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Two Broke ChicksHow To Change Your Life In 30 Days ft. Alexis FernandezFrom the vault ✨How to transform your life in a month, hacks to STOP procrastinating & how to face your fear of change with neuroscientist, podcast host & author Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa. Plus, Alexis shares the secret to set realistic goals & the common ways we self sabotage our progress in our 20s. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTSListen to How To Chase Change Listen to the DYFM Podcast Follow Alexis on Instagram⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on Ti...
2025-07-1634 min
InheritedAlexis Fernandez on her no bullsh*t mentalityHi! Happy Tuesday!Today, we speak to cognitive neuroscientist and podcaster Alexis Fernandez Preiksa. Alexis has done so much in her career already, from fitness instructing to acting to neuroscience. Now, Alexis hosts the Do You F*cking Mind podcast. In this conversation, Alexis speaks about the relic passed down to her through generations, a gentle reminder of her family’s painful past. She speaks about the rewarding risks she’s been brave enough to take in her career and opens up about the moment she moved overseas on a whi...
2025-02-1758 min
Crappy to HappyHow to master your mind to win at life with Alexis FernandezCass is joined by Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa, a neuroscientist, best-selling author and host of the incredibly popular "Do You F*cking Mind?" podcast. The conversation explores how Alexis discovered her love for cognitive neuroscience and how she uses her knowledge to optimise her own health, happiness and success. She urges listeners to conduct an inventory of what they identify with to foster flexibility and resilience in their lives. She argues that rigid identities can limit personal growth. Through her tough-love approach, Alexis encourages individuals to embrace their evolving selves and to question the labels they assign to their personas.She discusses...
2025-01-2248 min
Two Broke ChicksHow To Change Your Life In 30 Days ft. Alexis FernandezHow to stop procrastinating, why change is so scary & the steps to take to change your life in 30 days with neuroscientist, podcast host & author Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa. Plus, Alexis reveals how to set realistic goals & the common ways we self sabotage in our 20s or any age.
🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS
Listen to How To Chase Change
Listen to the DYFM Podcast
Follow Alexis on Instagram
⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW
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Join...
2024-10-0234 min
The Kevin Miller Podcast30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset with Alexis Fernandez-PreiksaA 30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset. In my search for relevant messages on human potential, I have the top publishers send me their lists of new books. In a list from Simon & Schuster I saw, How To Chase Change: 30 Days to Master Your Mindset, and the title alone was worth a look. What I found intrigued me, starting with the author’s story. If you see Alexis Fernandez-Prieksa on social media, to me she looks more like an actress or social media starlet than a mindset expert. And that’s part of what hooked me. Her personal story of d...
2024-09-301h 43The Kevin Miller Podcast30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset with Alexis Fernandez-PreiksaA 30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset. In my search for relevant messages on human potential, I have the top publishers send me their lists of new books. In a list from Simon & Schuster I saw, How To Chase Change: 30 Days to Master Your Mindset, and the title alone was worth a look. What I found intrigued me, starting with the author’s story. If you see Alexis Fernandez-Prieksa on social media, to me she looks more like an actress or social media starlet than a mindset expert. And that’s part of what hooked me. Her personal story of d...
2024-09-301h 43The Kevin Miller Podcast30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset with Alexis Fernandez-PreiksaA 30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset. In my search for relevant messages on human potential, I have the top publishers send me their lists of new books. In a list from Simon & Schuster I saw, How To Chase Change: 30 Days to Master Your Mindset, and the title alone was worth a look. What I found intrigued me, starting with the author’s story. If you see Alexis Fernandez-Prieksa on social media, to me she looks more like an actress or social media starlet than a mindset expert. And that’s part of what hooked me. Her personal story of d...
2024-09-301h 43
KICPodFinding your purpose & getting what you want with Alexis FernandezAlexis is the host of the Do You F*ing Mind podcast, she has a Masters of Neuroscience, and you guys love her! Seriously, in a recent audience survey we asked you which guests you loved and OVERWHELMINGLY you guys said Alexis, so we brought her back on the podcast to talk about purpose and turning desperation into attraction to get what you want. In the first part of the episode we talk about purpose: what is it, how to find it, how it should feel in your body when you experience it, and how...
2024-09-2449 min
But Are You Happy?What Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa Knows About NarcissismIn this special mid-season episode of But Are You Happy, Clare Stephens talks to Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa. Alexis describes her work as combining neuroscience, psychology and tough love - and that’s exactly what she does with her books and in her podcast, Do You F*cking Mind. Alexis and Clare discuss the science of happiness and so much more - including how to make meaningful friendships as adults, how to end a toxic relationship and open yourself to a healthy one, how to move through heartbreak and identify the narcissists in our lives - and so...
2024-08-2159 min
Do You F*cking Mind?338. ENCORE: How memories work, how we form them, improve them and how they can be manipulatedThis episode is an encore of one of my favourite episodes of all time, where I dive deep into the minutiae of memory, how false memories are formed, how we can implant memories and how memories can be manipulated, and how you can improve your own memory.
In this episode I’ll discuss how memories form, how consolidation happens, the difference between short term and long term memory, what happens to your memory when you get lesions or accidents or certain brain conditions like strokes or brain damage.
At the end I'll touch on ways th...
2024-06-0958 min
Do You F*cking Mind?337. ENCORE: How to be Self-Assured and Comfortable in Your Own SkinBEANS I’m currently on vacation in Europe, so we're diving into the back catalogue to revisit one of my favourite episodes all about self-confidence and self-assurance.
It's a topic that I get asked a lot about a lot, and I think it's important to touch on this topic. And I think that self-assurance is something that needs to be worked on all the time just like a muscle, just like your health. So, what is self-assurance and where does it come from? A lot of us struggle to assert ourselves in certain situations, especially when we fe...
2024-06-0240 min
Do You F*cking Mind?336. Painful In-Laws and How to Deal with ThemA difficult in-law relationship can really make your life haaard. It puts pressure on your romantic relationship, strain on your mental health and can make your home life more stressed.
I go through some questions asked by you about your in-law relationships and give my advice on how best to manage those tricky dynamics and keep your sanity.
LINKS
Listen to Episode 247. Narcissistic parents and in-laws: How to spot them and deal with them at https://bit.ly/Dyfm-247-narcissists .
Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th https://bit.ly/44xwszR...
