Show Notes EP95: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 4 with Former Odessa College Head Coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer Dennis Helms  About the Guest Dennis Helms is a distinguished figure in the world of basketball coaching, having served as the head coach...

Show Notes EP94: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 3 with Dr. Kwame M. Brown Neuroscientist and Former Psychology Professor About the Guest Dr. Kwame M. Brown is a neuroscientist holding a PhD from Georgetown University and a BA in Molecular Biology...

Show Notes EP93: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON with JD Mayo, LJ's former Head Basketball Coach at Dallas Skyline High School About the Guest JD Mayo: JD Mayo is a legendary Texas high school basketball coach with a remarkable career that spans decades....

Show Notes EP92: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON with Harold Kaufman, former VP of Public Relations with the Charlotte Hornets About the Guest Harold KaufmanWith over 35 years in sports, corporate, and business communications, Harold Kaufman is the founder...

Show Notes EP91: CHANGES (w3w) with Toby Brooks About the Host Toby Brooks is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Starting his higher education journey at a community college, Toby eventually earned...

Show Notes EP90: CHAMPION with Neil Kennedy, Author, Speaker, and Founder of FivestarMan About the Guest Neil Kennedy: Neil Kennedy is an accomplished author, speaker, and founder of the FivestarMan movement. Over the years, he has authored 14 influential books, many...

Show Notes EP89: NO BAD DAYS with Mikayla Moore, Minor League Athletic Trainer, Milwaukee Brewers About the Guest Mikayla Moore is a dedicated and experienced athletic trainer with a rich background in sports medicine. She holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise and...

Show Notes EP88: RESILIENT INNOVATION with Dr. Cara Wells, Entrepreneur and Founder, EmGenisys, Inc. About the Guest Cara Wells is an accomplished entrepreneur and PhD holder in Animal Science from Texas Tech University. She is the founder of EmGenesys, a company...

Show Notes EP87: GET UP EIGHT with Brad Brennan, Former Professional and D1 Football Player, Raken Sales Director About the Guest Brad Brennan is a former collegiate and professional football player with a deeply rooted background in athletics. Hailing from...

Show Notes EP86: L.U.C.K. with Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute and Artist-Performer About the Guest Dr. Lisa Garner Santa is an esteemed flutist and professor with a trajectory that has brought her experiences both locally and globally. With a musical and...

Show Notes EP85: GRIT with F Scott Feil, Professor, Learning Scientist, and Podcaster About the Guest Dr. F Scott Feil is a passionate physical therapist, educator, and entrepreneur with a profound journey of perseverance and self-discovery. Holding a Doctorate in...

Show Notes EP84: BIG FISH with Jeff Horn, Entrepreneur and Former 2-Sport College Athlete About the Guest Kent Hance is an influential Texas figure known for his extensive career in politics and education. Hance's professional history includes serving as a state...

Show Notes EP83: SWING the BAT with Jeff Horn, Entrepreneur and Former 2-Sport College Athlete About the Guest Jeff Horn is a former collegiate athlete who has leveraged his passion for sports and teamwork into a successful career in entrepreneurship. With a history...

Show Notes EP82: UNCOMMON with Isaac Lee, Marine Aviator (Ret.) and Author of "Hangar 4" About the Guest Isaac Lee is a former United States Marine Corps officer and aviator who served with distinction and achieved the rank of Captain. His military career was notably...

Show Notes EP81: THE JOURNEY with Patrick Holcomb, Marine, Endurance Athlete, and Author of Where the Seams Meet About the Guest Patrick Holcomb is a former member of the US Marine Corps with a distinguished 20-year career. After retiring in October 2021, Patrick...

Show Notes EP80: PRINCESS of POWER with Jodi Dolo, Fitness Influencer and Podcast Host About the Guest Jodi Dolo is a transformative figure in the realm of health and fitness. Having faced a personal health scare related to high blood pressure and obesity seven years...

Show Notes EP79: SOAR with Charles Austin, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur, Author, and Coach About the Guest Charles Austin is an American high jump legend best remembered for his extraordinary athletic achievements. He won the gold medal in the high jump at...

Show Notes EP78: PARACLETE with Vineet Rajan, CEO and Founder of Forte, Entrepreneur, Stanford MBA, and former US Marine Corps Major About the Guest Vineet Rajan is a former United States Marine Corps major who has seamlessly transitioned into the role of a serial...

Show Notes EP77: MISSION with Mark Greene, Navy SEAL (ret.), Author, Former D1 Athlete About the Guest Mark Greene is a retired Navy SEAL, motivational speaker, and author. His remarkable journey of resilience began as a collegiate athlete at Miami University of Ohio...

Show Notes EP76: GIVER with Jared Oluwek, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Kansas State University About the Guest Jared Oluwek is an accomplished athletic trainer with a passion for sports and wellness. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Jared's journey has taken him...

Show Notes EP75: F. I. O. with Marshall Roberts, Assistant AD, Liberty University, Ultramarathoner, and Former Pro and D1 Football Player and Coach About the Guest Marshall Roberts is a former professional football player and coach, known for his electrifying...

