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The Growth Project
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…
Episodes
The Growth ProjectEpisode 377: Lessons from The Masters
In this episode, Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon reflect on insights from The Masters, exploring how environment, pressure, and expectations shape performance…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: See It Clearly
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 376: Behind the Scenes of Mental Performance with Ashley McFeeley
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Superpower of Doing Nothing
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 375: Redefining Success Beyond the Scoreboard with Drake Bernstein
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: One Brave Step
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 374: The Skills You Need at Every Stage of Life
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes explore how mental and emotional challenges evolve across the lifespan, from childhood to midlife and…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Confidence Comes After Action
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes reframes a common misconception about confidence. Many people wait to feel confident before they act, but research…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 373: Luck Is a Mindset
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Patience in the Pursuit
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 372: The Psychology of March Madness
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: What It Really Means to Be Competitive
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 371: The Myth About Multitasking
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Comparison Trap
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 370: Lessons from the Olympics
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 Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Focus
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon tackles one of the biggest performance challenges today: focus. He explains how constant accessibility fuels distraction…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 369: Are You Expecting Too Much?
Are your expectations driving performance or quietly undermining it? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes explore how leaders can…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Forgiveness
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 368: Fight With What You Have
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: High Standards
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores why high standards are crucial to achieving goals. While people often dedicate time to setting ambitious…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 367: Are You Practicing Emotional Fitness?
In this conversation, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore the concept of emotional fitness, which is the ability to understand, manage, and use…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Post-Failure Protocols
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes introduces practical post-failure protocols to help you respond more effectively after mistakes. She reframes failure…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 366: The Invisible Curriculum - Education by Example
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…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Recovery Routines
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 365: Becoming Before Doing
Who you believe you are quietly shapes everything you do. In this conversation, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore how identity informs behavior…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Intensity vs. Consistency
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 364: Why Boundaries are the Key to Better Time Management
Feeling stretched thin? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes discuss one of the most powerful tools for managing your time: boundaries…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 363: How to Keep Your New Year's Goals From Fading
Building on the last two episodes focused on reflection and taking action, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes address what often happens next: losing…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 362: How to Make Your New Year's Goals Stick
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 361: How to Close the Year Well
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 360: What Athletes Can Teach Executives About Performance
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 359: The Power of Visualization
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 358: Finding Your True North with Michelle Seaver
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Michelle Seaver, President of Greenville, Spartanburg, and Cherokee Counties for United Community Bank, to…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 357: Wanting What You Have (Gratitude Thanksgiving Special)
In this Thanksgiving special episode, Drs. Drew Brannon, Milt Lowder, and Gabby Caviedes explore the transformative power of gratitude. They break down what…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 356: How to Scale Without Losing Your Why with Kathy Ligon
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 355: Why Stress Isn't Always the Enemy
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 354: Confidence Isn't Fixed, It's Forged
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 353: Understanding Mental Rest and Why It Matters (Part 2)
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 352: Understanding Mental Rest and Why It Matters (Part 1)
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 351: Meet Dr. Gabriela Caviedes - A New Voice on The Growth Project
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 350: Are Dynasties Over in the New Era of College Football?
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 349: Behind the Mic - Dr. Cory Shaffer's Story with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 348: Culture, Consistency, and Coaching with Brad Brownell
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 347: The Psychology of Pitching
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 346: How Do You Actually Get Better?
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 345: The Success Audit – How Do You Define Success?
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 344: From the Gridiron to the Headset with Coach Jim Donnan
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 343: The Art and Science of Pitching with Paul Davis
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 342: Grit, Growth, and the Game with Coach Will Muschamp
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Coach Will Muschamp, defensive analyst for Georgia Football and veteran leader across elite college programs…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 341: Embracing Change
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 340: Flourishing During Stress with Dr. Nathaniel Thom
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Thom, Director of the Neuroscience Program at Wheaton College, to explore the powerful…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 339: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 2)
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…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 338: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 1)
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 Growth ProjectEpisode 337: Coachability is a Competitive Advantage
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore the powerful role coachability plays in performance and growth. They unpack why this trait is so…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 336: Afraid to Fail, Afraid to Shine
We often talk about the fear of failure, but what about the fear of success? In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore both. Why do we…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 335: What Happens After You Reach the Summit?
What happens after you've climbed your Everest? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the arrival fallacy—the belief that reaching a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 334: Mid-Year Reflection
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the value of a mid-year check-in. With summer in full swing, it's the ideal time to take inventory…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 333: Leading South Carolina's Largest School District with Dr. Burke Royster
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Dr. Burke Royster, Superintendent of Greenville County Schools—the largest district in South Carolina with…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 332: Sack the Stigma with Carly Silverstein and Brett Gray
In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with Carly Silverstein and Brett Gray, co-founders of Sack the Stigma, about the critical need to destigmatize mental…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 331: Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam Mentality
Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer dive into the mental game behind Rory McIlroy's journey to Masters victory this past April. Drawing insights from his…