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Toby Brooks

Toby Brooks

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
695 total appearances

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Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

Let's get into it.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

Becoming Undone is a podcast for those who dare bravely, risk mightily, and grow relentlessly.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

Join me, Toby Brooks, as I invite a new guest each week where we examine how high achievers can transform from falling apart to falling into place.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

And I will tell you, today's episode is a special one for me because I get the chance to reconnect with someone I've known for a long time.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

And I've had the privilege of teaching early in his journey, and it's been really exciting to see how he's grown since those days.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

So joining me today is Dr. Sean Eagle.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

He's now an assistant professor and researcher in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

He's a renowned traumatic brain injury expert.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

He's got more than 150 papers to his credit and counting.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

I'm sure there's several in the opera right now.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

Yeah.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

He's considered a global expert on concussion, but his journey today traces all the way back to his experiences as an athlete.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

So, Sean, Dr. Eagle, it's great to have you on the show.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

Welcome to Becoming Undone.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

Well, you reached out to me and I was super excited because your story was one that stuck with me.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

In a given year, we would have 100 applicants for one of the student positions in our program.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

And there was an essay associated with that.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

And I distinctly remember yours, even to this day, how you were...

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

a leader on your football team in college and how concussion had really kind of derailed your journey.

Becoming UnDone
156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

And I recall us having conversations about how that was influencing you even then.