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Episode 407: High Performance, Hidden Burnout
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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.
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- Episode 407: High Performance, Hidden Burnout · 37 minWhat happens when you're still hitting every deadline, meeting every expectation, and delivering results, but internally you're running on empty? In this episode, Dr. Gabby…
- Growth Spurt: Build Your Capacity for Discomfort · 3 minWhat if getting uncomfortable was one of the best things you could do for yourself? In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the power of deliberate discomfort and how…
- Episode 406: Talent Isn't Enough · 38 minTalent may open doors, but it doesn't guarantee long-term success. In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes explore the talent myth and why natural ability can…
- Growth Spurt: The Trap of Comparison · 5 minWhat if the biggest obstacle to your growth isn't a lack of progress, but the habit of comparing it to others? In this episode, Dr. Drew Brandon explores how comparison can fuel…
- Episode 405: Trust Yourself, Not the Outcome · 40 minWhat does it really mean to trust yourself? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brandon and Milt Lowder unpack why self-trust isn't about always making the right decision or knowing how…
- Growth Spurt: How You Respond Matters · 2 minStrong relationships aren't built only by showing up during hard times; they're also built by how we respond when others share good news. In this episode, Anthony Alibro talks…
- Episode 404: Your Emotions Are Contagious · 34 minHave you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the mood shift? In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes and Anthony Alibro explore emotional contagion and how our emotions…
- Growth Spurt: Finish Strong · 4 minThe way an experience ends can shape how we remember the entire thing. In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the peak-end rule and how our most intense moments and final…
- Episode 403: The Power of Being Present · 31 minIn a world full of distractions, being fully present with the people who matter most has become increasingly difficult and increasingly important. In this episode, Drs. Milt…
- Growth Spurt: The Importance of Steady Leadership · 5 minGreat leaders remain steady, even when the circumstances around them change. In this episode, Dr. Drew Brandon reflects on the importance of steadiness, drawing inspiration from…
- Episode 402: Rewrite Your Story · 39 minWhat if the story you tell yourself about your life is shaping who you become? In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes and Anthony Alibro explore narrative identity and how the…
- Growth Spurt: Busy or Effective? · 2 minBeing busy can feel like progress, but activity doesn't always create meaningful results. In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores the difference between being busy and…
- Episode 401: Making a Living, Making a Life with Nick Campbell and Lauren Luneckas · 47 minWhat happens when leadership development becomes about more than leadership? In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Nick Campbell and Lauren Luneckas to reflect on their…
- Growth Spurt: The Spotlight Effect · 4 minHave 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…
- Episode 400: Special Live Recording – What Great Cultures Have in Common · 44 minJoin 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…
- Growth Spurt: Inside the Psychology of the Presidents Cup · 6 minIn 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…
- Episode 399: The Cost of the Wrong Hire with Brandon Bailey and Matthew Barnes · 37 minA 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…
- Growth Spurt: What Are You Practicing? · 3 minIn 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…
- Episode 398: College Football Week 1 Breakdown: Control the Controllables · 31 minWeek 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…
- Growth Spurt: Give Credit Away · 3 minGreat 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…
- Episode 397: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 3) · 47 minWhat 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…
- Growth Spurt: The Hidden Cost of Task Switching · 4 minEver 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…
- Episode 396: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 2) · 42 minAI 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…
- Growth Spurt: Whose Clock Are You Running On? · 3 minFeeling 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…
- Episode 395: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 1) · 41 minAI 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…
- Growth Spurt: Courage Changes Everything · 3 minCourage 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…
- Episode 394: She Thinks We're Just Fishin' with Emerson Lowder · 51 minAs 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…
- Growth Spurt: The Stories We Tell Ourselves · 3 minThe 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…
- Episode 393: Great Leaders Keep Growing with Emily Navarro and Coach Michelle Young · 52 minWhat 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…
- Growth Spurt: Why Burnout Persists · 4 minBurnout 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…
- Episode 392: Play to Win, Not to Avoid Losing with Coach Mike Noonan · 52 minPressure 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…
- Growth Spurt: There is No Perfect Choice · 3 minWhen 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…
- Episode 391: When Your Motivation Stays on Vacation · 33 minComing 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…
- Growth Spurt: Leave It Alone · 4 minWhat 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…
- Episode 390: The Mid-Year Reset · 32 minIn 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…
- Growth Spurt: Fitness is a Leadership Skill · 3 minPhysical 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…
- Episode 389: The Power of the Pause · 35 minIn 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…
- Growth Spurt: What Are You Waiting For? · 5 minWe 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…
- Episode 388: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Better · 33 minIn 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…
- Growth Spurt: How to Disagree Without Creating Conflict · 5 minIn 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…
- Episode 387: Transitioning from Doing the Work to Developing People · 31 minIn 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…
- Growth Spurt: When Stress Makes You Selfish · 4 minIn 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…
- Episode 386: Building Better Organizations with Dr. Alissa Zawacki · 28 minDr. 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…
- Growth Spurt: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Teamwork · 3 minAs 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…
- Episode 385: Training Your Mind to Sleep · 33 minIn 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…
- Growth Spurt: Permission to Be Human · 4 minIn 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…
- Episode 384: The Psychology of Pushing Limits · 36 minIn 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…
- Growth Spurt: Burnout Recovery Starts With Awe · 5 minIn 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…
- Episode 383: The Productivity Monster · 34 minIn this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Anthony Alibro unpack the growing pressure to constantly produce, achieve, and stay busy. Together, they explore "productivity dysmorphia,"…
- Growth Spurt: The Hidden Cost of Being "Low Maintenance" · 3 minIn this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpacks the hidden downside of always being "easygoing." While adaptability and flexibility can be strengths, constantly minimizing your…







