Episode 46 : Dr. Toby Brooks!
From Reset And Rise To The Unbreakable by Rad Rob Radio Network
June 4, 2026 · 1h 14m
About this episode
Dr. Toby Brooks discusses his journey of resilience and personal growth after facing an identity crisis following the end of his basketball career.
On this edition of Reset and Rise To The Unbreakable With Amanda Moore we welcome Dr. Toby Brooks to the show! Here's his bio : Dr. Toby Brooks is a professor, performance scientist, speaker, and host of the Becoming UnDone podcast whose work lives at the intersection of resilience, identity, purpose, and personal growth. Over the course of his career, he has served as a collegiate educator, researcher, athletic trainer, strength coach, leadership developer, and academic administrator, helping high achievers navigate pressure, reinvention, burnout, and life’s unexpected setbacks. But the heart of Toby’s story isn’t professional success—it’s learning how to rebuild after life falls apart. Growing up in rural Southern Illinois, Toby’s identity was deeply tied to athletics, achievement, and performance. When his basketball career unexpectedly ended at 18, he found himself facing a devastating identity crisis that left him questioning his worth and direction. What felt like “just a game” on the outside became the unraveling of everything he thought defined him. That season of loss eventually spiraled into deeper struggles with fear, anxiety, shame, depression, and hopelessness. After…
People in this episode
Host: Amanda Moore
Guest: Dr. Toby Brooks
Topics covered
- resilience
- identity
- personal growth
- mental health
- athletics
- burnout
Keywords
- resilience
- identity crisis
- personal growth
- mental health
- athletics
- burnout
- anxiety
- depression
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Becoming UnDone
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