2024-05-2649 min
Do You F*cking Mind?335. 5 Questions to ask yourself before a big life decisionDo you want to have a child at this point in your life, or do you want to wait? Do you yearn for a relationship or are you feeling stuck? Have you considered moving countries, quitting your job or doing a completely new degree to change the trajectory of your life?
If you're struggling to make a decision that you feel is right for you, this episode will help you get the confidence to make those tough choices. They might even help determine whether it goes well for you or not!
LINKS
Join the DYFM Facebook...
2024-05-1947 min
Do You F*cking Mind?334. How to REALLY stop caring about what people think of youHow do you stop caring about what people think of you? How can you let go of the things that keep you from living the life you want? This question is so crippling for so many of us, but there IS a simple solution. In this episode we’ll learn how to deal with these feelings in a way that don't consume you and stop you from going on with your life.
Plus I'll give you my 7 steps to overcome falling into the trap of caring what people think about you!
BUT FIRST!
BR...
2024-05-1548 min
Do You F*cking Mind?333. Big Announcement: My new audiobook HOW TO CHASE CHANGE!My brand-new audiobook HOW TO CHASE CHANGE is the ultimate guide to shifting your mindset to become your best self. This 30-day program covers everything from turning aspirational goals into action and increasing self-confidence to overcoming heartbreak, eliminating negative self-talk, and so much more.
LINKS
Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
Follow @alexispredez on IG
Follow @listnrentertainment on IG
CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Produ...
2024-05-0903 min
Do You F*cking Mind?332. How to be Intentional and Not Passive with Your Life and Your HappinessDo you let the outside world take control of your happiness? Does it feel like you’re always at the mercy of what’s happening outside your control? In this episode we’ll find out how to become more intentional and less passive when it comes to creating your own Happiness.
BRAIN FACT:HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training, cortisol and over-training syndrome.
Read about Overtraining Syndrome here https://bit.ly/overtraining-syndrome .
LINKS
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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2024-05-0851 min
Do You F*cking Mind?331. ENCORE: Discipline, Freedom, And Living Your Best LifeBeans I'm taking a much-needed long weekend so I thought it was a perfect time to bring up one of my most listened to episodes. It's a perfect place to start if you're new to the pod and a great reset if you're a long-time bean. I'm diving into discipline, and how reframing how you view it could be the ticket to a more free and enjoyable life.
LINKS
Listen to Ep Being Better: Do These 4 Things for 30 Days and Watch Your Life Change at https://pod.fo/e/2130c1 .
Listen to Ep 66. Top 4 Discipline Hacks...
2024-05-0541 min
Do You F*cking Mind?330. HEAD NOISE: The Ick List, Blind or Blindsided and Should I Stay or Should I Go?First up I’m going through your ICKS – you loved when I did it in episode 322 so thought I’d pick more of your hilarious icks to read out.
And then I get into Head Noise where I answer your questions – this week it’s all about heartbreak in long term relationships.
How do you handle a relationship when your mind is telling you to run but your heart says otherwise? Me and my boyfriend are in our 20s and have been dating for a few years long distance. Early on there was some lying and deception a...
2024-05-0135 min
Do You F*cking Mind?329. What to do when Your Ex Moves on FirstSo you’ve been dumped, or maybe you dumped someone. You’re scrolling through social media, or maybe a well meaning friend mentions, that your ex has moved on. Cue the SPIRAL. “How Could They?!”Already?!!!” “Did our time together mean NOTHING?”
I’m giving you ten steps to keep yourself in check when your ex moves on before you including how to not let it derail you, keep your perspective, and quit the feeling that they “owe” you something.
First up however, we’re diving into a SCIENCE FACT:GHB – the pharmacology of the date rape drug expla...
2024-04-2848 min
Do You F*cking Mind?328. HEAD NOISE: Exes Lies Part 2, Forever Single and Thriving But Upset with Men, and Daddy Issues,In the last Head Noise episode you guys LOVED the lies exes told so I’m bringing I back for an even more cooked part 2!
And then I get into Head Noise where I answer your questions.
I'm 24, forever single, thriving and upset with men. ‘ve been single my whole life and honestly thrive. But I’m curious about what its’ like in a partnership and am open to a boyfriend but very rarely do I get genuinely excited by a guy. When I do I REALLY do. But every guy I’ve ever like has had anothe...
2024-04-2432 min
Do You F*cking Mind?327. Matthew Hussey on How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person and Live Happily (No Matter What)New York Times best-selling author and international life and dating coach megastar Matthew Hussey joins the podcast!
We're diving deep into his advice on dating, owning who you are, being comfortable with what you want, and his brand new book Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person and Live Happily (No Matter What). I DARE you to leave this episode not feeling like a changed bean!
LINKS
Buy ‘Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What)’ by Matthew Hussey at https://www.lovelifebook.com...
2024-04-211h 16
Do You F*cking Mind?326. HEAD NOISE: The MANY Lies Exes Tell, Growing Apart, I Cheated on my HusbandFirst I have a life update about something TRULY shocking that happened to me over the weekend, and I go through your stories of things men have lied to you about!
Then I get into Head Noise where I answer your questions. In today’s episode we’ve got two really opposite topics!
My husband and I are in out mid 20s and have been together since our late 20s. His family are very close with him. I have recently realised that I have always put his needs above mine – his personality has become my personality. I want...
2024-04-1744 min
Do You F*cking Mind?325. Trauma Bonding: What it is, How to Notice it, and Knowing When and How to LeaveWhat exactly is Trauma bonding? What if I told you that bonding with someone else over a traumatic event isn’t actually trauma bonding – it’s something else entirely! It’s about a relationship with someone who is traumatising and abusing you.
I’m going to take you through what a trauma bond is, how to spot it, the 7 stages of trauma bonding, and how to know when (and how) to get out of a trauma bonded relationship.
LINKS
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
Follow @alexispredez on IG
...
2024-04-1456 min
Do You F*cking Mind?324. HEAD NOISE: Sexually Inexperienced, Letting them Down Easy, Relationship Insecurities and Messed Up ParentsIt's Headnoise my beans and that means it’s time for me to answer your questions. I'm answering four of your questions this week ranging from an imbalance in sexual relationships in a partnership to trying to overcome the terrible relationship model parents set for one listener from childhood til now.
AND if you want me to answer your question just email me at info@dyfmpod.com
My current partner has had very limited sexual experience and our sex life is very average. Sexual compatibility is important to me and I don’t know the best way to...
