Do You F*cking Mind?

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Do You F*cking Mind?

Do You F*cking Mind?

Muumbaji: Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa

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 Nois...

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Brain Fact: Morning light and it’s positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD

Brain Fact: Morning light and it’s positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD

Brain Fact of the week: Morning light and it’s positive effects on mood disorders and ADHD


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2025-10-28 13:00:00 686
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451. Charisma is learnt and how to master it.

451. Charisma is learnt and how to master it.

In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience behind charisma, what makes someone magnetic, why it’s more about connection than confidence and how to...

2025-10-26 13:00:00 2223
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450. Alexis opens up ( and answers all your questions)

450. Alexis opens up ( and answers all your questions)

In this very special episode Alexis answers all your questions you sent in.


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2025-10-23 13:00:00 2229
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Brain Fact: Smell & why it is the strongest trigger for emotions & memories of all the senses

Brain Fact: Smell & why it is the strongest trigger for emotions & memories of all the senses

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


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2025-10-21 13:00:00 800
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449. She’s back...The Twin Birth Story

449. She’s back...The Twin Birth Story

Beans! I am back & in this very special episode I am sharing the birth story of the twins.


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2025-10-19 13:00:00 1931
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448. Taking a leap of faith, Career pivots & breakup recovery (Headnoise)

448. Taking a leap of faith, Career pivots & breakup recovery (Headnoise)

It's Headnoise day! I answer your questions on topics like career pivoting after realising finance isn’t the right path, dealing with post-breakup emo...

2025-10-16 13:00:00 2010
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Brain Fact: Ozempic

Brain Fact: Ozempic

Brain Fact of the week: Ozempic diabetes drug


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2025-10-14 13:00:00 598
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447. How memory works and tools to expand working memory

447. How memory works and tools to expand working memory

This episode is all about memory. I go through the different types of memory: short-term, working, long-term, explicit and implicit and discuss how ea...

2025-10-12 13:00:00 2635
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446. Reinventing Yourself in Your 20s, Toxic Relationships & Moving On from Almost-Love (Headnoise)

446. Reinventing Yourself in Your 20s, Toxic Relationships & Moving On from Almost-Love (Headnoise)

In today's podcast episode, I answer YOUR questions on finding joy and comfort in your 20s, overcoming toxic relationship patterns and managing intro...

2025-10-09 13:00:00 2388
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Brain Fact: Omega 3

Brain Fact: Omega 3

Brain Fact of the week: Omega 3 (specifically DHA)

This encore episode is all about discipline & how it will change your life.

2025-10-07 13:00:00 587
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445. You don't have to be the victim anymore

445. You don't have to be the victim anymore

I discuss the concept of victimhood and the difference between being a victim and adopting a victim mentality as part of your identity. Learn how to...

2025-10-05 13:00:00 2565
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444. Tips on Light Therapy, Co-Parenting with a Narcissist, Introversion & Productive Morning Routines  (Headnoise)

444. Tips on Light Therapy, Co-Parenting with a Narcissist, Introversion & Productive Morning Routines (Headnoise)

Headnoise episodes are back! In this week's Head Noise episode, I answer all your voice messages and cover a range of topics. From the importance of s...

2025-10-02 14:00:00 1561
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Psychology Fact: Reverse Psychology

Psychology Fact: Reverse Psychology

Psychology Fact of the week: Reverse Psychology.


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2025-09-30 14:00:00 731
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443. Stop Selling Yourself Short & Find Your BATNA

443. Stop Selling Yourself Short & Find Your BATNA

Beans! This episode is ALL about not selling yourself short and the concept of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement.) I give you tools t...

2025-09-28 14:00:00 2914
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Self Love Mini Series Day 5: Independence - The Key to Increasing Self Love

Self Love Mini Series Day 5: Independence - The Key to Increasing Self Love

Welcome to Day 5 of my Self Love Mini Series, 5 days, 5 bite-sized episodes packed with research and practical tools to help you strengthen your relat...

2025-09-25 14:00:00 1406
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Self Love Mini Series Day 4: Self Efficacy Building Confidence and Capability

Self Love Mini Series Day 4: Self Efficacy Building Confidence and Capability

Welcome to Day 4 of my Self Love Mini Series 5 days, 5 bite-sized episodes packed with research and practical tools to help you strengthen your relat...

2025-09-24 14:00:00 1428
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Self Love Mini Series Day 3: Where to Find Self Love

Self Love Mini Series Day 3: Where to Find Self Love

Welcome to Day 3 of my Self Love Mini Series, 5 days, 5 bite-sized episodes packed with research and practical tools to help you strengthen your relat...

2025-09-23 14:00:00 1479
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Self Love Mini Series Day 2: Self-Worth A Key Pillar of Self Love

Self Love Mini Series Day 2: Self-Worth A Key Pillar of Self Love

Welcome back to my Self Love Mini Series 5 days, 5 bite-sized episodes packed with research and practical tools to help you strengthen your relations...

2025-09-22 14:00:00 952
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Self Love Mini Series Day 1: The Quiet Confidence within Yourself.

Self Love Mini Series Day 1: The Quiet Confidence within Yourself.

