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 explains what loss aversion is, how it impacts your decisions around risk and major life changes and how it impacts your view on failure and success. If you can understand loss aversion you will learn to cut your losses, lose less and take more strategic risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode I give exact pointers to look for to know if you are in a dead end situationship or if it is going to evolve into a relationship. I talk about what to do if you are in one, and how to navigate your way out of it or explore it further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let’s talk about ambition. Are you born with it? How do you learn it? On this episode I give 4 ways in which you can increase your ambition. Brain Fact - Can you live with half a brain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imposter syndrome! What is it? Where does it stem from? And a HEAP of tips to put into practice to overcome it. Brain fact - Lithium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is self efficacy? How does it affect our self love? Where do you get it from and how you improve it. Brain fact - The cerebellum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to create lasting happiness! In this episode I talk about what hedonic adaptation is and how that plays a role in our happiness, and what you can truely do to raise your baseline level of happiness. Brain Fact - Stereoblindness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I have a task for you! I want you to ask yourself these 8 things each morning to help you stay on your track, grounded and most importantly, above all, to increase your overall happiness. Brain fact today - Synesthesia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is here the 'Mindset of a ..." series and today we are kicking off with my personal fave, Mindset of serial killers! What makes them become serial killers? Why do they do it?? Are they born this way or does something cause this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This podcast will go over how to tackle walking away from someone when they think the worst of you. How do you deal with unresolved drama, and letting it go for the sake of your own mental health. This is mainly in romantic relationships but can be applied to friendships as well. Brain fact today - Capgras Syndrome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This ep will give you 7 questions to ask yourself to know if it is time to leave your relationship or if there is work that can be done to save it. (your partner can do it too!) Brain fact today : I talk all about the neurotransmitter and endocannabanoid Anandamide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lets talk about the difference between introverts, extroverts (and ambiverts!) and what you can do to be happier, feel more recharged and productive no matter where you are on the continuum. Brain fact for today - Difference between amphetamines and methamphetamines - talking about the mechanism of action on the brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This ep is all about gaining more self assurance. That feeling of being comfortable in your own skin, knowing who you are, feeling grounded and sure of it, no matter what is going on externally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I go over my top 5 points for getting out of your own way. This will help you get closer to where you want to be, be more in a flow state, and feel less resistance in your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Announcement on this ep about where my Mindset Hacks modules will be accessible from as of next week!! This episode breaks down the 4 communications styles - Aggressive, passive, passive aggressive and assertive. I go over how to identify them and what changes you can make to improve your communication with your partner / friends / family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode goes into how to become more assertive. I talk about what assertiveness is and is not, and give exact tips on improving your assertiveness in all areas of your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Girl Code outdated? Toxic? Does it serve a purpose? This episode breaks down different ways of looking at girl code, and what I think we should be doing instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I get to interview my friend and amazing body activist and podcaster April Helene-Horton, aka The Bodzilla. We go into topics of body confidence, dealing with unsolicited comments, self love and body image. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This ep is all about retroactive jealousy and overthinking. What is it? Why does it happen? and what you can do to change these thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's talk about habits and why the brain is so good at them and how you can use this to your advantage. Habits will help you save time, reduce stress, perfect a skill, get shit done, improve mood and relationships and overall satisfaction with your life. Who doesn't want that! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bit late, but here it is! First ep of 2022, all about how to structure your goals and give yourself the best chance at making these changes stick. Its possible and its exciting! (although this episode is even MORE effective if you listened to episode 106, and put that into practise!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is all about closing the chapter for the end of the year and identifying what you DON'T want to take with you into the new year. I have 5 exercises for you to work through and it will be the perfect prep for next episode which will be all about setting yourself up for a great year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode I interview Neuroscientist Professor Andrew Scholey, who has published hundreds of articles on the neurocognitive effects of natural foods. There is so much great information in this episode about what you can be doing (and eating) to improve your brain health, focus and attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode goes into the DEPTHS of why we procrastinate, what happens when we do, and ACTIONABLE tasks to put into practice to curb your procrastinating. Also a cool science fact on DIM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode breaks down what toxic positivity is, where it stems from and why it won't make you happy. It explains what you can be doing instead to work on your happiness and self love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode explains what breadcrumbing is, and how it is a form of emotional manipulation. I go over ways to identify it, and why people do it in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let’s go over the ten things that you SHOULD know about your partner. (And if you don’t, well now you have this list so you can tell your ask each other). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
its our 100th episode! Today i go back to the original episode of ‘Taking a leap of faith’ and I add another 7 points on how to take a leap of faith. I go into the journey of the last 100 episodes and what has happened and how this podcast and bean community has grown. Thank you for joining for the last 100 episodes! Can’t wait for the next 100! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advice on family conflict and drama! I got sent a whole bunch of listener questions and stories around how to navigate problems with family relationships (in laws, siblings, parents etc). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todays episode is a bit of a guide to navigate times where things are not going well. How to separate your sense of self from what is happening, how to approach it and how to move forward from it with purpose. Oh and of course a bit of pharmacology chat for the brain fact at the start! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode covers why we fear being alone or abandoned or not ever finding someone. It also covers the fear of being judged or letting people down. Some fears are good and others can be paralyzing and it is important to identify them and know how to counter these thoughts so you can enjoy your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
