Dr. Toby Brooks
Performance Scientist • Professor • Speaker • Podcast Host
Helping high achievers reframe failure, rebuild identity, and rise again after life’s setbacks.
About Dr. Toby Brooks
Dr. Toby Brooks is a renowned performance scientist, professor, speaker, author, and the creator of the globally recognized Becoming UnDone podcast. With over two decades of experience working with elite athletes, educators, and high performers, Dr. Brooks has dedicated his career to decoding how people rebuild when their world feels like it’s falling apart.
Currently serving as Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning and Clinical Professor at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Dr. Brooks brings a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world athletic experience to every stage and conversation.
“Every one of these stories includes setback, adversity, loss, or failure. The question is: What do we do with that? What people learn as an athlete, an artist, or through another pursuit lays the groundwork for the great things they can do later in life.”
Prior to joining Baylor, Dr. Brooks spent 14 years at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, where he served as Program Director and Associate Professor in the Master of Athletic Training Program. A native of Golconda, Illinois, he holds a BS in Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and an MA and PhD in Teaching & Teacher Education from the University of Arizona.
Impact & Reach
🎙️ Becoming UnDone Podcast
Becoming UnDone is where high-achievers come to reckon with rock bottom—and rise again. Through raw stories, vulnerable insights, and powerful conversations, Dr. Brooks dives into the pain of identity loss, the paralysis of burnout, and the transformative power of coming apart.
Featured guests include Olympic gold medalists, Navy SEALs, Grammy-winning artists, NBA legends, and everyday heroes who turned their darkest moments into their greatest comebacks.
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📚 Published Works
Dr. Brooks has authored more than 20 books spanning fitness, strength and conditioning, youth athletic development, and personal transformation:
A movement exploring identity shifts and the science of the comeback.
🎯 Areas of Expertise
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Toby Brooks?
Dr. Toby Brooks is a performance scientist, professor, speaker, author, and podcast host dedicated to helping high achievers rebuild and thrive after identity shifts and setbacks. He serves as Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning at Baylor University.
What is the Becoming UnDone podcast about?
Becoming UnDone is a podcast where Dr. Brooks interviews high achievers—including Olympic gold medalists, Navy SEALs, Grammy-winning artists, and everyday heroes—about their journeys through failure, identity loss, and comeback. The podcast has surpassed 250,000 downloads and reached listeners in over 100 countries.
What are Dr. Toby Brooks’ credentials?
Dr. Brooks holds a BS in Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and an MA and PhD in Teaching & Teacher Education from the University of Arizona. He has authored more than 20 books, 30 peer-reviewed articles, and 200+ magazine articles. He is currently pursuing his sixth college degree, a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Where does Dr. Toby Brooks work?
Dr. Toby Brooks is the Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning and a Clinical Professor at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Previously, he spent 14 years at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas.
🌐 Connect with Dr. Toby Brooks
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Ready to Start Your Comeback?
Whether you’re an executive questioning your purpose, an athlete facing the end of a career, or a leader secretly unraveling—your coming apart isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of something greater.
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