2024-04-1040 min
Do You F*cking Mind?323. You Don't have to Beg, Force, or Chase to get what you DeserveHow do you know when something isn’t right for you? Sometimes we get caught up in the idea that hard work or working really hard for something will always bring it out in the best in us, but sometimes it’s just not worth it. In this episode we’re going to find out how to identify that and how to stop chasing after things that are not meant for you.
We’ll also find out what you can do instead to start living a life that feels right.
LINKS
Listen to Episode 317 ‘Intrinsic...
2024-04-0744 min
Do You F*cking Mind?322. HEAD NOISE: Am I Being Too Needy, A Tricky Friendship, and Fixing a Mismatched Sex LifeIt's Headnoise my beans and that means it’s time for me to answer your questions. Here’s what I’m tackling this week. AND if you want me to answer your question just email me at info@dyfmpod.com
I’ve had the same partner for a few years and we’re two women in our 20s. We’ve had a few bumps in the road as most relationships do, and without sounding like a douche a fair few have them have been her doing/from her. She has pushed me away quite a few times and treated our re...
2024-04-0338 min
Do You F*cking Mind?321. How to Stop Inviting Drama into Your LifeFirst up I have a life update – I’m going to try out publishing my episodes on Mondays and Thursdays from here on in (although this episode is coming out on a Tuesday because it’s a national public holiday here in Australia.)
And on Thursdays you can expect the Head Noise episode.
Okay now – THIS episode, I’m diving into how to stop inviting drama into your life. Do you find that drama alllways finds you? This is going to help you stop finding yourself in the middle of the bitching, get away from the gossip...
2024-04-0143 min
Do You F*cking Mind?320. The secret to creating habits that lastHabits! Those pesky little things that we're told time and time again are key to getting your life on track. They can feel like a tough nut to crack so in partnership with Medibank I’m taking you through my tips for how to form habits that last.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode 108. How Habits can Transform Your Life at https://rebrand.ly/he7hbsr .
Listen to episode 280. How to form a habit that STICKS! At https://rebrand.ly/bxmjqfy .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
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2024-03-2816 min
The Hook UpHow To Heal From A Breakup With Alexis Fernandez-PreiksaDee catches up with neuroscientist and host of the Do You Fucking Mind podcast Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa to get all the expert advice on how to heal after a breakup and build your self-love and confidence up again.
2024-03-2855 min
Do You F*cking Mind?319. Top 10 Non-Negotiables in DatingFirst up I have a life update about my Sydney Live show. Then I get into the science of your nervous system, and the 7 types of nervous systems. (no there isn’t just one).
Then I take you through my top 10 non-negotiables to be aware of when you’re dating.
LINKS:
Listen to episode 284 ‘Boundaries vs Controlling Behaviour’ at https://pod.fo/e/211dea .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez ...
2024-03-2446 min
Do You F*cking Mind?318. HEAD NOISE: A 10 Year Affair, Situationship Advice, and Wanting Kids when My Partner Doesn'tThis is my HEAD NOISE episode where you send in your questions and I answer them!
In this episode you’ve asked for my advice on these questions.
A friend of mine admitted that she had been having an affair for 10 years. Looking back I think she told me because she was looking for someone to condone her behaviour. Unfortunately for her I did not. Every time I pointed her in the direction of bettering her situation she would come up with an excuse. I don’t know what else to do. Is this friendship a lost...
2024-03-2129 min
Do You F*cking Mind?317. Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: How to maximise your motivationA couple of topics in this episode today Beans!
Firstly I’ve got a cool science fact about milk and hydration.
And a life update – I’m in META hell and it’s a PSA that you need to turn on 2FA on your social media accounts cause the scam artists are out in full force!
Plus for the bulk of the episode I’m talking about Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Motivation. How understanding the difference between the two is going to help you to get things done – particularly when you keep falling off the motivati...
2024-03-1941 min
Do You F*cking Mind?316. The Neuroscience of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Tart Cherry Juice and SleepThe 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' was a trend going around TikTok that claimed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and even improve the quality of your Sleep. And it’s all about Tart Cherry Juice – specifically Montmorency cherries or sour cherries.
So what exactly are the ingredients in this drink and how much validity is there to the claims that it helps you not only fall asleep but also stay asleep?
In this episode we’re going to dive deep into the science behind the ingredients, find out what the science says about them and separa...
2024-03-1726 min
Do You F*cking Mind?315. HEAD NOISE: Lost in my 20s, Thriving in Chaos, Dating When you Still Have Feelings for your Ex.This is my HEAD NOISE episode where you send in your questions and I answer them!
In this episode you’ve asked for my advice on these questions.
I'm in my 20s and feel unsure of my direction and purpose. Why do many of us in our 20s experience such feelings of uncertainty?
My relationship with my ex-husband has left my in a flight or fight mode. I can feel myself finding myself again and all I crave is peace. I have an amazing new partner who is very patient and understanding HOWEVER because of my pr...
2024-03-1427 min
Do You F*cking Mind?314. What to do when People aren't Supportive of your GoalsWhat do you do when someone doesn't support your goals? The AMOUNT of times I have been asked this question! So it’s high time I dedicate an episode to it.
I go through the reasons why people might not support you, and how to manage that relationship if you find yourself in that position.
Plus I have an EXCITING announcement about the podcast for my Sydney Australia Beans!
LINKS:
Sign up to my mailing list at the bottom of my website to purchase presale tickets to my Sydney Live Show! https://ww...
2024-03-1230 min
Do You F*cking Mind?313. The Neuroscience of Memories: False Memories, Implanted Memories and Repressed MemoriesMemories are fascinating things. In this episode I’m covering how memories can be implanted, the concept of false memories, and repressed memories.
You might even find the way you view memories completely changed by the end of this episode!
RECCOS:
Read ‘Semantic Integration of Verbal Information into Visual Memory’ by Loftus, Miller and Burns at https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1978-26704-001 .
Watch ‘Making a Murderer’ on Netflix https://bit.ly/49FEIzp .
Listen to S1 of Serial about Adnan Syed at https://serialpodcast.org/ .
Read ‘What Science Tells Us About False and Repressed Memories’ by...
2024-03-1031 min
Do You F*cking Mind?312. HEAD NOISE: A Complicated Sister-In-Law, A BF following Sexy IG Accounts, Drug Abuse in a RelationshipLet's get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questions about friendship, work, love, relationships, you name it! If you want your question answered you can email me at info@dyfmpod.com .
