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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My beautiful beans I’m joined by the amazing Jemma Sbeg, host of the podcast The Psychology of Your 20s. We’re talking all about quarter-life-crises, imposter syndrome, finding friends, and figuring your shit out.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Jemma Sbeg
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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A different kind of episode today! We're jumping into an interview I did with Antoinette Lattouff from The Weekend Briefing - where I make a pretty big announcement about something coming in 2024!!
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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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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 stress from burnout.
BRAIN FACT:
The impact of alcohol on sleep and it’s interaction with your neurochemistry when sleeping.
LISTENER QUESTION:
A bean gets in touch with what sounds like a very unhealthy relationship, asking for my advice on whether they should stay together or go their separate ways. Given the info they’ve given me on their relationship I have some tough but important advice!
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Renee Chagoury
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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How do you rebuild your identity after a divorce? How do you find yourself after breakup with children? Renee Chagoury is one of my oldest mates, a single mum of two girls, a schoolteacher and the founder of Sole Sisters Run Club. Her journey of rebuilding herself after a breakup instils hope that there is something else out there that you can do from the inside out that will make you a better person.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Renee Chagoury
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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How do you make the best of the rest of the year? Today’s episode is all about how to feel like you have milked the last few weeks of out of life. There is so much that you can do in this final month of to really make the most of it.
Brain Fact: The story of the woman who had a worm in her brain! The 4 ways you can get a parasite living inside you (skip ahead to around 11 minutes if you’re squeamish)
Listener Question: I’ve come home from travelling and feel like I hate the life I’ve returned to. Please help!
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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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This ep is a juicy one. I’m talking about getting comfortable because it’s easy, rather than challenging and pushing yourself toward a life you actually want.
We’re talking about the signs you’re slipping into a pattern, living up to someone else’s ideals instead of your own, not knowing what you want, feeling lost and frustrated, and how to start to turn it all around.
Listener Question:
I’ve struggled to set boundaries my whole life and people often walk all over me. I've done a LOT of work on myself to unlearn these unhelpful beahviours including cutting out my toxic friends who took advantage of me. Recently an old friend has moved to my city but things feel different, and I can feel the blame creeping in from her that I am not doing enough in our friendship. Please help me before it blows up!
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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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Why does turning 30 come with so much pressure to have your shit together? I’m going to explore WHY we feel like we need to have our life sorted by 30, and how to get out of that comparison loop and just live your life no matter your age or stage.
Listener Question:
I'm from England but have established a life in Australia. My long distance boyfriend has put it to me that I should come back to England to start our lives together and I don't know what to do. Please help!
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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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Let's talk reputation my beans: what it is, how you get one and MOST importantly how you can change your reputation if you've got a baaad one.
Brain Fact: The Ceiling Effect in pharmacology .
Listener Question:
Me and an ex bestie had a falling out a few years ago but I still have to interact with them in group settings. It’s hard but I do it cause I don’t wanna miss out on group things with mates. It’s awkward but I get on with it. I’m getting married soon and feel like it’ll be awkward and dramatic if I don’t invite them because I’m literally inviting our whole friendship group EXCEPT them. On the other hand, this person has done nothing but been a bad friend and not a good person so I really don’t want her making things awkward on my wedding day. What do I do?
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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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I'm joined by the QUEEN of podcasting and social media and being hot and clever – Abbie Chatfield.
I really wanted to dive into a chat all about being trolled on social media, navigating friendships, and how to talk to someone whose beliefs are SO different to your own.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guest: Abbie Chatfield
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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If you're holding grudges in a relationship, if you're keeping score for when someone let you down, I want you to STOP. Here's how to stop grudges getting in the way of forming long lasting, meaningful relationships.
BRAIN FACT:
Nerve Growth Factor (NGF): A type of protein that places a key role in growth, development, and the maintenance of nerve cells in the nervous system.
EXTRA READING
LISTENER QUESTION:
My mother has taken to undermining me in front of my partner and it’s really upsetting. I am worried about my partner leaving me because of how my mother treats me. DO you have any advice on what I can do?
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos and Nick Barrett
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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