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 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 and the other keeps us stuck. Gabby shares a simple question to help identify whether you're trusting the process or delaying the uncomfortable, and explains why growth begins the moment we stop avoiding it.

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 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," you create psychological distance that reduces emotional intensity and sharpens decision-making. This subtle language tweak can help you regulate stress, think more clearly, and respond like you would for a friend, especially in those high-pressure moments.

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.

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 into intentional action and accountability. In this episode, she introduces a simple but powerful mindset shift: asking what your awareness requires of you. If you've ever felt stuck in overthinking or self-analysis, this conversation will help you take the next step toward meaningful, sustained change.

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 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.

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 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.