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Do You F*cking Mind?

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

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Episodes

187. Self Employment and Money Mindset with Lizzie

On today’s episode I have the super talented Lizzie. Lizzie is a successful freelance copy and content writer who has started her own successful business (not before many testing times in her 20s). We talk about how to make the steps to branch out on your own, how to gain a better money mindset and how to feel ready to go out and turn your side passion in to a money generating job. And we also talk about much much more, like when we had to drive the Red Bull motorcycle with a side car as part of...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 187

186. Toxic psychos and red flags - Encore

This is an encore episode of one of my all time most shared episodes. This is a guide to understand if you are dating someone who is a walking red flag (or a good way to see if you possess any of these traits). Feel free to send it to anyone who you think may display these behaviors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 186

185. Why inner peace is the real success and how to achieve it

This episode goes through 8 key points in helping you to get closer to feeling calmer and happier within yourself, and to determine if you are doing what you are doing for the right reasons. Brain fact: alcohol related blackouts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 185

184. How vulnerability will transform your relationship with yourself

On this episode, I will go over the importance of vulnerability and how that will not only save you time, improve all your relationships, but also how learning to be more vulnerable will do wonder for your self love and self respect. Do not miss this one! Science fact: Epigenetics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 184

183. How to bounce back stronger after emotional defeat

This episode delves into what you can do when you feel defeated (after the breakdown of a relationship, losing hope for something, losing an opportunity or job, or being blindsided). I go into a whole bunch of things you can do to turn this situation into something beneficial to help you grow beyond what you thought possible. Brain / Science fact: Cyanide poisoning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 183

182. How to be less defensive, and how to deal with defensive people

This episode will breakdown why people become defensive, different defensive behaviors and what they look like, and how you can deal with people (in particular partners) who get easily offended and become defensive all the time. Science fact: Epi pen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 182

181. Change what you think about trust

So much about what we thing of trust is warped. Often, we think that in order to trust someone, we need proof that they won’t hurt us or that they really are doing the right thing. But that is not the definition of trust. This episode will cover how a strong relationship with yourself will make it easier for you to trust others, and how to mend a relationship where you are trying to rebuild trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 181

180. If you want lasting change, do these 5 things

On this episode I break down 5 tips on how you can better structure your goals and stick to them. Brain fact: Narcolepsy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 180

179. What to do when it feels like NOTHING is going your way

When you are feeling hopeless and when nothing is going your way, there are actually SO many things that can be done. This episode will cover how to find what you have power over, and what to do when you are feeling this way to turn it around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 179

177. Take control over your emotions

Today’s focus will be on: learning to not let things bother you so much learning how to return back to a calm state as soon as possible I will go over 10 points to help you take control over your emotions and deal with external situations and stimuli in the healthiest way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 177

176. How to stop devaluing yourself

On this episode I go over 4 things to focus on to help you stop devaluing yourself and how to know when to step away from a situation. Brain fact: meningitis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 176

175. 7 ways to stop feeling inadequate

Do you suffer from feelings of inadequacy? Do you feel that you are falling short, or not enough or that you are not who you think you ‘should’ be? Or not living up to someone else’s expectations of you? This episode will cover this and give you 7 steps to helo you deal with these feelings and let them go. Brain fact: Circadian Rhythm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 175

173. Its your turn to be the asshole

This episode will teach you how to worry less when someone things you are an asshole, and how to learn to walk away from a situation when someone has a bad opinion of you. I cover the benefit of learning to be the asshole in some situations (and why that is a good thing for both parties involved). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 173

172. Coersive control - how to identify it

On this episode I go over 10 different forms of coercive control and what to look out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 172

170. Co existing with people that you don't agree with

This episode will help you have better conversations with and a healthier approach to people that you don’t agree with. You will learn to feel more comfortable debating topics where you differ in opinion without feeling hurt or attacked. I will go over 4 key questions to ask yourself when you are dealing with someone that you disagree with, to help you navigate your way through these conversations. Brain fact: Zika virus and microcephaly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 170

168. 10 things you should know about yourself

This episode will help you get to know yourself a bit more and get you asking important questions and the WHY behind them, so you know what areas in your life you want to give more attention to, to increase your self love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 168

166. 5 ways to stop being manipulated

Today i go over my 5 key ways to avoid being manipulated. This applies to friends, family and most importantly, romantic relationships. Brain fact: folic acid and neural tube defects See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 166

164. Are ultimatums toxic or necessary?

Are ultimatums toxic or necessary? Let’s talk ultimatums. When are they healthy and when are they toxic? Can you give an ultimatum and not be controlling? I answer all your questions on this podcast episode and give you a whole lot to think about if and when you want to give an ultimatum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 164

163. Self love - being alone vs being lonely

On this episode I break down the important differences between being lonely vs being alone and I highlight the importance of learning to love being alone. No matter if you are in a relationship or single, if you live alone or not. You will see that when you learn to enjoy your own company the quality of all your other relationships will improve. Brain fact: Alexia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 163

162. You decide the quality of your interactions

Pep talk number 2 You decide the quality of your interactions. Take the power back and stop giving others the power to control your emotional state throughout the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 162

161. Pep talk - Rest in order to grow

Welcome to the pep talks for the month of August. These are two 5-10 minute episodes per week where I can be with you when you start your day and give you a pep talk and a topic to focus on each episode for that day / week / or longer. Hope you enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 161

160. Playing the DYFM card game and getting deep with bestie Liv

To celebrate the re-release of the DYFM card game, I decided to sit down with my bestie Liv and pull out some card game questions on each other. We ask all questions about our relationship and our own personal lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 160

159. Self Love and finding your worth (encore)

This episode is all about finding your self worth and how that translates across to self love, and how they go hand in hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 159

158. Teach People how to treat you (encore)

This encore episode delves into how you have to teach people how to treat you. If you don’t, then they will treat you according to their standards, and not yours. This is one of my all time favorite episodes so I have brought it back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 158

157. Tyrone answers all your questions about our relationship

The time has arrived! I never thought this would happen but Tyrone has finally agreed to be a guest on the podcast. And what better topic than to get him answering all your questions. We had so much fun recording this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 157
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