Alexis Fernandez: The science of boredom & why you need to stop doing everything alone!

(Part 2) What does it actually take to understand your own brain? Alexis Fernandez is a neuroscientist, four-time author, sold-out live podcaster, and brand new mum of twins. But more than the credentials, she has this rare ability to take how the brain actually works and make it immediately useful. This is her second time on Top of Mind, making her our first ever repeat guest. And honestly? This one might be better than the first. We go deep on the dependency paradox and why being hyper-independent is quietly holding you back, what neuroscience actually says about mum brain (it's not what you think), why boredom is one of the most powerful tools you're probably not using, and the uncomfortable truth about confidence that most people aren't ready to hear. And she just submitted the manuscript for her fourth book. We got a sneak peek. This is a masterclass in understanding the brain you already have. In this episode we cover: The dependency paradox: why hyper-independence limits your freedom, and how healthy dependency actually creates more space in your life What really happens to your brain when you become a mum: the neuroscience behind mum brain, mum guilt, and why the changes make you more empathetic, not less capable The uncomfortable truth about confidence: it's momentum, not a personality trait, and everything you want is on the other side of cringe Why boredom might be the best thing you can do for your brain: and why filling every second is robbing you of your best thinking The Red Bull case study that changed how Alexis thinks about brand psychology: and how to build something that actually sticks A sneak peek at her fourth book: all about creating your own timing and breaking the myth of the perfect moment If you have a question you want answered: 🎙️ Leave us a voice note → speakpipe.com/TopOfMindPodcast 📩 DM us → @topofmind.pod 💌 Email → hello@topofmindpod.com 🎧 Or drop a question in the Spotify Q&A box Sign up to our emails and get the ideas, events, and tools that’ll keep you inspired, confident, and showing up like the brand you know you can be: https://www.gambitcollective.com.au/lets-chat  Top of Mind is an extension of our business Gambit Collective - Australia’s first pay-as-you-go agency for founders and brands ready to be known, respected and experienced. Don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and review – it helps the podcast grow, brings in incredible guests, and unlocks more conversations to help you grow and scale your brand. Follow along on your preferred channels: DYFM Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PBH5UKhZ4P8rtmwQ84Dfg?si=6e18bc8457034e44  Alexis on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexisfernandezpreiksa/ DYFM on IG: https://www.instagram.com/doyoufckingmind/  Top of Mind on IG: https://www.instagram.com/topofmind.pod/ Top of Mind on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topofmind.pod Gambit Collective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gambit.collective Hayley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hayleywestoby/ Hayley on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleywestoby/ Hayley on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleywestoby