Yips & Anxiety

Yips and Giggles · Jan 20, 2026 · 47m

You've probably heard of the "yips" before, but what does it really mean when athletes suddenly lose the ability to perform? We do a deep dive into this phenomenon - what it is, why it might happen, and how to help it if you're experiencing it. Plus, we share personal stories of how the yips impacted us. Tune in for practical techniques and relatable conversation around the yips and anxiety.

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(1:25) What are the yips?

(3:45) Anya’s yips

(4:45) Yips in research

(6:00) Our experiences with the yips

(6:55) Nervousness vs the yips

(7:25) Perfectionism and rumination

(8:27)…