Show Notes EP74: FEARLESS with Ashley Adams, 60th Texas Tech Masked Rider and Marketing Coordinator, Masked Rider Capital About the Guest Ashley Adams hails from Lubbock, Texas, and has built her identity around her passion for horses and her alma mater, Texas Tech...

Show Notes Episode 73: RENAISSANCE with Sandra Chu, Executive Search Consultant, Former NCAA Rowing Coach, and All-Ivy League Student-Athlete About the Guest Sandra Chu is a former collegiate rowing coach turned higher education consultant with a storied and...

Show Notes Episode 72: GENERATIONS (w3w) with Brynnan Brooks Summary In this episode, Toby reflects on generational differences and stereotypes with his daughter, Brynnan Brooks. They discuss the characteristics and perceptions of their respective generations,...

Show Notes Episode 71: UnDONE and NEVERENDING: The NOTHING (part 2) (w3w) Summary In this episode, Toby Brooks continues his reflections on the 1984 classic film "The Never-Ending Story." He explores the hidden meanings and personal growth he has experienced since...

Show Notes Episode 70: RESET with Mark de Grasse, Entrepreneur and President, DigitalMarketer About the Guest Mark de Grasse is the President of DigitalMarketer, a skills and talent development firm that has served over 100,000 students in 174 countries. He has a...

Show Notes Episode 69: THE NOTHING (Part 1) with Toby Brooks Summary In this episode of "Word of the Third," Toby Brooks reflects on the movie "The Never Ending Story" and its deeper meaning. He explores the themes of success, significance, and the search for purpose....

Show Notes Episode 68: ONE WORD at a TIME with John Miller, Author, Producer, and Former Wall Street Journal Correspondent About The Guest John Miller is a journalist, author, and baseball historian. He grew up in Belgium with American parents who were professional...

Show Notes Episode 67: CONTROL with Kelli (Henderson) Chapman, Orthopedic Physician Assistant and Former Conference MVP D1 Athlete About The Guest Kelli Chapman is an orthopedic surgery physician assistant. She had a successful career as a softball player, earning...

Show Notes Episode 66: THE BRAND with Vocalist Brynnan Brooks (w3w) About The Guest Brynnan Brooks is a performer and artist who is passionate about using her talents to connect with people and show her authentic self. She believes in the power of deep conversations...

Show Notes Episode 65: ALL IN with Paul Fenner, Founder of TAMMA Capital, Father of Triplets Plus One, and Host of The Emotional Balance Sheet Podcast About The Guest Paul Fenner is the founder of TAMMA Capital and the host of the Emotional Balance Sheet podcast. He...

Show Notes Episode 64: BRILLIANCE in the BASICS with John Ballenger, Former Marine-One Pilot and Co-Host of "The Second Act with Michael + John" About The Guest John Ballenger is a former Marine Corps pilot who served as the pilot of Marine One, the helicopter that...

Show Notes Episode 63: RISE of the READER with Nick Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers and Author, Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn About The Guest Nick Hutchison is the founder of BookThinkers, a digital...

Show Notes Episode 62: GRATITUDE with Jacob Slichter, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Drummer of Semisonic, Author, and Professor About The Guest Jacob Slichter is the drummer for Semisonic, an American rock band known for their hit song "Closing Time." He is also an...

Show Notes Episode 61: LEADERSHIP Roundtable with Dr. Michael Galyean, Dr. Erin Justyna, Magie Lacambra, and John Okerson 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...

Show Notes Episode 60: FIND A WAY with Phil Millan, Professional Baseball Athletic Trainer 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...

Show Notes Episode 59: KINTSUGI with Ian Westmoreland Non-Profit Founder and Podcaster 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...

Emma Middleton Morris shares her journey as a college basketball player, from struggling with confidence and self-esteem to finding success and redemption. She discusses the highs and lows of her career, including her decision to transfer schools and her experience as a super senior. Emma also reflects on the importance of identity and the lessons she has learned from failure.

Show Notes Episode 57: CROSSROADS with Gio Marin From Rock Bottom to Purpose: A Journey of Faith and Transformation About The Guest Gio Marin is a minister, podcaster, fitness personality, and plant-based advocate. He grew up in the South Bronx and had a calling to...

Show Notes Episode 56: EXAMPLE with Tony Wagner 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...

Show Notes Episode 55: RESPOND with Fletcher Cleaves 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...

Show Notes Episode 54: LEGACY with Norense Odiase 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...

Show Notes: Episode 53: CLARITY with Shelby Perry About The Guest Shelby Perry is a Utah native who struggled with addiction from a young age. After seeking help and entering recovery, she suffered a serious snowboarding accident that resulted in the loss of her right...

Show Notes: Episode 52: BLUEPRINT with Pat Rigsby 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....

Show Notes: Episode 51: HARMONY with Dr. Garfield Bright About The Guest Garfield Bright is a founding member of the R&B group Shai. He has achieved multi-platinum success in the music industry and has also earned a PhD in African American Studies. Summary...

