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.
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On this episode we look at 4 things you can implement to feel less disappointed and to feel like you are more in control of your life. Brain Fact: CJD and Mad Cows disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lets go over the 10 things I learnt in my 20s. (there may need to be a part 2 to this one) Brain fact : Morning light and its positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is one of my most shared episode of all time. In this ep I give 4 simple things to do every single day. If you can stick to it for 30 days, you will notice some great changes in your life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to follow your instinct better! This episode helps you pull apart the feelings of anxiety vs the feelings of a gut instinct telling you not to do something or to go for something. If you normally suffer from anxiety this will hopefully help you feel less fearful in making big decisions. Brain fact: Ozempic - diabetes drug (now commonly used for weightloss) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
One of my favourite episodes ever. Talking all about the good things to look out for in a partner. This is also great for you to look at your own behaviour and see how many green flags you are brining into your relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode I answer a bunch of GREAT listener stories and give my advice on what to do if you are being pushed out of a friendship group for no good reason, if your partner doesn't communicate with you for days or even weeks after a fight and SOOOO much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today is an encore episode of one of my all time favourite topics. Assertiveness. I will give you a whole bunch of tips on how to increase your assertiveness no matter who you are speaking to! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lets talk about all the ways that people take advantage of you (intentional and intentional ways) and how to know yourself better so you can respond to these moments, so you don't feel stuck or caught up in what someone else is saying or doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I talk about how to navigate a situation where either you ended a relationship with someone or they ended it with you and now they want back in. How do you know if you want them back? or how do you keep them out? do you owe them anything? all this and MORE Brain Fact: EPO - blood doping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lets talk about our limitations. There are ones you cannot change, and others that are temporary where you can do something about it. In this episode I talk about the importance of being able to identify where your limitations are to be able to help you move forward and progress in certain areas of your life, and how this can help you and not hinder you. Brain Fact : Serotonin Syndrome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On this episode I go over a whole bunch of tools to take with you when entering a difficult conversation. It doesn't matter if you are breaking up, asking for a pay rise, talking to your parents about a sensitive topic, ANYTHING. This will help you feel more comfortable and confident approaching these kinds of conversations. Brain Fact: Monoamines and MAOIs as a treatment for depression See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Lets talk about the ICK! What is it, how to know if it is an alarm bell for a red flag or just something small you can move past. I also go over a WHOLE bunch of 'Icks' send through to me by you beans. HILARIOUS. Brain Fact: Why smells trigger such strong memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FOMO! What is it? why does it consume you so much? This episode will go over why you feel this way, even when you don't want to go out, and how to start getting over FOMO. It also goes into dealing with people who have it, and how to navigate those conversations. Brain Fact - L-Theanine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is more science focused than my other ones. On this episode I cover what oxidative stress is, how it affects your body and the ageing process, what free radicals are, and what antioxidants are. I go over interventions to improve your health span and overall health with behaviours and what to eat / exclude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
www.dyfmpod.com On this episode I go over the difference between voluntary and involuntary discomfort. Why challenges will transform you physically, psychologically and neurologically and how you can harness this. I give you 4 steps to work through to help you change your perspective on daily discomfort. Brain fact - Aphantasia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pep Talk - Declutter the mind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pep Talk - What is not meant for you will be met with resistance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is an encore episode of one of my most shared episodes. I decided to re-release this one as lately I have received many questions from my listeners that I think are covered in detail in this episode, and I feel can provide many answers. No matter if you are going through pain, or have gone through a painful time in the past, there is something in this episode for everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Lets talk about why you feel like you have no purpose after a break up and WHAT you can do about it, and how finding your purpose will transform how you feel about yourself and your life ahead of you. Brain Fact: Neuropeptide Y and its links to weight gain and reduced anxiety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pep Talk - What can I begin to heal today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stop resisting. Face that thing and get it done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode I go through 9 ways to help you learn to cut your losses in order to be happier, have more self respect and to achieve growth in all areas. Brain Fact: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome! On this episode I give you ten ways that you can show up for yourself to feel happier (and to not feel guilty). I also go into what is NOT showing up for yourself, but may be disguised as self love. Brain Fact - Cranial Nerves and Bell's Palsy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pep Talk - Becoming at ease with the outcome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pep Talk - Get out of your own way today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's ep I am covering the importance of giving yourself constructive criticism. I cover what proper positive feedback looks like and what negative self talk looks like, how to know the difference between the two and how to pull yourself up on your sh*t in a constructive way that aids your growth and self love. Brain / Science Fact: Hormonal contraceptive pills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On this episode I go over the importance of showing up for other people, what will change in your life when you start to do this more consistently, and ways that you can show up for others (your partner, friends, family and even strangers). Science fact: Why some magnesiums act as a laxative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The podcast is finally back and this is the first episode back since October last year. This episode is based around a lot of my recent and old lessons that I have learnt. 7 ways that you can achieve better balance. Sometimes one bad thing happens to us, and it ends up consuming our entire life, affecting our health, our relationships and our performance in what we do. This episode will help you put things into perspective and teach you how to lean in to other areas of your life during hard time...
Today I will get you looking into your own behaviours to see if you are welcoming the right people or pushing them out of your life. Often we carry unhealthy traits from past relationships into our future (romantic or friendship) and it determines the quality of our future relationships. I also cover how know if you confuse exciting but toxic behaviour as being loved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Let’s talk about how to t stop keeping our focus in the past, and the importance of shifting your awareness and thoughts to the present and future so you can expand your opportunities and experiences. Brain Fact: Hemispatial Neglect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
