Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

About The Guests Dr. Mike Galyean is a Professor and the Former Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Texas Tech University. Dr. Erin Justyna is the Associate Provost for Student Affairs at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Magie Lacambra was the Head Football Athletic Trainer at the University of Arizona and is now the Team Sports Manager for the Western United States for  Gatorad...

About The Guest Phil Millan served as the Assistant Minor League Baseball Athletic Training Coordinator and Latin American Medical Coordinator with the Boston Red Sox organization. He has a background in athletic training and has worked with various professional sports teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and in a variety of other athletic training practice settings. Summary P...

About The Guest Ian Westmoreland is the founder of Mentoring Men and Kintsugi Heroes, two nonprofit organizations based in Australia. He is passionate about helping men overcome challenges and find purpose in their lives. Summary Ian Westmoreland shares his journey of self-discovery and the founding of Mentoring Men and Kintsugi Heroes. He discusses the importance of resilience and finding value i...

About The Guest Emma Middleton Morris is a former college basketball player who had a successful career at Lubbock Christian University and Abilene Christian University. She overcame challenges and setbacks throughout her athletic journey and has learned valuable lessons about resilience and personal growth. Summary Emma Middleton Morris shares her journey as a college basketball player, from stru...

Summary: Gio Marin grew up in a Christian home but went through a period of rebellion before finding his way back to his calling in the ministry. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing truth and being honest with oneself. After hitting rock bottom, he made the decision to change his life and pursue a healthier lifestyle. He started tracking his nutrition and began weightlifting, which led to sig...

About The Guest Tony Wagner is the head basketball coach at Estacado High School in Lubbock, Texas. He has built a powerhouse program at Estacado, with numerous district championships, regional appearances, and a state championship title. Wagner is known for his dedication to his players and his commitment to their success both on and off the court. Summary Tony Wagner, head basketball coach at Es...

About The Guest Fletcher Cleaves is a motivational speaker and the founder of The Wheelchair Nomad. After a car accident left him paralyzed, Fletcher chose to respond to adversity in a positive manner and has since become an inspiration to many. He has traveled the world, sharing his story and motivating others to overcome their own challenges. Summary Fletcher Cleaves, also known as the Wheelchai...

About The Guest: Norense Odiase is a former basketball player for Texas Tech University and currently plays in the NBA G League. He is also the host of the Mind Bully podcast. Summary: Norense Odiase shares his journey from growing up in a Nigerian immigrant family to becoming a successful basketball player at Texas Tech University. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of relations...

About The Guest Shelby Perry is a Utah native who struggled with addiction from a young age. After seeking help and entering recovery, she founded EYEHESIVE, a community and coaching program for individuals dealing with eye and vision loss. Shelby is also a yoga instructor and uses her platform to inspire and support others on their journey to recovery and self-acceptance. Summary Shelby Perry sha...

About The Guest: Pat Rigsby is a highly successful entrepreneur and business coach in the fitness industry. He has owned and operated multiple businesses, including fitness training centers and franchise organizations. Pat is known for his expertise in building successful businesses and helping others achieve their goals. Summary: Pat Rigsby is a former college baseball coach turned entrepreneur a...

Summary Dr. Garfield Bright, a founding member of the R&B group Shai, shares his journey from being a college student at Howard University to becoming a successful musician. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his music career, emphasizes the importance of being business-savvy in the industry, and reveals his passion for continuous learning, which led him to pursue a PhD in African America...

Summary Dr. Phil Anton shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Michigan to becoming a renowned cancer rehabilitation researcher. He talks about his early career aspirations, the influence of his parents, and his transition from computer science to physical education. He discusses how he found his purpose in cancer rehabilitation and the impact of his cousin's battle with cancer on hi...

About The Guest: Deron McBee is a former American Gladiator and actor known for his role as Malibu on the hit TV show American Gladiators. He has also worked as a stuntman and has appeared in movies and TV shows such as Mortal Kombat Annihilation and Walker, Texas Ranger. Deron is now focused on ministry and helping others overcome addiction and find faith. Summary: Deron McBee, also known as "Mal...

