Do You F*cking Mind?
Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.
On Mondays we dive into Neuroscience episodes with facts all about the brain.
Wednesdays are your pep talk and mindset hacks. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to f
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Health & Fitness
319. Your Nervous System Explained and Top 10 Non-Negotiables in Dating
First up I have a life update about my Sydney Live s...
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Mar 24 2024 44m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Top 10 Non-Negotiables for DatingChapter 2 10 mins
Overview of Nervous System ComponentsChapter 3 6 mins
Building Healthy Communication and AutonomyChapter 4 7 mins
Relationship Connection and Understanding ImportanceChapter 5 5 mins
Building Strong and Healthy RelationshipsChapter 6 7 mins
Boundaries and Fun in RelationshipsChapter 7 36 sec
Global Shoutout to Fans
318. HEAD NOISE: A 10 Year Affair, Situationship Advice, and Wanting Kids when My Partner Doesn't
This is my HEAD NOISE episode where you send in your...
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Mar 21 2024 27m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Affair DilemmaChapter 2 4 mins
Navigating Feelings in Casual RelationshipsChapter 3 9 mins
Hope vs. RealityChapter 4 42 sec
Appreciation and Encouragement for Listeners
317. Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: How to get more motivation
A couple of topics in this episode today Beans!
Firs...
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Mar 19 2024 38m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic MotivationChapter 2 6 mins
Hydration and Intrinsic MotivationChapter 3 10 mins
Discovering Intrinsic Motivation in CookingChapter 4 6 mins
Presence and Encouragement in Task FulfillmentChapter 5 8 mins
Motivation and Enjoying the Process
316. The Neuroscience of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Tart Cherry Juice and Sleep
The 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' was a trend going around ...
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Mar 17 2024 24m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Exploring the Sleepy Girl MocktailChapter 2 13 mins
Effects on Sleep From Alcohol, Cherry Juice, MagnesiumChapter 3 21 sec
Message of Love and Kindness
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...
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Mar 14 2024 25m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Navigating Uncertainty in Your 20sChapter 2 12 mins
Transitioning From Chaos to PeaceChapter 3 2 mins
Moving On
314. What to do when people aren't supportive of your goals
What do you do when someone doesn't support your goa...
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Mar 12 2024 28m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Navigating Unsupportive Relationships and GoalsChapter 2 12 mins
Unsupportive Behavior Towards Personal GoalsChapter 3 3 mins
Establishing Boundaries in RelationshipsChapter 4 5 mins
Setting Boundaries for Personal GoalsChapter 5 1 min
Global Beans Mailing List and Tour
313. The Neuroscience of Memories: False Memories, Implanted Memories and Repressed Memories
Memories are fascinating things. In this episode I’m...
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Mar 10 2024 28m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Memory Manipulation and False MemoriesChapter 2 5 mins
Implanting False Memories and Their ImpactChapter 3 11 mins
Formation and Retention of MemoriesChapter 4 36 sec
Fascination With Memory and Global Connections
312. HEAD NOISE: A Complicated Sister-In-Law, A BF following Sexy IG Accounts, Drug Abuse in a Relationship
Let's get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questi...
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Mar 7 2024 25m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Dealing With Abusive RelationshipsChapter 2 10 mins
Navigating Social Media Boundaries in RelationshipsChapter 3 4 mins
Supporting a Partner With Drug AbuseChapter 4 1 min
Recognizing When Enough Is Enough
311. 6 Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone
Asking someone “so what do you do for work” is such ...
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Mar 5 2024 24m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Getting to Know Someone BetterChapter 2 9 mins
Six Questions to Deepen ConnectionsChapter 3 1 min
Thank You for Voicemails & Listening
310. Forgiveness: How to Give it When You Don't Think You Can - ENCORE
This episode is an encore of one of my early early d...
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Mar 3 2024 36m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Forgiveness and Letting GoChapter 2 6 mins
Empowering Forgiveness and Self-ProtectionChapter 3 8 mins
Forgiveness and Setting BoundariesChapter 4 9 mins
The Power of Forgiveness and Closure
309. HEAD NOISE: Retroactive Jealousy, STD Shame in Relationships, Attachment Styles and Crushes
Let’s get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questi...
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Feb 29 2024 21m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Relationship StrugglesChapter 2 7 mins
Navigating Boundaries in a Challenging RelationshipChapter 3 5 mins
Understanding Love vs. Limerence and Attachment
308. How to Stop Replaying Scenarios in your Head and Ruminating Thoughts
Do you constantly replay scenarios in your head? Wha...
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Feb 27 2024 30m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Managing Ruminating Thoughts and StressChapter 2 12 mins
Impact of Emotions on ThoughtsChapter 3 8 mins
Navigating Social Anxiety and OverthinkingChapter 4 1 min
Benefits of Meditation for Ruminating Thoughts
307. The Neuroscience of Willpower: How to train your brain to do hard tasks
Your brain does what you teach it to do – so I'm goi...
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Feb 25 2024 27m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Neuroscience of Willpower and TenacityChapter 2 11 mins
Building Willpower and Tenacity Through AdversityChapter 3 10 mins
Willpower and Brain PlasticityChapter 4 50 sec
Advancing Through Short Courses
306. HEAD NOISE: Falling out of Love, and Taking a Leap to Live an Unconventional Life
Let’s get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questi...
