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 her early struggles with body issues and binging as a teen ballet dancer and how that affected her early years when she got into the sport of bodybuilding.  They discuss how important it is to have emotional stability to handle the rollercoaster ride of prepping for a show.  Is it worth it?  Find out Mikaela's answer in this in-depth episode of the Mindset Forge Podcast. 

Takeaways:
- Understanding how Mikaela creates  emotional  stability in her life when prepping for a show and what can happen when the stability isn't in place.
-  How the Fitness Division in bodybuilding incorporates dance, gymnastics, and posing.
- Why Mikaela gets on stage over and over even with a grueling show prep.
- How Mikaela coaches behavior change with her clients.
- Why Mikaela loves Big Tex Gym?

Follow Mikaela on instagram @mikaela_lindsey_ifbbpro

For more information on Big Tex Gym, visit: http://www.bigtexgym.com

For more information about training with Barton, contact him at:
Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 
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Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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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Barton and Andrew discuss his mindset as an athlete at various times of his life.  Currently in his late thirties, Andrew is happily married, a father of two, and a high-level Regional Director with Camp Gladiator.  In the interview, he discusses his passion for team sports and pushing himself to compete against the very best athletes on the planet in Spartan obstacle course races.   Barton and Andrew dive into how his mindset has shifted as he achieved higher and higher levels in soccer and  how his career in counter terrorism has impacted his level of mental toughness. 

Takeaways:
- Learning the importance of interval motivated vs. external validation in sport
- Andrew's mindset on reaching for the next level to challenge himself against better and better competitors.
- Why he loves Spartan's Elite Races
- What Andrew learned while in the world of Counter Terrorism.
- How he leads his CG Games teams to victory with preparation, strategy, and leadership.

Follow Andrew on Instagram @andrewdeanda

For more information on CG Games, visit: https://campgladiator.com/cggames

For more information about training with Barton, contact him at:
Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 
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Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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.  She shares key insights about how, as a mother of three herself, she has to find harmony in the chaos and make working out a non-negotiable for her life.  Her analogy of how a mother is like the Sun in a family dynamic explains how important her energy and light is to the entire family unit.  She has a successful online coaching practice helping women find a healthy lifestyle that support long term success, not short term fads or superficial goals.  In this episode, Barton and Raquel talk about the best strategies for people starting out on their health journey as well as what to focus on when women reach pre-menapause and into their 50's. 

For more information about Raquel McAfee, follow her on Instagram @raquelmcafee:

Email: [email protected]

Website; http://www.raquelmcafee.com

You will find her free fitness guide on her website . 

To Connect with the Host:

Find Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 Text him @ 512-296-1374

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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 take us so far and we must understand that the body has to be prepped properly to be able to do what we ask when the time comes. 

Barton discussed mistakes he's made and how he is still reminded that a strong mindset will only take us so far.  We must do the little things to energize the body and promote healthy recovery if we expect our bodies to achieve the level of success we are striving for with our goal.  

🎙How to connect with Barton:
Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 Text him @ 512-296-1374

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
🎙 - $3 / month (Donor Level) 

🔥-  $150 / month (Platinum Level)  for Personalized Fitness Coaching: ($50 off when you text Barton and mention the episode)

 Go to: https://themindsetforge.supercast.com

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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 sport.  Barton breaks down the why behind using the gym to improve, how to create a simple three days a week gym program to get results and will center around the seven primal movement patterns (Push, Pull, Squat, Lunge, Hinge, Rotation, Gait) 

For a video example of the face pull with a cable and rope: https://youtu.be/CruifQcSALU

For a video example of a straight arm pull down:
https://youtu.be/wcVDItawocI

For a video example of a pullover:
https://youtu.be/zUVzVXMh9Nc

For a Video Example of the Pallof Press, https://youtu.be/ma2OjgP5XDc

For more information about training with Barton, contact him at:
Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 Text 512-296-1374

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
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Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

Barton uses the  Whoop Band for monitoring  workouts, his sleep performance, and recovery.  if you would like to get a free month's trial of  the Whoop Band visit: https://join.whoop.com/20115DA1

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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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 unique aspects of the sport of Ultimate Frisbee and how he got involved back in college.  Later in the interview, Kevin talks about the http://www.Hyrox.com competitions he participates in as well as CG Games, which he won top honors back in 2016.   He is now the Director of CG Games for Camp Gladiator and helps make sure the competition achieves it's goal of being for top athletes and people wanting to participate but not compete.   

