is another one to add to the bank of my heart break hacks! I have 9 steps to focus on to help you start to mend and move on. Brain fact - Alice in wonderland syndrome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode will be your motivator to do that thing you have always wanted to do, or change what you want to change, no matter your age or your levels of expertise on something. It’s all about how you approach it. It is never too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode goes over 6 actionable straps to intercept and curb your anger. It also covers how to interact with people who are angry or lashing out at you. Brain fact - Pre workout DMAA and why it got banned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode goes into why over-explaining yourself can actually stop you from taking action, make you doubt yourself, and make you become easily swayed by what other people think you should do with your life. This episode will explain what you should be doing instead. Brain fact - rat lungworm disease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I break down what self confidence is, and give 7 things you can do to start to increase your confidence levels. Brain fact - Water Intoxication See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode will go into the four stages of competency and how your awareness of self is crucial to become competent at anything you do, in particular how to treat yourself and how you perceive yourself and your abilities. Once you gain awareness, you can take control and make a change. But you cannot change what you do not acknowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let’s talk about why you keep getting let down, and the tangible things you can do to change that. So much is in your control, don’t be stuck feeling powerless in situations involving others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So much of your time and emotional energy is spent searching and looking for what you already have within you. You just have to learn to identify and harness the amazing power that already exist. This episode will cover 5 key categories where you may be searching for things in other people. And remember, identifying is the first step! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode breaks down the difference between independence and being guarded and having your walls up. I explain how true independence includes vulnerability and accepting support. I explain why that is, and I give you a few ideas for how you can increase your independence regardless of what kind of relationship you have in your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you know if you are setting the bar too low for yourself, your relationships and your career / abilities? In this episode, I cover what happens when you do that, and why it is important to turn that around so you can start expecting and receiving more out of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I give you 4 things to do every day for 30 days. These things alone may not seem like much but when done every day for 30 days it can completely transform your life. I mean it. Do it alone, or with a friend or your partner. Brain fact (pharmacology) - Heroin mechanism of action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode dives into insecurities. Where they stem from, why we feel the way we feel, how they manifest, and most importantly, what you can do about it. Brain fact - Brain freezes and headaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So often what holds us back from making change in our lives is our attachment to our old self. Why are we so attached? Why do we struggle to let go? What can we do to start changing that? All of this is covered in the episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode with Tayla Clement is one of the most powerful episodes you will listen to. Learn how Tayla transformed her life, from not wanting to live, being in a world of emotional pain, to a successful thriving woman in just a few years. I absolutely loved this interview and no matter where you are in life, no matter your age, you will learn some great lessons from Tayla. Trigger warning: suicide and sexual assault topics are discussed on this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
This episode will teach you to stop avoiding pain and discomfort and instead, use it to fuel your growth. I explain how by doing that, you will experience more happiness and joy than by avoiding what we fear the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I go over the 5 different brain waves and explain what states they get us into, what we get when we have optimal time at these frequencies and when we have too much or too little. I give you guys 6 tools to maximize your potential and why your brain will respond so well when you implement them. Good times! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to look out for red flag indicators of possessive behaviour. It may even be YOU. I go into why we do it, what we think it means to us, some examples of possessive behaviour and how to address them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode I respond to listener questions and give advice on friendship breakups, getting over situationships, break ups, love bombing and MORE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode will cover how we condition ourselves to feel powerless, and how that affects our lives and what you can do to stop feeling this way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode I give 7 tips on how to increase your self beleif that you can do every single day. Brain fact - the role of glucose in the brain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode gives you tips on how to maximize your potential even if you don’t know what you want to do with your life, what your purpose or passion is. Brain fact - how aspirin can cause tinnitus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I asked and YOU answered. What are the main issues when you are glue with your partner. I took the top 10 most common answered and address them here on the podcast. For my long time listeners, I also tell you guys the story of my engagement and how Tyrone proposed. CUTEEEE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I have made this episode in conjunction with SEEK to give you the best tips on how to gain the confidence to leave your job and go for the new career you have always wanted. Take that leap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I talk all about baby brain, identity after giving birth and becoming a parent and what happens with your sense of self, and keeping up with pressure from yourself and external pressures ALL with my cousin Lorena, who has just launched her own podcast too! Brain Fact - What is actually happening when you experience ‘Baby Brain’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode goes into 6 ideas / hacks for you to try to help get over those heartbreaks that feel never ending. I also go into what happens in the brain when we are in love, vs when we are going through heartbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
