Pickleball Essentials: Strategies and Stories for Baby Boomers
Welcome to the Pickleball section of BabyBoomer.org, where we dive into one of the fastest-growing sports among Baby Boomers. Here, you’ll find a variety of resources including insightful articles, engaging podcasts, and more, all dedicated to the world of Pickleball. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about starting, this is your go-to destination for tips, strategies, community stories, and the latest trends in Pickleball.
Join us as we explore the excitement and camaraderie of this beloved sport.
They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery.
Sheri recently complet…
They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small tal…
They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery.
Sheri recently completed her first knee replacement, and Mark was looking at his second sometime later in the year. I was curious about the process and wondered how they felt about not only the procedure, but also the recovery.
“First off, don’t listen to social media. Yes, there was a lot of pain, but when I foll…
I don't know about you, but I haven't thought about my eye health that much over the years. I've been pretty lucky that I haven't had many concerns. I have begun wearing eye protection for pickleball when I learned that you can suffer from a detached retina. But it turns out, eye health is the most …
I don't know about you, but I haven't thought about my eye health that much over the years. I've been pretty lucky that I haven't had many concerns. I have begun wearing eye protection for pickleball …
I don't know about you, but I haven't thought about my eye health that much over the years. I've been pretty lucky that I haven't had many concerns. I have begun wearing eye protection for pickleball when I learned that you can suffer from a detached retina. But it turns out, eye health is the most overlooked pillar in wellness. Did you know it directly affects energy, focus, sleep, and even mood? And with the way we use screens today, phones, laptops, tablets, all day long our eyes are taking the hit. Eye strain is something we can't afford to ignore. My guest this week is Dr. Pam Theriot, TE…
▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။|||| |🎙️GETTING PHYSICAL talks about the fallacies, realities, and sometimes even the maladies that surround what the older crowd actually DOES to keep fit. And nope. Nope. It’s not JUST pickleball. (Although pickleball is righteously challenging, athletic, and a “n…
▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။|||| |🎙️GETTING PHYSICAL talks about the fallacies, realities, and sometimes even the maladies that surround what the older crowd actually DOES to keep fit. And nope. Nop…
▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။|||| |🎙️GETTING PHYSICAL talks about the fallacies, realities, and sometimes even the maladies that surround what the older crowd actually DOES to keep fit. And nope. Nope. It’s not JUST pickleball. (Although pickleball is righteously challenging, athletic, and a “no joke” physical pursuit.) 🤾♀️🥒🏓📢⚠️SPOILER ALERT🚨🔔Everything!!!🚴♀️🏊♀️👟⚽🏒🏃♀️🥍🏈🏓🤼🥎🛹⛷🎿⛸🏀🏹🏸🧘🏻♀️🩰✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ ✦·┈๑⋅�…
Some guests make you want to train harder. Mike Wardian makes you want to live wider — and stop postponing the things that matter. Mike is 52, a runner, adventurer, and lifelong “yes” person. What stood out here wasn’t a race résumé. It was how he builds a life where training fits inside …
Some guests make you want to train harder. Mike Wardian makes you want to live wider — and stop postponing the things that matter. Mike is 52, a runner, adventurer, and lifelong “yes” person. W…
Some guests make you want to train harder. Mike Wardian makes you want to live wider — and stop postponing the things that matter. Mike is 52, a runner, adventurer, and lifelong “yes” person. What stood out here wasn’t a race résumé. It was how he builds a life where training fits inside the day, curiosity stays lit, and progress keeps happening even when time is tight. Mike’s story has that real-life Forrest Gump energy — he ran 3,200 miles across America on Running Home. But the reason he belongs on this show is the off-camera stuff: burpees while the toast cooks, workouts fo…
Retirement feels different when you’re close enough to see the real fears and trade-offs. Hana is just a few years away from stepping out of active duty, and she shares what it’s like to stand in that in-between space—excited for a slower pace, but still navigating purpose, parenting, and the …
Retirement feels different when you’re close enough to see the real fears and trade-offs. Hana is just a few years away from stepping out of active duty, and she shares what it’s like to stand in …
Retirement feels different when you’re close enough to see the real fears and trade-offs. Hana is just a few years away from stepping out of active duty, and she shares what it’s like to stand in that in-between space—excited for a slower pace, but still navigating purpose, parenting, and the question of “am I actually ready?”She talks about dreaming of morning pickleball, the frugal roots that shaped her money habits, and how starting to invest later than she planned didn’t stop her from getting ahead. She also opens up about slow travel, building up her “superhero account” fo…
Bone Health for Baby Boomers
As Baby Boomers navigate the later stages of life, maintaining strong and healthy bones becomes increasingly important. Bone health is crucial for overall mobility and quality of life, influencing everything from daily activities to long-term wellness. We need to protec…
Bone Health for Baby Boomers
As Baby Boomers navigate the later stages of life, maintaining strong and healthy bones becomes increasingly important. Bone health is crucial for overall mobility and qu…
Bone Health for Baby Boomers
As Baby Boomers navigate the later stages of life, maintaining strong and healthy bones becomes increasingly important. Bone health is crucial for overall mobility and quality of life, influencing everything from daily activities to long-term wellness. We need to protect our bone health by getting enough calcium and vitamin D, doing the right kinds of exercise, avoid bone-damaging habits, and getting screened for osteoporosis. Our experts in this area of the site explore all of these topics.
