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Becoming UnDone
by Toby Brooks
Hosted by professor, speaker, and performance & comeback scientist Dr. Toby Brooks (@tobybrooksphd), 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 conversations, we dive into the pain of identity loss, the paralysis of burnout, and the transformative power of coming apart. This isn’t just about failure. It’s about what you do next. Whether you’re an executive questioning your purpose, an athlete facing the end, or a leader secretly unraveling, this show is your reminder: the coming apart isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of something greater. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What in the hell next?”—you’re in the right place. https://linktr.ee/tobybrooksphd
Episodes
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Cale' Brock | Faith, Friendship, and the Music Industry | Biv10 Records Part 3 | 169
About the Guest Cale' Brock, known during his time with the East Coast Family as Cale', is a talented vocalist who was part of Michael Bivins' famed artist lineup in the early 1990s. Despite early promise and association with acts like Boyz II Men, his anticipated solo success with BIV10 records...
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Biv10 Records Part 2 | Markpain | Michael Bivins & 90s R&B and Creative Ambition | 168
About the Guest Markpain is a multifaceted artist, songwriter, and producer with deep roots in the music industry dating back to the 1990s. He was one-half of the group Mark Finesse, associated with Michael Bivins' BIV10 Records and the East Coast Family. An award-winning platinum producer,...
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Anna Hertel | Journey From Triathlete to Healing Through Counseling | 167
About the Guest Anna Hertel is a former competitive triathlete and Ironman competitor who has transitioned into a new chapter of life as an author and counselor-in-training. Her experiences in endurance sports took her across the globe, where she competed in numerous triathlons, including 45…
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Alexandria Crow | When Achievement Breaks You: Reinvention and Recovery | 166
About the Guest Alexandria Crow is a renowned yoga instructor and former collegiate gymnast from the University of Arizona. She gained visibility in the yoga world through teaching globally, appearing on magazine covers, and being known for her extraordinary physical ability. However, her career...
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Finding Strength in Setbacks: Lessons from Top Gun
About the Host Dr. Toby Brooks is a professor, author, speaker, and performance scientist with over two decades of experience working as an athletic trainer and strength coach. His clientele has ranged from professional athletes to high school competitors. Currently, he focuses on understanding...
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Dr. Matt Geddie | Building Wealth Through Intentional Choices and Financial Planning | 164
About the Guest Dr. Matt Geddie is a retired occupational therapist and former professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to empowering individuals both in healthcare settings and the classroom. Beyond his professional achievements…
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Hayden Hajdu | From Stardom to Solitude: A Journey Through Music and Recovery | 163
About the Guest Hayden Hajdu is a talented vocalist known for his evocative blue-eyed soul style, often compared to legendary figures like Brian McKnight. In the early 1990s, Hayden was signed to BIV 10 Records, a promising label headed by Michael Bivins of Bell Biv DeVoe. Despite crafting a...
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Darryl Strawberry: From Baseball Greatness to Personal Redemption Journey | 162
About the Guest Darryl Strawberry is a renowned former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, best known for his incredible talent and remarkable achievements on the baseball field. He was the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft in 1980 and became an eight-time MLB All-Star and a...
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161 | Navigating Burnout and Career Identity in Athletic Training with Dr. Shelby Daly
About the Guest Dr. Shelby Daly is an accomplished leader in the field of sports medicine with a Doctorate in Athletic Training, specializing in leadership, entrepreneurship, and globalization. She hosts the To the Bone Sports Medicine Podcast, where she discusses topics crucial to athletic...
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Dr. Tyler Lesher | Living the Dream, Working with NBA Stars, and Building a Brand on Your Terms | 160
About the Guest Dr. Tyler Lesher is an accomplished NBA performance therapist and former athletic trainer. With a diverse background that spans working with elite teams like the Cavaliers, Hornets, and UCLA, Tyler's experience in athletic performance and sports medicine is extensive. He has been...
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159 | The Art of Discipline: Dre Baldwin’s Blueprint for Success
About the Guest Dre Baldwin, also known as Dre All Day, is a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. With a nine-year career in professional basketball, Dre has transitioned into a highly influential voice in mindset development, discipline…
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158 | Unravel Your Guilt: The Hidden Power of Embracing the Fourth Quarter: W3W
About the Host Dr. Toby Brooks is a renowned professor, author, speaker, and performance scientist with over 20 years of experience as an athletic trainer and strength coach, spanning professional, college, and high school levels. His current focus lies in studying high achievers, understanding...
