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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Today I talk about how to navigate a situation where either you ended a relationship with someone or they ended it with you and now they want back in.
How do you know if you want them back? or how do you keep them out? do you owe them anything? all this and MORE
Brain Fact: EPO - blood doping
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Lets talk about our limitations.
There are ones you cannot change, and others that are temporary where you can do something about it.
In this episode I talk about the importance of being able to identify where your limitations are to be able to help you move forward and progress in certain areas of your life, and how this can help you and not hinder you.
Brain Fact : Serotonin Syndrome
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On this episode I go over a whole bunch of tools to take with you when entering a difficult conversation. It doesn't matter if you are breaking up, asking for a pay rise, talking to your parents about a sensitive topic, ANYTHING. This will help you feel more comfortable and confident approaching these kinds of conversations.
Brain Fact: Monoamines and MAOIs as a treatment for depression
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Lets talk about the ICK!
What is it, how to know if it is an alarm bell for a red flag or just something small you can move past.
I also go over a WHOLE bunch of 'Icks' send through to me by you beans. HILARIOUS.
Brain Fact: Why smells trigger such strong memories.
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FOMO! What is it? why does it consume you so much?
This episode will go over why you feel this way, even when you don't want to go out, and how to start getting over FOMO.
It also goes into dealing with people who have it, and how to navigate those conversations.
Brain Fact - L-Theanine
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This episode is more science focused than my other ones.
On this episode I cover what oxidative stress is, how it affects your body and the ageing process, what free radicals are, and what antioxidants are. I go over interventions to improve your health span and overall health with behaviours and what to eat / exclude.
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On this episode I go over the difference between voluntary and involuntary discomfort. Why challenges will transform you physically, psychologically and neurologically and how you can harness this. I give you 4 steps to work through to help you change your perspective on daily discomfort.
Brain fact - Aphantasia
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Pep Talk - Declutter the mind
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Pep Talk - What is not meant for you will be met with resistance
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This is an encore episode of one of my most shared episodes.
I decided to re-release this one as lately I have received many questions from my listeners that I think are covered in detail in this episode, and I feel can provide many answers. No matter if you are going through pain, or have gone through a painful time in the past, there is something in this episode for everyone.
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