Stay ConnectedMindset 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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It's Head Noise day! I answer your questions on setting boundaries, handling difficult friendships and dealing with family influence in relationships.
How can you set a boundary without becoming the villain? What to do when your friend turns on you because you try and create a healthy boundary? How to deal with your partners family influencing your relationship and MORE.
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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 longer deserve a place in your life. Whether it’s an ex who drains you, a toxic friend who keeps pulling you down, or a colleague who sabotages your confidence, you’ll learn how to recognize when it’s time to cut ties and how to actually do it without guilt.
Inside this episode:
The psychology of why we hold onto relationships that hurt us
Neuroscience-backed strategies for breaking emotional attachments
How to spot toxic patterns early and stop excusing bad behavior
Practical tools to build boundaries and move forward with confidence
If you’ve ever struggled to let go, this episode will give you the clarity and mindset shift you need to finally release what’s holding you back, and step into a healthier, stronger version of yourself.. Episode referenced: 21. Dealing with Cooked Duds that Are Stuck in Your Life.
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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 and downs of modern relationships, to making life-changing decisions about whether or not to have children, to dealing with the messy reality of complicated friendships.
In this ep:
How to recognise red flags and build healthier relationships
Things to consider when making major life decisions, (like having kids)
Psychology-backed strategies for handling toxic or complicated friendships
Tools to trust yourself when faced with uncertainty
This episode will give you clarity, confidence, and the mindset shift you need to move forward.
navigating complicated friendships
deciding whether to have children
psychology of relationships
life decisions and clarity
toxic friendship advice
personal growth and relationship
confidence in decision making
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the topic of loneliness. I discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude, the health implications of feeling isolated, and what happens in the brain when you experience loneliness. I give you actionable steps to help you overcome loneliness and build meaningful connections.
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In today's Headnoise episode I answer your questions on distinguishing between strong communication and codependency in a new relationship, to handling future plans with a partner who wants to move to the country & deciding when to return home after traveling long-term.
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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 psychology behind this fear, including factors like high achievement, low self-esteem and sheltered upbringing. Learning how to differentiate between fear and weaponised disappointment and gain tools to take control of your life without being paralysed by the fear of letting others down.
Brain Fact: Death Cap Mushrooms
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Welcome back, beautiful beans! I answer your questions you sent in, I go over the the concept of 'core coding' and how to overcome ingrained beliefs from childhood, particularly those rooted in religious guilt. I also talk through the challenge of making life altering decisions without disrupting the good things already present in our lives. Then I discuss balancing multiple passion projects and identifying when we might be overcommitting ourselves to avoid burnout & lastly how to manage overwhelming stress.
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In today's episode I talk all about impermanence & how embracing change can lead to a freer, more confident and fulfilling life.
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It's Headnoise Day! I answer some email questions you sent in from how to stop being the 'righteous friend' who constantly calls out friends to overcoming burnout!
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Beans! In this episode I give you 6 questions to ask yourself to know if you are on the right path. These questions are designed to help you gain clarity and realign your life path.
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