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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.
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Photo by Geralt via PixabayAttract the Right Job or Clientele:How to Keep Your Eye on the Prize for Desired Results Today marks the celebration of Halloween, making it the perfect time to greet those you may meet with an offering of candy. And if meetings are over the phone or via Zoom,…
Photo by Geralt via PixabayAttract the Right Job or Clientele:How to Keep Your Eye on the Prize for Desired Results Today marks the celebration of Halloween, making it the perfect time to…
Photo by Geralt via PixabayAttract the Right Job or Clientele:How to Keep Your Eye on the Prize for Desired Results Today marks the celebration of Halloween, making it the perfect time to greet those you may meet with an offering of candy. And if meetings are over the phone or via Zoom, with a smile in your voice, greet the other person and inquire how they will be spending the holiday. The conversation will bring all parties a sparkle of joy to proceed to the business topic on a more relaxing note. Moreover, we are to attempt to find that sparkle of joy every day of the year…
Elinor Stutz
October 31, 2024 
In this enlightening episode, host Sasha Graham sits down with Dr. Brook Choulet, a leading psychiatrist in the burgeoning field of sports psychiatry. With her extensive experience as the consulting psychiatrist for the Phoenix Mercury and the Phoenix Suns, Dr. Choulet shares insights into the uniqu…
In this enlightening episode, host Sasha Graham sits down with Dr. Brook Choulet, a leading psychiatrist in the burgeoning field of sports psychiatry. With her extensive experience as the consulting p…
In this enlightening episode, host Sasha Graham sits down with Dr. Brook Choulet, a leading psychiatrist in the burgeoning field of sports psychiatry. With her extensive experience as the consulting psychiatrist for the Phoenix Mercury and the Phoenix Suns, Dr. Choulet shares insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by elite athletes across various sports, including the NFL, MLB, and even pickleball. Together, they explore themes of resilience and grit that define high-performing athletes, the psychological factors that drive them, and the evolving landscape of mental health in …
Sasha Graham
October 29, 2024 
Unless you’ve lived in Outer Mongolia for a while (quite a while) or have already moved down into your survival bunker ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election season that now stretches from Labor Day to Easter to allow sufficient ballot-box stuffing and counting the votes of dead people, you …
Unless you’ve lived in Outer Mongolia for a while (quite a while) or have already moved down into your survival bunker ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election season that now stretches from Lab…
Unless you’ve lived in Outer Mongolia for a while (quite a while) or have already moved down into your survival bunker ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election season that now stretches from Labor Day to Easter to allow sufficient ballot-box stuffing and counting the votes of dead people, you may have heard of Pickleball. You may even have played Pickleball. If so, you’re clearly not alone. Believe this or not (I couldn’t) there’s even a site for USA Pickleball and a site for Pickleheads. And that’s not the worst of it. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA…
Mark O'Brien
October 28, 2024 
You know the saying: your network is your net worth.You can intentionally engineer the results by curating your circle of influence over time, keeping in touch, and being on the alert for subtle connections the casual observer might miss.And then you might unintentionally end up on a flight with the…
You know the saying: your network is your net worth.You can intentionally engineer the results by curating your circle of influence over time, keeping in touch, and being on the alert for subtle conne…
You know the saying: your network is your net worth.You can intentionally engineer the results by curating your circle of influence over time, keeping in touch, and being on the alert for subtle connections the casual observer might miss.And then you might unintentionally end up on a flight with the CEO of your former employer, take your chance on grabbing the seat next to him in first class, and seize the opportunity to create networking connections that help him close a major deal.Helen Fanucci took both approaches and had been able to practice and master the art of finding what’s possible…
Lori Saitz
October 17, 2024 
In this episode, Fitz demystifies protein consumption, shares advice on dealing with menopause-induced insomnia, triceps training, and addresses how to pivot after crossing your marathon finish line, offering suggestions for maintaining fitness and exploring new activities. Fitz also spills tea on h…
In this episode, Fitz demystifies protein consumption, shares advice on dealing with menopause-induced insomnia, triceps training, and addresses how to pivot after crossing your marathon finish line, …
In this episode, Fitz demystifies protein consumption, shares advice on dealing with menopause-induced insomnia, triceps training, and addresses how to pivot after crossing your marathon finish line, offering suggestions for maintaining fitness and exploring new activities. Fitz also spills tea on her recent trip to Ohio, where she attended an OSU football game and announced a professional pickleball tournament. Stick around for the communication tip and song of the week. Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review…
Fitz Koehler
October 11, 2024 
In this episode of the Health and Wealth Podcast, host Carter Wilcoxson and co-host Dr. Ben engage with Geoffrey Wallace from Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. They explore Geoffrey's journey into financial services, the impact of personal experiences on career choices, and the importance of education …
In this episode of the Health and Wealth Podcast, host Carter Wilcoxson and co-host Dr. Ben engage with Geoffrey Wallace from Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. They explore Geoffrey's journey into financ…
In this episode of the Health and Wealth Podcast, host Carter Wilcoxson and co-host Dr. Ben engage with Geoffrey Wallace from Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. They explore Geoffrey's journey into financial services, the impact of personal experiences on career choices, and the importance of education in financial planning. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced in the mortgage industry, the role of reverse mortgages in retirement planning, and the intersection of health and wealth, particularly concerning end-of-life care. Additionally, they discuss the effects of technology on m…
