The Mindset Forge

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In Season Five, The Mindset Forge focuses on helping men between 40 - 60 years old maximized this chapter of life by building strength, discipline, purpose and a proactive mindset.
During Season's one through four, you will fantastic content focused mainly on successful athletes and performing artists who've learned how to show up for the big moments of sports, performance and life.

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Brendan Hansen: 3x Gold Medalist turns early failures into fuel to become a "Man on a Mission"

The Mindset Forge

08/03/21 • 51 min

3x Gold medalist Brendan Hansen digs in with host Barton about looking at the silver lining of failure. Brendan’s mindset of failure has been honed since he started swimming with the help of the coaches he had. Because of this, it became the fire that drove his desire to be the best. In this episode, Brendan shares why every failure is an opportunity to learn.

Established Mindset

From childhood, the concept of failure was already known to Brendan. He got used to failure quickly because he hung out with his brother’s friends, who are three years older than he is. His parents would describe his mindset as very much like the underdog. So when Brendan got into swimming, he quickly pushed his capabilities to the limit. He had an excellent developmental coach who was there to make every failure a learning opportunity. Whenever Brendan does something wrong, his coach would pull him to the side and tell him how to do it correctly. Having this foundation of mindset was what made Brendan ready to take head-on whatever challenge there is. Being told that he is going to fail his way to success was perceived positively rather than negatively. It was perceived as a way to grow from the experience, and that helps Brendan understand how to tweak moving forward.

Failure Mentality

The summer before Brendan went to the University of Texas, he participated in the 2000 Olympic Trials. Landing first or second place would mean qualifying to the US Olympic Swimming Team. Brendan was confident and felt as if he was the number one breaststroker in the world. It was his first opportunity to swim at the international level. Unfortunately, despite doing everything right as his coach intended him to, Brendan failed to make it to the Olympic team. He finished third place in the 100m and 200m breaststroke. He brought that experience when he walked into the University of Texas and took to heart his mindset of failing his way to success. Brendan believes that surrounding himself with better people than him pushes up the intensity to excel. He had nine Olympians with him on the university team. It was a good thing for Brendan because seeing his college roommate win an Olympic gold medal also pushed him to succeed.

Episode Outline :

[01:40] Early moments of failure in Brendan’s career that honed his desire to be the best

[04:34] How Eddie Reese continues to shape Brendan’s mindset

[09:00] Peer to peer relationship is the strongest connection and motivation in a team

[12:52] Friday check-in culture to keep the team’s intensity up

[13:31] Missed opportunity to get an Olympic gold medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics

[19:59] Brendan at the 2012 Olympics

[27:55] Vulnerability as a way to bring out the authenticity

[29:50] Brendan’s mindset right before the performance

[36:17] Lessons taken from being the coach of the USA Swim Team

[37:42] How to work with an athlete who lacks confidence

[45:18] Transitioning out of swimming into business

[47:00] Biggest lessons Brendan applied to significant moments in his life

Resources:

Go for the Gold Fitness Competition with Brendan & Barton - Postponed till October 23rd.

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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:
7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

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Finding Your Foundation: Solocast with Barton Bryan

The Mindset Forge

08/01/23 • 32 min

About Barton Bryan

Throughout his life, He's always been either an athlete, an adventurer, and a performer. He loves bodybuilding, self improvement, public speaking, and helping people develop the tools to live a healthy, purposeful life. The opportunity to get on stage and speak to hundreds of people about how they can prove themselves one little habit at a time through physical activity, lifestyle, change, habits, etc. is the culmination of 48 years of personal growth, traveling the world, learning about people, other cultures, and wh we often hold ourselves back from our who we want to become.
In this episode, he discusses the new direction for the podcast and how he wants to help men between the ages of 40 - 60 years old make the most out of this current chapter of life so they can be on track to maximize the present moment and create a strong, purposeful future.
Highlights:
- Barton shares his lifestory and why it's so important for all of us to share our stories.
- How his father overcame Polio and how his legacy keeps Barton focused on making an impact.
- Explains why the science of longevity now allows us to truly take control of our health and live much longer and healthier than ever before.
- He explains how you can get his Weekly Strength Workout PDF emailed to you for free.

