# Your Brain’s Peak Performance Mode | Heather Berlin

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Published: 2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why does thinking too hard ruin your rhythm? Neuroscientist Heather Berlin unpacks the science of flow states, explaining why mastery means trusting your brain’s hidden systems to do what they do best. For more, check out the extended interview with Heather Berlin. Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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