Show Notes: Episode 50: UNINHIBITED with Dr. Phil Anton About The Guest Dr. Phil Anton is an Associate Professor and the Program Director for Exercise Science at SIU Carbondale. He is the director of the Strong Survivors Exercise and Nutrition Program for cancer...

Show Notes: Episode 49: HERO with Deron "Malibu" McBee 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...

Show Notes: Episode 48: -ABLERS (W3W) with Toby Brooks Summary 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...

Show Notes: Episode 47: EARNED with Ron McKeefery 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...

Show Notes: Episode 46 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...

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, accountability, and connection with like-minded individuals.

In this episode, Chris Carr, a former NBA player turned basketball coach. Carr shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Missouri to playing college basketball at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and eventually making it to the NBA. He discusses the highs and lows of his playing career, including his experience in the NBA Slam Dunk Finals and a career-ending knee injury. Carr also talks about his transition into coaching and the importance of impacting young people’s lives. He shares stories about his children’s athletic achievements and his aspirations to become a collegiate head coach.

Show Notes: Episode 42 About The Guest(s): Toby Brooks is a speaker, author, professor, and forever student. He is the host of the podcast "Becoming UnDone" where he brings on guests who have transformed their lives from falling apart to falling into place. Toby is...

Show Notes: Episode 41 LEARN with Learning Scientist and Director of Center for Teaching and Learning at A.T. Still University Dr. Quincy Conley Dr. Quincy Conley, the director of the Teaching and Learning Center at AT Still University, shares his journey from being a...

Show Notes: Episode 40 CHAMPION with Sports Chaplain and Character Coach Roger Lipe For author and longtime sports chaplain Roger Lipe, early dreams of success in sport didn’t really materialize the way he’s planned. As happens with many of us, the responsibilities of...

Show Notes: Episode 39 COMPETE (W3W) with Vocalist Brynnan Brooks Great to be back in the studio for another episode of Becoming UnDone! Continuing our reboot of my first foray into podcasting, a fairly short-lived show called “Better Every Week” co-hosted with my...

Show Notes: Episode 38 REBOUND with Researcher and Professor Dr. Ram Haddas There’s no denying the fact that Covid19 changed the world. The illness and disease was bad enough, but it was almost overshadowed by the fear and uncertainty it brought. Without a doubt,...

Show Notes: Episode 37 THE SPARTAN MINDSET with TEDx Speaker, Author, and Coach Reed Maltbie 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...

Show Notes: Episode 36 TOXIC MOTIVATION (W3W) with Vocalist Brynnan Brooks This week was hard. It was a wake-up call for me. I was told that several people been asking around why I hated my job. I was dumbfounded. Hate my job? I love my job. I so appreciate the...

Show Notes: Episode 35 CHANGE UP with Stacie Salazar, Athletic Trainer, Crossfitter, and Former Collegiate Athlete Sometimes, life can throw us curveballs that, in retrospect, can set us off in new directions. For California native Stacie Salazar, it was a series of...

Show Notes: Episode 29 DIAMONDS with Katie Burkhart-Gooch, NCAA Champion, College World Series MVP, and GIA Applied Jewelry Professional Competing at the highest levels requires a rare combination of ambition, ability, drive, and opportunity. For highly decorated...

EP28: PRECISION AGGRESSION with Peak Performance Expert, Author of The Attributes, and Retired Navy Seal Whether in business, sports, the arts, or almost anywhere in between, the ability to assemble and grow a high- functioning team can be the difference between...

Show Notes: Episode 26 THE LAST 8% with Bill Benjamin, Keynote Speaker & Partner, Institute for Health and Human Performance Bill Benjamin grew up in Canada and initially found his success in the software industry after earning degrees in mathematics and computer...

EP25: DANCE with Bridgette Borzillo, Artistic Director of CaZo Dance and Former D1 Softball Player If you’ve ever spent any time at all in the incredibly competitive world of travel sports, you know that it’s not difficult to become so singular in purpose that every...

Episode 22: GETTIN' HECTIC with Rob Simms, Creighton University Women's Basketball Broadcaster and Vice President of the Prenger Solutions Group Growing up in a family of rabid fans for their hometown St. Louis Cardinals, Rob Simms recognized his love for baseball...

Episode 22: RESTORED with Krickitt Carpenter from The Vow For Arizona native Krickitt Carpenter, early athletic dreams of a college scholarship came true when she competed and earned her way to Cal State Fullerton where she competed on the gymnastics team. Sadly, a...

Episode 20: INSPIRE with Jonica Bullock, Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer and Co-Host of the BUILT by FitBod Podcast Some corners of the internet can be scary places. Social media in particular can be rough, with self-proclaimed experts on every virtual corner at the...

Episode 19: FLEX with Sabine Ehgoetz, Competitive Bodybuilder, Mindset Advocate, and Fitness and Empowerment Coach Growing up in Germany, Sabine Ehgoetz learned early on what it meant never to be enough. Raised by a physically and emotionally abusive mother who made...