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Welcome to The Mindset Doc Podcast. Your Solution for High Performance Thinking Unlock the mental edge used by elite performers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and change makers.  Hosted by Barry Lynch, a high performance coach with a passion for mindset mastery, this podcast delivers powerful tools, practical strategies, and deep insights to help you upgrade how you think, act, and lead. Each episode dives into topics like focus, resilience, habits, identity, and peak performance—designed to help you break mental plateaus and perform at your absolute best.  Whether you're chasing big goals, building a business, or looking to level up your daily routine, The Mindset Doc brings you the mindset shifts that make a measurable difference. Note: Barry Lynch is not a licensed therapist or medical doctor. This podcast is for educational and motivational purposes only. For more information visit www.TheMindsetDoc.com

  1. 11/07/2025

    6 Ghosts Of Fear

    Send us a text The Six Ghosts of Fear Fear of PovertyThe most destructive fear — the dread of being without money or resources.Leads to indecision, lack of initiative, and dependence on others.Fear of CriticismThe fear of what others will think or say.Prevents people from acting on their ideas or being authentic.Fear of Ill HealthWorry about sickness can actually attract poor health through stress and anxiety.Often fueled by negative thinking or obsession with symptoms.Fear of Loss of LoveFear of being rejected, unloved, or abandoned.Can cause jealousy, over-possessiveness, and emotional instability.Fear of Old AgeLinked to the idea that aging means decline, weakness, or loss of purpose.Hill argues it should instead be seen as a time of wisdom and accomplishment.Fear of DeathThe ultimate fear — of the unknown.It often keeps people from living fully or taking meaningful risks.

    11 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    Alese Johnston is a business owner, writer, and community builder Talks Mindset

    Send us a text Alese Johnston is a business owner, writer, and community builder. She co-founded StorageTrade, a platform for buying and selling self-storage facilities, and leads Fabulous70, a movement that empowers women over 50 to live boldly. Beyond the Locks: Secrets to Profitable Self-Storage Investing. The future of Self Storage. Avoiding the top mistakes for first time self-storage investor. Due diligence: What You Don't know can cost you.

    25 min

  3. 10/02/2025

    How To Apply A Success Formula

    Send us a text Applying a success formula means turning it from a motivational idea into a practical system you can follow daily. Here’s how you can do it step by step: 1. Define Your Goal Clearly Be specific: Instead of “I want to be successful,” say “I want to earn X certification in 6 months” or “I want to grow my business revenue by 20% this year.”Break it down into milestones.2. Hard Work → Take Consistent Action Create a daily/weekly routine that aligns with your goal.Prioritize tasks that actually move you closer to the result (not just “busy work”).3. Consistency → Build Habits Stick to your plan even when motivation dips.Use tools like habit trackers, reminders, or accountability partners to stay on track.4. Persistence → Overcome Setbacks Expect obstacles and failure—it’s part of the process.Learn, adjust, and keep moving forward instead of quitting when things get tough.5. Review & Adjust Regularly evaluate progress toward your goal.If something isn’t working, tweak your approach instead of abandoning the goal.👉 Example: Goal: Get fit in 6 months.Hard work: Follow a workout plan + proper nutrition.Consistency: Exercise 4 times per week, meal prep weekly.Persistence: Stick with it even if progress is slow; adjust workouts if injuries happen.

    12 min

  4. 09/23/2025

    The Mindset Shift You Need — From Longevity, Gut-Brain Health & Self-Responsibility

    Send us a text Why We Need a New Mindset in 2025 The world keeps changing: information overload, climate anxiety, rising mental health awareness, and stressors that didn’t exist in quite the same way even a few years back.According to the Global Wellness Institute’s latest mental wellness initiative report, we’re seeing that mental health isn’t only about being “not depressed” — it’s about brain health, resilience, and prevention. Global Wellness InstituteWe also see rising research into how the environment — gut health, physical movement, mental stimuli — actually affects how our brains function over time. We need more than mindset pep talks; we need actionable, science-backed shifts.Key Trends & Mindset Shifts Here are some of the big trends emerging and the mindset shifts you can adopt to ride these in a positive, proactive way: TrendWhat It Means for Mental WellnessShift in Mindset / PracticeLongevity + brain health | It’s not just about living longer, but keeping your brain sharp, resilient. Resistance training, physical activity, mindfulness together help slow cognitive decline. Global Wellness Institute | “I am investing now in the wellness of my future self.” Include strength/resistance training, movement routines, etc. Not just cardio or “general fitness”, but targeted for brain health. Gut-Brain Axis | More granular research shows certain gut bacteria impact mood, impulse control, anxiety. Global Wellness Institute | Mindset: what you eat matters for your mental state. More attention to diet, probiotics, perhaps experimenting with nutrition. See food as medicine, not just fuel. Self-Awareness & Self-Responsibility | With so many external tools (wearables, apps, monitoring), there’s a risk of outsourcing awareness. But real progress comes when you listen to yourself, not just data. Global Wellness Institute | Shift from being passive (“What does my device/activity tracker tell me?”) to active—“What is my body/mind telling me? What do I feel? What do I need?” Cultivating internal awareness. Social Mind & Connection | Loneliness is being understood as a serious wellness risk; social cognition, belonging, shared experiences help wellbeing. Global Wellness Institute+1 | Value connection not just as fun or luxury but as essential. Make space for community, real conversations, rituals of togetherness — even small ones. Environmental / Exposure Wellness | The external environment (pollution, microplastics, even social/media exposure) is increasingly linked to mental health outcomes. Global Wellness Institute | Become more intentional about what you let into your life — what you consume (information, food, physical environment). Also consider small changes (less plastic use, filtering water, reducing harmful e

