Life Lessons from Pickleball™ Podcast
1) E76: Bob Gress: Parkinson's and Pickleball
When Parkinson's changed his life, Bob Gress found hope in an unexpected place, the pickleball court. Encouraged by his wife's "recliner speech," Bob discovered that movement, community, and faith cou...Show More
2) E75: Dr. Lynn Ianni: The Pickleball Mindset That Changes Everything
Want to play better and feel better on and off the court? Psychotherapist Dr. Lynn Yanni shares simple sports psychology tools that calm nerves, boost focus, and turn pressure into joy. Learn why a qu...Show More
3) E74: Joesph R. Gannascoli: From The Sopranos to the Pickleball Court
Joesph R. Gannascoli, best known for playing Vito Spatafore on HBO's The Sopranos, shares his remarkable journey from self-taught chef to acclaimed actor and how pickleball has become an integral part...Show More
4) E73: John Gallucci Jr: Dr. JAG’s Guide to Injury Free Pickleball
E73: John Gallucci Jr: Dr. JAG’s Guide to Injury Free Pickleball Dr. John Gallucci Jr. (“Dr. JAG”), CEO of JAG Physical Therapy and author of Pickleball, Pickleball, Pickleball: Don’t Get Hurt, joins ...Show More
5) E72: Lee Baucom: Pickleball as a Path to Thriving
Thriveologist Dr. Lee Baucom joins us to unpack what it really means to thrive - on the court and in life. Fresh off Shelley’s remarkable recovery from a serious hiking accident, we dive into beginner...Show More
6) E71: Encore! Megan Fudge: Fast, Fierce & Family-Fueled
E71: Encore! Megan Fudge: Fast, Fierce & Family-Fueled We’re bringing back a fan favorite with Megan Fudge, the APP Tour’s top-ranked female pro with 90+ medals in just three years. She takes us from ...Show More
7) E70: Mani Barajas-Alexander: Pickleball Paradise: Finding Joy in Costa Rica
Mani Barajas-Alexander of Costa Rica’s Pura Vida House shares how a Division 1 tennis past, a leap of faith, and a pandemic pivot became a world-class pickleball retreat that nourishes body, mind, and...Show More
8) E69: Cheryl Rempis—Aka Samara Skye: Timeline Shifts and Pickleball Transformations
Ever wondered how your everyday choices might be shaping alternate realities? Cheryl Rempis—better known as Samara Skye—is the visionary behind Timeline Catalyst, where she blends nursing expertise wi...Show More
9) E68: CJ Johnson: Crushing Pickleball at Any Age
CJ Johnson, co-founder of Better Pickleball, joins us to share how she's empowering adults 50+ to play smarter, stay injury-free, and embrace their inner athlete—whether they’ve been playing for years...Show More
10) E67: Sherry “Eseosa Rain”: Pickleball with Purpose—From PTSD to Global Impact
Sherry, known as Eseosa Rain, shares her remarkable journey from Air Force veteran and missionary to global pickleball ambassador. After discovering pickleball lifted her out of depression and connect...Show More