Mike Branon, bestselling author of Pickleball and the Art of Living and The Joy of Pickleball, joins us to share how positive dinking, mindset, and reinvention shape a meaningful life on and off the court. From discovering pickleball by chance to embracing joy and aging with curiosity, Mike brings a gentle mix of humor, warmth, and insight to this conversation. He reminds us that connection, presence, and a positive spirit can change the way we play—and the way we live. A heartfelt, uplifting episode that will make you smile, reflect, and appreciate pickleball even more. Listen now at http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com.

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Melinda Alcosser, educator, coach, drummer, and founder of With Heart Travel, shares how pickleball, connection, and intentional travel have shaped her life and sparked meaningful projects from Punta Cana to Uganda. Melinda shows how joy, presence, and curiosity aren’t just part of pickleball they are a way of living. This inspiring, thoughtful conversation will leave you seeing the game, and the world, in a whole new way. Listen now at http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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Writer and creator Rick Cipes joins us to talk storytelling, sport, and the mindful side of the game. A longtime Pickleball Magazine contributor and author of How to Play Better Pickleball and Pickleball Riffs, Rick shares practical tools for breathing, self-talk, and finding flow on the court. We swap fun tales from his Bite-Size Pickleball world, including celebrity cameos, and explore his new docuseries Full Court Shadow about athletes stepping out of a parent’s legacy. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the wisdom on community, kindness, and the dopamine magic of pickleball at http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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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, community, and joy at every age and ability, and why fair age plus skill brackets matter for true competition. From teaching adaptive athletes to competing in national tournaments at 80+, Dr. J reminds us that you are never too old to play, to grow, or to make a difference on and off the court.

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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, church, and even their local fire department, inspiring others with their heart, humility, and drive. Their story is about family, faith, and the joy of growing the game together, one court at a time. 💛🎾 Tune in at: http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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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 pickleball’s power to connect people everywhere. His journey is equal parts humor, heart, and inspiration, a reminder that pickleball truly knows no borders. Listen now at http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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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, Anna is helping veterans, civilians, and adaptive players rediscover joy and unite a nation through the simple, powerful game she now calls a language of connection. Listen now at http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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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 inspiration. She shares how travel, creativity, and courage have shaped her journey, and how pickleball continues to connect people across the globe. Listen now at http://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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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 could bring healing and joy. He shares how pickleball helped him rebuild strength, purpose, and connection both on and off the court. Listen to this heartfelt conversation now at https://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com.

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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 quick “reset,” kinder self-talk, and “forgetting the score” can transform your game and your relationships. Plus, the surprising brain science that explains why pickleball feels so good. Listen now: https://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com

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