    11 min

  5. 09/18/2025

    Mike Todasco a Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center Talks About AI

    Send us a text Mike Todasco is a Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center and former Head of Innovation at PayPal. He simplifies AI for everyday use and helps people unlock its potential through curiosity and experimentation. He shares how his failed startup taught him more than any success, fueling his belief that curiosity and constraint drive innovation. Now focused on AI, he encourages hands-on experimentation to solve real problems. Mike Todasco's AI Philosophy and Career Journey. Practical Applications of Generative AI, Ethical Concerns and Limitations of AI

    17 min

  6. 09/10/2025

    How To Deal With Imposter syndrome

    Send us a text Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling that your success is due to luck, timing, or other external factors rather than your own abilities—even when there’s clear evidence of your competence. People experiencing it often feel like a "fraud," fear being "exposed," or dismiss their achievements as not truly deserved. It affects students, professionals, creatives, and leaders alike. Common Signs of Imposter Syndrome Attributing success to luck or external help rather than skill.Fear of being "found out" as not good enough.Perfectionism and over-preparing to compensate.Downplaying achievements.Comparing yourself constantly to others.Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 1. Recognize and Name It Simply identifying that you’re experiencing imposter syndrome reduces its power.Remind yourself: “These thoughts aren’t facts, they’re a pattern many people experience.”2. Reframe Your Thinking Instead of “I don’t belong here,” try: “I’m learning and growing, just like everyone else.”Reframe mistakes as evidence of growth rather than failure.3. Track Your Wins Keep a “success journal” of achievements, compliments, or positive feedback.Revisit it when self-doubt kicks in to remind yourself of your capabilities.4. Talk About It Share with mentors, peers, or trusted friends—many people quietly feel the same way.Normalizing the experience helps dissolve shame.5. Challenge Perfectionism Set realistic standards instead of impossible ones.Ask yourself: “Is this good enough to be effective?” rather than striving for flawless.6. Adopt a Growth Mindset See skills as improvable with effort, not as fixed traits.This shifts focus from “I must prove myself” to “I’m here to learn.”7. Seek Constructive Feedback Objective input helps you see your strengths and areas for growth clearly.Balance criticism with acknowledgment of what you’re doing well.8. Support Others Mentoring or helping peers can reinforce your own expertise and remind you of how far you’ve come.For more information visit BarryLynch.com

    17 min

  7. 09/01/2025

    Confidence Building To Create Success

    Send us a text Confidence is so important in many way's allowing you to create success in life and business. Below is the process to follow each day.  🌅 Morning (Start of Day) 1. Power Pose & Breathing (2 minutes) Stand tall, shoulders back, feet shoulder-width apart.Take 5 deep breaths, focusing on calm strength.2. Confidence Affirmations (2 minutes) Say 3 positive affirmations out loud (e.g., “I am capable. I can handle challenges. I am growing every day.”).3. Small Win Task (5 minutes) Do one quick, productive thing (make your bed, drink water, review goals).This sets the tone of “I already accomplished something today.”🕛 Midday (During Work/Study/Errands) 4. Posture & Presence Check (1 minute) Sit/stand upright, roll shoulders back, relax your jaw.Make eye contact when speaking.5. Skill Micro-Practice (5 minutes) Work briefly on something that grows competence (e.g., reading an article, practicing a skill, or rehearsing for a meeting).🌙 Evening (End of Day) 6. Gratitude & Wins Journal (5 minutes) Write down 3 things you did well today (big or small).Write 1 thing you’re grateful for.7. Self-Compassion Reflection (2 minutes) If you struggled, write: “What did I learn, and how will I do better next time?” instead of criticizing yourself.To your success The Mindset Doc Podcast

    12 min

  8. 08/27/2025

    Productivity | The Knowing-Doing Gap

    Send us a text The Knowing-Doing Gap is a concept in business and personal development that describes the disconnect between what people know they should do and what they actually do. 🔍 Breakdown: Knowing: You’ve learned the strategies, read the books, attended the training, and understand what needs to be done.Doing: Putting that knowledge into consistent action.The gap is the space in between — where most individuals and organizations get stuck. 📌 Common Reasons for the Knowing-Doing Gap Fear of Failure – People hesitate to act until they’re sure it will succeed.Perfectionism – Waiting until everything is “just right” before starting.Overthinking – Stuck in planning, researching, and analyzing instead of executing.Lack of Accountability – No systems or people to ensure follow-through.Comfort Zones – It’s easier to keep doing what’s familiar than to change.Misaligned Priorities – Knowing what’s important but letting urgent distractions take over.✅ Closing the Gap Start before you’re ready – Action creates clarity.Small wins first – Break goals into tiny, executable steps.Accountability partners – Coaches, mentors, or team check-ins.Systems over motivation – Rely on routines, not just willpower.Reflect & adjust – Weekly reviews to learn from action, not just ideas.For more visit www.BarryLynch.com

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Welcome to The Mindset Doc Podcast. Your Solution for High Performance Thinking Unlock the mental edge used by elite performers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and change makers.  Hosted by Barry Lynch, a high performance coach with a passion for mindset mastery, this podcast delivers powerful tools, practical strategies, and deep insights to help you upgrade how you think, act, and lead. Each episode dives into topics like focus, resilience, habits, identity, and peak performance—designed to help you break mental plateaus and perform at your absolute best.  Whether you're chasing big goals, building a business, or looking to level up your daily routine, The Mindset Doc brings you the mindset shifts that make a measurable difference. Note: Barry Lynch is not a licensed therapist or medical doctor. This podcast is for educational and motivational purposes only. For more information visit www.TheMindsetDoc.com

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