Rick Ankiel
Former Major League Baseball player who rose as a pitching phenom and later experienced the yips; his first-person account of losing and regaining athletic skill is a central story in the episode.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 1min
How to Steal the Self Talk of Elite Athletes to Help You Win | Deep Dive | Deep Dive
Discover the impact of self-talk on elite athletes' success, explore strategies from the book 'Chatter' for maximizing performance. Learn about tools for breaking negative feedback loops, gaining psychological distance, and in-the-moment strategies. Uncover how elite athletes use distant self-talk and rituals to improve mental chatter and performance.
Oct 20, 2025 • 29min
When talent vanishes overnight
In this engaging discussion, former Major League Baseball player Rick Ankiel shares his extraordinary journey from pitching prodigy to struggling with the yips. He recounts the heart-wrenching moment his skills vanished and explores the psychological toll it took. Psychologist Sally Akehurst and neurologist Steven Frucht delve into the nuances of choking vs. the yips, illuminating the mysterious links between the brain and motor skills. The conversation ultimately reveals insights about talent, resilience, and unexpected comebacks in the world of sports.