Welcome to my Self Love Mini Series  5 days, 5 bite-sized episodes that bring together years of research and lessons on building a stronger relationsh...

2025-09-21 14:00:00 1261
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Discipline will change your life. From chaos to clarity how discipline changes everything. (E)

Discipline will change your life. From chaos to clarity how discipline changes everything. (E)

This encore episode is all about discipline & how it will change your life.


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2025-09-18 05:00:00 2702
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Brain Fact: Vertigo

Brain Fact: Vertigo

Brain Fact of the week: Vertigo


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2025-09-16 05:00:00 743
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Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset - The Mental Shift That Will Change Your Life (E)

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset - The Mental Shift That Will Change Your Life (E)

Welcome to the episode of today. (the episode that will likely change your life) I have spoken about this SO many times but cannot believe this is the...

2025-09-14 05:00:00 3269
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Limerence Vs Love  How Obsession is Getting in the Way of you Finding Love (E)

Limerence Vs Love How Obsession is Getting in the Way of you Finding Love (E)

Do 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 tha...

2025-09-11 05:00:00 2618
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Science Fact: Chronic Fatigue

Science Fact: Chronic Fatigue

Science Fact of the week: Chronic Fatigue


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2025-09-09 05:00:00 863
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Entering your UNBOTHERED and THRIVING era (E)

Entering your UNBOTHERED and THRIVING era (E)

It’s time to stop overthinking, stop people-pleasing, and finally enter your unbothered era. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down how...

2025-09-07 05:00:00 2242
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8 Steps to overcome burn out (E)

8 Steps to overcome burn out (E)

What 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 stre...

2025-09-04 05:00:00 3626
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Brain Fact: L-Theanine in Matcha

Brain Fact: L-Theanine in Matcha

Brain Fact of the week: L-theanine, it's benefits and why matcha is a source of this amino acid


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2025-09-02 05:00:00 1006
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The Science of Crying: Why a Tactical Cry (and Sad Music) Is Good for You

The Science of Crying: Why a Tactical Cry (and Sad Music) Is Good for You

Sometimes you just need a tactical cry, and science says that’s actually good for you. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down the psych...

2025-08-31 05:00:00 2574
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The Psychology of Standards: Why You Keep Setting the Bar Too Low(E)

The Psychology of Standards: Why You Keep Setting the Bar Too Low(E)

Stop playing small. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down why so many of us keep setting the bar too low; in relationships, in our car...

2025-08-28 05:00:00 2320
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Science Fact: Why Milk is better at hydrating than water

Science Fact: Why Milk is better at hydrating than water

Science Fact of the week: Why Milk is better at hydrating than water.


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2025-08-26 05:00:00 531
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How to REALLY stop caring about what people think of you (E)

How to REALLY stop caring about what people think of you (E)

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...

2025-08-24 05:00:00 2937
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442. My partner thinks the world is ending & more (Headnoise)

442. My partner thinks the world is ending & more (Headnoise)

Beans it's Headnoise Friday! I answer your email questions about loneliness in high school, feeling burnt out and uninspired during the final months...

2025-08-21 05:00:00 1768
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Science Fact: The Women Who Can Smell Parkinson's

Science Fact: The Women Who Can Smell Parkinson's

Science fact of the week: The Women Who Can Smell Parkinson's.




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2025-08-19 05:00:00 532
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441. The Neuroscience behind determination

441. The Neuroscience behind determination

Today's episode is all about determination from a neuroscience and psychology perspective. I talk about the difference between motivation and determi...

2025-08-17 05:00:00 2728
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440.  When Setting a Boundary Makes You the Villain (Headnoise)

440. When Setting a Boundary Makes You the Villain (Headnoise)

It's Head Noise day! I answer your questions on setting boundaries, handling difficult friendships and dealing with family influence in relationships...

2025-08-14 05:00:00 2233
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439. How to put someone in the past and leave them there for good

439. How to put someone in the past and leave them there for good

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is let go. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?, I talk all about moving the fck on from people who no lon...

2025-08-10 05:00:00 1910
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438.  How to Stop Overthinking in a Healthy Relationship & more (Headnoise)

438.  How to Stop Overthinking in a Healthy Relationship & more (Headnoise)

In this Head Noise episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I answer your biggest questions on love, life, and everything in between. From navigating the ups...

2025-08-07 05:00:00 2325
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437. The neuroscience of loneliness…the silent stress you can fix

437. The neuroscience of loneliness…the silent stress you can fix

In today's episode, we dive deep into the topic of loneliness. I discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude, the health implications of f...

2025-08-06 05:00:00 2676
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436. Codependency in New Relationships, Future Plans & Life Decisions (Headnoise)

436. Codependency in New Relationships, Future Plans & Life Decisions (Headnoise)

In today's Headnoise episode I answer your questions on distinguishing between strong communication and codependency in a new relationship, to handlin...

2025-07-31 05:00:00 2166
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435. How to get past the fear of disappointing others

435. How to get past the fear of disappointing others

In today's episode, I talk about the common fear of disappointing others and how it affects our decision-making and overall happiness. I discuss the p...

2025-07-27 05:00:00 2634
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