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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 Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!
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Episodes
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Should I Stay or Should I Make the Move? | Life advice
Struggling to decide between staying home or moving overseas? In this ep I give you 9 questions to ask yourself to get the clarity you need. Then I answer 3…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Psychology of Where You Live | The Ten Minute Radius And Why it Matters
What you can walk to shapes your mental health. Having shops, cafés and friends within a 10-minute walk means you leave home more often and have more…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Finding Your Authentic Self: Stop People-Pleasing & Close the Gap Between Who You Are and Who You “Should” Be (E)
Feeling lost, stuck people-pleasing, or like you’re living the 'wrong' version of your life? In this encore episode, I break down what your authentic…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Fear of the Irreversible Decision: Why Committing Helps You
Is fear keeping your life small? Learn the difference between good and bad fear, how to stop spiralling, and why irreversible decisions make you happier. Key…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Life Advice | I caught my husband on Grindr & How to overcome FOMO and doubt in your 20s
Bonjour and welcome to your head noise episode! Today I am covering 3 questions. From overcoming the doubt that arrises in your 20s and fear of not doing…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Neuroscience of Success: How to Wire Your Brain to Win
What if success is a brain pattern you can train? Learn how your prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia and dopamine turn goals into habits that actually stick. Key…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
A 30-Day Challenge to Get You Thinking and Acting Differently | Archives
This episode is one of my most loved from the archives. In this episode, I am sharing with you a 30-day challenge that you can RELATIVELY EASILY implement to…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Life Advice | How to forgive yourself for past mistakes, and navigating feeling hopeless about the dating landscape
In this head noise episode, I answer 3 email questions from you, my BEANS. I offering guidance on how to rebuild and forgive oneself as a parent for past…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
How to Get Over a Breakup: 5 Neuroscience-Backed Steps
Why does heartbreak feel like withdrawal? Discover what a breakup does to your brain, plus 5 neuroscience-backed steps to heal and find yourself again. Key…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Life Advice | My Partner Cheated and is Remorseful, do I Take Him Back? | How to Deal With The Anxiety of Your Partner Travelling for 7 Weeks
Bonjour and WELCOME to your Life Advice / Head Noise episode. We have 3 voicemail questions today including: A partner who's going away for seven weeks…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Master The Skill of Self Validation
I am talking all about self-validation and how it can impact our lives. We often seek validation from external sources, but this can lead to a lack of…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Life Advice | I had an affair with my boss, My friend has become a soggy lemon + More
This episode is a raw and honest TOUGH LOVE listener advice. In this episode, I answer questions around letting go from a relationship that's holding you back…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Can Becoming Less Attached Reduce Your Suffering and Anxiety?
In this episode, the speaker delves into the concept of attachment and how it can cause suffering in our lives. We're often told to "let go" or "detach" from…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Most Effective Way to Brain Dump to Reduce Anxiety (before the week ahead)
In today's episode, I am gonna share with you a tool to help you manage your anxiety, improve your focus, and boost your creativity: the brain dump. This…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
10 Ways to Become Harder to Manipulate (no matter who you are dealing with)
In this episode, I give you 10 ways to improve your critical thinking skills and become harder to manipulate, no matter who you are dealing with. The ep covers…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Is my best friend gaslighting me? | From olympic medals to starting again - Advice Episode
Head noise / Advice questions! We have: From olympic medals to starting again Is my best friend gaslighting me? How to feel complete as a person. If you would…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
5 tools to stop you from that downward spiral (E)
Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover the 5 Simple Steps to Stop Spiralling! Have you ever found yourself in a state of emotional overwhelm, feeling like you're…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Overcome Your Fear of Ageing and Feeling Left Behind With These 6 Steps
Welcome to the episode of today! We are talking ageing, the fear of ageing, feeling left behind, and that timeline that we all compare ourselves too. How can…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Stop wasting your potential and become a person who gets things done