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Discover How Living Adventurously Leads to Success in Life with Ally Davidson

The Mindset Forge

03/23/22 • 34 min

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 an opportunity show up in fabric of her stories. Through out the interview, Ally's mindset of going all in and following her heart for adventure are a reminder of how its not too late to do the same.
For more information about Ally, follow her on Instagram @allykdavidson
To watch her compete in American Gladiators back in 2008, click here: https://youtu.be/nZXbUAFYEYU
Watch Ally's winning Obstacle Course Race to win American Gladiators: https://youtu.be/F5mI0Rx9vuA
Find out about Camp Gladiator outdoor Bootcamps http://www.campgladiator.com
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Andrew Samonsky: Broadway's leading man talks the importance of finding your authentic voice.

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11/10/21 • 48 min

Andrew Samonsky explains how he became a leading man on broadway. His struggles with substance abuse in high school and college led him to go to rehab. While there, his voice teacher sent him a letter that would change his life forever. The main focus of their discussion is around the parallels with developing his physical singing voice and his authentic. "artistic voice". His perspective can be helpful to any aspiring actor and singer hoping to one day make in in show business.
After getting an ensemble role in Broadway's revival of South Pacific, he got a call that the leading man got sick and it was time for Andrew to seize the moment and play the lead role of Lt. Cable.
Andrew Samonsky most recently appeared on the First National Tour of Come From Away as Kevin T. Prior to that he played Tadeusz Lempicki in the world premiere of Lempicka at Williamstown Theater Festival. He has appeared on Broadway as Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Kenneth Ormisten in Scandalous, and Lt. Cable in the Tony award winning revival of South Pacific, where he was also seen in the Live From Lincoln Center PBS broadcast. He played Robert Kincaid in the national tour of The Bridges of Madison County. Andrew was nominated for a Drama Desk award for his portrayal of Frank Russell in the Off-Broadway production of Michael John LaChuisa's Queen of the Mist and appeared in the New York City Center Encores! productions of Fiorello! and Merrily We Roll Along. He has originated roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus, Paper Mill Playhouse and La Jolla Playhouse, American premiere). Benny & Joon (Benny, Old Globe Theater), Somewhere in Time (Richard, Portland Center Stage), Tales of the City (Beauchamp, ACT), Little Miss Sunshine (Joshua, La Jolla Playhouse), and Disney's On the Record (Nick, First National Tour). Cast recordings include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Queen of the Mist, Scandalous, On the Record, and Merrily We Roll Along. He's been a soloist with symphonies across the country, including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Pops. His TV and film credits include Madame Secretary, Elementary.
[02:10] - Andrew discusses how a letter he received from his voice teacher changed the course of his life.
[10:00] - Studying Classical Voice at Cal State University at Northridge and why he shifted focus to Theatre.
[15:55] - How his voice teacher at UC Irvine helped him find his high notes and changed his voice.
[22:30] - Clip of Andrew singing duet from Bridges of Madison County
[23:24] - Andrew talks about being in New York City and working with Craig Cornelius on truthful acting for singers.
[30:25]- Andrew discusses his first Broadway show and how he embraced the moment and stepped into the lead role of Lt. Cable in "Previews".
[39:30] - The magic of doing the work and letting go of the result and letting the instincts and authenticity show up.
Connect with Andrew!
Andrew on Instagram: @asamonsky
Youtube Video of Andrew singing Man of La Mancha: https://youtu.be/pB1XhZ

Solocast: Barton discusses how we can bring our "Authentic Self" to performance

The Mindset Forge

09/09/21 • 16 min

Barton tells stories from his past as an Opera Singer, learning to "let go", and find his authentic voice. he asks the listener to think of times they too showed up big in important moments. Goal: How can we level up our performance in the things we seek to improve on by bringing our authentic self and finding joy.
Backstory about Barton:
Barton lives in Austin, TX with his wife Valerie and their 7 year old son, Jack. Barton's been a personal trainer for 13 years. Barton and his family love outdoor hikes, traveling, and living a healthy lifestyle. His background in the arts, sports, and working in Africa all inform his unique perspective.

