“Your brain doesn't need motivation, it needs evidence”

— Brock Eissman

This episode highlights:

• the new year 2026
• goals vs dreams
• how to set "SMART" goals
• update on Off The Gryd Therapy trips for 2026

If you’ve been part of The Mindset Sessions from the beginning, welcome back.

If you’re new here, GRYD blends sport psychology, mental health, purpose, and the outdoors, it is designed to help you think clearly, act intentionally, and live with meaning.

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“Maybe this in between isn’t punishment… maybe it’s preparation. Maybe it’s the shaping.”

— Brock Eissman

This episode explores that in between season from both a human and psychological perspective:

• Why the “space between” is uncomfortable

• The science behind identity shifts & uncertainty

• Why your brain resists change

• How liminal spaces have always been the birthplace of transformation

• What to do when life feels unclear, heavy, or in transition

Brock offers three practical, research-backed tools you can use immediately to navigate the space between:

1. Name your season

2. Narrow your focus to what you can influence today

3. Recognize that discomfort is neuroplasticity & growth

If you’ve been part of The Mindset Sessions from the beginning, welcome back.

If you’re new here, GRYD blends sport psychology, mental health, purpose, and the outdoors, it is designed to help you think clearly, act intentionally, and live with meaning.

Thanks for listening! If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs it, leave a review, and hit follow.

Cheers! 🤘🏼

Follow BROCK & GRYD

Email:

[email protected]

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@grydpod

@gryd.psych

@brockeissman

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Questions answered for this episode:

1- How do you handle the mental side of fear, failure, and risk?

Asking from like a business perspective..

2- Whats one mental performance concept you wish everyone actually understood? Can you explain how to apply it?

3- If you've ever taken your foot off the gas, how'd you get back to being disciplined?

4- Can you name a specific event that gave you clarity or insight to knowing this was your calling?

Thanks for listening! Share this with someone you think will benefit from hearing it. If you liked the episode give us a review a rating and a follow, cheers!

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GRYD: The Mindset Podcast

Hosted by Brock Eissman

This session marks the return of the podcast under a new name and vision, GRYD: The Mindset Podcast. After nearly two years away, host Brock Eissman is back with a renewed purpose, a growing family, a self-published journal, and an even deeper understanding of what it means to build, lead, and live intentionally.

In this Mindset Session, “Find Your Y” He challenges listeners to look inward and ask two simple questions:

Who are you?

and

Why are you?

Your “why” isn’t what you do, it’s who you are. This episode explores the intersection of identity, purpose, and presence,

“Your WHY should be simple to say, but deeply rooted. It’s not what you do… it’s who you are.”

—Brock Eissman

If you’ve been part of The Mindset Sessions community, welcome back. If you’re new here, you’re stepping into something that blends sport psychology, mental health, and the outdoors, designed to help you think clearly, act decisively, and live with intention.

Thanks for listening! Share this with someone you think will benefit from hearing it. If you liked the episode give us a review a rating and a follow, cheers!

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For todays session we have Q&A, where you the listener asks us questions in regard to anything performance. We had two questions: Q1- "Hey I had a question for you regarding burn out. I’ve been playing sports my entire life.. 3 sport athlete in HS, and now that my senior year is coming to an end I will be playing 1 sport in college. I’ve felt burn out in the past which led to me playing multiple sports in HS, and thats my concern.  Interested to hear your thoughts on dealing with burn out, Thank You!" Q2- "Hey there, for 2024 I want to reach all of my goals. I have A LOT of goals for the year, and I feel like I always start out really well, and then slowly die off as the year gets going. I’d appreciate any insight! Thanks."

Appreciate you for checking out the podcast! Shoot us your questions for the next Q&A to [email protected]

Have a great week! Remember, the game is not 90% mental and 10% physical, its 100% mental and 100% physical. DO BOTH. Thanks for listening! Share this with someone you think will benefit from hearing it. If you liked the episode give us a review a rating and a follow, cheers!

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This session we interviewed Chris Logan. I am truly honored to have him share his thoughts about life throughout this session, his story will hopefully inspire you or someone you know. Chris works as a counselor for primarily individuals dealing with substance abuse, he has also worked with adolescents, adults, military veterans, first responders and families and held positions as a case manager, counselor, crisis interventionist, residential program manager and currently a program supervisor. After battling his own alcoholism and addiction for over 17 years, Chris became sober in February 2006. Seeing the benefits of his own recovery and new outlook on life, he began helping others find themselves and see there is truly a better way to live life. He and I just got back from an Off The Grid Therapy trip this past weekend, and I am honored to have him speak to you for todays Mindset Session! The game is not 90% mental and 10% physical, its 100% mental and 100% physical. DO BOTH. Thanks for listening! Share this with someone you think will benefit from hearing it. If you liked the episode give us a review a rating and a follow, cheers! Email: [email protected]Instagram: @offthewalltherapy @offthegridtherapy @mindsetsessionspodcast

For todays session we have Q&A, where you the listener asks us questions in regard to anything performance. We had two questions: Q1- How can I be more consistent? It has always been a weakness of mine. Thoughts on this thank you!Q2- Wanting to know your thoughts on PED's. Been talking to my doc about testosterone.. I played sports in college and never saw it as an option, but now my views are somewhat different. Should I take them? Appreciate it!Appreciate you for checking out the podcast! Shoot us your questions for the next Q&A to [email protected] Have a great week! The game is not 90% mental and 10% physical, its 100% mental and 100% physical. DO BOTH. Thanks for listening! Share this with someone you think will benefit from hearing it. If you liked the episode give us a review a rating and a follow, cheers!Email: [email protected]Instagram: @offthewalltherapy @mindsetsessionspodcast

Performance & Brain For todays session we have two research studies that are related to the topic of stress. Grizz and I discuss the power of stress, and see if it hurts or helps in regards to our overall performance.

"You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." -Dan Millman The game is not 90% mental and 10% physical, its 100% mental and 100% physical. DO BOTH.

Thanks for listening! Share this with someone you think will benefit from hearing it. If you liked the episode give us a review a rating and a follow, cheers!

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