My sister-in-law and I have a complicated relationship. I believe she is abusive toward my brother and has told him that I am the one making things difficult. Is the only way forward to cut my brother, who is my best friend, out of my life completely? Is there another way forward?
My boyfriend has been liking provocative photos of other women online, from barely clothed p...
2024-03-0727 min
Do You F*cking Mind?311. 6 Questions to Ask to Get to Know SomeoneAsking someone “so what do you do for work” is such a SNOOZE. Here’s my 6 questions to ask people when you want to get to know them. If small talk drives you around the bend then this episode is going to help you improve your chat game by 100%
RECCOS:
Buy my DYFM Card game at https://www.dyfmpod.com/shop .
Buy Flex Mami’s Conversation Cards at https://shopflexmami.com/collections/conversation-cards .
LINKS:
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
Follow @alexispredez on IG
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2024-03-0526 min
Do You F*cking Mind?310. Forgiveness: How to Give it When You Don't Think You Can - ENCOREThis episode is an encore of one of my early early days episodes – all about Forgiveness! If you’re a new bean this is a great place to catch up, or you’re an OG bean it’s helpful to have a relisten!
This is for people who have apologized but even more so for those who have never sought to apologise or repair the problem. This episode will get you in a place of power and give you much more peace around situations where someone has wronged you.
LINKS:
Join the DYFM Facebook Group htt...
2024-03-0338 min
Do You F*cking Mind?309. HEAD NOISE: Retroactive Jealousy, STD Shame in Relationships, Attachment Styles and CrushesLet’s get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questions about life, love, friendship, and all the fun messy things that make being alive so lit.
1) My partner and I are great, and then every now and then they snap when talking about or learning about my past dating history. My dating history isn’t anything wild, and I can’t control that I’ve been with other people, so how do I deal with their reaction to the fact that they’re not my first and only love?
2) My partner has genital herpes, and has been up...
2024-02-2923 min
Do You F*cking Mind?308. How to Stop Replaying Scenarios in your Head and Ruminating ThoughtsDo you constantly replay scenarios in your head? What is rumination? And how can you stop these thoughts from taking over your life? In this episode we’ll find out what rumination is, why it happens to some people, and how you can turn it around so you can start living life to its full potential.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode #48 on Attachment Theory – https://pod.fo/e/1f8308 .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernande...
2024-02-2732 min
Do You F*cking Mind?307. The Neuroscience of Willpower: How to train your brain to do hard tasksYour brain does what you teach it to do – so I'm going to take you through the neuroscience of willpower, and how to get yourself doing tough tasks. And I don't just mean running a marathon, it could even just be unlearning habits that aren't helping you life your best life. Let's get into it.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode 'Your Pain and Discomfort is Your Ticket to the Life You Want' at https://pod.fo/e/1f82eb
Watch/Listen to Andrew Huberman’s interview with David Goggins on the Huberman Lab podcast titled ‘How to Bui...
2024-02-2529 min
Do You F*cking Mind?306. HEAD NOISE: Falling out of Love, and Taking a Leap to Live an Unconventional LifeLet’s get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questions about life, love, friendship, and all the fun messy things that make being alive so lit.
My partner isn't toxic, but I don’t feel like we’re the right people for each other any more. We can barely communicate properly to each other, he doesn’t meet my needs, and I feel like we just don’t love each other any more. Am I just stuck in a rut, or should I call it quits?
I'm a self-described “hopeless dreamer”. I grew up admiring Youtubers and content creator...
2024-02-2228 min
Do You F*cking Mind?305. 8 Questions to Ask Yourself if You're Having Relationship DoubtsAre you stuck in a rut in your relationship? Do you feel like your relationship is going nowhere? Before you make any big decisions I want you to ask yourself these 8 question.
LINKS:
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-2031 min
Do You F*cking Mind?304. The Neuroscience of Endorphins: How exercise-induced euphoria grows the brainIn this episode I'm diving into the brain fact of endorphins – and taking a look at the impact endorphins from physical exercise can have on neuronal development in the brain. Plus, just how EPIC the runners high is. If this doesn’t convince you to raise your heart rate once a day I honestly don't know what will! LINKS: Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group . Buy DYFM Merch at https://www.dyfmpod.com/shop . Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG Follow @alexispredez on IG Follow @listnrentertainment on IG CREDITS Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive...
2024-02-1829 min
Do You F*cking Mind?303. Starting Over is Hard but NOT Impossible with John Kim aka The Angry TherapistHow do you rebuild your life when your marriage ends and your career feels like it’s stalling?
John Kim (The Angry Therapist) has walked that walk, after he got divorced in his 20s, and his dream of being a screenwriter became something he didn’t want any more.
After starting a masters in therapy, blogging his experiences on Tumblr, John’s life started down a path he never thought he’d end up on.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Check out @theangrytherapist on IG
Listen to John’s podcast ‘The Angry Therapist Podcast’ at https://spoti.fi/48cWf...
2024-02-1543 min
Do You F*cking Mind?302. Limerence Vs Love: How Obsession is Getting in the Way of you Finding LoveDo you find that you fall heeadd over heels with someone on a first date? Or even BEFORE the first date? Do you watch Rom-Coms and think Oh MY GOD that’s what I need. My beautiful bean you are confusing love with limerence.
I’m going to take you through what limerence is, how it differs from love, why romantic movies are selling you a LIE and finally – how to chill and calm your farm when you’re dating. It might just help you find someone you’re actually compatible with!
RECOMMENDATIONS
Listen to my inte...
2024-02-1342 min
Do You F*cking Mind?301. The Neuroscience of Caffeine: Performance enhancing, Neuroprotective, and being more AlertIn this episode we dive deep into the science behind Caffeine, the psychoactive substance found in coffee, tea, gels and other products. I chat about what it does to the brain, how it keeps you awake, why it’s a performance enhancer. Plus I explore how it interacts with dopamine within the brain to increase alertness as well as dopamine signalling in the brain.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Read ‘Caffeine: Cognitive and Physical Performance Enhancer or Psychoactive Drug?’ from Current Neuropharmacology
Read ‘Neuroprotective Effects of Coffee Bioactive Compounds: A Review’ from International Journal of Molecular Sciences’
Listen to Huberman Lab podcast...