Barton hung up his basketball shoes after high school and decided to pursue music; specifically vocal performance. He never sang at Davis High School, but when he arrived in San Diego, CA for college, he went for it! Barton sang in operas like "Marriage of Figaro" and "La Boheme," took acting classes, and performed a solo concert to receive his BA in Music. Before graduation, he spent a year in Aix-en-Provence studying French and traveling Europe and North Africa. Barton's two trips to Morocco instilled in him a curiosity and profound respect for the diverse cultures of West Africa. Once back in the US, he applied for the Peace Corps so he could travel back to Africa and immerse himself in the culture and learn about their way of life. Barton spent two years in Diadjibine, a small village of 2,500 people in Southern Mauritania, West Africa. As a Peace Corp volunteer, he taught English, helped build water pumps, and started a solar-powered computer center. The time in Mauritania shaped Barton's mindset on the importance of community, teamwork, leadership, and supporting hard-working people who don't have the resources Americans have at their fingertips.
After Peace Corps, Barton moved to New York City to pursue singing and acting. He was accepted into the Maggie Flanigan Studio and spent two years studying Meisner technique and writing a one man show about what he learned as a Peace Corps in West Africa. His show opened up new doors for him and he performed it around the country. On one of his trips, he traveled to Austin, TX where he met Valerie. Barton moved to Austin after graduating from the Acting Studio and four months later, they were married.
When Barton moved to Austin in 2007, he became a personal trainer. concurrently, Barton created a voluntourism company taking people to East and West Africa to do volunteer work and enjoying Safaris. He was introduced to Camp Gladiator in 2012 and his love for performing and passion for fitness made Camp Gladiator a perfect fit. He sold his tour company and went all in to his new role with Camp Gladiator.

The Mindset Forge Podcast is Barton's newest passion. Barton hopes the podcast will help people find the tools and inspiration to go after the things in life that matter most to them. He deliberately chooses guests from a variety of athletic and artistic backgrounds to help listeners gain multiple perspective of how they show up big for performance and how we can too.

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Michael Griffin: Retired NFL Safety with the Titans explains how to develop a Competitive Edge

The Mindset Forge

09/02/21 • 57 min

10 year NFL safety Michael Griffin sits down with Barton to talk fatherhood, cupcakes, and his experience growing up playing football in Austin, TX. He takes the listener on his journey from Bowie High to the Univ. of Texas, and to the NFL. In this episode, Michael explains why aspiring athletes must get up early, do the work in the gym, and be determined to be the best on their team.

Mindset to Stay In the Game

Much of the attention is given to the physical aspect of football since it is a contact sport. However, Michael always thinks of his back against the wall, which is traced back to his high school days. He explains that when he is in that position, he can see the goal and how he can get to it. Michael then questions himself if his goal outweighs the barriers and everything else. He says that it is easy to make every excuse possible on why he could not do it. So what does this have to do with the physical aspect? Well, Michael has to know the difference between hurt and injured. An injury would mean not being able to play, and with that, it gives a window of opportunity to another player to take his spot. Therefore, Michael has developed a sense of durability with the mindset to push himself hard while securing his place in the team. Due to this way of thinking, he played with a dislocated shoulder twice. He learned to adapt quickly instead of getting off the field in order to keep his position as a safety of the team.

