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Jan 2025
25m 33s

How to retrain your brain in 2025

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Headlines: The latest on the LA fires, new data shows Aussies wages up, Birkenstock sues copycats, and Bluey Lego will hit shelves by the end of this year!

Deep dive: The new year often comes with a range of emotions - you might be feeling relaxed and revitalised or you might be feeling a little anxious and overwhelmed at the year that lies ahead.  

But how can we balance the bad with genuine optimism?  
 
As part of The Briefing’s series on starting 2025 right, we’re exploring how to cultivate hope and resilience this year. 

In this episode, Chris Spyrou chats with Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa, author, neuroscience expert, and host of the hit podcast Do You Fucking Mind, to talk through some practical strategies for finding joy and staying positive this year.

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