Navigating Life (and Pickleball) with Chronic Illness ❣️ | Behind the Paddle

Описание: Welcome to Episode 13 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Jordan Wick and Michele Spahr, hosts of the "Mom, You're Embarrassing Me" podcast. Rob shares his experiences of being a pro pickleball player after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and Michele shares her experiences after an MS diagnosis. They both share how important community support is to maintaining your mental health during a difficult situation. Rob also shares the challenges of competing at a high level while managing health issues — and the significance of advocacy for those facing similar struggles. He is looking to the future and is excited about upcoming partnerships and tournaments in the APP tour.

Rob, Jordan, and Michele discuss the challenges of handling criticism when you are playing at a high level, the transition from tennis to pickleball, and the strategic shifts in gameplay, particularly the trend of players stepping back from the kitchen line.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 13 Introduction 🎬
1:07 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 👊
2:54 - Rob Nunnery's Journey in Pickleball 📖
12:30 - Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms 🧠
19:14 - Advocacy and Community Involvement 💯
27:15 - Future Aspirations and Partnerships 🔮
32:20 - The Unorthodox Charm of Richard Liverknees
35:30 - The Evolution of Pickleball: Growth and Concerns 📊
41:34 - Handling Criticism in Sports 🗣️
43:33 - Transitioning from Tennis to Pickleball 🎾
46:20 - The New Norm: Playing Off the Kitchen Line 👀
47:44 - The Nasty Nelson: Love It or Leave It❓
51:16 - Rapid Fire Questions: Fun Insights 🔥
56:53 - Personal Stories: Finding Pickleball 🫡
57:54 - The Joy of Pickleball: A Personal Journey 🙏
59:52 - Finding Connection Through Shared Experiences 💥
1:01:37 - The Intersection of Personal Growth and Sports 🦾
1:03:00 - The Power of Storytelling in Sports 🫠
1:06:37 - Building a Community Through Podcasting 🎙️
1:09:57 - Future Aspirations and Goals in Podcasting 🤗

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