Show Notes
Dr. Josh Turknett — neurologist and author of The Genius and the Impostor — introduces the show, the field of performance neurology, and the two forces inside every brain: one builds everything you're capable of, and the other spends your whole life trying to convince you it isn't there. In this episode: What performance neurology is and how it differs from clinical neurology What's happening in your brain when you collapse under pressure Meet the Genius and the Impostor: the part of you that learns, and the voice that narrates your life What to expect from this podcast Links: The Genius and the Impostor is out now: GeniusAndImpostor.com Learn more about Performance Neurology at performanceneurology.institute Subscribe to the newsletter: Brains, Banjos and Beyond on Substack Instagram: @brainjojosh
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