Our group is traditionally trained in sport and performance psychology, and in the spirit of what we do, the purpose of our podcast is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth. Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skillset required for lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At AMPLOS, we're passionate about helping you pursue better. Powered by Elliott Davis.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 3:45
Have you ever stumbled over your words, made a typo, or felt embarrassed by a small mistake—and then replayed it all day? There's a psychological reason for that: the spotlight…
Sep 23, 2026 · 44:21
Join us for a special live recording from the ONE building in downtown Greenville, SC, as we celebrated our 400th episode with a live audience! Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:17
In this week's Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon takes us inside the Presidents Cup, breaking down the unique formats, traditions, and team dynamics that make the event so…
Sep 16, 2026 · 36:44
A bad executive hire costs far more than a salary; it can erode culture, stall momentum, disrupt strategy, and create a ripple effect throughout an organization. In this episode,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 2:45
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores the idea that we're always in training. Every repeated thought and behavior (worry, avoidance, complaining, or procrastination) can…
Sep 9, 2026 · 30:57
Week one of college football offers more than wins and losses; it offers a powerful lesson in how we respond when things don't go according to plan. From unexpected delays and…
Sep 7, 2026 · 2:46
Great leaders don't need to be the hero. They make sure their people feel seen, valued, and appreciated. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores the power of giving…
Sep 2, 2026 · 46:43
What do you actually do with AI? In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Wolinsky move from reflection to action, exploring how individuals…
Aug 31, 2026 · 3:37
Ever finish a meeting and struggle to focus on the task in front of you? The problem may not be distraction, it may be attention residue. Dr. Gabby Caviedes explains how…
Aug 26, 2026 · 42:16
AI adoption isn't as simple as choosing a tool and training your team to use it. In Part 2 of this three-part AI series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Rudinsky explore the mindset…
Aug 24, 2026 · 3:16
Feeling like you're falling behind often means you're comparing your full story to someone else's highlight reel. In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro challenges the idea of…
Aug 19, 2026 · 40:52
AI is moving faster than most organizations can keep up, and that uncertainty can create excitement, fear, and resistance. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Mike Rudinsky and…
Aug 17, 2026 · 2:46
Courage doesn't just change how you show up, it changes how the people around you show up, too. When you have the courage to live according to your values, pursue your vision,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 50:45
As Emerson Lowder prepares to leave home and begin her next chapter at Clemson University, she joins her father, Dr. Milt Lowder, for an honest and deeply personal conversation.…
Aug 10, 2026 · 2:49
The stories we tell ourselves shape how we see our abilities, our potential, and our future. A single setback can easily become a limiting belief about who we are. In this Growth…
Aug 5, 2026 · 51:32
What does great coaching really look like? Furman Volleyball Head Coach Michelle Young and student athlete Emily Navarro join the podcast to explore the evolution of leadership,…
Aug 3, 2026 · 3:52
Burnout remains one of the biggest challenges facing today's workforce, yet the numbers have barely changed. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores why awareness alone…
Jul 29, 2026 · 51:39
Pressure has a way of changing how we think, lead, and perform. In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Clemson Men's Soccer Head Coach Mike Noonan unpack leadership lessons from…
Jul 27, 2026 · 2:52
When faced with a difficult decision, it's easy to wait for certainty or search for the "perfect" choice. But what if that's the wrong question? In this Growth Spurt, Dr.…
Jul 22, 2026 · 33:01
Coming back from vacation should leave you refreshed, but often it feels like your motivation never made the trip home. In this episode, Anthony Alibro and Dr. Gabriela Caviedes…
Jul 20, 2026 · 4:04
What if one of the more powerful leadership skills is knowing when not to get involved? In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores a trait he has consistently observed in…
Jul 15, 2026 · 31:41
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes explore a challenge nearly everyone faces: goal drift. Despite our best intentions, life gets busy, priorities shift, and…
Jul 13, 2026 · 3:01
Physical fitness is often viewed as a way to improve appearance, but its impact goes far beyond how we look. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabriela Caviedes explores the powerful…
Jul 8, 2026 · 34:34
In a world filled with constant notifications, endless demands, and the pressure to always be "on," silence can feel uncomfortable. But what if it's exactly what you need? Dr.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 4:40
We all have goals, conversations, and decisions we plan to get to "soon." But what happens when soon never arrives? In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores how the habit…
Jul 1, 2026 · 33:04