Toby Brooks reflects on the concept of enablers, disablers, and unablers in our journey to success. He shares his thoughts on how some people are in our corner, cheering us on no matter what, while others secretly or openly want to see us fail. Toby emphasizes the importance of not assuming that everyone is either for us or against us, as there are also people who are neutral and indifferent. He s...

Summary: Ron McKeefery shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a broken family to becoming a successful strength coach. He recounts how a chance encounter with a football coach as a child changed his life and set him on a path towards his dreams. Ron discusses the importance of overcoming setbacks and embracing failure as a means for growth. He also emphasizes the value of building strong...

About The Guest Tim Kight is the founder and CEO of Focus 3, a company that teaches individuals and organizations how to develop a winning mindset and achieve their goals. He is a former track athlete and has worked with elite high performers in various fields, including sports and business. Tim is known for his expertise in observing and documenting the behavior patterns of high achievers. ​ Summ...

Toby Brooks shares his journey of discovering his purpose and aligning it with his podcast, "Becoming Undone." He reflects on the impact of Viktor Frankl's book, "Man's Search for Meaning," and how it led him to redefine his mission, vision, and core values. Toby introduces his new program, GEAR UP, which aims to help aspiring high achievers define and achieve their goals through encouragement, ac...

In episode 43, we got to meet the fantastic Chris Carr, a seasoned NBA veteran who overcame humble beginnings in small town Missouri all the way to the NBA stage and beyond. In part 1, we got to hear Chris’s story of stolen skateboards, carried shoes, and incredible growth spurts on his way to a D1 scholarship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he helped the team to three straight N...

Growing up in a rural southeast Missouri town as the only African American family in the community, Chris Carr’s earliest dreams formed thanks to the example of Blair Underwood and the TV show LA Law, where he expected to become a lawyer and live the good life after college. However, the appeal of the game of basketball loomed large, with several family members before him paving the way to scholar...

In this episode of Word to the 3rd on Becoming UnDone, I reflect on the challenges I've faced this summer and share a personal story about my son's journey in baseball. Taye is a talented baseball player who had to make a tough decision about his future in the sport. Despite facing setbacks and injuries, Taye has shown resilience, determination, and a team-first attitude. I also discuss own experi...

For Dr. Quincy Conley, days spent today helping faculty improve their teaching at AT Still University have become highly rewarding and fulfilling, but they weren’t exactly always what he’d expected or planned to do with his life. Self-described as a mediocre high school student who found most of his earliest successes in sports, it wasn’t until a mentor emerged later in high school that ideas of b...

Roger Lipe, a longtime sports chaplain and author, shares his journey from a (his words!) mediocre high school wrestler to a successful sports chaplain and character coach. He discusses the importance of building trust and connection within teams, and how he helps athletes discover their purpose and passion. Lipe also talks about his new book, which focuses on developing the faith of elite sportsp...

It is Word to the 3rd: my reflections on purpose, life, and growth. I’m Toby Brooks, and I am a speaker, author, professor, and forever student. Each week on Becoming UnDone , I bring you guests who have dared bravely, risked mightily, and grown relentlessly—high achievers who have transformed from falling apart to falling into place . But every third episode, it’s my turn to reflect, refine, and...

Dr. Ram Haddas' story is one of resilience and perseverance. He emphasizes the importance of taking action towards your dreams and never stopping pushing. Comfort zones can be dangerous, and it's essential to stay motivated and be responsible for your outcomes. Ram shares a personal story of taking on a new position during COVID and not having any data to publish. Instead of waiting for his lab to...

Words matter. The choices we make the words we choose to speak and to write send powerful signals to the people we are trying to lead or inspire can make all the difference between a powerful connection or a missed opportunity. For San Diego, California transplant Reed Maltbie, decades of experience as an athlete, a coach, and as a speaker had taught him the importance of the perfect word applied...