Learn about the basal ganglia

What if I told you there’s a part of your brain that doesn’t play the music, but makes sure the orchestra is in rhythm? That’s the basal ganglia—a set of deep brain hubs that control movement, habits, and even motivation.

When it works well, you move smoothly, you learn skills, you stay focused. But when it breaks down—think Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, or even OCD—life gets a lot harder.

Join me in this episode of OT Conversations as we explore the basal ganglia, the brain’s hidden conductor.