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, Dr. Milt Lowder and Anthony Alibro explore the enduring ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through the lens of…
Jun 29, 2026 · 5:06
In this week's Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores a skill that has become increasingly rare: having healthy disagreements. Drew shares why humility is essential when…
Jun 24, 2026 · 30:53
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore one of the most challenging transitions in any organization: moving from individual contributor to leader. They discuss…
Jun 22, 2026 · 4:10
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores how stress narrows our focus, pulls us away from what matters most, and can unintentionally disconnect us from others. Drawing on…
Jun 17, 2026 · 27:35
Dr. Drew Brannon welcomes the newest AMPLOS team member, Dr. Alissa Zawacki, for a conversation about industrial-organizational psychology and what it takes to help people and…
Jun 15, 2026 · 3:21
As the World Cup brings together some of the world's most talented athletes, Dr. Milt Lowder explores what makes great teams truly successful. From sacrificing individual roles…
Jun 10, 2026 · 32:42
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 3:50
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder reflects on the challenge of accepting our humanity while continuing to grow. Milt explores the importance of focusing on what we can…
Jun 3, 2026 · 35:37
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 4:30
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores what burnout really looks like beyond just feeling tired, and explains why recovery requires more than simply pushing through.…
May 27, 2026 · 34:23
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,"…
May 25, 2026 · 3:13
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpacks the hidden downside of always being "easygoing." While adaptability and flexibility can be strengths, constantly minimizing your…
May 20, 2026 · 30:55
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…
May 18, 2026 · 3:51
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro shares a simple five-minute routine called "time boxing" that can help reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and create more intentional days. By…
May 13, 2026 · 48:31
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…
May 11, 2026 · 2:50
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the subtle but important difference between patience and avoidance. While both can look calm on the surface, one leads to growth…
May 6, 2026 · 38:24
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…
May 4, 2026 · 3:51
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro breaks down a simple but powerful mental shift: third-person self-talk. By replacing "I am overwhelmed" with "(your name) is overwhelmed,"…
Apr 29, 2026 · 36:34
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 2:21
Dr. Gabby Caviedes breaks down why self-awareness alone isn't enough to create lasting change. While insight can feel productive, real growth requires moving beyond reflection…
Apr 22, 2026 · 34:29
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 2:30
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…
Apr 15, 2026 · 32:10
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 2:33
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…
Apr 8, 2026 · 43:01
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…
Apr 6, 2026 · 4:38
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…
Apr 1, 2026 · 47:31
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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:42
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,…
Mar 25, 2026 · 38:37
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 2:19
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…
Mar 18, 2026 · 38:40
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 4:24
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon challenges the idea that delayed gratification is only a struggle for kids. Many adults expect meaningful goals to happen quickly,…
Mar 11, 2026 · 29:33
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore the psychology behind the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament . From shocking first-round upsets to the unique pressure of…
Mar 9, 2026 · 5:50
Fresh off the Olympics, where the world's best compete on the biggest stage, Dr. Drew Brannon explores what it truly means to be competitive. Many people say they're "very…
Mar 4, 2026 · 31:36
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpack the science behind multitasking and explore research that shows why no one is truly good at it. While we may feel…
Mar 2, 2026 · 2:55
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder unpacks the pressure of feeling like you're falling behind. From the trap of comparison to the belief that you should be further along, he…
Feb 25, 2026 · 35:24
In 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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 6:29
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon tackles one of the biggest performance challenges today: focus. He explains how constant accessibility fuels distraction and pulls us away…
Feb 18, 2026 · 37:57
Are your expectations driving performance or quietly undermining it? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes explore how leaders can unintentionally create pressure…
Feb 16, 2026 · 2:24
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores why forgiveness may be the single most important factor in personal growth. He explains how the inability to forgive (ourselves or…
Feb 11, 2026 · 34:02
