Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Toby Brooks, PHD, ATC, CSCS, MBA!

Dr. Toby Brooks is a professor, performance coach, and host of the Becoming UnDone podcast. After spending decades studying peak performance — and navigating his own identity unraveling — he now helps high achievers rebuild purpose after sport, career transitions, and personal setbacks. His work blends mindset science, strategic discipline, and powerful storytelling to help individuals stop hiding their scars and start building with them.

In this episode, Dr. Toby Brooks discusses the importance of continued learning, the challenges of athletic identity, and the psychological transitions athletes face after their sports careers.

In addition, Dr. Brooks shares insights from his experiences in academia and athletics, emphasizing the need for purpose and the lessons learned from both success and setbacks.

The conversation also touches on perfectionism in high achievers and the balance between personal and professional life.

Dr. Brooks also shares his experiences in athletic training, the importance of teaching and communication skills, and the evolving role of AI in education.

The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations.

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