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!
Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.
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In today’s episode we’re going deep on my ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ for 2024 PLUS I read out your ins and outs!
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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In part 2 of my Neuroscience episodes about antidepressants I’m diving into the Glutamate Hypothesis.
I chat about the role of the glutamatergic system within the brain in helping us to better understand why some people don’t respond well to the first line of treatments, such as SSRIs.
I’m also diving into treatment resistant depression, electro convulsive therapy (ECT) neuroplasticity and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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FOR 2024 I'm rebranding the Listener Question segment of the pod to be HEAD NOISE! Same content idea but with a new name.
SO – in this first episode of Head Noise for 2024 I’m answering these three questions
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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Do you feel like garbage by the time Sunday evening rolls around? Does the thought of starting on the "hamster wheel" of work on Monday raise your anxiety and dread?
I wanna take you through what the Sunday Scaries are, why it happens and my 11 steps for overcoming it.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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There’s a lot of talk about the monoamine hypothesis of Depression, which is the theory that a reduced level of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine in the central nervous system is what causes symptoms of depression, but is it the cause?
In this episode we’ll find out what the evidence is, and what treatments work based on that hypothesis, and how they relate to the drugs that are currently on the market to treat symptoms of Depression. In the next episode we'll go into more detail about the glutamatergic system and how these drugs interact with the brain, and potentially new treatments that could potentially reverse the negative side effects of some of the existing treatments.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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Podcaster and content creator Sabrina Zohar has been doing the work! The host of Do The Work joins the pod to talk about setting boundaries, living with anxiety and anxious attachment, and taking ownership of your life.
Oh and also how to tell if someone is TOO attached to their parents to prevent awkward moments like them walking in on you having sex like it’s no big deal….
Sabrina’s podcast Do The Work is available on all podcast platforms.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Sabrina Zohar
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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Do tasks seem insurmountable? Are you finding your goals just SO unachievable? You might be looking at goal setting and ACHIEVING in general in a way that is setting you up to fail.
I wanna talk to you about the theory of marginal gains, how little achievements move you closer to your goals, and how to improve your life with these little bouts of moving the needle.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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In this Brain Fact episode I'm diving into the impact of fasting on the brain, its benefits, and how fasting is being researched as a potential easing of symptoms for Parkinson’s patients.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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We had a bit of time at the end of our record for the previous episode so I asked Revie some of the questions you submitted via the DYFM Pod Instagram page.
We jump all over the shop and have a silly fun time, so come along for the ride!
If you want to learn more about Revie's journey check out her website https://reviejane.com/ and follow her on Instagram @reviejane.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Revie Jane
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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In this episode we’re going to delve deep into the personal story of the wonderful and gorgeous Revie Jane.
Revie is legend of a woman, mum, founder of activewear label Alitah State, partner and content creator. She also had a traumatic childhood where she was abandoned by both her parents, leading to her developing CPTSD and OCD. But she doesn't want her past to be an insurmountable weight that defines her, and shares how she is doing the work to live a steady and joyful life.
If you want to learn more about Revie's journey check out her website https://reviejane.com/ and follow her on Instagram @reviejane.
We’ll be discussing topics around her childhood trauma and abuse as well as suicidal ideation so please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at lifeline.org.au if this raises any issues for you.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Revie Jane
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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