The Growth Project

In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes and Anthony Alibro explore why racing thoughts, worry, and problem-solving often keep us awake, even when we're exhausted. Drawing from sport and performance psychology, they share practical strategies for building a better bedtime routine, including mental imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, worry journaling, and gratitude practices. Learn how to stop trying to force sleep and start training your mind to make rest come more naturally.

In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes unpack Rachel Entrekin's historic Cocodona 250 win as a lens for understanding performance under extreme pressure. From broader-than-self goals to micro-recovery, problem-solving under fatigue, and the power of "delusional belief," they explore what ultramarathon racing can teach us about preparation, resilience, and staying composed when we hit our limits.

In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Anthony Alibro unpack the growing pressure to constantly produce, achieve, and stay busy. Together, they explore "productivity dysmorphia," or the distorted belief that no matter how much you accomplish, it's never enough. Through powerful stories, practical psychology, and honest reflection, they challenge listeners to rethink success and stop allowing productivity to define self-worth. If you've ever felt exhausted while still believing you should be doing more, this conversation is for you.

As summer approaches, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder challenge listeners to stop drifting through the season and start living with intention. In this conversation, they explore how to create a summer built around meaningful memories, growth, connection, and purpose (not just busyness). From identifying your family's priorities to balancing structure, rest, screen time, and spontaneity, they share practical ways to design a summer you'll look back on with gratitude instead of regret.

In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes sits down with Adekunle Olusanya, Owner of Limit Lifters, to explore the intersection of performance, identity, and mental resilience. From overcoming injuries to tackling the pressures of elite athletics, Adekunle shares how those experiences shaped his mission to help young athletes build confidence beyond the game. Together, they unpack the importance of measurable progress, mental health, emotional regulation, and why true growth requires both discipline and presence.

In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes unpack why many people handle disagreement poorly and share how great leaders do it differently. They explore the critical shift from proving your point to seeking understanding, breaking down the difference between conflict and healthy disagreement. From managing emotions and asking better questions to aligning on shared outcomes, this conversation offers practical tools to navigate tension, build trust, and turn disagreement into a catalyst for stronger relationships and better decisions.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon and Anthony Alibro unpack the realities of imposter syndrome and explain why even high achievers feel like frauds despite clear success. They explore how distorted thinking, fear of failure, and relentless comparison fuel the cycle, and why success often goes uninternalized. The conversation offers practical steps to challenge these patterns, redefine failure, and build authentic confidence by focusing on growth, evidence, and self-awareness rather than perfection.

We're excited to welcome the newest member of the AMPLOS team and co-host of The Growth Project, Anthony Alibro. In this episode, Anthony joins Dr. Gabby Caviedes and they explore his journey from neuroscience research to sport and performance psychology. From overcoming performance anxiety as an athlete to training elite military units and coaching executives, Anthony shares how mindset, self-talk, and self-awareness shape performance in high-pressure environments. He unpacks lessons from sport, the military, and business, and explains his mission to help individuals and organizations thrive. Tune in for practical insights on resilience, leadership, and unlocking human potential where it matters most.

In this episode, Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon reflect on insights from The Masters, exploring how environment, pressure, and expectations shape performance. From the power of being fully present to the importance of culture, team, and perspective, they unpack what makes elite performance so difficult and what it teaches us about leadership, business, and everyday life. Tune in for a thoughtful, real-time conversation on doing hard things well.

In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes sits down with Ashley McFeeley, a Mental Health Counselor, to explore the realities of working in sport psychology. From engaging youth athletes and navigating parental involvement to supporting collegiate athletes at the highest level, Ashley shares how mental performance and mental health intersect. They unpack the importance of presence, relationship-building, and continuous learning, revealing that success in this field isn't about having all the answers, but a genuine passion for helping athletes grow on and off the field.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Drake Bernstein, national championship-winning head coach of the University of Georgia women's tennis team, to explore the hidden reality behind high-level success. Drake shares why chasing wins alone falls short, unpacking the mindset shift from outcomes to purpose that's centered on growth, love for the process, and what truly sustains fulfillment long after the trophies fade.

In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes explore how mental and emotional challenges evolve across the lifespan, from childhood to midlife and beyond. They break down the unique pressures at each stage, from building emotional awareness in kids to navigating identity, comparison, and purpose as adults. More importantly, they highlight the skills that matter most at every phase and why developing them early can change everything. Tune in for a powerful guide for growing yourself and supporting others along the way.

In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore the psychology of luck and challenge the idea that it's purely chance. They unpack how mindset, perception, and preparation shape the opportunities we notice (and the ones we miss). From reframing setbacks to staying open and ready, they share practical ways to create your own "lucky breaks." If you've ever felt stuck or overlooked, this conversation will help you shift your perspective and take back control of your path.