Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby Brooks

Hosted by professor, speaker, and performance & comeback scientist Dr. Toby Brooks (@drtobybrooks), Becoming UnDone® is where high-achievers come to reckon with rock bottom—and rise again. Every week, we explore what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan. Through raw stories, vulnerable insights, and powerful conversations, we dive into the pain of identity loss, the paralysis of burnout, and the transformative power of coming apart.

This isn’t just about failure. It’s about what you do next.

Whether you’re an executive questioning your purpose, an athlete facing the end, or a leader secretly unraveling, this show is your reminder: the coming apart isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of something greater. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What in the hell next?”—you’re in the right place.

https://linktr.ee/DrTobyBrooks

Contributors

Host

Toby Brooks

I'm Dr. Toby Brooks, a first-generation college student, professor, author, and lifelong student of human performance. Throughout my career, I've worked as an athletic trainer, strength coach, educator, administrator, and learning scientist, helping people pursue excellence in sport, work, and life.

Becoming UnDone® explores what happens when we stop living by default and start living with intention. Through conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, educators, leaders, and other remarkable people, I examine the moments that challenge us, reshape us, and ultimately help us become who we were meant to be.

If you've ever felt stuck, restless, burned out, or called to something more, this podcast is for you. Because sometimes the path forward isn't about becoming more—it's about becoming undone.

http://www.drtobybrooks.com

Guests

Guest

Dr. Kwame M. Brown

Kwame Brown is a neuroscientist who holds a PhD from Georgetown and a BA in molecular biology from Hampton University. He currently serves as the Senior Medical Science Liaison for Jazz Pharmaceuticals and previously spent 8 years as a professor of psychology at his alma mater Hampton. In addition to being an accomplished scientist and leader in a variety of fields, he’s also widely known for his work as the Neighborhood Neuroscientist, where he connects his training and his own personal story to merge science, movement, and activism.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkwamebrown/

Guest

Joe Cherewan

Joe Cherewan is a world-class metal finisher known particularly for his expertise within the automotive industry, attracting a global clientele, including high-profile drag racers and car enthusiasts. Joe has honed his unique skill set over decades, working on high-performance dream builds, including street-strip and showcar projects. Although he stepped away from the field recently, he's also ventured into breeding champion French Bulldogs, indicative of his continuous pursuit of excellence, regardless of field or industry.

https://www.facebook.com/DCFeverywhere

Guest

Roger Morningstar

Roger Morningstar is a former Kansas Jayhawk standout and converse executive. He averaged 23 points per game at Dundee High School, was an NJCAA All-American at Olney College, and won two consecutive Big Eight titles with the Kansas Jayhawks. Roger was drafted by the Boston Celtics and had a stint in Europe before joining converse, where he played a critical role in sports marketing and athlete endorsements, including the notable Grandmama campaign with NBA star Larry Johnson.