2024-02-1134 min
Do You F*cking Mind?300. Happy 300th Episode To Us! Hearing Your Messages BeansIt's been 300 WHOLE episodes of DYFM so my producer Elise put together some voice memos from you my beautiful beans!
Plus I go through my favourite episodes of the pod (so far duh), where a new bean should start if you’re recommending the show to a friend, and what I'm manifesting for the next 300 episodes!
RECOMMENDATIONS
Listen to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s podcast Pump Club.
Don’t know where to start with DYFM as a new listener? Check out these episodes below
Ep 240 ‘Why Discipline is Your Ticket to the Life You Want’ at https://bi...
2024-02-0827 min
Do You F*cking Mind?299. My Ins and Outs for 2024 (and going through YOURS)In today’s episode we’re going deep on my ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ for 2024 PLUS I read out your ins and outs! LINKS: Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group . Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG Follow @alexispredez on IG Follow @listnrentertainment on IG CREDITS Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ab...
2024-02-0628 min
Do You F*cking Mind?298. The Neuroscience of Antidepressants Part 2: The Glutamate HypothesisIn part 2 of my Neuroscience episodes about antidepressants I’m diving into the Glutamate Hypothesis. I chat about the role of the glutamatergic system within the brain in helping us to better understand why some people don’t respond well to the first line of treatments, such as SSRIs. I’m also diving into treatment resistant depression, electro convulsive therapy (ECT) neuroplasticity and transcranial magnetic stimulation. LINKS: Listen to Part 1 of this series The Neuroscience of Anti-Depressants: The Monoamine Hypothesis at https://pod.fo/e/21783a . Read the paper ‘Glutamatergic System in Depressi...
2024-02-0425 min
Do You F*cking Mind?297. HEAD NOISE: A Not-So-Ex-Wife, Texting Boundaries and Anxious AttachmentsFOR 2024 I'm rebranding the Listener Question segment of the pod to be HEAD NOISE! Same content idea but with a new name. SO – in this first episode of Head Noise for 2024 I’m answering these three questions 1) Should I contact the ex-wife of a man who I was seeing but then suddenly ghosted be after he found out his ex-wife knew we were seeing each other. 2) I text my new partner all the time, at least daily, but they don’t reply to me very often. After listening to your episode with Sabrina Zohar I've been reflec...
2024-02-0144 min
Do You F*cking Mind?296. How to beat the Sunday ScariesDo you feel like garbage by the time Sunday evening rolls around? Does the thought of starting on the "hamster wheel" of work on Monday raise your anxiety and dread?I wanna take you through what the Sunday Scaries are, why it happens and my 11 steps for overcoming it.
LINKS:
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging...
2024-01-3040 min
Do You F*cking Mind?295. The Neuroscience of Antidepressants Pt 1. Drugs based around the monoamine hypothesisThere’s a lot of talk about the monoamine hypothesis of Depression, which is the theory that a reduced level of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine in the central nervous system is what causes symptoms of depression, but is it the cause?
In this episode we’ll find out what the evidence is, and what treatments work based on that hypothesis, and how they relate to the drugs that are currently on the market to treat symptoms of Depression. In the next episode we'll go into more detail about the glutamatergic system and how these drugs interact with the...
2024-01-2827 min
Do You F*cking Mind?294. Heartache, Dating, Confidence and Owning Your Life with Sabrina ZoharPodcaster and content creator Sabrina Zohar has been doing the work! The host of Do The Work joins the pod to talk about setting boundaries, living with anxiety and anxious attachment, and taking ownership of your life.
Oh and also how to tell if someone is TOO attached to their parents to prevent awkward moments like them walking in on you having sex like it’s no big deal….
Sabrina’s podcast Do The Work is available on all podcast platforms.
LINKS:
Listen to Do The Work with Sabrina Zohar https://spoti.fi/3S2...
2024-01-2549 min
Do You F*cking Mind?293. The Theory of Marginal Gains (and the secret to ACTUALLY achieving your goals)Do tasks seem insurmountable? Are you finding your goals just SO unachievable? You might be looking at goal setting and ACHIEVING in general in a way that is setting you up to fail.
I wanna talk to you about the theory of marginal gains, how little achievements move you closer to your goals, and how to improve your life with these little bouts of moving the needle.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode with a brain fact on L-Theanine in episode 205 https://bit.ly/dyfm-205 .
Check on James Clear’s book Atomic Habits: Tiny changes Rem...
2024-01-2337 min
Do You F*cking Mind?292. The Neuroscience of Fasting for the Brain and its Neuroprotective EffectsIn this Brain Fact episode I'm diving into the impact of fasting on the brain, its benefits, and how fasting is being researched as a potential easing of symptoms for Parkinson’s patients.
LINKS:
Read more about Ketosis from the Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24003-ketosis .
Read about Autophagy from the Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24058-autophagy .
Read Vasim I, Majeed CN, DeBoer MD. Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 31;14(3):631. doi: 10.3390/nu14030631. PMID: 35276989; PMCID: PMC8839325. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8839325/ .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group ht...
2024-01-2130 min
Do You F*cking Mind?291. BONUS Ask Me Anything with Revie Jane!We had a bit of time at the end of our record for the previous episode so I asked Revie some of the questions you submitted via the DYFM Pod Instagram page.
We jump all over the shop and have a silly fun time, so come along for the ride!If you want to learn more about Revie's journey check out her website https://reviejane.com/ and follow her on Instagram @reviejane.
LINKS:
Follow @reviejane on IG https://bit.ly/reviejane-ig and @reviejane on Tiktok https://bit.ly/reviejane-tt .
Check out @alitahstate o...
2024-01-1921 min
Do You F*cking Mind?290. Revie Jane on CPTSD, OCD and Living Her Life Out LoudIn this episode we’re going to delve deep into the personal story of the wonderful and gorgeous Revie Jane.
Revie is legend of a woman, mum, founder of activewear label Alitah State, partner and content creator. She also had a traumatic childhood where she was abandoned by both her parents, leading to her developing CPTSD and OCD. But she doesn't want her past to be an insurmountable weight that defines her, and shares how she is doing the work to live a steady and joyful life.
If you want to learn more about Revie's jo...
2024-01-181h 03
Do You F*cking Mind?289: The Real Way to Become More CarefreeDo you look at people who are carefree and sigh thinking "that'll never be me". In this episode I’m diving into how to become carefree – and why your love of being in control may be doing you a disservice.
