All Episodes
Ep. 294 - Body and Mind
Pickleball strengthens far more than your game —it is a pathway toward a stronger body, a sharper mind, and a fuller life. In this episode, we draw on reflections at t...
Ep. 293 - Lean into the Good Voice - from the PPA Atlanta
In this episode, we explore the powerful mental framework of “self-one” and “self-two” so you, as a pickleball player, can become more intentional about which internal...
Special Episode - The Pickled Mind with Kayla Teape
If you’ve ever felt your love for pickleball slipping under pressure, this conversation with Kayla Teape of Pickled Minds offers a meaningful reset. We explore a criti...
Ep. 292 - Lessons for All from the 2026 US Open
In this episode, I reflect on lessons from the 2026 US Open with a special emphasis on how a calm mind leads to better performance on the court. Whether in competition...
Ep. 291 - Your Why for Pickleball
Anchoring to your “why” can shift your mindset and elevate both your performance and fulfillment. In this episode, I want to challenge you to define your true “why” fo...
Ep. 290 - Find Your Intensity Goldilocks Zone
Managing intensity on the pickleball court helps players find their personal “Goldilocks zone” between overexertion and disengagement. In this episode, we draw on real...
Ep. 289 - Recognition SuperPower
There's an often-overlooked superpower of recognition and it directly impacts your performance on the court. On this episode, we break recognition into three practical...
Special Episode - Alec Martone The Fail First Podcast
What if failure wasn't the thing to avoid — but the fastest path to getting better? In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy, I sit down with Alec Martone, host ...
Ep. 288 - Setting Realistic Expectations
Unrealistic expectations quietly fuel frustration on the court. In this special episode, we examine the “win or bust” mindset many players adopt to rethink how we defi...
Ep. 287 - Guest Host CJ Johnson - Navigating the Obstacles to Being a Women Athlete
What does it mean to fight to be seen as an athlete — not once, but across an entire lifetime? In this episode of Pickleball Therapy, guest host CJ Johnson — co-head c...
Special Episode - Refinding the Joy in Pickleball with PickleballNikki
In this special episode of Pickleball Therapy, I sit down with Nikki Maldonado of Pickleball Nikki to explore a powerful mindset challenge: how players can rediscover ...
Ep. 286 - Mixed Troubles Playing with Your Significant Other
In this episode of Pickleball Therapy, we explore the unique challenges of playing mixed doubles with your spouse or life partner. From creating a communication plan t...
Ep. 285 - How's Your Sister Doing?
Everyday comments and assumptions can impact confidence and belonging on the court. In this episode, we reflect on locker room banter, self-awareness, and community re...
Ep. 284 - My Hope for You
There's something meaningful —something worthy of care, attention, and long-term commitment about pickleball. My personal hopes for you as a pickleball player—on the c...
Ep. 283 - Embrace the Stress
Stress is not the enemy in pickleball—it’s the very fabric of the game and embracing it can accelerate your growth and transform your mindset on the court. In this epi...
Ep. 282 - The Rule of Thirds
One-third of your improvement journey will feel uncomfortable and if you’re serious about getting better, struggle is not a sign of failure—it’s evidence of growth. On...
Ep. 281 - Are You Converting Your Game
Are you converting all of the ability you have into performance on the court? In this episode, I'll use a solar panel analogy to explore how intentionality, clarity, a...
Ep. 280 - Learning From Personal Experience
Pickleball doesn’t test us when everything is going well—it tests us when preparation, pressure, and performance don’t fully align. That’s exactly what happened during...