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157 | Finding Identity Beyond Achievement: Courtney Beck Dreams Big, Goes Bold
About the Guest Courtney Beck is a former elite gymnast and NCAA All-American at the University of Florida, where she was a part of two SEC championship teams. A high achiever in academics as well, she has earned multiple master's degrees and a PhD in sport management. In addition to her…
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156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose
About the Guest Dr. Shawn Eagle is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is regarded as a global expert on concussion and traumatic brain injury. With more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Eagle’s work has significantly...
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155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone
About the Guest Sarah Warren is a U.S. Olympic speed skater who competed in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. Before embarking on her skating career, Sarah was a Division 1 soccer player at the University of Illinois. Her journey to the Olympics was marked by resilience and determination,...
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154 | Courageous Career Changes: Embracing Uncertainty and New Beginnings with Pastor & Coach Chris McCormick
About the Guest Chris McCormick is a former Division 1 strength and conditioning coach who worked at Gardner-Webb University and Florida Atlantic University. Throughout his career, he played a crucial role in athlete preparation and development, initially with aspirations of ascending to an...
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153 | Matt Sayman's Journey from Baylor Basketball Scandal to Redemption
About the Guest Matt Sayman is the head boys basketball coach at Midway High School in Waco, Texas, and a former professional basketball player in Iceland. Previously, he played collegiate basketball at Baylor University during one of its most tumultuous periods, amidst a major scandal. He is the...
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Roger Lipe | Sports Chaplain | Navigating Grief and Identity After Life's Unexpected Changes | 152
About the Guest Roger Lipe is a seasoned sports chaplain and ministry leader with over 30 years of experience, primarily working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale. Throughout his career, he has dedicated his life to providing pastoral...
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151 | Breaking Free from Destination Addiction: Embrace the Present Moment
About the Host Dr. Toby Brooks is a renowned professor, author, speaker, and performance scientist. With over two decades of experience working with elite athletes and high achievers, he specializes in performance psychology and resilience training. Dr. Brooks is the creator of the Science of the...
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150 | Vonn & Liu: Two Olympians, Two Comebacks. Grit Meets Freedom in Olympic Dreams
About the Host Dr. Toby Brooks is the host of Becoming UnDone®, a podcast that delves into the stories of high achievers who have navigated failures and setbacks on their path to success. With a strong background in performance science, Brooks is dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their...
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149 | Caught in the Spotlight: Secrets of a Celebrity Business Manager with Jonathan Schwartz
About the Guest Jonathan Schwartz is a former top-tier entertainment business manager who was prominently recognized for managing the fortunes of A-list celebrity clients, including globally iconic artists like Beyonce, Alanis Morissette, and Mariah Carey. In his career pinnacle, he was deeply...
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148 | From Pro Athlete to CEO: The Science of Reinvention with Idris Haroon
About the Guest Idris Haroon is a former professional football player who had a noteworthy journey through college and professional sports. He played as a defensive lineman at the University of Arizona and later in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Post his athletic...
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147 | The Quiet Power of Consistently Showing Up for Growth
About the Host Toby Brooks, PhD is the host of the Becoming UnDone® podcast, a speaker, author, performance scientist, and professor. With two decades of experience in the professional and collegiate sports realms, Dr. Brooks specializes in understanding what sets high achievers apart. He serves...
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146 | Brandon McCoy: Turning Passion for Custom Paint into a Thriving Career
About the Guest Brandon McCoy is a distinguished custom paint artist and graphic designer based out of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Known professionally as Gooch Customs, Brandon has garnered a nationwide reputation for his unique approach to car graphics, pinstriping, and mixed media art. His journey...
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145 | From Abuse to Advocacy: Maxwell Leadership Mentor & Entrepreneur Marissa Nehlsen's Journey to Empowerment
About the Guest Marissa Nehlsen is a renowned financial strategist, transformational coach, and motivational speaker recognized for her journey from impoverished roots to managing billions in assets. Born into generational poverty and raised in a home rife with trauma and dysfunction, she forged…
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144 | Nadalie Walsh: Embracing Change and Championing Mental Wellness in Gymnastics
About the Guest Nadalie Walsh is a seasoned former NCAA Division 1 gymnastics coach known for her servant leadership style and transformative impact on athletes and teams. With a history of coaching at various universities like the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Ball State, Utah State, and the...