The best food sources for bone health include dairy like milk, yogurt …
Heart disease in women is their number one killer — and most of us still don't know the signs.We've spent years worrying about the right things: the screenings, the genetics, the family history we carry quietly into every doctor's appointment. But women's heart health looks dif…
Heart disease in women is their number one killer — and most of us still don't know the signs.We've spent years worrying about the right things: the screenings, the genetics, the family hi…
Heart disease in women is their number one killer — and most of us still don't know the signs.We've spent years worrying about the right things: the screenings, the genetics, the family history we carry quietly into every doctor's appointment. But women's heart health looks different than we've been taught. The symptoms are more subtle. The risk factors include ones nobody warned us about — like menopause, estrogen loss, and the emotional suppression when we carry our loved one’s pain..My guest today, Victoria Gustafson — certified heart-centered life coach and…
This CEO Built A $860M Money Management Firm & Is Big On Servant Leadership.
Guest
Max Kulyk CEO and Founder Chicory Wealth with ~$860M in AUM
Company
Chicory Wealth
Website
https://chicorywealth.com/
Max Bio
My main interest is in people – getting to know them, listening to them, and…
This CEO Built A $860M Money Management Firm & Is Big On Servant Leadership.
Guest
Max Kulyk CEO and Founder Chicory Wealth with ~$860M in AUM
Company
Chicory Wealth
Website
https://chicor…
This CEO Built A $860M Money Management Firm & Is Big On Servant Leadership.
Guest
Max Kulyk CEO and Founder Chicory Wealth with ~$860M in AUM
Company
Chicory Wealth
Website
https://chicorywealth.com/
Max Bio
My main interest is in people – getting to know them, listening to them, and helping them balance their finances with the rest of their lives in a way that has meaning to them. I started in the financial industry in 2002 and opened Maggie Kulyk and Associates soon after. In 2018 this business became Chicory Wealth, a fee-only financial life planning and sustainable wealth m…
This CEO Built A $860M Money Management Firm & Is Big On Servant Leadership. Guest Max Kulyk CEO and Founder Chicory Wealth with ~$860M in AUM Company Chicory WealthWebsitehttps://chicorywealth.com/Max BioMy main interest is in people – getting to know them, listening to them, and helping them…
This CEO Built A $860M Money Management Firm & Is Big On Servant Leadership. Guest Max Kulyk CEO and Founder Chicory Wealth with ~$860M in AUM Company Chicory WealthWebsitehttps://chicorywealth.co…
This CEO Built A $860M Money Management Firm & Is Big On Servant Leadership. Guest Max Kulyk CEO and Founder Chicory Wealth with ~$860M in AUM Company Chicory WealthWebsitehttps://chicorywealth.com/Max BioMy main interest is in people – getting to know them, listening to them, and helping them balance their finances with the rest of their lives in a way that has meaning to them. I started in the financial industry in 2002 and opened Maggie Kulyk and Associates soon after. In 2018 this business became Chicory Wealth, a fee-only financial life planning and sustainable wealth management fir…
SHOW NOTES In this inspiring episode, I visit with Cynthia and Kameron Haller to explore what it truly means to live a life of purpose—especially in the later years. With 6 children and nearly 28 grandchildren, the Hallers made a bold decision: step away from family for 18 months to serve a miss…
SHOW NOTES In this inspiring episode, I visit with Cynthia and Kameron Haller to explore what it truly means to live a life of purpose—especially in the later years. With 6 children and nearly 28 …
SHOW NOTES In this inspiring episode, I visit with Cynthia and Kameron Haller to explore what it truly means to live a life of purpose—especially in the later years. With 6 children and nearly 28 grandchildren, the Hallers made a bold decision: step away from family for 18 months to serve a mission in Northern Ireland. What they discovered wasn't just about service; it was about rediscovering identity, expanding influence, and living with intention. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The Decision to Serve Why did they choose to leave family behind to serve The role of faith, purpose, an…
Sometimes retirement isn’t sparked by a countdown to a date, it’s triggered by a moment that makes you rethink everything.For Shawn, that moment came with a serious health scare. After being misdiagnosed with a degenerative nerve condition, he was forced to confront a hard question: If time isn�…
Sometimes retirement isn’t sparked by a countdown to a date, it’s triggered by a moment that makes you rethink everything.For Shawn, that moment came with a serious health scare. After being misdi…
Sometimes retirement isn’t sparked by a countdown to a date, it’s triggered by a moment that makes you rethink everything.For Shawn, that moment came with a serious health scare. After being misdiagnosed with a degenerative nerve condition, he was forced to confront a hard question: If time isn’t guaranteed, why keep postponing the life you want to live? In this episode of Retirement Reality, Shawn shares how that experience pushed him to take control of both his health and his finances, and ultimately retire just before his 58th birthday. He talks about the fear, the clarity that follo…
In a recent conversation with Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community, Dave and Yuri Kerrins shared why they left 40+ years in busy Northern Virginia for a proactive, peaceful retirement at Williamsburg Landing.
After Dave’s 30-year Army career and work at CACI, and Yuri’s successful caree…
In a recent conversation with Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community, Dave and Yuri Kerrins shared why they left 40+ years in busy Northern Virginia for a proactive, peaceful retirement at Willi…
In a recent conversation with Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community, Dave and Yuri Kerrins shared why they left 40+ years in busy Northern Virginia for a proactive, peaceful retirement at Williamsburg Landing.
After Dave’s 30-year Army career and work at CACI, and Yuri’s successful career in government contracting, the couple began seriously exploring retirement communities three or four years ago. Dave, who is 10 years older than Yuri, was ready to escape the frantic traffic and pace. Yuri saw the move as a loving gift for their future.
Yuri had visited many senior communities th…
David Buck
June 27, 2026
Nicole Christina 
Diane Dean-Epps 
Kush Khandelwal 
Ari Taublieb 
Laurie James 
Adam Sarhan 
Greg Payne 
Steve Gurney