Carter Wilcoxson
October 10, 2024 
If you are picking up a sport or activity for fun... for relaxation... for moving your body, and you don't necessarily want to compete at a high level, are you able to also avoid being overly pessimistic and negative when the game doesn't go so well? I catch myself regularly being WAY too hard on my…
If you are picking up a sport or activity for fun... for relaxation... for moving your body, and you don't necessarily want to compete at a high level, are you able to also avoid being overly pessimis…
If you are picking up a sport or activity for fun... for relaxation... for moving your body, and you don't necessarily want to compete at a high level, are you able to also avoid being overly pessimistic and negative when the game doesn't go so well? I catch myself regularly being WAY too hard on myself when just playing a friendly game - and in today's episode I'm talking about golf and pickleball, for example. What we speak about and expect is what our brains look for. So, if you are expecting not to be very good at something, your brain is going to be hard at work making sure to find you …
Cheryl Fischer
October 4, 2024 
Today’s guest looks beyond physical health in his practice as a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified orthopedic specialist working each day to get active adults back to doing the things they love to do without pain meds, injections, or surgery; even if they've tried PT before. Dr. Paul…
Today’s guest looks beyond physical health in his practice as a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified orthopedic specialist working each day to get active adults back to doing the things th…
Today’s guest looks beyond physical health in his practice as a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified orthopedic specialist working each day to get active adults back to doing the things they love to do without pain meds, injections, or surgery; even if they've tried PT before. Dr. Paul Kochoa says, “My mission is to change how people think about physical therapy - that it's more than the traditional medical model. We can create change with proper treatment and correction, assessing the whole body and working to 100% of a person's goals, and not just be pain-free.” We talk: …
Kate Cherichello
October 4, 2024 
How Can Play Revolutionize Your Workplace? In this engaging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM Group and author of It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture, to explore how integrating fun and play into the workplace can drastically improve culture…
How Can Play Revolutionize Your Workplace? In this engaging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM Group and author of It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business…
How Can Play Revolutionize Your Workplace? In this engaging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM Group and author of It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture, to explore how integrating fun and play into the workplace can drastically improve culture, productivity and profitability. Kristi shares her inspiring journey, starting with organizing social events in high school to creating a vibrant company specializing in adult recreational sports leagues and corporate events. With her commitment to fostering fun and connection, Kristi reveals actio…
Nicole Jansen
October 1, 2024 
Photo by charlesdeluvio on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My heartfelt thanks to the New York Times for bringing to my attention one more damned health condition to worry about in my dotage.…
Photo by charlesdeluvio on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My heartfelt thanks to the New Y…
Photo by charlesdeluvio on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My heartfelt thanks to the New York Times for bringing to my attention one more damned health condition to worry about in my dotage. As if weakening eyesight, questionable hearing, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and receding gums weren’t enough.To these I now must add a condition known as “dead butt syndrome.” It typically affects people who spend hours at a time sitting. People like me, in other words. A lifelong …
Don Akchin
September 14, 2024 Healing for our Body and Soul In our relentless pursuit of health, we often separate the physical from the spiritual, but true wellness requires a harmonious balance between the body and the soul. Our experts in this area of the site explore the intertwining pathways of holistic healing and convent…
Healing for our Body and Soul In our relentless pursuit of health, we often separate the physical from the spiritual, but true wellness requires a harmonious balance between the body and the soul. Ou…
Healing for our Body and Soul In our relentless pursuit of health, we often separate the physical from the spiritual, but true wellness requires a harmonious balance between the body and the soul. Our experts in this area of the site explore the intertwining pathways of holistic healing and conventional medicine, providing insights into how we can nurture both aspects to achieve a more fulfilled and healthy life. Holistic healing refers to approaches that consider the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Unlike conventional medicine, which typically targets specific areas or symptoms, holis…
Being a Passionate Baby Boomer Person What does it mean to be passionate? This question often stirs thoughts of fiery speeches, relentless pursuits, and individuals driven by an indomitable will to achieve their dreams. Passion is the fuel behind both great achievements and everyday joys.…
Being a Passionate Baby Boomer Person What does it mean to be passionate? This question often stirs thoughts of fiery speeches, relentless pursuits, and individuals driven by an indomitable…
Being a Passionate Baby Boomer Person What does it mean to be passionate? This question often stirs thoughts of fiery speeches, relentless pursuits, and individuals driven by an indomitable will to achieve their dreams. Passion is the fuel behind both great achievements and everyday joys. In this area of the site, our experts explore the various facets of being a passionate person, how it influences our lives, and why it’s essential for a fulfilling existence.Being passionate is more than just enthusiasm or excitement; it’s a deep, unwavering interest and love for something …
