Pickleball Therapy

Theres's an often-overlooked root cause behind much of what we experience on the court: insecurity. From missed shots to disputes over line calls, in this episode I unpack how insecurity affects our mindset, behavior, and relationships in pickleball. Tune in to discover how recognizing it can transform your game to respond with empathy. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/252-the-root-cause-of-a-lot/ [https://betterpickleball.com/252-the-root-cause-of-a-lot/]

In this week's episode we go back to archives where I'll share three essential mindset tools to help you mentally prepare before stepping onto the court. This will deepen your reason for playing, and create a positive feedback loop through intentional gratitude and clarity. Listen before your next match to elevate your mental game and play with purpose. Show Notes:  https://betterpickleball.com/251-the-best-from-our-archives-part-6-bookmark-this-episode-3-tips-to-help-you-play-your-best-today [https://betterpickleball.com/251-the-best-from-our-archives-part-6-bookmark-this-episode-3-tips-to-help-you-play-your-best-today]

As pickleball players, we're constantly assessing our games—technique, shot selection, strategy. But how often do we stop to consider our partner, the fourth player on the court?  Drawing from our upcoming book and a revealing real-world encounter, I'll show you how awareness and empathy toward our partner can reshape our entire experience. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/250-how-about-your-partner/ [https://betterpickleball.com/?p=23974&preview=true]

In this special episode I had the pleasure of speaking with  Lydia Hirt, Vice President of Marketing at Life Time, to explore the explosive growth of pickleball across the country. Lydia shares her personal journey with the sport and highlights Life Time’s (LT) groundbreaking contributions—from building hundreds of courts nationwide to launching the innovative LT ball.  Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1528-special-episode-a-chat-with-lydia-hirt-from-life-time-pickleball

Pickleball, like life, is variable. Some days you go 8–0. Others, you walk off the court without a single win. And both outcomes are completely normal. The key is understanding what’s expected—not in the sense of what you hope will happen, but in terms of what statistically does happen. In this episode we explore a topic that hits close to home for any serious player: how to correctly process your results so they don’t mess with your mindset. Show Notes:  https://betterpickleball.com/249-process-your-results-correctly/ [https://betterpickleball.com/?p=23870&preview=true]