We're chatting brain drain, the neuroscience behind pulling yourself out of a sh*tty mood & the 5 habits of happy people. The Neuroscientist, author and DYFM podcast host Alexis Fernandez joins us to break down the behaviours you can adopt to feel your best, start your days right and connect with other people - all with the help of science.

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Alexis Fernandez on Substack

Do You F*cking Mind Podcast on Spotify

Watch Vilayanur Ramachandran’s Ted Talk

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Maxxing this, maxxing that. The latest version of this movement is “friction-maxxing”, where you intentionally do tasks in slightly more analogue ways to build up a tolerance for inconvenience in life. This is your guide on how to do your convenience detox and prevent over-optimising, so you can switch off the autopilot and take the wheel in your life!

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In 2026, We Are Friction-Maxxing – The Cut

Friction-Maxxing – The Guardian

Curing Convenience Addiction – Substack

The Downside Of Trying To Over-Optimise Your Life – Calm Collective Asia

Friction-Maxxing At Home - MMDIY

Can Friction-Maxxing Fix Your Focus? - BBC

Focus Will Be The New Competitive Advantage – Alexis Fernandez in Forbes

An Addiction To Convenience – Substack

Boosting Brain Health Through Mental Stimulation – Comlink Australia

AI Tools In Society – Study

Minimalist Phone - App

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We're chatting some of the things you may be forking out more money for than you need to..and the habit swaps, tips and hacks to save some cash.

As always, a quick reminder that this isn’t financial advice and all tips are general! This information mentioned was correct at the time of recording the episode in June 2026.

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Finder Utilities Loyalty Tax Report

Energy Loyalty: How much Aussies Are Overpaying

What You Need To Know About Letting Your Money Idle In A Savings Account

The Average Cost Of Groceries Per Month

How Much Food Are We Actually Wasting?

Monthly average cost of groceries per month

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