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Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

Dr. Toby Brooks

Hosted by professor, speaker, and performance & comeback scientist Dr. Toby Brooks (@drtobybrooks), Becoming UnDone® is where high-achievers come to reckon with rock bottom—and rise again. Every week, we explore what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan. Through raw stories, vulnerable insights, and powerful…

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Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

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Darryl Strawberry: From Baseball Greatness to Personal Redemption Journey | 162

161 | Navigating Burnout and Career Identity in Athletic Training with Dr. Shelby Daly

Dr. Tyler Lesher | Living the Dream, Working with NBA Stars, and Building a Brand on Your Terms | 160

159 | The Art of Discipline: Dre Baldwin’s Blueprint for Success

158 | Unravel Your Guilt: The Hidden Power of Embracing the Fourth Quarter: W3W

157 | Finding Identity Beyond Achievement: Courtney Beck Dreams Big, Goes Bold

156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

154 | Courageous Career Changes: Embracing Uncertainty and New Beginnings with Pastor & Coach Chris McCormick

153 | Matt Sayman's Journey from Baylor Basketball Scandal to Redemption

152 | Navigating Grief and Identity After Life's Unexpected Changes with Sports Chaplain Roger Lipe

151 | Breaking Free from Destination Addiction: Embrace the Present Moment

150 | Vonn & Liu: Two Olympians, Two Comebacks. Grit Meets Freedom in Olympic Dreams

149 | Caught in the Spotlight: Secrets of a Celebrity Business Manager with Jonathan Schwartz

148 | From Pro Athlete to CEO: The Science of Reinvention with Idris Haroon

147 | The Quiet Power of Consistently Showing Up for Growth

146 | Brandon McCoy: Turning Passion for Custom Paint into a Thriving Career

145 | From Abuse to Advocacy: Maxwell Leadership Mentor & Entrepreneur Marissa Nehlsen's Journey to Empowerment

144 | Nadalie Walsh: Embracing Change and Championing Mental Wellness in Gymnastics

143 | Morgan Detrixhe's Journey: From Struggle to Sobriety and Redemption

142 | Josh Beaumont Talks Navigating Career Transitions From Pro Sports to Sports Science

141 | Ilana Golan: Turning Setbacks into Success with Strategic Career Leaps

140 | From Refugee to CEO: Quang X. Pham's Journey of Grit, Toughness, and Effort

139 | Finding Purpose and Truthfulness Amid Life's Unexpected Turns

138 | From Athlete to Redemption: Jonathan Shorten's Journey of Resilience

137 | Transforming Adversity into Purpose: Shaun Murphy's Journey to Empowerment

136 | VISION: Kijuan Amey's Journey From Tragic Accident to Resilient Recovery

135 | From The Professor's Playbook: All-Nighters, Strategic Planning, & Aristotelian Generosity

134 | Legendary: John Lopez's Hall of Fame Journey in Athletic Training

133 | Derrick Rose's Journey: A Lesson in Temperance and Resilience

132 | MAX OUT: Lubbock Christian Head Football Coach Chris Softley's Playbook for Life and Leadership

131 | Nick Peck: Finding Purpose and Healing Through Storytelling and Faith

130 | Jacyln Emery: Navigating Identity and Resilience Beyond College Basketball's End

129 | Part 15: Celebrating Coach Dick Tomey’s Legacy of Leadership and Love

128 | Surviving a Nightmare: John Ulsh's Journey from Tragedy to Purpose

127 | The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Dick Tomey Part 14: The Untold Love Story of Coach Tomey & Nanci Kincaid

126 | The Impact of a Purpose Storm: Transforming Loss into New Beginnings

125 | San Jose State Football Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo Reflects on Leadership Lessons from Coach Tomey (Part 13)

124 | Dick Tomey Part 12: Heart and Hustle with Arizona Wildcat Legend Kelvin Eafon

123 | Part 11: Discovering Leadership Lessons from Coach Dick Tomey's Legacy with 1998 Arizona Football Co-Captain Barrett Baker

122 | The Science of the Comeback: Rebuild with Purpose and Clarity

121 | Part 10: Celebrating Coach Dick Tomey’s Legacy of Pioneering Athletic Trainers with Magie Lacambra

120 | Part 9: Arizona Football Head Coach Brent Brennan Reflects on Coach Dick Tomey's Lasting Legacy

119 | Part 8: Positive Coaching Alliance’s Rich Tomey Reflects on the Lasting Impact of his Dad, Coach Dick Tomey

118 | Part 7: Coach Dave Fipp Reflects on Coach Dick Tomey's Enduring Legacy and Leadership

117 | Part 6: Coach Dino Babers Talks Roaches, Man Hugs, and the Art of Building a Team with Love

116 | Part 5: Coach Rip Scherer: Coach Dick Tomey's Legacy of Leadership and Resilience

115 | Part 4: 4X Super Bowl Champ Jesse Sapolu Discusses Coach Dick Tomey's Legacy: Transforming Lives Through Football and Culture

114 | Part 3 of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Dick Tomey: Coach Dick Vermeil Reflects on Coach Tomey's Impact

113 | Part 2 of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Dick Tomey: Beginnings with Mike Flores

112 | Part 1 of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Dick Tomey: Rise of the Rainbow Warriors with Lance Tominaga

111 | Embracing Change with Mary Reiss Farias: From Gymnastics Success to Mindset Mentor

110 | Beyond Beliefs: How Ryan Kalish Found a New Purpose After MLB

109 | From Champion to Starter with 2X Super Bowl Champion Carl Banks

108 | Changing the World with Dr. Brittany Bankhead

107 | The Art of the Comeback: Lessons from Mike Tyson’s Rollercoaster Journey

106 | Against the Grain: Why the Safe Path Holds You Back

105 | Creating the Impossible: The Stories Behind Rick Dobbertin’s Legendary Builds

104 | Three Ways to Know It’s Time to Quit Your Job: Lessons from an Overstayed Welcome

103 | KING OF THE WORLD with Taye Brooks, College Freshman and All-State/All-District Texas HS Baseball Athlete

102 | TESTIMONY with Dr. Carly Dillard, Nursing Professor and Podcaster

101 | MAKE SURE THEY'RE PERFECT with Joe Cherewan, World-Class Metal Finisher

100 | THE MAKING (and re-making) of LARRY JOHNSON PART 9: DEAR MAMA with NBA and NCAA Legend Larry Johnson

099 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 8: GRANDMAMA with Former Converse Executive Roger Morningstar

098 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 7: THE METEORIC RISE OF LJ IN THE NBA with AAI Sports President George Bass, Jr.

097 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 6: The UNLV YEARS

096 | THE MAKING (and re-making) of LARRY JOHNSON Part 5: Reliving UNLV's Glory Days with Equipment Manager Larry Chin

095 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 4 with Dennis Helms, Former Odessa College Head Coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer

094 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 3 with Dr. Kwame M. Brown, Neuroscientist and Former Psychology Professor

093 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 2 with JD Mayo, LJ’s Former Head Basketball Coach, Dallas Skyline High School

092 | THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 1 with Harold Kaufman

091 | CHANGES (w3w) with Toby Brooks

090 | CHAMPION with Neil Kennedy, Author, Speaker, and Founder of FivestarMan

089 | NO BAD DAYS with Mikayla Moore, Minor League Athletic Trainer, Milwaukee Brewers

088 | RESILIENT INNOVATION with Dr. Cara Wells, Entrepreneur and Founder of EmGenisys, Inc.