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes use the 2026 Winter Olympics, and Lindsey Vonn's decision to compete after tearing her ACL in training, as a powerful lens…
Feb 9, 2026 · 6:22
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores why high standards are crucial to achieving goals. While people often dedicate time to setting ambitious targets, they often…
Feb 4, 2026 · 35:30
In this conversation, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore the concept of emotional fitness , which is the ability to understand, manage, and use emotions productively…
Feb 2, 2026 · 5:03
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes introduces practical post-failure protocols to help you respond more effectively after mistakes. She reframes failure as information, not…
Jan 28, 2026 · 29:23
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,…
Jan 26, 2026 · 7:48
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…
Jan 21, 2026 · 34:42
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 6:33
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…
Jan 14, 2026 · 37:50
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…
Jan 7, 2026 · 34:06
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…
Dec 31, 2025 · 33:22
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…
Dec 24, 2025 · 39:15
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…
Dec 17, 2025 · 40:50
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…
Dec 10, 2025 · 38:11
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.…
Dec 3, 2025 · 50:53
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Michelle Seaver, President of Greenville, Spartanburg, and Cherokee Counties for United Community Bank, to explore how true…
Nov 26, 2025 · 30:22
In this Thanksgiving special episode, Drs. Drew Brannon, Milt Lowder, and Gabby Caviedes explore the transformative power of gratitude. They break down what gratitude truly…
Nov 19, 2025 · 46:24
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Kathy Ligon, Founder & CEO of HINGE Advisors, to explore how leaders can scale without losing sight of their mission. Drawing on…
Nov 12, 2025 · 34:03
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabriela Caviedes unpack why stress isn't always the enemy; it's often a signal for growth. They explore how to reframe your relationship…
Nov 5, 2025 · 38:30
Confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build. In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes unpack the truth about confidence as a skill you…
Oct 29, 2025 · 34:55
In part two of this series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Gabriela Caviedes move from awareness to application, exploring how to incorporate mental rest into your daily life. They…
Oct 22, 2025 · 36:19
You can't perform your best if your mind isn't getting the rest it needs. Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Gabriela Caviedes kick off a two-part series on mental rest, exploring how the…
Oct 15, 2025 · 33:27
We're excited to welcome the newest member of the AMPLOS team and co-host of The Growth Project , Dr. Gabriela "Gabby" Caviedes. In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with…
Oct 8, 2025 · 32:05
Six weeks into the college football season, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer break down the shifting landscape of the game. Referencing Lane Kiffin's recent remark that…
Oct 1, 2025 · 41:01
After four appearances, Dr. Kimberly Shaffer officially holds the record as the most frequent guest on The Growth Project , but this time she's switching roles. In a special…
Sep 24, 2025 · 36:02
What does it take to lead with vision, consistency, and purpose in college basketball? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer sits down with Clemson Men's Basketball Head Coach Brad…
Sep 17, 2025 · 43:02
What does it take to step onto the mound with confidence? In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Cory Shaffer dive into the psychology of pitching, exploring mindset, focus,…
Sep 10, 2025 · 30:00
In 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…
Sep 3, 2025 · 30:37
What does success really mean? In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon take a deep dive into redefining success. Through a thoughtful "audit," they pose key questions…
Aug 27, 2025 · 49:18
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with legendary Coach Jim Donnan to reflect on his remarkable journey through college football. From his playing days at NC State to a…
Aug 20, 2025 · 55:35
In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer sits down with Paul Davis, Director of Pitching Development for the Atlanta Braves. They explore Paul's philosophy on developing pitchers, and…
Aug 13, 2025 · 52:18
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Coach Will Muschamp, defensive analyst for Georgia Football and veteran leader across elite college programs. From his Georgia…
Aug 6, 2025 · 37:43
Change isn't the exception, it's the norm. In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore how to lead yourself and others through change with clarity and resilience.…
Jul 30, 2025 · 47:26
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Thom, Director of the Neuroscience Program at Wheaton College, to explore the powerful connection between mind and…
Jul 23, 2025 · 37:40
In Part 2 of their conversation on psychological safety, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer move from definition to application. Now that the myths are cleared up, how do you…
Jul 16, 2025 · 34:35
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer unpack the growing buzz around "psychological safety" and why many misunderstand what it really means. As the term gains…
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