Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

Dr. Toby Brooks 166 - Finding Strength in Setbacks: Lessons from Top Gun

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, 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/DrTobyBrooks

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Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

Episodes

Finding Strength in Setbacks: Lessons from Top Gun

Dr. Matt Geddie | Building Wealth Through Intentional Choices and Financial Planning | 164

Hayden Hajdu | From Stardom to Solitude: A Journey Through Music and Recovery | 163

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