About Michael Griffin:

Two-time Pro-Bowler Michael Griffin’s stellar professional football career spanned ten seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and the Carolina Panthers. Since retiring in 2018, Griffin’s focus has shifted to entrepreneurship, opening up a subsidiary bakery under the Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise outside of his hometown of Austin, Texas, with his life-long friends, fellow NFL standout Brian Orakpo and college classmate Bryan Hynson.

Griffin’s magnetic dexterity has served him well throughout the years as a football player, entrepreneur, and most recently, the star of a hit Microsoft commercial with his friend and former Titan teammate Brian Orakpo. Griffin resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife Shantel and their children.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:47] Lessons from sports applied in raising three kids

[07:54] Challenges that arise from communication outside the football field

[11:10] Factors that made Michael go back to Austin to raise his family

[19:21] Family dynamics: parenting strategies in creating a team within their children

[21:52] Humility goes a long way, whether in sports or fatherhood

[23:23] A competitive attitude made use in high school football

[32:48] Michael’s experience having a sports scholarship at the University of Texas

[41:30] The magic behind the team’s success, according to Michael

[45:02] How Michael handled the physical aspects of football and kept himself primed to play

[52:37] Football mindset used to put up the cupcake business

Resources:

IG: @thecupcakeguys

https://thecupcakeguys.com

IG: @Mikegriff33

Michael Griffin’s UT Highlight Reel: https://youtu.be/ynFNxQ3b5-U

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Brittany Conigatti: Broadway Dancer and Choreographer breaks down how to show up big on Broadway!

The Mindset Forge

09/29/21 • 50 min

Brittany talks about the similarities and differences between soccer and broadway from the experiences of an athlete turned performer. In this episode, Brittany shares about the years of training, challenges, and the shaping obstacle she has gone through in the journey of how she made broadway her career.

About Brittany Conigatti:

Brittany is a born and raised New Yorker! She is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, known to many as "The Fame School," where she was a Dance Major. Brittany continued her art studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she was an Integrated Major and then earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School.

Landing her first professional job at 17 and feeling the rush of adrenaline, passion, family, and love, both on and off stage, Brittany knew Broadway would be her career! Along with performing on Broadway in A Bronx Tale (dance captain and original company member) and The Prom, Brittany has worked in the most prestigious regional theatres and traveled all over the nation and Canada performing with Broadway National Tours including Mean Girls, Matilda, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and on the high seas with Rock of Ages. She can also be seen as Maria Ferraro in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Season 22.

Brittany's latest journey has been being the Restager Choreographer for the 2nd National Tour of A Bronx Tale after being the Assistant Choreographer on the 1st National Tour of A Bronx Tale. She has found a passion for being on the "other side of the table" where she gets to be within the creative development of a show. This is all thanks to her mentor, Sergio Trujillo.

Brittany adores teaching passionate performers! Whether it be in master class settings or privately during coaching, Brittany always has the goal to bring out each student's uniqueness. She takes pride in providing a positive and encouraging learning environment where the students feel comfortable working at their highest potential!

Outline of the Episode:

[03:15] Brittany on playing for the women's soccer team of New York at the age of 12

[05:40]The reason why Brittany preferred theatre over professionally pursuing soccer

[11:30]Brittany explains the continual challenges of getting into theatre and reaching broadway

[18:07]What it's like to be dance captain and experience auditioning in front of Robert De Niro

[22:48]The thing with performance art and why it's on a different level of craftsmanship

[28:30]Brittany tells the story of a train station criminal incident that never had closure

[33:09]After a Train Trauma: Brittany fights emotions and exhaustion with grit

[39:57]Sergio Trujillo and Mark Hoebee as Brittany's biggest heroes in theatre

[46:50] Brittany Conigatti's return on stage together with the opening of live shows

Resources:

Website: https://www.brittanyconigatti.com/

Instagram: @brittconigatti

Brittany talks A Bronx Tale on Broadway: https://youtu.be/u90i44KRbfg

All Inspire Interview with Brittany: https://youtu.be/Q198UVvMlx4

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Season Three Announcement: New Episodes kick off on February 2nd, 2022

