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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.

    Plus I've got a new book coming out in September. Pre order your copy of How to Chase Change - exclusively an audiobook - at https://bit.ly/44xwszR

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    349. 9 Neuroscientific Ways To Increase your Focus for Study, Learn faster and Improve Retention

    349. 9 Neuroscientific Ways To Increase your Focus for Study, Learn faster and Improve Retention

    This episode will be a game changer for you when it comes to studying, learning, prepping for an exam and also for working. I give 9 actionable steps and tools that you can put into practise TODAY to notice changes ASAP. 

    Brain Fact : CTE - Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

    Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th.

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    enJuly 24, 2024

    348. The science behind why a tactical cry is good for you (and crying to sad music too)

    348. The science behind why a tactical cry is good for you (and crying to sad music too)

    For those of you who love to put on a sad movie or song, and crying it out, there is evidence out there that shows this is good for you. In today's episode, I talk about what happens when we cry (emotional) tears, what chemicals and hormones are released, why you shouldn't suppress your emotions and what emotional crying can do for your overall wellbeing. 

    Brain Fact : EMDR as a treatment for PTSD  

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    enJuly 21, 2024

    345. Change Your Money Mindset and Live Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi

    345. Change Your Money Mindset and Live Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi

    On this episode I have the perfect guest to discuss money mindset, social psychology around money and how to live your rich life. Ramit Sethi, author of "I will teach you to be rich" shares some golden pieces of information and answers some of your questions when it comes to saving, spending, investing and how to change your money mindset. 

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    enJuly 10, 2024

    342. Work Anxiety and Feelings of Inadequacy at Work

    342. Work Anxiety and Feelings of Inadequacy at Work

    What to do when you feel inadequate or that you are falling short at work? Even if you are confident in every other area of your life. Work anxiety gets to so many people so lets talk about how we can begin to dismantle these thoughts and start really feeling confident and more comfortable at work. 

    Brain fact: the role of GABA in Anxiety and mood disorders and how a lack of GABA is linked with an inability to inhibit unwanted thoughts. 

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    enJuly 01, 2024

    340. 5 things to accept in your life to become happier and more in control

    340. 5 things to accept in your life to become happier and more in control

    Bonjour my beans! 

    On this episode we go over five things to truely accept and welcome into your life so you can be happier, more in control of your decisions, feel more confident in your choices and also be more care free. I want you to write these down, have them by your bed and read them every single morning so they become solidified into your awareness. 

    Brain / Science fact : MSG what is it and is it really bad for you or nah? 

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    enJune 25, 2024

    339. How to reset and become driven when all you want to do is ROT in bed

    339. How to reset and become driven when all you want to do is ROT in bed

    This episode is for anyone experiencing that feeling of 'Bed ROT' - where all you want to do is lay in bed (or the couch) for HOURS on end, scrolling on your devices and having no drive or motivation to do anything else. How to know what is happening here and how to TURN IT AROUND. 

    Brain Fact : Why smell is the strongest trigger for emotions and memories of all the senses. 

    Life update - MEEEE in Paris! and the Paris bean catch up! 


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    enJune 16, 2024

    338. ENCORE: How memories work, how we form them, improve them and how they can be manipulated

    338. ENCORE: How memories work, how we form them, improve them and how they can be manipulated

    This 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 that you can actually improve your memory and I think it's important because memory is one of the major causes of stress and depression. So pay attention!

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    337. ENCORE: How to be Self-Assured and Comfortable in Your Own Skin

    337.  ENCORE: How to be Self-Assured and Comfortable in Your Own Skin

    My lovely BEANS 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 feel pressure from ourselves, society, our parents, our friends.

    If you’re always trying to please others at the expense of yourself then this episode is for you! I've got 7 points for you to follow for what to do to increase your self assurance. Let's do it!

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    336. Painful In-Laws and How to Deal with Them

    336. Painful In-Laws and How to Deal with Them

    A 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.

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    335. 5 Questions to ask yourself before a big life decision

    335. 5 Questions to ask yourself before a big life decision

    Do 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!

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    334. How to REALLY stop caring about what people think of you

    334. How to REALLY stop caring about what people think of you

    How 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!

    BRAIN FACT:
    Central Sensitization and chronic pain: the phenomena when there is an enhancement in the function of the neurons and the circuits that are involved in nociceptive pathways causing an echo or remembered pain. It happens because of an increase in membrane excitability and synaptic efficacy. It’s a great example for how neuroplasticity works in a negative way and has been linked to chronic pain.

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    333. Big Announcement: My new audiobook HOW TO CHASE CHANGE!

    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.

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    332. How to be Intentional and Not Passive with Your Life and Your Happiness

    332. How to be Intentional and Not Passive with Your Life and Your Happiness

    Do 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 .

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    331. ENCORE: Discipline, Freedom, And Living Your Best Life

    331. ENCORE: Discipline, Freedom, And Living Your Best Life

    Beans 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.

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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    330. HEAD NOISE: The Ick List, Blind or Blindsided and Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    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.

    1. 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 and we broke up, but I gave him a second chance as I thought he needed time to adjust from his single life to being coupled. I thought we were in a loving truthful relationship since then. But I have recently found out he has been texting 2 women. I feel it’s disrespectful, and my lack of trust from the previous lying has come back. He also follows Twitter pages with sexually explicit content. I’m a very trusting and open-minded person but I feel this relationship has made me insecure and untrusting particularly because we are long distance.
    2. Blind or Blindsided: Last night my bf of 3 years came home from work and said we needed to talk and that this wasn’t working and he didn’t love me anymore. I didn’t see this coming at all. We recently opened a business together. We regularly have sex, said I love you, planned for the future, and last week got back from a holiday together. He said he hasn’t felt a connection for some time due to my negativity and that he said he wanted kids (I’m 41 and have had ovarian failure. We’ve gone through a round of IVF together). How was he able to completely blindside me without me realising anything was up – he has gone to a new place to live so he’s clearly had time to plan this without my picking up on it.

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    Host: Alexis Fernandez       
    Executive Producer & Editor:  Elise Cooper
    Digital Producer:  Zoe Panaretos
    DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
    Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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