Belinda Smith
ABC science reporter who produced and reported the episode, conducting interviews and narrating many of the conversational segments about choking under pressure.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 30min
Why do we choke under pressure?
Dr Chris Mesagno, a sport psychologist who studies choking under pressure, and Caroline Anderson, performance psychologist for the Australian Olympic Team, talk through why high-stakes moments derail performance. Belinda Smith, ABC reporter, guides the narrative and interviews. They explore brain models of choking, traits linked to it, practical focus tools and acceptance-based strategies to manage intense anxiety.