Bonjour Are you tired of feeling stuck in your potential, constantly thinking about all the things you could do, but never actually taking action? Do you feel…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Can you teach yourself to be funny, How to take advice from a psychic and more | Life Advice
Life Advice Episode! (Trigger warning) In this episode we cover dealing with infant loss and friends and family who did not provide support, how to forgive…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Design a Week You Don´t Have to Run Away From
Are you tired of counting down the days until the weekend, only to feel anxious and overwhelmed when Sunday evening rolls around? Do you dread the start of the…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Self Love Mini Series | Day 5 | The importance of independence
Welcome to day 5! the final day of the Self Love Mini Series. In this episode, I will teach you about the importance of independence in cultivating self-love…
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The Modern Dating Survival Guide | with Jake and Ottie from Relatables
In today's ep of the pod, Jake and Otti from the Relatables join me to discuss the Modern Dating Survival Guide. We dive into the world of relationships…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Self Love Mini Series | Day 4 | Self efficacy
WELCOME to day 4 of our self love mini series (hope you are loving it and thriving so far). In today's episode, I talk about the importance of self-efficacy, a…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Self Love Mini Series | Day 3 | How to find self love
Bonjour and welcome to day 3 of my self love mini series. How we are going to FIND self love. that is the focus today. In this episode you will learn how to…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Self Love Mini Series | Day 2 | Self Worth
Welcome to day 2 of our Self Love Mini Series. In this ep we explore the importance of self worth when it comes to increasing self love. It's easy to get…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
How to know if you should leave a relationship (without feeling you are giving up)
Bonjour and welcome to the ep of today. I am going to give you a (long) pep talk about how to know if you should walk away from a relationship (without feeling…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Self Love Mini Series Day 1 (E)
Bonjour!!! it is time to bring back the Self Love mini series. This is a much loved series encore from last year. 5 days of actionable, practical tools and…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
My best friend has turned into an a$$hole | Life Advice
Bonjour and welcome to head noise Friday where I give life advice and we unpack all the crazy things you are going through and try to get as close to a…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Neuroscience of Determination - How to harness different brain regions to get the most out of your goals
Determination is a crucial aspect of achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life. But what drives determination, and how can we cultivate it? In this ep…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The paradox of plenty - the psychology of making better, stronger decisions
In today's episode, I talk about the concept of decision fatigue and how it affects our daily lives. Being bombarded with choices, from what to wear to what to…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The psychology of becoming a luckier person (8 steps)
In this episode, I delve into the psychology of luck and give you some practical tips on how to become a luckier person. I talk about the concept of beginner's…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
How to help someone out of a coercive controlling relationship
In this head noise episode, I respond to a listeners question around coercive control and I go further in depth, covering the complex and often subtle signs of…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Should you have single time in between relationships?
In today's episode (a specialized head noise ep), I go into the importance of having a gap between relationships, the benefits of taking time to heal and focus…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The neuroscience of intrusive thoughts - How to manage them and what they mean
Intrusive thoughts - those unwanted, distressing, and often disturbing mental images or urges that pop into our minds without warning. They're a common…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Things to do to 'unrot' your brain
In today's episode, I'm going to take you through 16 actionable tips to help you "unrot" our brains, including doing a daily brain training game, carrying a…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Understanding the Neuroscience of Mental Fatigue - Why You Lack Motivation (it is not 'Lazy')
In this ep I talk about the complex world of cognitive fatigue, going into the neuroscience behind why we feel drained, demotivated, and disconnected from…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
How to Deal With a Partner Who is Weaponising Incompetence + More (Head Noise)
Welcome to your Head Noise Episode where we cover all kinds of questions from YOU. Today I cover 4 questions, topics range from dealing with a partner who is…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Understanding the Neuroscience of Low Self Esteem and How to Improve it
In this episode, we explore the neural basis of self-esteem and low self-esteem. With a focus on the brain's physical changes that can impact our moods and…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Survivorship Bias - What it Can Teach You About Planning Ahead For Success
