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™.
Episodes
115 episodes
E14: Jeannine Ewing: Empowering Women Through Pickleball and Lifelong Fitness
How can a lifetime of coaching, teaching, competition, and resilience prepare someone to fall in love with pickleball and embrace a whole new chapter of strength, play, and community?In this episode, Jeannine Ewing shares her inspiring j...
E13: Dori West and Dr. Cameron Smith: Finding Balance and Resilience Through Pickleball
How can pickleball help us become calmer, kinder, more resilient, and more connected while also making us better players on the court?In this episode, Dr. Cameron Smith, known as the Dink Shrink, and Dori West share how their love ...
E12: Julie Billett: Strength, Resilience and Pickleball Through Her Cancer Journey
How can pickleball become a source of joy, strength, community, and healing when life suddenly changes in ways you never expected?In this episode, Julie Billett shares her deeply moving story of resilience, connection, and gratitude. A l...
E11: Twila Adams: Resilience and Triumph Through Pickleball and Life
How can pickleball help someone reclaim joy, redefine possibility, and prove that community, faith, and determination can carry us through even the hardest chapters of life?In this episode, Twila Adams shares her extraordinary story of r...
E10: Roger BelAir: Transforming Lives Behind Bars Through Pickleball
What happens when pickleball is introduced inside prison walls?In this episode, Roger BelAir shares his unexpected journey of bringing pickleball to correctional facilities across the United States. Inspired by a 60 Minutes segment, Roge...
E9: Joyce Jones: Pickleball Pioneer and Hall of Fame Contender
How does a 94-year-old become a pickleball legend?In this episode, we sit down with Joyce Jones, a remarkable nonagenarian who has dedicated more than four decades to the sport of pickleball. Introduced to the game in 1980 by pickleball ...
E8: Lorraine Schneider: Finding Patience and Growth on the Pickleball Court
How can pickleball teach patience, sharpen communication, build resilience, and bring joy even for someone whose daily work is preparing for crisis?In this episode, Lorraine Schneider shares her unique perspective on the life lessons of ...
E7: Dr. Kwabena Akufo: Transforming a Continent with Pickleball Across Africa
How can one person’s passion for pickleball help spark a movement across an entire continent and create new opportunities for health, community, and joy?In this episode, Apostle Dr. Kwabena Akufo shares the remarkable story of how pickle...
E6: Will & Lilly Terry: Finding Joy and Growth on the Pickleball Court
How can pickleball help us discover hidden strength, build confidence, practice grace under pressure, and even inspire stories for children and adults alike?In this episode, Will and Lilly Terry share their joyful pickleball journey and ...
E5: Wenting Nie & Kim Landesberg: Recreational Joy and Competitive Spirit in Pickleball
How can pickleball help us stay present, build confidence, find joy after loss, and create the kind of friendship that makes us feel safe enough to grow?In this episode, Wenting Nie and Kim Landesberg share their heartfelt and uplifting ...
E4: Sarah Moore: From Small Town Roots to Pickleball Wisdom
How can pickleball help us feel like we belong, teach us to encourage others more openly, and remind us that kindness matters just as much as competition?In this episode, Sarah Moore shares her thoughtful and heartfelt pickleball journey...
E3: Daphna Robon: Discovering Passion and Resilience Through Pickleball
What if you discovered a passion you never knew you had, and it changed your life in unexpected ways? Join us as we sit down with Daphna Robon, a retired casualty claims adjuster and real estate agent who found a newfound love for pickleball. D...
E2: Shannon Burkhalter: Embracing the Pickleball Life
Join us as we welcome Shannon Burkhalter, who shares her inspiring journey from Tennis to becoming an avid pickleball player. Shannon recounts her early days, the welcoming community she found, and how pickleball has become an essential p...
E1: Madeleine Lapke: Building Community Through Pickleball
How can pickleball transform the life of someone who never saw themselves as athletic and go on to build community, confidence, and connection for hundreds of others?In this episode, beloved coach Madeline Lapke shares her remarkable jou...