LINKS:
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Learn more about your ad...
2024-01-1632 min
Do You F*cking Mind?288. The Neuroscience of Sleep Cycles & the Benefits of NappingAlright beans I'm changing things up in the feed for the new year and I'm PUMPPPEDDD. My first brand new ep of 2024 is a solo brain fact, all about sleep cycles, REM, and whether or not napping is actually good for your brain.
Going forward we're gunna have Brain Facts on Mondays, Usual episode topics on Wednesdays and I'm rebranding the Listener Question to be called Head Noise every Friday (along with guest interviews on Fridays too).
GOOOOD TIMESSSSS!
LINKS:
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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2024-01-1428 min
Do You F*cking Mind?287. Being Better: Do these 4 things for 30 days and watch your life changeOn my final episode of my Being Better Series I've got an activity for you/ For the next 30 days I’ve got four things I want you to try, like really commit to doing, and then see what happens in your life. Let me know in the Facebook group how you go – or if you end up doing it beyond the 30 days!
LINKS:
Hear my full episode ‘141. Do this for 30 days, and see what happens for you’ at https://bit.ly/dyfm-141 .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
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Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit...
2024-01-1316 min
Do You F*cking Mind?286. Being Better: Reframing how you see discipline is going to set you up for lifeDo you read the word 'Discipline' and go "ughhhh". Well my bean this episode is for you. I want you ton rethink how you see discipline, cause it may just be the ticket to getting the life you ACTUALLY want.LINKS:
Hear my full episode ‘240. Why discipline is your ticket to the life you want’ at https://bit.ly/dyfm-240 .
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Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
2024-01-1212 min
Do You F*cking Mind?285. Being Better: The science of sleep and how it's gunna change your 2024We're going deep on the science of Sleep, what stages of sleep are important and how much can it impact your mood, your memory, your and your overall well-being; Plus exploring some simple tips and habits to incorporate into your bed time routine for the best possible sleep.
Also a disclaimer for parents and carers before this episode that obviously some of my tips might not work when you’re waking up every few hours for feed etc, but there are stillsome really great tips in here for maximising the quality of sleep you DO get!
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2024-01-1113 min
Do You F*cking Mind?284. Being Better: Boundaries vs Controlling Behaviour: How to tell the difference and thriveWhat’s the difference between a boundary and a controlling behaviour? Well my beans, this episode I’m taking you through the difference, as well as how to set boundaries for yourself in a healthy respectful way. PLUS I touch on how to tell when someone is using “boundaries” to actually be manipulative.
LINKS:
Dive deeper into purpose with my episode ‘233. Boundaries VS Controlling Behaviour AND how to set healthy boundaries to improve your self love’ at https://bit.ly/dyfm-233 .
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Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group...
2024-01-1013 min
Do You F*cking Mind?283. Being Better: Finding Your Purpose for 2024With the start of the new year it's the perfect time to talk about your purpose. If you're feeling a little bleh, listless or rudderless then you might need this purpose pep talk. I’m going to talk you through how to figure out what your purpose is, focusing on connection and finding what it is you reallllly want.
LINKS:
Dive deeper into purpose with my episode ‘17. Finding Your Purpose Pt 1’ at https://bit.ly/dyfm-17 .
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CREDITS
Host...
2024-01-0912 min
Do You F*cking Mind?282. Being Better: Imposter Syndrome be GONEDoes your imposter syndrome stop you from doing cool shit? Do you feel like you don’t deserve success when you get it? My beautiful bean you don’t have to live your life ruled by imposter syndrome. In episode 9 of my Being Better mini series let’s get into what it is, where it comes from and a tonne of tips on how to overcome it.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode '123. Imposter Syndrome Be Gone' where I go into even MORE detail on how to overcome it https://bit.ly/dyfm-123-imposter .
Listen to my ep...
2024-01-0814 min
Do You F*cking Mind?281. Being Better: Ambition - What it is, how to get more of it, and why it'll change your lifeEpisode 8 of Being Better and let's talk AMBITION my beans. What is it, how to increase it, and how to stop self-sabotaging your own goals.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode '124 Ambition – What is it and how to increase it' where I go into a LOT more detail https://bit.ly/dyfm-124-ambition .
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Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging Producer: Sa...
2024-01-0719 min
Do You F*cking Mind?280. Being Better: How to form a habit that STICKS!It's episode 7 of being Better and let’s talk habits. Is the way you’re setting a habit actually setting yourself up to fail? Is there a better way to do it? You bet your arse there is. We’re going through how to set up a new habit so it actually sticks around, why you struggle to stick to your goals, and how to start your new year’s goals with a bit of extra oomph.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode ‘How habits can transform your life’ https://bit.ly/dyfm-108-habits .
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Follo...
2024-01-0613 min
Do You F*cking Mind?279. Being Better: Heartbreak 101 - Breakups, letdowns, and moving onEpisode 6 of Being Better and I'm digging into heartbreak. I'm taking on some meaty questions like "What do you do when you mutually break up with someone and they instantly date their ex?", "How do you know when you should break up with someone" and "Should there be chemistry by the third date? I'm seeing someone who's a total catch on paper but there's zero flutter."
Breakups SUCK but hopefully these tips take the sting out a little bit. Happy listening!
LINKS:
Listen to my episode about breakups and healing from heartbreak where I...
2024-01-0515 min
Do You F*cking Mind?278. Being Better: Letting go of regret and moving onIt’s episode 5 of Being Better and today we’re talking regrets; how to live with them, understanding their purpose, and having the courage to tell them (politely) to f*ck off.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode about regret "Missed Opportunities: Becomign OK with the shots you didn’t take" on your pod apps or this link https://bit.ly/dyfm-ep253 . .
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Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer...
2024-01-0411 min
Do You F*cking Mind?277. Being Better: How to keep a promise to yourselfWelcome to episode 4 of Being Better and today we’re taking about honouring a commitment to yourself.
Do you trust yourself enough to make promises you can keep? If you’ve ever broken a promise to yourself then this episode is for you.
From learning how to trust yourself to knowing when to stop and when to pick up the pieces, I explain why keeping promises to yourself is one of the greatest forms of self love and self respect and why you should do it more often.
LINKS:
Listen to my epis...
