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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Like Ru Paul said - If you can't love yourself how in the hell you gonna love somebody else can I get an AMEN up in here?!
In this episode I’m refreshing my tips for boosting your self-worth to live the bad ass life you deserve.
BRAIN FACT:
RBD: REM sleep disordered: characterised by the absence of normal muscle atonia during REM sleep
EXTRA READING
LISTENER QUESTION:
My wife has asked for an open marriage, but I don’t feel the same way. WE have a child and I really don’t want to let this go. What do I 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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My beautiful BEANS this episode we're diving into how to turn your desperation into true attraction; we're talking in romantic relationships, your career, your friendships.
BRAIN FACT:
How does local anaesthetic work? Did you know that cocaine was one of the first local anaesthetics discovered and used!
EXTRA READING
LISTENER QUESTION:
Ibroke up with my bf 2 months ago after I found out he had been reacting to other girls’ stories in Instagram and heart reacting to hot photos of other women. He was shocked. He's so distraught and I’m now feeling regret over the break up. How do I move on because I feel not good enough and wondering what he's up to.
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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.
Why is Ketamine being used to treat depression and anhedonia? In this science-y episode I'm going through the neuroscience of Ketamine and the brain, the chemical makeup of the drug, and why it's being used in many trials to treat people with treatment resistant depression and anhedonia.
BRAIN FACT:
ECT therapy – what is It, how does it work, what type of mental disorders is it used as a treatment for. Read more about ECT from the Mayo Clinic https://mayocl.in/3sfPN9W .
EXTRA READING
LISTENER QUESTION:rr
I’m doing my PHD and have realised I don’t think I want a career in the thing I’m studying. After listening to your episode on the Sunk Cost Fallacy (https://bit.ly/46TyOJs ) I’m looking for advice on whether or not I should finish the PHD or not.
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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 know if you are setting the bar too low for yourself, your relationships and your career / abilities? In this episode, I cover what happens when you do that, and why it is important to turn that around so you can start expecting and receiving more out of life.
Brain Fact: Explaining Urbach-Wiethe disease. of people who don't experience the physiological aspects of the fear response.
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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Adult friendships can be harrrrrd – and being in business with a mate is even harder. In this episode I’m joined by two friends who seem to have it figured out! Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC – the wellbeing and lifestyle community that’s an app and a podcast (kinda like us!). They talk all about the friendship, their relationships with their bodies, and how they got to where they are today.
PLUS Steph and Laura are offering my beans 1 month FREE on the KIC app using the code DYFM. Sign up at https://kicapp.com/ select the monthly subscription and enter DYFM to redeem. The Code will only work via the website, then once you have an account, download the app and Log in to enjoy!
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Guests: Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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I’m on holidays beans! For some listening to fill your ears check out some of your favourite episodes below;
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can spend your whole life thinking about a bad decision that you mad . or the opportunity you didn’t take, or mistakes you made. In fact most people do! It can be crippling, so I want to take you through the ways you can live a life without regret, and reclaim contentment in your decisions.
PET LOVE:
Watch 'Lupin' on Netflix https://bit.ly/lupin-trailer .
SBS Podcasts ‘Learn a Language’ https://bit.ly/sbspodcasts-language .
BRAIN FACT:
Some of the ways you can inherit a genetic trait from your parents, basically an explainer on Dominant Vs Recessive genes (and how they impact your genetic makeup).
LISTENER QUESTION:How do I get over the heartbreak of someone who was perfect for me but the timing was wrong. AND they were a stunning traveller who made me realise that Aussie guys are just boring in comparison. HELP!
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CREDITS
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.
Why do we struggle to be aware of ourselves? It’s hard to turn the lense on yourself, particularly during the bad shit. I’m going to take you through how to practice self awareness and level up your life (and how to stop being the kind of person to throw blame instead of apologise).
Pet Love: Listen to The Dream Podcast https://bit.ly/thedream-podcast .
Brain Fact: Exploring Corpus Callosum https://bit.ly/corpus-callosum .
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I'm diving DEEP into your questions beans – and there's a breakup theme coming through!
These are the topics/listener questions I’m covering;
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Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overthinking? Me? Never (lol absolutely yes). I’m going to take you through what’s happening in your brain when you’re overthinking. Plus I’ll give you some steps for how to overcome it and get out of that overthinking spiral.
Listener Question: I’ve repeatedly been excluded from group gatherings of my boyfriend’s friends. Is this normal? And how do I figure out if I’m being left out on purpose or if it’s just a misunderstanding.
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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