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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Do you look at people who are carefree and sigh thinking "that'll never be me". In this episode I’m diving into how to become carefree – and why your love of being in control may be doing you a disservice.
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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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Alright beans I'm changing things up in the feed for the new year and I'm PUMPPPEDDD. My first brand new ep of 2024 is a solo brain fact, all about sleep cycles, REM, and whether or not napping is actually good for your brain.
Going forward we're gunna have Brain Facts on Mondays, Usual episode topics on Wednesdays and I'm rebranding the Listener Question to be called Head Noise every Friday (along with guest interviews on Fridays too).
GOOOOD TIMESSSSS!
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On my final episode of my Being Better Series I've got an activity for you/ For the next 30 days I’ve got four things I want you to try, like really commit to doing, and then see what happens in your life. Let me know in the Facebook group how you go – or if you end up doing it beyond the 30 days!
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you read the word 'Discipline' and go "ughhhh". Well my bean this episode is for you. I want you ton rethink how you see discipline, cause it may just be the ticket to getting the life you ACTUALLY want.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're going deep on the science of Sleep, what stages of sleep are important and how much can it impact your mood, your memory, your and your overall well-being; Plus exploring some simple tips and habits to incorporate into your bed time routine for the best possible sleep.
Also a disclaimer for parents and carers before this episode that obviously some of my tips might not work when you’re waking up every few hours for feed etc, but there are stillsome really great tips in here for maximising the quality of sleep you DO get!
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the difference between a boundary and a controlling behaviour? Well my beans, this episode I’m taking you through the difference, as well as how to set boundaries for yourself in a healthy respectful way. PLUS I touch on how to tell when someone is using “boundaries” to actually be manipulative.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the start of the new year it's the perfect time to talk about your purpose. If you're feeling a little bleh, listless or rudderless then you might need this purpose pep talk. I’m going to talk you through how to figure out what your purpose is, focusing on connection and finding what it is you reallllly want.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does your imposter syndrome stop you from doing cool shit? Do you feel like you don’t deserve success when you get it? My beautiful bean you don’t have to live your life ruled by imposter syndrome. In episode 9 of my Being Better mini series let’s get into what it is, where it comes from and a tonne of tips on how to overcome 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 8 of Being Better and let's talk AMBITION my beans. What is it, how to increase it, and how to stop self-sabotaging your own goals.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's episode 7 of being Better and let’s talk habits. Is the way you’re setting a habit actually setting yourself up to fail? Is there a better way to do it? You bet your arse there is. We’re going through how to set up a new habit so it actually sticks around, why you struggle to stick to your goals, and how to start your new year’s goals with a bit of extra oomph.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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