Daya Grant
Neuroscientist and certified mental performance consultant listed in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee directory, offering expertise on performance pressure, the yips, and athlete mental health.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 55min
‘The Yips’ Are Real and They Can Happen to Anyone
Bonnie Tsui, journalist and athlete who writes about movement and muscle memory, and Dr. Daya Grant, neuroscientist and Olympic mental performance consultant, unpack sudden performance blocks like the yips. They explore how pressure disrupts motor patterns, distinctions between yips and choking, mental training tools like imagery and breathwork, and paths to recovery and renewed joy in sport.