The Mindset Forge

01/20/22 • 2 min

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. 2nd, 2022.
Connect with Barton!
Barton’s Links: https://linktr.ee/Bartonguybryan
Barton on Instagram: @bartonguybryan

Bonus Episode: JJ Ruescas interviews Mindset Forge Host Barton Bryan

The Mindset Forge

01/26/22 • 81 min

Connect with JJ Ruescas on Instagram: @jjruescas
Optimizandome Podcast can be found on Spotify and Youtube.
For more notes from this episode, read JJ's Blog: https://jjruescas.blog/2022/01/09/barton-guy-bryan/
Follow Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
For more information about online strength coaching, email barton at [email protected]

Sarah Malone: Elite athlete and trainer helps people find their "Spark" and fall in love with fitness

The Mindset Forge

10/20/21 • 44 min

Sarah "Sparks" Malone discusses training people to be the best versions of themselves and how she helps people move past fear to find purpose, drive, and energy to live their best, healthiest life. She also tells her method of using her struggles as kindling to her mission and passion – to get people to love fitness.

Tailored Program

Everyone is different. There is no cookie-cutter program when it comes to fitness, so it differs for each. As a coach, Sarah’s job is to make sure that the program her clients are following is only enough for them. Her goal is to make people fall in love with fitness. The rationale behind this is that when people implement fitness in their daily lives, they discover so much about themselves and become more of who they are created to be. Sarah explains that fitness goes beyond the physical aspect; it is also a science of associating positive emotions with what they do. Having the right program makes or breaks a person’s outlook towards fitness. If they are given something more than they can handle, they tend to look at fitness in a bad light. This ultimately does not reach the goal of having people fall in love with fitness. Longevity is also important too. The purpose of fitness, after all, is to live the highest quality of life as long as possible.

About Sarah Sparks Malone:

Sarah Malone is a NASM certified personal trainer, nutrition coach & group instructor who goes beyond fitness techniques and dives into the important mindset and emotional patterns that drive us to either succeed or fail in our health & fitness pursuits.

She has developed her training and nutrition methods from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and uses the processes taught by Tony Robbins, Ed Mylett, Brendan Burchard, and many more to dive into the core of what creates the habits and patterns in our life.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:25] Why mindset, fitness, and lifestyle need to connect

[05:42] The journey to achieve overall wellness and a good mindset

[10:53] Mantra Labs advertisement

[12:00] The lack of rhyme or reason to a progressive overload training

[16:21] Goals as an athlete to have a better understanding as a coach

[17:57] Deep dive into Sarah’s sets and reps

[20:11] A representation of powerful women in a magazine cover photoshoot

[25:18] Sarah’s inspirational message to women

[26:46] What a coach needs to make people realize their true power

[28:26] Why morning workouts matter, from a fitness coach perspective

[31:57] Projected impacts to others in the future as an athlete, a trainer, and an entrepreneur

[35:50] How to create a vision board for momentum

[38:02] Sarah’s target achievement in fitness

[41:58] Recommendations to keep going and get back momentum

Resources:

Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_sparkfitness/

Sarah’s Links: https://linktr.ee/sarah_fitnesscoach

More about Mantra Labs:
Mantra Labs Website: https://gomantralabs.com/

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How many episodes does The Mindset Forge have?

The Mindset Forge currently has 111 episodes available.

What topics does The Mindset Forge cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Basketball, Strength, Entrepreneur, Bodybuilding, Performance, Mindset, Transformation, Artists, Fitness, Podcasts, Sports and Endurance.

What is the most popular episode on The Mindset Forge?

The episode title 'Brendan Hansen: 3x Gold Medalist turns early failures into fuel to become a "Man on a Mission"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Mindset Forge?

The average episode length on The Mindset Forge is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Mindset Forge released?

Episodes of The Mindset Forge are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Mindset Forge?

The first episode of The Mindset Forge was released on Oct 14, 2020.

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