Episode 378: Meet Anthony Alibro – A New Voice on The Growth Project
The Growth Project
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...
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Growth Spurt: Rewrite the Pattern
The Growth Project
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpacks why failure can start to feel like a pattern. When setbacks stack up, the brain can default to learned helplessness, turning outcomes into identity. Gabby challenges that narrative, encouraging listeners to treat failure as data, not definition. By focusing on what’s controllable and making small adjustments, you can shift from feeling stuck to building momentum again.
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Episode 377: Lessons from The Masters
The Growth Project
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.
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Growth Spurt: See It Clearly
The Growth Project
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the power of a clear vision. When you can clearly see where you’re going, your brain begins to filter opportunities, direct effort, and sustain motivation. Gabby breaks down what makes an effective vision statement (specific, meaningful, and consistently reinforced) and challenges listeners to define their future with clarity; because people don’t just move toward goals, they move toward futures they can clearly see.
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Episode 376: Behind the Scenes of Mental Performance with Ashley McFeeley
The Growth Project
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.
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Growth Spurt: The Superpower of Doing Nothing
The Growth Project
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores a surprising leadership superpower: the ability to step back. While many people feel the urge to jump in, fix problems, and control outcomes, great leaders recognize that sometimes the most powerful choice is restraint. Dr. Brannon challenges listeners to reflect on their instinct to intervene and consider when leaving something alone might allow others to grow, solve problems, and build confidence.
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Episode 375: Redefining Success Beyond the Scoreboard with Drake Bernstein
The Growth Project
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.
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Growth Spurt: One Brave Step
The Growth Project
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder challenges listeners to move beyond awareness and into action. Recognizing the gap between who you are and who you want to be is important, but awareness without action often leads to frustration. Milt encourages you to ask a powerful question: what’s one brave step you can take today? Because courage doesn’t just change your life; it can inspire others to step forward too.
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Episode 374: The Skills You Need at Every Stage of Life
The Growth Project
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.
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Growth Spurt: Confidence Comes After Action
The Growth Project
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes reframes a common misconception about confidence. Many people wait to feel confident before they act, but research shows confidence actually grows from experience. Drawing on psychologist Albert Bandura’s work on self-efficacy, Gabby explains how confidence is built through small wins, tracking evidence, and repeating under pressure. Confidence isn’t given; it’s built through action and proof over time.
info_outlineIn this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes reflect on the recent 2026 Winter Olympics and what it revealed about high performance, discipline, and the pursuit of meaningful goals. From standout moments to the psychological demands athletes face at the highest level, they explore how principles of elite competition translate into everyday life, leadership, and personal growth.