The Mindset Forge

In this episode, Barton and Mikaela sat down at Big Tex Gym in North Austin to talk about her mindset and how she's reached IFBB Pro status in the Women's Physique division.  Mikaela opens up about h…

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Barton and Andrew discuss his mindset as an athlete…

in this episode, Barton and Raquel discuss how she supports women to find long term success by addressing nutrition, sleep, stress, and working out based on the timing of their 28-day menstrual cycle…

In this Solo-cast episode, Barton talks about how we have to consider the body as well as the mind when striving for our goals.  Willing ourselves toward a goal with the best of intentions will only …

In this Solocast episode with host Barton Bryan, he helps aspiring athletes understand how to use the gym to build strength and stability for improved athletic performance no matter what their chosen…

Barton and Kevin discuss the various ways he prepares for his Pro Ultimate Frisbee matches and individual competitions to make sure he shows up at his best.  During the interview, Kevin explains the …

In this episode, Barton and Kute discuss how he prepares for large speeches when he needs to motivate and help transform people’s lives. He goes step-by-step with Barton on what he does to calm his b…

Five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender shares her mindset as a Skeleton Racer and how she's developed a mindset to help her compete at the highest level in Winter Olympic Sports.  Her raw, no-bullshit at…

Solocast Episode: How to Develop a Winning Mindset Post Covid to reach you dreams in sports and in life. 

  Topics include: 

• Understanding your Big Priorities in Life
• Making sure your Calendar Reflects …

Solocast Episode: How are you taking the Mindset Forge concepts and making sure you're maximizing your workouts in the gym.  Topics include: 

• Importance of having a plan before you walk in the door
• Imp…

In this interview, Ally shares her "runaway bride" story with Barton about trying out for American Gladiator the TV show on her wedding day.  Ally's perspective on taking chances, making the most of …

Barton speaks with Elite Triathlon Coach Natasha Van Der Merve about her mindset as an athlete and as a coach of high level athletes like Nick Bare ( BPN - Bare Performance Nutrition).  Her no-nonsen…

Barton and Luke sit down to discuss how Luke learned to be a key asset to the Los Angeles Lakers during his nine years wearing the purple and gold. Before he retired, Luke was traded to the Cleveland…

Shannon and Barton discuss how Improv works to help actors and non-actors listen more fully, build confidence, and practice being their most authentic selves. This episode part two of their two part …

Shannon and Barton discuss how Improv works to help actors and non-actors listen more fully, build confidence, and practice being their most authentic selves. This episode is part one of their two pa…

Patrick and Barton met in El Paso, TX for a workout and an interview back in November of 2021. Their conversation touch on how to have a Champion’s mindset prepping for a show and his take on “Cheat …

Jason and Barton discuss how to be coachable and develop a mindset of learning to be a great teammate and specialist.  Lessons on how practicing creates the confidence to keep shooting even when we m…

In this episode, Jeff and Barton discuss how he overcame so many obstacles to make the NFL and why he wrote the book "Tackle Life Head On".  Through his stories of never giving up on his dream of bec…

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Barton is back with a new season of the Mindset Forge Podcast with more fascinating guests from the world of Sports & the Performing Arts.
Stay tuned for the first episode of season three this Feb. 2…