The podcast episodes discuss movement disorders like focal dystonia, which can contribute to phenomena like the 'yips' in sports performance.

In episode 8868, the episode explores the 'yips', a baffling loss of hard-earned abilities in elite performers, and how studying the neurological and psychological factors behind it could shed light on skill acquisition and talent.

In episode 47848, the discussion covers how deep brain stimulation and other neurosurgical techniques can be used to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, as well as compulsive behaviors and conditions like binge eating disorder.