Introducing Performance Neurology

Dr. Josh Turknett — neurologist and author of The Genius and the Impostor — introduces the show, the framework, and the two characters living inside your brain that determine whether you rise to the moment or fall apart.

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 — two systems in your brain fighting for control
• What to expect from this podcast

Links:

• Pre-order The Genius and the Impostor (August 2026): GeniusAndImpostor.com
• Learn more about Performance Neurology at performanceneurology.institute
• Subscribe to the newsletter: Brains, Banjos and Beyond on Substack
• Instagram: @brainjojosh