In this Brain Fact episode I'm diving into the impact of fasting on the brain, its benefits, and how fasting is being researched as a potential easing of symptoms for Parkinson’s patients.
LINKS:

Read more about Ketosis from the Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24003-ketosis .
Read about Autophagy from the Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24058-autophagy .
Read Vasim I, Majeed CN, DeBoer MD. Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 31;14(3):631. doi: 10.3390/nu14030631. PMID: 35276989; PMCID: PMC8839325. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8839325/ .
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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 
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292. The Neuroscience of Fasting for the Brain and its Neuroprotective Effects

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.
On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and pop pscyhology: your pep talk and mindset hacks are all here. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak.
And on Thursdays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions! Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.
Plus I've got a new book coming out in September. Pre order your copy of How to Chase Change - exclusively an audiobook - at https://bit.ly/44xwszR . 

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This episode is an encore of one of my favourite episodes of all time, where I dive deep into the minutiae of memory, how false memories are formed, how we can implant memories and how memories can be manipulated, and how you can improve your own memory.
In this episode I’ll discuss how memories form, how consolidation happens, the difference between short term and long term memory, what happens to your memory when you get lesions or accidents or certain brain conditions like strokes or brain damage.
At the end I'll touch on ways that you can actually improve your memory and I think it's important because memory is one of the major causes of stress and depression. So pay attention!
LINKS

Watch Netflix’s Memory Explained – Trailer at https://bit.ly/vox-memory
Listen to How Memory can Be Manipulated with Elizabeth Loftus at https://bit.ly/manipulated-memory .
Listen to Ep 313 ‘The Neuroscience of Memories: False, Implanted and Repressed Memories’ at https://pod.fo/e/225a7a
Listen to ‘Ep 88 The Incredible Benefits of Sauna on Brain Performance and Health’ at  https://pod.fo/e/206895 .
Listen to ‘Ep 50 Stress on The Brain and How To Reverse Its Effects’ at https://pod.fo/e/1f8306 .
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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 
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338. ENCORE: How memories work, how we form them, improve them and how they can be manipulated

My lovely BEANS I’m currently on vacation in Europe, so we're diving into the back catalogue to revisit one of my favourite episodes all about self-confidence and self-assurance.
It's a topic that I get asked a lot about a lot, and I think it's important to touch on this topic. And I think that self-assurance is something that needs to be worked on all the time just like a muscle, just like your health. So, what is self-assurance and where does it come from? A lot of us struggle to assert ourselves in certain situations, especially when we feel pressure from ourselves, society, our parents, our friends.
If you’re always trying to please others at the expense of yourself then this episode is for you! I've got 7 points for you to follow for what to do to increase your self assurance. Let's do it!
LINKS

Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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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 
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337.  ENCORE: How to be Self-Assured and Comfortable in Your Own Skin

A difficult in-law relationship can really make your life haaard. It puts pressure on your romantic relationship, strain on your mental health and can make your home life more stressed.
I go through some questions asked by you about your in-law relationships and give my advice on how best to manage those tricky dynamics and keep your sanity.
LINKS

Listen to Episode 247. Narcissistic parents and in-laws: How to spot them and deal with them at https://bit.ly/Dyfm-247-narcissists .
 Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
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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 
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336. Painful In-Laws and How to Deal with Them

Do you want to have a child at this point in your life, or do you want to wait? Do you yearn for a relationship or are you feeling stuck? Have you considered moving countries, quitting your job or doing a completely new degree to change the trajectory of your life?
If you're struggling to make a decision that you feel is right for you, this episode will help you get the confidence to make those tough choices. They might even help determine whether it goes well for you or not!
LINKS

Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
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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 
Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com
  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

335. 5 Questions to ask yourself before a big life decision

How do you stop caring about what people think of you? How can you let go of the things that keep you from living the life you want? This question is so crippling for so many of us, but there IS a simple solution. In this episode we’ll learn how to deal with these feelings in a way that don't consume you and stop you from going on with your life.
Plus I'll give you my 7 steps to overcome falling into the trap of caring what people think about you!
BUT FIRST!
BRAIN FACT:
Central Sensitization and chronic pain: the phenomena when there is an enhancement in the function of the neurons and the circuits that are involved in nociceptive pathways causing an echo or remembered pain. It happens because of an increase in membrane excitability and synaptic efficacy. It’s a great example for how neuroplasticity works in a negative way and has been linked to chronic pain.
LINKS

Read about Central Sensitization and Chronic Pain https://bit.ly/centralsensitization Latremoliere A, Woolf CJ. Central sensitization: a generator of pain hypersensitivity by central neural plasticity. J Pain. 2009 Sep;10(9):895-926. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2009.06.012. PMID: 19712899; PMCID: PMC2750819.   
Pre-order my audiobook ‘How to Chase Change’, on sale September 10th https://bit.ly/44xwszR . 
Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group . 
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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 
Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

292. The Neuroscience of Fasting for the Brain and its Neuroprotective Effects

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