2024-01-0315 min
Do You F*cking Mind?276. Being Better: Soft Action, Bold Action and the secret to getting stuff doneDo you procrastinate more than you commit to doing what you need to do to achieve your goals? It’s episode 3 of my Being Better series to get your 2024 started with a bang. In this ep we’re talking soft action vs bold action – and how knowing the difference between the two is the secret to getting shit done!
As a teaser: Bold Action is the thing that is crucial to deliver results. Soft Action is all the smaller, peripheral actions that contribute to the bigger picture.
LINKS:
Listen to my episode where I deep d...
2024-01-0212 min
Do You F*cking Mind?275. Being Better: Nailing Your New Year's ResolutionsIn episode 2 of my Being Better series we’re talking new years resolutions! What are they, how to make a good one, and why it feels so good to set a goal at this time of year (and how to make one that'll last).
LINKS:
Listen to my episode on New Year’s Resolutions for a more in depth pep talk https://bit.ly/dyfm-34-newyears .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Edit...
2024-01-0115 min
Do You F*cking Mind?274. Being Better: Understanding your hangover and how to reduce its impactHappy New Year BEANS! I want you to get your new year started right so for the next 14 days I’m bringing you bite sized pep talks and mindset tricks as part of my Being Better series.
And cause it’s Jan 1 and I KNOW you're feeling a bit dusty today, let's kick off with wtf a hangover is, and how to minimise its effects.
LINKS:
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Pr...
2023-12-3112 min
Do You F*cking Mind?273. How to date like a bada$$ and love being singleHow do you feel empowered when you’re single? Dating doesn’t have to be a total shit show and I want to teach you how. Whether you just want to have fun being single or want to find your person, this episode will teach you how to feel confident in knowing what you want, go out on dates without feeling anxious and even feel empowered to meet your person!
LINKS:
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CREDITS
Host: Al...
2023-12-2848 min
Do You F*cking Mind?272. A meditation for the chaos of ChristmasMerry Christmas and happy holidays my beans. Today can be a hectic one, so I wanted to give you a present for being a listener this year. I’m taking you through a meditation offered normally as part of the DYFM+ program, but for free!
If you want to check out more of my meditations, you can find them as part of DYFM+ https://bit.ly/dyfm-supercast .
Thank you SO much for all your support this year, it means so much to me.
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2023-12-2413 min
Do You F*cking Mind?271. Best of The Brain: Top 3 Brain Facts as Voted by You!!!My beans it has been a HUGE year – and sometimes we just burn and burn and burn through episodes without reflecting so I wanted to find out, what were your favourite brain facts this year? And my GOD the response was huge. So here they are, your three favourite brain facts of the year – dankeeee!!!
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Pro...
2023-12-2130 min
Do You F*cking Mind?270. Self inconsistency, self conflict and finding your authentic selfDo you live a life that’s true to your authentic self? In this episode I’m exploring the concept of the authentic self, what it means to be happy and how you can tap into it more effectively. I’m also jumping into the idea of self inconsistency and self conflict. Together these concepts will help you understand more about what it is that makes you happy, and how to live that life more authentically. If you’ve ever felt a little lost in life, this episode will show you how to get some of these tools to really h...
2023-12-1743 min
Do You F*cking Mind?269. Imposter Syndrome and The Psychology of Your 20s with Jemma SbegMy beautiful beans I’m joined by the amazing Jemma Sbeg, host of the podcast The Psychology of Your 20s. We’re talking all about quarter-life-crises, imposter syndrome, finding friends, and figuring your shit out.
LINKS:
Listen to The Psychology of Your 20s via https://linktr.ee/thepsychologyofyour20s
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Guest: Jemma SbegExecutive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Produ...
2023-12-1457 min
Do You F*cking Mind?268. A chat with The Weekend Briefing allll about DYFMA different kind of episode today! We're jumping into an interview I did with Antoinette Lattouff from The Weekend Briefing - where I make a pretty big announcement about something coming in 2024!!
LINKS:
Listen to The Briefing podcast https://spoti.fi/3R9E8C1 .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez Executive Producer & Editor: Elise CooperDigital Producer: Zoe Panaretos DYFM Social Producer: Shania MaguaManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh...
2023-12-1030 min
Do You F*cking Mind?267. 8 Steps to Overcome BurnoutWhat actually IS burnout and how can you get through it/over it. I’m going to take you through my 8 steps to overcome it and how to differentiate stress from burnout.
BRAIN FACT:The impact of alcohol on sleep and it’s interaction with your neurochemistry when sleeping.
LISTENER QUESTION:
A bean gets in touch with what sounds like a very unhealthy relationship, asking for my advice on whether they should stay together or go their separate ways. Given the info they’ve given me on their relationship I have some tough b...
2023-12-0759 min
Do You F*cking Mind?266. Rebuilding yourself after divorce and heartbreak with Renee ChagouryHow do you rebuild your identity after a divorce? How do you find yourself after breakup with children? Renee Chagoury is one of my oldest mates, a single mum of two girls, a schoolteacher and the founder of Sole Sisters Run Club. Her journey of rebuilding herself after a breakup instils hope that there is something else out there that you can do from the inside out that will make you a better person.
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2023-12-0356 min
Do You F*cking Mind?265. How to make the rest of the year the BEST of the yearHow do you make the best of the rest of the year? Today’s episode is all about how to feel like you have milked the last few weeks of out of life. There is so much that you can do in this final month of to really make the most of it.
Brain Fact: The story of the woman who had a worm in her brain! The 4 ways you can get a parasite living inside you (skip ahead to around 11 minutes if you’re squeamish)
Listener Question: I’ve come home from travelling and feel l...
2023-11-3053 min
Do You F*cking Mind?264. Are you getting used to a life you don't want?This ep is a juicy one. I’m talking about getting comfortable because it’s easy, rather than challenging and pushing yourself toward a life you actually want.
We’re talking about the signs you’re slipping into a pattern, living up to someone else’s ideals instead of your own, not knowing what you want, feeling lost and frustrated, and how to start to turn it all around.
Listener Question:
I’ve struggled to set boundaries my whole life and people often walk all over me. I've done a LOT of work on myself to...
2023-11-2646 min
Do You F*cking Mind?263. Dealing with the pressure of having it all figured out by 30Why does turning 30 come with so much pressure to have your shit together? I’m going to explore WHY we feel like we need to have our life sorted by 30, and how to get out of that comparison loop and just live your life no matter your age or stage.
