Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Meet Shelley and Sher, the dynamic duo, who found more than just a sport on the Pickleball court - they discovered how Pickleball was weaving its magic, creating connections, boosting confidence, and sprinkling their lives with amazing joy. Inspired by their own personal transformation and the contagious enthusiasm of their fellow players, they knew this was more than a game. Join them on their weekly podcast as they serve up engaging conversations with people from all walks of life, and all around the world reaching across the net to uncover the valuable Life Lessons from Pickleball™.
Podcasting since 2024 • 82 episodes
Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Latest Episodes
E81: Dr. Jerry “Dr. J” Brinegar: Leveling the Playing Field
Marriage and family therapist Dr. Jerry “Dr. J” Brinegar is a USA Pickleball ambassador, decorated senior competitor, and passionate teacher of adaptive pickleball for veterans with spinal cord injuries. He shares how the game brings purpose...
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Episode 81
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28:25
E80: Ezekiel and Matthias Wagner: The Next Generation of Pickleball
Brothers Ezekiel and Matthias Wagner represent the next generation of pickleball, young players using their passion for the game to build community and connection. As Selkirk Junior Advocates, they have brought pickleball to their schools, c...
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Episode 80
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34:14
E79: Ron Ponder: Spreading Pickleball Across the Globe
Ron Ponder, Director of Officiating for the Global Pickleball Federation, has helped grow the game in communities around the world. A passionate player, teacher, and rule-maker, he shares stories of teaching, reffing, and witnessing pickleba...
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Episode 79
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29:26
E78: Anna Glotova: Hope, Healing, And Pickleball in Ukraine
When war forced her to flee Ukraine, Anna Glotova found unexpected healing through pickleball. What began as a way to cope with loss grew into a movement of resilience, inclusion, and hope. As cofounder of the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation...
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Episode 78
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41:38
E77: Riley “Smiley Riley” Palmer: The Floating Court That Went Viral
Riley “Smiley Riley” Palmer brings her infectious energy to pickleball both on land and at sea. From coaching and community building to designing the world’s first floating pickleball court in Croatia, Riley is turning imagination into inspi...
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Episode 77
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38:51