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Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

Dr. Toby Brooks
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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 conversations, we dive into the pain of identity loss, the paralysis of burnout,... more

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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 performanc... more

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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 influent... more

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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 ... more

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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 ... more

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Dr. Tyler Lesher
NBA Performance Therapist and sports performance expert
Private practice; previously with UCLA and NBA teams
Episode: 160 | Living the Dream, Working with NBA Stars, and Building a Brand on Your Terms with Dr. Tyler Lesher
Dre Baldwin
Former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, author and founder of Work on Your Game
Work on Your Game
Episode: 159 | The Art of Discipline: Dre Baldwin’s Blueprint for Success
Courtney Beck
Former elite gymnast, corporate leader, founder of Plenty of Positivity
Plenty of Positivity; University affiliations mentioned
Episode: 157 | Finding Identity Beyond Achievement: Courtney Beck Dreams Big, Goes Bold
Sean Eagle
Assistant Professor and Researcher in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh; world-renowned traumatic brain injury expert
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: 156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose
Sarah Warren
US Olympian, former Division 1 soccer player at Illinois, long track speed skater
US Olympics / Illinois
Episode: 155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone
Chris McCormick
Pastor, lead pastor at Reliant Church; former Division I strength and conditioning coach
Reliant Church, Gardner-Webb University, Florida Atlantic University
Episode: 154 | Courageous Career Changes: Embracing Uncertainty and New Beginnings with Pastor & Coach Chris McCormick
Matt Saman
Former Division I basketball player, author of The Leftovers, Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond
Midway High School (Coach), Author
Episode: 153 | Matt Sayman's Journey from Baylor Basketball Scandal to Redemption
Roger Lipe
Sports chaplain, former FCA Director at SIU Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Nations of Coaches
Episode: 152 | Navigating Grief and Identity After Life's Unexpected Changes with Sports Chaplain Roger Lipe
Jonathan Schwartz
Former top-tier entertainment business manager turned therapist and addiction specialist after serving time in federal prison for embezzlement.
Currently a therapist and program director at Altus Rehab
Episode: 149 | Caught in the Spotlight: Secrets of a Celebrity Business Manager with Jonathan Schwartz

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Toby Brooks
Professor, speaker, and performance scientist; host of the show, with affiliations to academia and applied performance work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Keeps getting better!

    I thoroughly enjoyed the latest episode with Idris Haroon. Powerful story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HubCitySpecial
    United States5 months ago
  • Such a great interviewer!

    Toby is an incredible interviewer! I was a guest on his show and can only attest to the level of professionalism throughout the experience. From his prep to the conversation and the podcast itself. Congratulations on what you created Toby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilana@Leap
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent content

    Thank you Toby for putting this together. Your content brings a lot of meaning. And the podcast is well put together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkDelaney
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great to Good

    This is very informative and I’ve recommended it to many. I look forward to each new one and have benefited significantly from the podcast. Good to listen to the host because he speaks clearly. Thanks for sharing best podcast Becoming UnDone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richman Author
    United States2 years ago

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160 | Living the Dream, Working with NBA Stars, and Building a Brand on Your Terms with Dr. Tyler Lesher
Q: What led you to pivot from traditional athletic training roles into a broader,品牌-building approach?
Tyler explains that long hours, limited pay, and a desire for greater life quality pushed him to leverage social media and branding to create opportunities that align with his values and yield a sustainable income outside traditional roles.
159 | The Art of Discipline: Dre Baldwin’s Blueprint for Success
Q: What fueled your persistence through early setbacks and a non-linear path?
He describes the combination of proving himself even when not selected for the team, the fear of not meeting expectations, and the gas in the tank provided by both family and mentors, which together sustained his drive to pursue pro basketball and later entrepreneurship.
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose
Q: How did mentors or early guidance shape your path into concussion research?
Sean discusses mentors, especially Dr. Hooper and others at Texas Tech, who encouraged publication and research, which opened doors to his first job in research and shaped his trajectory toward modern concussion care.
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose
Q: Can you describe the moment you knew your athletic career was over and how that continues to impact your work today?
Sean describes a realization that his playing days were ending due to injuries, the emotional and identity impact, and how this fuels his empathy and dedication to helping others through concussion research and treatment.
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose
Q: What did you want to be growing up and why?
Sean explains a lack of a single clear path at first, eventually landing on a physician's assistant route but pivoting toward athletic training due to the environment and opportunities he encountered, which eventually steered him toward research and concussion work.

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Becoming UnDone centers on high achievers reconciling rock-bottom moments and crafting purposeful comebacks. Episodes explore identity disruption, burnout, mentorship, and turning adversity into meaningful work, often through personal memoirs and interviews with athletes, executives, coaches, and clinicians. A standout throughline is reframing failure as a catalyst for growth, with practical mindset tools and a focus on resilience, recovery, and forward momentum. The show often features guests who have reinvented themselves after setback, plus reflective solo episodes that translate performance psychology into everyday leadership and life choices.

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Recent guests on Becoming UnDone® include:

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2. Dre Baldwin
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4. Sean Eagle
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