Episode 366: The Invisible Curriculum - Education by Example
The Growth Project
In this conversation, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder explore the idea of legacy and what we’re truly leaving our children and those we influence. While rooted in parenting, this discussion applies whether or not you have kids. They unpack how children pay far more attention to what we do than what we say, examine the “invisible curriculum” we pass down without realizing it, and invite honest feedback from children as a mirror for growth. Tune in for a thoughtful look at what our actions are teaching.
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Growth Spurt: Recovery Routines
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In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes reframes how we think about rest and recovery, not as something you earn, but as a critical performance habit. She explains why high performers often treat recovery as optional, how lack of rest quietly limits growth, and offers a simple, practical framework for building sustainable recovery routines. This episode challenges productivity guilt and shows how small, consistent recovery practices protect performance, prevent burnout, and help you show up better every day.
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Episode 365: Becoming Before Doing
The Growth Project
Who you believe you are quietly shapes everything you do. In this conversation, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore how identity informs behavior, decision-making, and personal growth. They unpack the importance of owning your values, building a healthy and empowering self-concept, and resisting the pressure to constantly do more, choosing instead a more intentional, values-aligned way of being.
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Growth Spurt: Intensity vs. Consistency
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We’re excited to introduce the Growth Spurt, our new weekly short-form series designed to complement the full-length episodes of The Growth Project. These bite-sized episodes are built to jumpstart your Monday morning and help power your week with practical insight and clarity. In our first Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon breaks down the importance of properly timing and balancing intensity and consistency in the pursuit of reaching new goals.
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Episode 364: Why Boundaries are the Key to Better Time Management
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Feeling stretched thin? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes discuss one of the most powerful tools for managing your time: boundaries. They explain why better time management starts with better decisions, not more hours, and how setting boundaries protects your time, energy, and emotions and can dramatically reduce burnout. You’ll gain insight into how boundaries create structure, improve focus, and help you protect what truly matters, making it easier to live and work with greater balance and purpose.
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Episode 363: How to Keep Your New Year's Goals From Fading
The Growth Project
Building on the last two episodes focused on reflection and taking action, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes address what often happens next: losing momentum. Most people begin the year with clarity and intention, but slowly drift off the path toward their goals. In this conversation, they unpack why progress fades and why consistent tracking matters. You’ll learn how to monitor results, make timely adjustments, and build a feedback loop that keeps your growth aligned and sustainable throughout the year.
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Episode 362: How to Make Your New Year's Goals Stick
The Growth Project
Building on their previous conversation in Episode 361 about closing out the year well, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder turn their focus to what comes next: action. While reflection creates awareness, awareness without action can actually increase anxiety. In this episode, they unpack why so many goals and resolutions fade and share what it takes to make real, lasting change. You’ll learn practical strategies to move from intention to execution, increase follow-through, and build systems that support sustainable growth throughout the year ahead.
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Episode 361: How to Close the Year Well
The Growth Project
As the year comes to a close, how you reflect can shape how you move forward. In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon, Milt Lowder, and Gabby Caviedes unpack why a simple but intentional year-end process is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional growth. They discuss the value of setting aside focused time to review what went well, what didn’t, and what you learned along the way. Learn how thoughtful reflection builds clarity, fuels momentum, and positions you to step into the new year with purpose and confidence.
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Episode 360: What Athletes Can Teach Executives About Performance
The Growth Project
What if the same mental skills that elevate athletes could transform how leaders and teams perform at work? In this conversation, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore how sport psychology seamlessly applies to the corporate world. Sport is a microcosm of life, teaching resilience through adversity, composure in success, accountability, and the power of teamwork. From handling pressure to sustaining performance over time, they unpack how lessons learned in competition translate directly to leadership, culture, and long-term success in business and beyond.
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Episode 359: The Power of Visualization
The Growth Project
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpack The Power of Visualization, a proven mental skill that activates the same neural pathways as physical practice. They walk through how to visualize effectively: setting the right environment, building rich detail, writing your script, choosing your perspective, and even including adversity. They also highlight common mistakes and the core principle that your brain follows the most emotionally charged picture you create. From a place of quiet strength, learn to visualize who you want to be, not who you fear becoming.
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Cory Shaffer break down what it really takes to improve, not just set goals. From uncovering what holds people back to laying out the practical work required to move forward, they share five clear steps you can apply to any area of life. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or someone striving for personal growth, this conversation provides a roadmap to move from intention to real, lasting progress.