From Breakdown to Breakthrough- The Comeback Mindset with Dr. Toby Brooks

About this episode

Dr. Toby Brooks discusses resilience and the comeback mindset for athletes facing setbacks.

In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with performance scientist, professor, and former athletic trainer Dr. Toby Brooks to talk about resilience, recovery, identity, and what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan. Whether it’s an injury, retirement, a major setback, or an unexpected life change, every athlete will eventually face moments that feel like everything is falling apart. Toby shares how these experiences often become the starting point for growth, helpin...

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Smith

Guest: Dr. Toby Brooks

Topics covered

• resilience
• recovery
• identity
• athlete mindset
• setbacks
• personal growth

Keywords

• resilience
• recovery
• athlete
• setback
• mindset
• growth
• identity

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Organizations: Perform Happy Podcast

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