In this episode, i talk about the concept of survivorship bias, a logical error that occurs when we focus on successful outcomes and ignore failures, leading…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Ten Ways to Fall in Love With Your Life Again
In this episode, I share 10 ways to fall in love with your life again, from rethinking the first three minutes of your day to becoming an expert in a new topic…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Did I destroy my marriage?, Avoiding Interactions and Hugs (head noise)
Welcome to head noise. (I know I am a day late) In this episode we cover What to do when you leave a marriage and then your partner makes all the changes you…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Miserable People - How to stop making negativity your personality
In this episode, I delve into the world of miserable people and how they can be a drain on our lives. We've all met that someone who seems to thrive on…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
What you wear influences your behaviour and mood - psychology of enclothed cognition
Enclothed Cognition: In today's episode, I delve into the fascinating concept of enclothed cognition, which shows us how the clothes we wear can significantly…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Neuroscience of Positive Self talk and the the changes that occur in the brain
BONJOUR! IT IS TIME to unlock the power of positive self-talk Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, replaying negative thoughts and emotions that hold…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Bad friend or just busy? Cheating after 7 years + Friendship Icks
Bonjour and welcome to a listener advice episode (Head Noise) Today we talk about Friendship icks, dealing with friends who always cancel, how to move on after…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Power of Showing Up for Your Happiness, Relationships and Success
The Power of Showing Up In this episode, I talk about importance of showing up for others and ourselves and how this concept can lead to stronger…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Ten things to let go of to become happier, calmer and more free
In today's episode, I talk about the importance of letting go of certain habits that can hold us back from living life in a cool calm and collected way. We're…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Neuroscience of Social Anxiety Disorder and tools to treat it
In this episode, I delve into social anxiety disorder (SAD). I go into the differences between social anxiety and shyness, and the neuroscience behind social…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
5 things to accept in your life to become happier and more in control (E)
Bonjour! This is a crowd fave so thought I would bring it back in all its glory. (also got a heap of interest about the MSG science fact!) This ep will…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Neuroscience of a Regulated Nervous System - and how to create one for yourself
In this episode,I delve into the concept of a regulated nervous system and how it can be achieved. We're not talking about being a calm and serene person all…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
When is it time to stop being the family fixer? + How to know if you should fight for someone or let them go.
In this episode, I answer three listener questions. From the impact of artificial intelligence on future generations to navigating toxic relationships and…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
P*rn addiction and what it is doing to your relationship - when to stay and when to leave
A Marriage on the Brink: Navigating Porn Addiction and Relationship Dynamics Episode 503 In this episode, I delve into a deeply personal question from a…
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The psychology behind the slower, softer life, and why we are seeing more people return to this
In a world where social media reigns supreme, it's easy to get caught up in the endless scroll and lose sight of what truly matters. But what if you could…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
How to not let people use your insecurities against you, and finally become comfortable in your own skin
Ahhhh Insecurities. I feel like they are used against us in all areas of life. Advertising, social media, internet trolls, trends, unhealthy relationships and…
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At what point do I walk away? + An abrupt edning to a relationship, how do I heal?
Head Noise today! Episode 500! I have your voice note listener questions (love them and your voices SAAAAAAAA much). The questions and titles are perfection…
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Family Narcissist Bingo. How many did you tick off?
Bonjour beans, and welcome to the episode today. - Episode 499. We go into a sort of 'bingo' of things that may be said by a narcissistic family member. I…
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This is your sign to let go of that thing (and HOW to do it)
Bonjour and welcome to the episode of today! Given that I am on the brink of losing my voice I thought I would bring back a crowd favourite with this episode I…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence
My beans you voted for this episode and I am so pumped to bring it to you! I have put the poll up on Spotify and we will post stories on our socials today!…
- Do You F*cking Mind?
Navigating the end of a 2 year situationship and rebuilding myself even though it wasn't a breakup(Headnoise)
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