Listener Question:I'm from England but have established a life in Australia. My long distance boyfriend has put it to me that I should come back to England to start our lives together and I don't know what to do. Please help!
LINKS:
Lis...
2023-11-2352 min
Do You F*cking Mind?262. How to change your reputationLet's talk reputation my beans: what it is, how you get one and MOST importantly how you can change your reputation if you've got a baaad one.
Brain Fact: The Ceiling Effect in pharmacology .
Listener Question:Me and an ex bestie had a falling out a few years ago but I still have to interact with them in group settings. It’s hard but I do it cause I don’t wanna miss out on group things with mates. It’s awkward but I get on with it. I’m getting married soon and feel like...
2023-11-1952 min
Do You F*cking Mind?261. Get A Grip with Abbie Chatfield: Trolling, Learning and Being a Better FriendI'm joined by the QUEEN of podcasting and social media and being hot and clever – Abbie Chatfield.
I really wanted to dive into a chat all about being trolled on social media, navigating friendships, and how to talk to someone whose beliefs are SO different to your own.
LINKS:
Listen to It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield https://linktr.ee/itsalotpod .
Follow @itsalotpod on Instagram https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram .
Listen to Abbie’s podcast episode with her mum about the little cockroach https://bit.ly/3SBVwlc .
Listen to Abbie’s interview with Bassem Youssef...
2023-11-161h 05
Do You F*cking Mind?260. How to stop a grudge from ruining your relationshipsIf you're holding grudges in a relationship, if you're keeping score for when someone let you down, I want you to STOP. Here's how to stop grudges getting in the way of forming long lasting, meaningful relationships.
BRAIN FACT:Nerve Growth Factor (NGF): A type of protein that places a key role in growth, development, and the maintenance of nerve cells in the nervous system.
EXTRA READING
Nerve Growth Factor Explained from Science Direct https://bit.ly/nervegrowthfactor .
Watch ‘Response of Cells to Nerve Growth Factor’ (NGF) from University of Massachusetts YouTube channel - ht...
2023-11-1252 min
Do You F*cking Mind?259. 6 ways to boost your self-worthLike Ru Paul said - If you can't love yourself how in the hell you gonna love somebody else can I get an AMEN up in here?!
In this episode I’m refreshing my tips for boosting your self-worth to live the bad ass life you deserve.
BRAIN FACT:RBD: REM sleep disordered: characterised by the absence of normal muscle atonia during REM sleep
EXTRA READING
REM Behaviour Disorder explainer from Stanford Medicine: Health Care - https://shc.is/3u2wmSp .
Read ‘RACGP - REM sleep behaviour disorder – more than just a para...
2023-11-0952 min
Do You F*cking Mind?258. Turning Desperation into Attraction: How to get what you REALLY wantMy beautiful BEANS this episode we're diving into how to turn your desperation into true attraction; we're talking in romantic relationships, your career, your friendships.
BRAIN FACT:How does local anaesthetic work? Did you know that cocaine was one of the first local anaesthetics discovered and used!
EXTRA READING
Read 'Basic pharmacology of local anaesthetics' from BJA Education https://bit.ly/3SqoRPA .
Watch this explainer on how local anaesthetic works from Armando Hasudangan on YouTube https://bit.ly/localanaesthetic-explainer .
LISTENER QUESTION:
I broke up with my bf 2 months ago after...
2023-11-0545 min
Do You F*cking Mind?257. The neuroscience of ketamine and it's effects on depressionWhy is Ketamine being used to treat depression and anhedonia? In this science-y episode I'm going through the neuroscience of Ketamine and the brain, the chemical makeup of the drug, and why it's being used in many trials to treat people with treatment resistant depression and anhedonia.
BRAIN FACT:ECT therapy – what is It, how does it work, what type of mental disorders is it used as a treatment for. Read more about ECT from the Mayo Clinic https://mayocl.in/3sfPN9W .
EXTRA READING
Read Understanding Anhedonia https://bit.ly/anhedonia-explained .
Mandal S...
2023-11-0242 min
Do You F*cking Mind?256. You may be setting the bar too lowDo 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.
Brain Fact: Explaining Urbach-Wiethe disease. of people who don't experience the physiological aspects of the fear response.
Urbach-Wiethe disease on Wikipedia https://bit.ly/urbachwiethe .
Koen N, Fourie J, Terburg D, Stoop R, Morgan B, Stein DJ, van Honk J. Translational neuroscience of basolateral amygdala lesions...
2023-10-2938 min
Do You F*cking Mind?255. 10 Years of Friendship with Steph Claire Smith and Laura HenshawAdult friendships can be harrrrrd – and being in business with a mate is even harder. In this episode I’m joined by two friends who seem to have it figured out! Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC – the wellbeing and lifestyle community that’s an app and a podcast (kinda like us!). They talk all about the friendship, their relationships with their bodies, and how they got to where they are today.
PLUS Steph and Laura are offering my beans 1 month FREE on the KIC app using the code DYFM. Sign up at https://kicapp.c...
2023-10-2244 min
Do You F*cking Mind?Mini Ep: A note from AlexisI’m on holidays beans! For some listening to fill your ears check out some of your favourite episodes below;
'Why discipline is the ticket to the life you want'
'Chase change, don’t let change chase you'
'10 things I learnt in my 20s'
'10 ways to show up for yourself'
'Motivation, Purpose and Body Image'
'Self love – finding your worth'
LINKS
Send your Listener question to info@dyfmpod.com
Join DYFM + https://bit.ly/dyfm-membership .
Subscribe to the DYFM 6 week course https://bit.ly/dyfm-course .
Follow @dyfmpodcast on Instagram
Follow @alexispredez on Instagram
Join the DYFM Fac...
2023-10-1903 min
Do You F*cking Mind?253. Missed Opportunities: Becoming OK with the shots you didn't takeYou can spend your whole life thinking about a bad decision that you mad . or the opportunity you didn’t take, or mistakes you made. In fact most people do! It can be crippling, so I want to take you through the ways you can live a life without regret, and reclaim contentment in your decisions.
PET LOVE:
Watch 'Lupin' on Netflix https://bit.ly/lupin-trailer .
SBS Podcasts ‘Learn a Language’ https://bit.ly/sbspodcasts-language .
BRAIN FACT:
Some of the ways you can inherit a genetic trait from your parents, b...
2023-10-1556 min