For more information on CG Games, visit: https://campgladiator.com/cggames

Kevin and Barton mentioned using the Whoop Band for monitoring strain, sleep, and recovery.  if you would like to try out the Whoop Band 4.0 visit: https://join.whoop.com/20115DA1

For more info about Mantra Labs' Hydrate, visit http://www.GoMantraLabs.com and use Promo Code "MINDSETFORGE" at check out to save 25% on your order.   (make sure you select one time purchase instead of auto-ship)

How to connect with Barton:
Instagram @bartonguybryan or @MindsetForgePodcast
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 Text 512-296-1374

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
$3 / month (Donor Level) 

$150 / month (Platinum Level)  for Personalized Fitness Coaching: ($50 off when you text Barton and mention the episode)

To subscribe to either option:: https://themindsetforge.supercast.com

Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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 body, calm his mind, and get himself away from the ego-driven psyche and in to the transformative place we can really communicate and connect with people. In Kute’s new book,“The Magic of Surrender “ Kute digs into how the concept of true surrender to the moment and to our life’s true purpose will free us from the fear of failure and trying to control the outcome. 
Listening to this episode as an athlete, Barton asks the listener to think about a moment of performance in the near future and how you can  show up better for it.  Whether it’s an athletic endeavor, or something else, Kute’s concepts can be very powerful and helping you achieve that next level of impact and connection.

For more information on Kute, visit:

http://www.Kuteblackson.com

or search “the magic of Surrender” at Amazon.com

👉 Follow Kute on Instagram @kuteblackson

🎙How to connect with Barton:
Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 Text him @ 512-296-1374

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
🎙 - $3 / month (Donor Level) 

🔥-  $150 / month (Platinum Level)  for Personalized Fitness Coaching: ($50 off when you text Barton and mention the episode)

 Go to: https://themindsetforge.supercast.com

To find out more about Barton's 6 week weight loss challenge starting May 1st, send me a message. 

Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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 attitude gets the listener right to her meaning and her stories help paint a picture of her tenacity and heart for her sport.  With a father (Ted Uhlaender) who played Major League Baseball, she recounts several stories where his advice help her have a deeper perspective of who to find purpose in the successes and failures of her sport. 

Want  more info about Katie Uhlaender? follow her at @Kateu11

How to connect with Barton:
Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
 Email Barton: [email protected]
 Text 512-296-1374

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
$3 / month (Donor Level) 

$150 / month (Platinum Level)  for Personalized Fitness Coaching: ($50 off when you text Barton and mention the episode)

 Go to: https://themindsetforge.supercast.com

To find out more about Barton's 6 week weight loss challenge starting May 1st, send me a message.

For more info on Mantra Labs' Rest formula, visit GoMantraLabs.com and use "MindsetForge" at check out to get 25% off.  Make sure to do a one-time purchase to receive the discount (not auto-ship).  

Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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 these priorities
• Allotting enough time to create daily achievements to support these priorities
• What are Barton's Big Three Priorities and how he sets himself every morning for success.  

Barton mentions a taking on small manageable habit changes.  For more info about developing small, easy to implement habits, listen to Bethany Shadburne's interview

https://www.podpage.com/the-mindset-forge-podcast/bethany-shadburne-the-agony-and-ecstasy-of-becoming-one-of-the-top-crossfit-athletes-on-earth/

How to connect with Barton:
Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
or Email Barton: [email protected]

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
$3 / month (Donor Level) 

$150 / month (Platinum Level)  for Personalized Fitness Coaching: ($50 off when you text Barton and mention the episode)

 https://themindsetforge.supercast.com

Want to have a conversation with Barton?   Text 512-296-1374 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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

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
• Important of Limiting total volume of Sets per body part 
• Why doing Push day, Pull day, and Leg day makes sense for strength gains
• How important Mobility and activation is for making your workout 10 times more beneficial
• When to use box-breathing when working out to prepare your body for heavy lifts.

Barton mentions a previous episode about Box Breathing with Phil Daru

https://www.podpage.com/the-mindset-forge-podcast/phil-daru-top-mma-strength-conditioning-coach-talks-fighters-mindset-training-athletes-and-more/

How to connect with Barton:
Barton on Instagram @bartonguybryan
or Email Barton: [email protected]

Join the Mindset Forge Premium membership
$3 / month (Donor Level) 

$150 / month (Platinum Level)  for Personalized Fitness Coaching: ($50 off when you email Barton and mention the episode)

 https://themindsetforge.supercast.com

Ask Barton a question:  Text 512-296-1374 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

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