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Feb 22 2024 26m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Navigating Toxic RelationshipsChapter 2 5 mins
Navigating the Desire for ChangeChapter 3 8 mins
Balancing Stability and Adventure in LifeChapter 4 56 sec
Committing to Decisions Fully
305. Having Relationship Doubts? Ask Yourself These 8 Questions
Are you stuck in a rut in your relationship? Do you ...
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Feb 20 2024 28m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Navigating Relationship DoubtsChapter 2 7 mins
Evaluating Relationship Needs and HappinessChapter 3 7 mins
Evaluating Relationship Happiness and FulfillmentChapter 4 2 mins
Navigating Doubts in Relationships
304. The Neuroscience of Endorphins: How exercise-induced euphoria grows the brain
In this episode I'm diving into the brain fact of en...
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Feb 18 2024 27m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Exploring the Power of EndorphinsChapter 2 7 mins
The Science of Endorphins ImpactChapter 3 12 mins
Pain and Social Connection RelationshipChapter 4 2 mins
Boost Your Brain Health and Well-Being
Starting Over is Hard but NOT Impossible with John Kim aka The Angry Therapist
How do you rebuild your life when your marriage ends...
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Feb 15 2024 41m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Rebuilding and Healing After DivorceChapter 2 10 mins
Transitioning From Nonprofit to CoachingChapter 3 4 mins
Taking Ownership and Building Successful RelationshipsChapter 4 6 mins
The Importance of Self-Reflection in RelationshipsChapter 5 8 mins
Understanding Love Languages and Managing Expectations
302. Limerence Vs Love: How Obsession is Getting in the Way of you Finding Love
Do you find that you fall heeadd over heels with som...
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Feb 13 2024 40m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Understanding Limerence vs. LoveChapter 2 11 mins
Differentiating Between Limerence and LoveChapter 3 6 mins
Limerence in Romantic FilmsChapter 4 6 mins
Navigating Limerence and Overcoming HeartbreakChapter 5 6 mins
Moving on From Heartbreak and Self-ValidationChapter 6 38 sec
Understanding and Coping With Limerence
301. The Neuroscience of Caffeine: Performance enhancing, Neuroprotective, and being more Alert
In this episode we dive deep into the science behind...
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Feb 11 2024 31m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Caffeine's Effects on the BrainChapter 2 13 mins
Caffeine's Impact on Adenosine ReceptorsChapter 3 4 mins
The Neuroprotective Effects of CaffeineChapter 4 4 mins
Caffeine's Effects on the BrainChapter 5 50 sec
Spotify's Comment Feature for Listeners
300. Happy 300th Episode To Us! Hearing Your Messages Beans
It's been 300 WHOLE episodes of DYFM so my producer ...
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Feb 8 2024 24m
Chapter 1 21 sec
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299. My Ins and Outs for 2024 (and going through YOURS)
In today’s episode we’re going deep on my ‘ins’ and...
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Feb 6 2024 26m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Mindset Hacks and Frustrations in LifeChapter 2 11 mins
Happier, Mindful Life TipsChapter 3 52 sec
Reflecting on Personal Growth and Change
298. The Neuroscience of Antidepressants Part 2: The Glutamate Hypothesis
In part 2 of my Neuroscience episodes about antidepr...
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Feb 4 2024 23m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Neuroplasticity and Treatments for DepressionChapter 2 7 mins
Modulating Brain Activity to Treat DepressionChapter 3 8 mins
Promising Therapies for DepressionChapter 4 2 mins
Treatments for Depression and Caffeine Effects
297. HEAD NOISE: A Not-So-Ex-Wife, Texting Boundaries and Anxious Attachments
FOR 2024 I'm rebranding the Listener Question segmen...
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Feb 1 2024 42m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Dating Dilemmas and Ex-Wife IntrigueChapter 2 5 mins
Unfinished Business and Lack of CommunicationChapter 3 4 mins
Communication Challenges in Dating ExpectationsChapter 4 7 mins
Communication and Relationship NeedsChapter 5 9 mins
Managing Anxious Attachment in RelationshipsChapter 6 3 mins
Validation and Growth in RelationshipsChapter 7 51 sec
Transparency and Collaboration in Relationships
296. How to beat the Sunday Scaries
Do you feel like garbage by the time Sunday evening ...
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Jan 30 2024 38m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Tackling the Sunday ScariesChapter 2 9 mins
Managing Anxiety and StressChapter 3 4 mins
Self-Care and Rejuvenation Through Intentional DowntimeChapter 4 6 mins
Finding Joy in Daily LifeChapter 5 7 mins
Productive and Balanced Week TipsChapter 6 1 min
Asthma Medication's Impact on Teeth
295. The Neuroscience of Antidepressants Pt 1. Drugs based around the monoamine hypothesis
There’s a lot of talk about the monoamine hypothesis...
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Jan 28 2024 24m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Understanding Antidepressant TreatmentsChapter 2 12 mins
Understanding Antidepressant Medications and Their Effects