Podcast
Pickleball Therapy
Hosted by Tony Roig · EN
The podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. We are here to help you achieve your pickleball goals, with a focus on the mental part of your game. Our mission is to share with you a positive and more healthy way of engaging with pickleball. Together let’s forge a stronger relationship with the sport we all love. With the added benefit of playing better pickleball too. No matter what you are trying to accomplish in your pickleball journey, Pickleball Therapy is here to encourage and support you.
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Ep. 299 - It's YOUR Journey PLUS Avoid Distraction
6d ago00:20:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I explore two important ideas that can help you build a healthier and more productive relationship with pickleball. The first is why your pickleball journey belongs to you and how recognizing your own agency can help you navigate challenges, setbacks, and social dynamics on the court. Then we examine why so many players get distracted by so-called "magic bullets" and why lasting improvement comes from focusing on fundamentals rather than shortcuts. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/299-its-your-journey-plus-avoid-distraction
Transcribe →Ep. 298 - Focus Your "I Care" Beam
2w ago00:19:48Tap to summarizeLet's explore this mental performance concept I call the “I Care Beam”—the idea that the significance we assign to pickleball experiences is entirely within our control. By consciously focusing our attention on the aspects of the game that bring us joy, growth, friendship, and health, we can reduce the emotional weight of mistakes and losses. Listen to the full episode for a fresh way to engage with pickleball and protect your enjoyment of the sport. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/298-focus-your-i-care-beam
Transcribe →Special Episode - Pickleball Growth with The Real Housewives of Pickleball
2w ago00:47:46Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, Tony sits down with Neely Sullivan and Natasha Linton, the co-hosts of the Real Housewives of Pickleball podcast, for a conversation on how they each came to pickleball, what Neely and Natasha took away from their recent interview with Anna Bright (especially her use of the word "conscious"), and why focusing on one or two things per rec session is more useful than trying to fix everything at once. Listen in for these and more on peaks and valleys, and Tony's reframe of what a "valley" really is.Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1540-special-episode-pickleball-growth-with-the-real-housewives-of-pickleball
Transcribe →Ep. 297 - Your Body : Your Pickleball
3w ago00:17:43Tap to summarizeThe better your body feels, the better you play. And the better you live. In this episode we discuss the idea of nutritious movement (the same way you need a variety of foods, you need a variety of ways your body moves and loads), and why walking outside does more for you than almost anything else you can do. Rediscover movement patterns you may have lost because there is no shame in needing to relearn how to jump, or walk, or anything else your body used to do without thinking. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/297-your-body-your-pickleball/
Transcribe →Special Episode - Rallying at the Rally House with Nick Dawson
3w ago00:10:04Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, I sit down with Nick Dawson at Rally House in Carlsbad, California, to talk about the other side of the house. The side most of us never see. You will hear how Nick went from a backyard court during Covid to an 11-court club, why the permitting took 11 months and not the 5 he expected, and what it actually takes to turn an empty warehouse into a place a community calls home. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1539-special-episode-rallying-at-the-rally-house-with-nick-dawson/
Transcribe →Ep. 296 - Avoiding Mental Limiters
4w ago00:14:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Tony breaks down the kinds of mental noise that quietly wreck your play: a disputed score, an out call you cannot let go of, a missed shot that follows you into the next rally, and the low-grade pressure you put on yourself just to play well. None of it has anything to do with your stroke, but all of it shows up in your strokes. Free up the bandwidth. Use it on pickleball.Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/296-avoiding-mental-limiters
Transcribe →Ep. 295 - Measure Better - Gauging Your Play the Right Way
May 1500:12:50Tap to summarizeA healthier and more productive way to measure progress on the pickleball court is to evaluate growth through points earned, rallies extended, and resilience shown under pressure. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by results that don’t reflect your effort or improvement, this episode offers a mindset shift that can transform how you approach your development as a player. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/295-measure-better-gauging-your-play-the-right-way
Transcribe →Ep. 294 - Body and Mind
May 800:23:32Tap to summarizePickleball strengthens far more than your game —it is a pathway toward a stronger body, a sharper mind, and a fuller life. In this episode, we draw on reflections at the PPA Tour and a powerful article on pickleball and Parkinson’s disease to examine the connection between movement, balance, cognitive growth, and emotional well-being because pickleball is more than just better shots.Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/294-body-and-mind/
Transcribe →Ep. 293 - Lean into the Good Voice - from the PPA Atlanta
May 100:16:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the powerful mental framework of “self-one” and “self-two” so you, as a pickleball player, can become more intentional about which internal voice you choose to follow. Drawing from both classic sports psychology and real-world competition, we highlight how leaning into the supportive voice—rather than the critical one—can transform performance and enjoyment on the court. Listen in to learn how to strengthen your mental game and stay engaged, even in tough matches. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/293-lean-into-the-good-voice-from-the-ppa-atlanta
Transcribe →Special Episode - The Pickled Mind with Kayla Teape
Apr 2800:17:41Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt your love for pickleball slipping under pressure, this conversation with Kayla Teape of Pickled Minds offers a meaningful reset. We explore a critical challenge facing pickleball players: how to pursue improvement without losing the joy that drew you to the game. We also examine intention, community, and the power of creating supportive playing environments. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1538-special-episode-the-pickled-mind-with-kayla-teape
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