Sometimes you just need a tactical cry, and science says that’s actually good for you. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down the psychology and neuroscience behind why crying feels so relieving, and why putting on sad music can actually help your brain process emotions.

You’ll learn:

The neuroscience of emotional tears and how they regulate your nervous system

Why a “tactical cry” can reset your stress response

How music enhances emotional release and supports mental clarity

The link between crying, self-regulation, and long-term resilience

If you’ve ever felt better after bawling your eyes out to sad songs, this episode explains exactly why your brain needed it, and how to use it as a tool for mental health.

Brain Fact : EMDR as a treatment for PTSD  

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Stop playing small. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down why so many of us keep setting the bar too low; in relationships, in our careers, and in the standards we hold for ourselves. Using psychology and neuroscience, we explore:

Why your brain tricks you into settling for less than you deserve

How low standards slowly kill your confidence and self-worth

The hidden link between fear, comfort zones, and “just enough” living

Practical strategies to raise the bar in love, work, and personal growth

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I settling?”, this episode will help you raise your standards, reclaim your confidence, and finally demand the life you actually want.

Brain Fact: Explaining Urbach Wiethe Disease.  

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Science Fact of the week: Why Milk is better at hydrating than water.

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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. I'll give you my 7 steps to overcome falling into the trap of caring what people think about you!

Brain Fact: Central Sensitization and chronic pain.

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Beans it's Headnoise Friday! I answer your email questions about loneliness in high school, feeling burnt out and uninspired during the final months of university & taking control of one's life. If you would like to send in a question email please email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to dyfmpod.com

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Science fact of the week: The Women Who Can Smell Parkinson's.

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Today's episode is all about determination from a neuroscience and psychology perspective. I talk about the difference between motivation and determination and give you practical tools & strategies.

Episodes mentioned with links: Episode 368 & Episode 370.

Brain Journal Link

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It's Head Noise day! I answer your questions on setting boundaries, handling difficult friendships and dealing with family influence in relationships.

How can you set a boundary without becoming the villain? What to do when your friend turns on you because you try and create a healthy boundary? How to deal with your partners family influencing your relationship and MORE.

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Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is let go. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?, I talk all about moving the fck on from people who no longer deserve a place in your life. Whether it’s an ex who drains you, a toxic friend who keeps pulling you down, or a colleague who sabotages your confidence, you’ll learn how to recognize when it’s time to cut ties and how to actually do it without guilt.

Inside this episode:

The psychology of why we hold onto relationships that hurt us

Neuroscience-backed strategies for breaking emotional attachments

How to spot toxic patterns early and stop excusing bad behavior

Practical tools to build boundaries and move forward with confidence

If you’ve ever struggled to let go, this episode will give you the clarity and mindset shift you need to finally release what’s holding you back, and step into a healthier, stronger version of yourself.. Episode referenced: 21. Dealing with Cooked Duds that Are Stuck in Your Life.

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In this Head Noise episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I answer your biggest questions on love, life, and everything in between. From navigating the ups and downs of modern relationships, to making life-changing decisions about whether or not to have children, to dealing with the messy reality of complicated friendships.

In this ep:

How to recognise red flags and build healthier relationships

Things to consider when making major life decisions, (like having kids)

Psychology-backed strategies for handling toxic or complicated friendships

Tools to trust yourself when faced with uncertainty

This episode will give you clarity, confidence, and the mindset shift you need to move forward.

navigating complicated friendships

deciding whether to have children

psychology of relationships

life decisions and clarity

toxic friendship advice

personal growth and relationship

confidence in decision making

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