314 episodes

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 deep dive into everything from habit formation, how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak.

And wrapping it up on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where Alexis answers your questions! Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.

Do You F*cking Mind‪?‬ LiSTNR

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

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 deep dive into everything from habit formation, how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak.

And wrapping it up on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where Alexis answers your questions! Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.

    316. The Neuroscience of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Tart Cherry Juice and Sleep

    316. The Neuroscience of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Tart Cherry Juice and Sleep

    The '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 separate the difference between falling asleep and staying asleep. And for those of you that struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep and struggle with maybe Insomnia and staying asleep, this could help you out!

    RECCOMENDATIONS:


    Listen to Episode 68 on Serotonin and Tryptophan at https://rebrand.ly/dyfm-ep68 .
    Read ‘Effects of Tart Cherry Juice Beverage on the Sleep of Older Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Study’ Pigeon, Carr, Gorman and Perlis from JMed Food 2010 https://rebrand.ly/c78aptz .
    Read ‘Pilot Study of the Tart Cherry Juice for the Treatment of Insomnia and Investigation of Mechanisms’ Am J Ther. 2018 Mar/Apr;25(2):e194-e201. doi: at https://rebrand.ly/e1f0bc .
    Listen to episode 191 with the Science/Brain Fact about Magnesium, the best types of magnesium for sleep and how the type of magnesium you take could have a laxative effect at https://pod.fo/e/169d72 .

    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 

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    • 24 min
    315. HEAD NOISE: Lost in my 20s, Thriving in Chaos, Dating When you Still Have Feelings for your Ex.

    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 previous relationship I learned how to THRIVE during chaos and difficulty and now that my life is settling into a normal and more calm space. You’d think life is perfect but my partner has started to point out that I start fights for no reason or say mean things for no reason whatsoever. I know I’m doing it because it was how I survived in the chaos, so how do I thrive now that I’ve found my peace?
    What are your thoughts on dating when you STILL have feelings for your ex?

    LINKS:


    Listen to my episode with Jemma Sbeg from The Psychology of Your 20s https://bit.ly/dyfm-269 .
    Send YOUR Head Noise questions to info@dyfmpod.com
    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 

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    • 25 min
    314. What to do when People aren't Supportive of your Goals

    314. What to do when People aren't Supportive of your Goals

    What 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://www.dyfmpod.com/
    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 

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    • 28 min
    313. The Neuroscience of Memories: False Memories, Implanted Memories and Repressed Memories

    313. The Neuroscience of Memories: False Memories, Implanted Memories and Repressed Memories

    Memories 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 Henry Otgaar at https://bit.ly/43oM7kt .

    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 

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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 28 min
    312. HEAD NOISE: A Complicated Sister-In-Law, A BF following Sexy IG Accounts, Drug Abuse in a Relationship

    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 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 photos to twerking videos. We are in a long distance relationship and I had expressed that I wasn’t comfortable doing this, and then he stopped. However I can’t get over the fact that he was doing it in the first place. What should I do?
    Since COVID my boyfriend started smoking w33d everyday, suffered burnout 7 months ago and stopped going to work. I’m losing my patience with him, have tried to talk to him, and he wants to stop this behaviour but he doesn’t. How do I support him while not forgetting about myself. When do I know when enough is enough?

    LINKS:


    Send YOUR Head Noise questions to info@dyfmpod.com
    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 

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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 25 min
    311. 6 Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone

    311. 6 Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone

    Asking 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  
    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.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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1.6K Ratings

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Amazing

I am so thankful for this podcast and honestly writing a review is the very least I feel I can do to express my gratitude. Alexis is so clever, articulated and engaging in the way she delivers this podcast. Her advice in this podcast has helped me make life changing decisions, even a complete career change that I am now so happy in.

margierutherford ,

308 - awesome ep

It’s like you’ve read my mind lol
Thanks for all the tips to helping with rumination - looking forward to trying some of these tips out!!

SweetCoraline ,

Like a best mate who won’t let you rot

everyone needs a friend who will tell you - with all their love in their heart - to get of your ar$e and make positive changes in your life. Alexis is that friend! Sweary self help that is relatable and really doable. Thank you so much!

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