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406
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Jun 2026
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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.
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 for a shared mission to navigating adversity together, this Growth Spurt examines the power of pursuing a worthy goal alongside others. What are you building, who is on your team, and how can you contribute to something bigger than yourself?
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 and performance psychology, they share practical strategies for building a better bedtime routine, including mental imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, worry journaling, and gratitude practices. Learn how to stop trying to force sleep and start training your mind to make rest come more naturally.
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 control, giving ourselves permission to experience difficult emotions, and finding meaning in life's challenges. He encourages listeners to embrace both the limits and possibilities of being human and to extend that same grace to others.
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 broader-than-self goals to micro-recovery, problem-solving under fatigue, and the power of "delusional belief," they explore what ultramarathon racing can teach us about preparation, resilience, and staying composed when we hit our limits.
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. Anthony shares how experiences of awe, wonder, and perspective can help break the cycle of mental fatigue, restore energy, and reconnect us to something bigger than the endless grind of everyday responsibilities.
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," or the distorted belief that no matter how much you accomplish, it's never enough. Through powerful stories, practical psychology, and honest reflection, they challenge listeners to rethink success and stop allowing productivity to define self-worth. If you've ever felt exhausted while still believing you should be doing more, this conversation is for you.
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 needs can lead to resentment, exhaustion, and feeling unseen. Gabby challenges listeners to examine where they may be staying small to keep the peace, and explains why healthy growth sometimes requires speaking up and taking up space.
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 explore how to create a summer built around meaningful memories, growth, connection, and purpose (not just busyness). From identifying your family's priorities to balancing structure, rest, screen time, and spontaneity, they share practical ways to design a summer you'll look back on with gratitude instead of regret.
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 identifying top priorities and planning your schedule hour by hour, this practical strategy helps ensure your time, energy, and attention are aligned with what matters most.
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.
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