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143 | Morgan Detrixhe's Journey: From Struggle to Sobriety and Redemption
About the Guest Morgan Detrixhe is an accomplished athletic trainer with a journey marked by resilience and personal growth. Originating from Lubbock, Texas, Morgan was heavily involved in competitive soccer, which influenced her career path into sports medicine. She has worked as an athletic...
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142 | Josh Beaumont Talks Navigating Career Transitions From Pro Sports to Sports Science
About the Guest Dr. Josh Beaumont is a seasoned athletic trainer and sports scientist with a vast experience in professional sports, particularly in soccer. Over his career, Josh has transitioned from being a competitive soccer player and athletic trainer in Major League Soccer (MLS) to working…
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141 | Ilana Golan: Turning Setbacks into Success with Strategic Career Leaps
About the Guest Ilana Golan is a groundbreaking entrepreneur, tech executive, and former Israeli Air Force commander. Known for being the first woman to command an F16 training squad, Ilana's career trajectory has been far from conventional. She has made her mark in Silicon Valley, succeeded in...
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140 | From Refugee to CEO: Quang X. Pham's Journey of Grit, Toughness, and Effort
About the Guest Quang X. Pham is a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and former United States Marine Corps aviator. Initially arriving in the United States as a 10-year-old refugee fleeing a collapsing Saigon, Pham eventually became a decorated Marine Corps aviator. He is now the CEO of Cadrenal...
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139 | Finding Purpose and Truthfulness Amid Life's Unexpected Turns
Episode Summary In this episode of the Professor's Playbook/Becoming UnDone, Toby Brooks shares his transformative journey from discontentment and frustration to fulfillment and gratitude. Relaying his personal experiences of being passed over for a desired job in Lubbock, Toby opens up about the...
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138 | From Athlete to Redemption: Jonathan Shorten's Journey of Resilience
About the Guest Jonathan Shorten is a highly successful car salesman recognized as one of the top auto salesmen in the country. Emerging from a challenging past, Jonathan navigated through various adversities to carve out a prosperous career in the auto industry. At 28, he now leverages his life...
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137 | Transforming Adversity into Purpose: Shaun Murphy's Journey to Empowerment
About the Guest Shaun Murphy, known as Mister Motivation, is a dynamic speaker, veteran, educator, and transformational leader. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Shaun overcame significant adversity, including the loss of his father at age six and growing up in poverty. As a former military service...
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136 | VISION: Kijuan Amey's Journey From Tragic Accident to Resilient Recovery
About the Guest(s): Kijuan Amey is the Chief Motivational Officer at Amey Motivation, a company focused on inspiring individuals to overcome life's challenges. A former Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and an in-flight refueling specialist, Kijuan's life took a transformational turn following…
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135 | From The Professor's Playbook: All-Nighters, Strategic Planning, & Aristotelian Generosity
About the Host Toby Brooks is an academic professional specializing in athletic training and sports medicine. Currently serving as the Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning and a Clinical Professor at Baylor University, Toby has a rich background in athletic training, having previously...
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134 | Legendary: John Lopez's Hall of Fame Journey in Athletic Training
About the Guest John Lopez is a renowned figure in athletic training with a storied career that spanned over five decades. Starting as an electrical engineer major, John pivoted to the athletic training profession, emerging as a pivotal contributor and mentor to countless individuals in the…
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133 | Derrick Rose's Journey: A Lesson in Temperance and Resilience
About the Host Dr. Toby Brooks is a seasoned expert in athletic training, sports medicine, and movement science. He is well-respected in his field for his deep understanding of sports injuries, rehabilitation, and the virtues necessary for effective clinical practice. He is the host of "The...
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132 | MAX OUT: Lubbock Christian Head Football Coach Chris Softley's Playbook for Life and Leadership
About the Guest Chris Softley is the head football coach and athletic director at Lubbock Christian High School in Texas. With a strong background in athletics, he played collegiate football until injuries led him to pivot towards coaching. Known for his leadership, grit, and deep faith, Coach...
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131 | Nick Peck: Finding Purpose and Healing Through Storytelling and Faith
About the Guest Nick Peck is an accomplished author and former collegiate athlete, known for his compelling storytelling, particularly in his latest work, Only Way Out. Growing up in an abusive, alcoholic household in California, Nick faced significant trauma and adversity. He eventually found...
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130 | Jacyln Emery: Navigating Identity and Resilience Beyond College Basketball's End
About the Guest Jaclyn Emery is a high school athletic trainer working at McKinney Boyd High School, just outside of Dallas, Texas. She has an extensive background as a multi-sport athlete, having excelled in basketball and track during high school and continued to play basketball at the…
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129 | Part 15: Celebrating Coach Dick Tomey’s Legacy of Leadership and Love
About the Host Toby Brooks is a dedicated podcaster and storyteller, passionate about exploring the human story behind success and adversity. Known for his insightful and compelling docuseries, Toby seeks to uncover life lessons from influential figures across various domains, including sports,...
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128 | Surviving a Nightmare: John Ulsh's Journey from Tragedy to Purpose
About the Guest John Ulsh is an inspiring public speaker, author, and survivor who has transformed personal tragedy into a powerful mission of resilience and motivation. At 37, John's life dramatically changed following a nearly fatal car accident involving his entire family. Despite undergoing...
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127 | The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Dick Tomey Part 14: The Untold Love Story of Coach Tomey & Nanci Kincaid
About the Guest Nanci Kincaid is a celebrated novelist known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and authentic voice. She gained notable acclaim for her book Balls, published in 1998, which offers insights into the life of coaches' wives. Nanci was married to the late legendary coach Dick...
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126 | The Impact of a Purpose Storm: Transforming Loss into New Beginnings
About the Host Toby Brooks is an introspective speaker, coach, and author with experience in helping high-performance athletes and high achievers from diverse industries such as the arts, military, and entrepreneurship to navigate significant transitions in their lives. Through his personal…
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125 | San Jose State Football Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo Reflects on Leadership Lessons from Coach Tomey (Part 13)
About the Guest Ken Niumatalolo is a renowned American football coach recognized for his tenure as head coach at the Naval Academy, where he became the winningest coach in program history. With a career emphasizing leadership, discipline, and teamwork, Niumatalolo has cultivated a legacy of...
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124 | Dick Tomey Part 12: Heart and Hustle with Arizona Wildcat Legend Kelvin Eafon
About the Guest Kelvin Eafon is a former athlete known for his remarkable leadership and resilience on and off the field. Initially recruited as a basketball player to the University of Arizona under legendary coach Lute Olson, Kelvin switched to football under Coach Dick Tomey, where he became a...
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123 | Part 11: Discovering Leadership Lessons from Coach Dick Tomey's Legacy with 1998 Arizona Football Co-Captain Barrett Baker
About the Guest Barrett Baker is a former walk-on turned team captain of the 1998 University of Arizona Wildcats football team, which is known as the most successful team in the school's history. After his collegiate football career, Baker went on to serve with the Tucson Fire Department, where…
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122 | The Science of the Comeback: Rebuild with Purpose and Clarity
Episode Summary In this episode, Toby Brooks delves into the profound impact of reaching career milestones and the subsequent existential challenges that can follow. Reflecting on his personal journey, Toby describes the moment when achieving tenure, a lifelong academic goal, ironically ushered…
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121 | Part 10: Celebrating Coach Dick Tomey’s Legacy of Pioneering Athletic Trainers with Magie Lacambra
About the Guest Magie Lacambra is a trailblazing figure in athletic training, currently serving as the Team Sport Manager for Gatorade and Gatorade Sports Marketing. An accomplished professional, Lacambra began her career in Tucson, Arizona, where she followed in her mentor Sue Hillman's steps,...
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120 | Part 9: Arizona Football Head Coach Brent Brennan Reflects on Coach Dick Tomey's Lasting Legacy
About the Guest Brent Brennan is the head football coach of the University of Arizona Wildcats. Previously serving as the head coach at San Jose State Spartans, Brennan's career is marked by notable achievements in college football coaching. With a deep connection to the legacy of Coach Dick…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by professor, speaker, and performance & comeback scientist Dr. Toby Brooks (@tobybrooksphd), 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 conversations, we dive into the pain of identity loss, the paralysis of burnout, and the transformative power of coming apart.
This isn’t just about failure. It’s about what you do next.
Whether you’re an executive questioning your purpose, an athlete facing the end, or a leader secretly unraveling, this show is your reminder: the coming apart isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of something greater. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What in the hell next?”—you’re in the right place.
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