Send us a text In this special episode of Pickleball and Partnership, host Charlotte Jukes offers a guided meditation to help listeners manage the unique mix of joy and stress that comes with the holiday season. Charlotte acknowledges the challenges of family dynamics, travel, and global events, providing listeners with a grounding meditation practice to support nervous system regulation. Anchoring the session are five practical tips for maintaining calm and balance, making this e...

Send us a text In this episode of 'Pickleball and Partnership,' Charlotte Jukes delves into the pervasive issue of the Inner Critic— that negative voice in your head that undermines your efforts and self-worth. Charlotte explains the evolutionary origins of this voice and its role as the brain's misguided threat detection system. She provides actionable techniques to change your relationship with this inner critic, including naming and externalising it, changing its voice, thanking and ...

Send us a text In this episode of Pickleball and Partnership, we delve into the significance of truly feeling your emotions rather than suppressing them. Using personal anecdotes, Charlotte explores how unprocessed emotions linger in our bodies and impact our behaviour on the pickleball court and in life. Key topics include the 90-second rule for emotional waves, the body’s role as a messenger, and the importance of loosening both physical and emotional grips. Learn how to turn di...

Send us a text In this episode of Pickleball and Partnership, Charlotte delves into the concept of feeling stuck and how to break free from self-limiting patterns using personal anecdotes and lessons from pickleball. She explains that being stuck stems from ingrained patterns developed over time and offers a practical framework: becoming aware of these patterns, interrupting them, rewiring new behaviours, and taking actionable steps. Charlotte shares her own career pivot story, em...

Send us a text Get your FREE Top 10 Tips for Playing Pickleball with Your Partner subscribepage.io/Top-10-Tips-Partner-Pickleball Charlotte from Connection Coaching explores the often-overlooked 'messy middle' of personal transformation and growth - beyond the superficial Highlight Reel. Through heartfelt stories, personal experiences, and insightful reflections, she emphasises the significance of vulnerability, resilience, and authenticity in both life's challenges and successes. ...

Send us a text In this episode, Charlotte—The Connection Coach—reflects on the power of a summer pause. Between coaching women through transformation, preparing for a life-changing retreat, and finding joy on the pickleball court, she discovered how stepping back can actually move us forward. Charlotte shares why intentional pauses are essential for personal growth and self-empowerment, especially for women navigating life pivots or craving more alignment in their work, relationships, and pur...

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Charlotte Jukes shares her personal experiences and emotions as her adult children leave home repeatedly. She discusses the grief, loneliness, and the cyclical nature of goodbyes, offering insights on how to navigate these emotions with self-compassion. Charlotte invites listeners to embrace their feelings, lean into their emotions, and explore self-kindness during these transitions. This episode serves to connect with parents facing similar cha...

Send us a text In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership podcast, host Charlotte Jukes explores the deeper meaning of freedom, not just as a citizen but as a person, partner, and soul. Celebrating Canada Day, Charlotte invites listeners to find freedom through movement, laughter, and the game of pickleball. She discusses the therapeutic value of play, the importance of showing up authentically, and shares an inspiring story about her eldest daughter's first triathlon. Listeners are en...

Send us a text In this episode of 'Pickleball and Partnership,' host Charlotte Jukes introduces the concept of 'The Invisible Third,' the unseen energy that affects interactions and connections with partners, whether on the pickleball court or in personal relationships. Drawing parallels between the game of pickleball and life's partnerships, Charlotte shares a personal anecdote about her childhood, discusses the psychological basis of emotional transference, and explores the presence of sync...

Send us a text In this special birthday episode of Pickleball and Partnership, host Charlotte Jukes delves into the poignant intersections of her life at age 56, the same age her mother, Wendy was diagnosed with cancer. Through heartfelt reflections, Charlotte explores the themes of legacy, loss, joy, and what it means to live fully. She shares personal stories of her mother's strength, her own journey through grief, and the mirroring of life stages with her 25-year-old daughter. With a focus...

Send us a text In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, host Charlotte Jukes is joined by Siri Baruc Thornton, a Reiki master teacher, transformational breathwork facilitator, and Akashic record guide. We dive deep into the concept of energy and its impact on various aspects of life, from playing sports like pickleball to personal relationships and overall well-being. Siri shares her fascinating life story, discusses the importance of homeostasis, intuition, and the Akashic ...

Send us a text In this episode of 'The Pickleball and Partnership Podcast,' host Charlotte Jukes focuses on the profound impact of living in the moment and storytelling. Using pickleball as an example, Charlotte explores how being present during the game can lead to a sense of wholeness, free from self-judgment and external pressures. She discusses the universal human experience through stories, referencing beloved UK TV shows and her personal trip to Disney World, to illustrate the imp...

Send us a text Join us for a transformative conversation with Sara Weiss, a two-time bestselling author, high-performance success coach, and international motivational speaker. In this episode, Sara shares her remarkable journey from network marketing leader and life coach to becoming a sponsored amateur pickleball champion. She delves into how burnout from her coaching career led her to discover pickleball, a sport that reignited her passion and brought balance to her life. Sara discusses th...

Send us a text In this episode of The Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, host Charlotte Jukes invites Carrie Sans, a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Relationship Mentor, to discuss how pickleball can enhance your relationship. With nearly 20 years of experience, Carrie shares insights on effective communication, the importance of introducing novelty into relationships, and practical steps for addressing conflicts. The conversation explores the concept of relational intelligence and emphasize...

Send us a text In this lively episode of the 'Pickleball and Partnership' podcast, hosted by Charlotte Jukes, the conversation revolves around the themes of connection, communication, and injecting fun into relationships through the game of pickleball. Returning Co-host, Neil discusses his recent injury and recovery, reflecting on how pickleball and its community have positively impacted his life. The episode delves into the broader topic of male loneliness and societal challenges surro...

Send us a text In this special episode of the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, host Charlotte Jukes shares her emotional and mental journey leading up to an upcoming community Pickleball Tournament. Charlotte reflects on past victories, confronts feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, and discusses her preparations through meditation and positive thinking. Joined by her partners Christine and Neil, she emphasises the importance of communication, strategy, and mindset in both sports and relati...

Send us a text In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership podcast, host Charlotte Jukes converses with Shabana, who shares her deeply moving story of resilience and identity. Shabana recounts her journey from being found at a train station in India, being adopted, to discovering her roots and visiting her orphanage. The episode also reveals the incredible synchronicities Shabana experienced, including determining her chosen birthday with the help of newfound friends and human design. S...

Send us a text In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, host Charlotte Jukes sits down with Sumit and Rajan, a powerhouse duo who have found both purpose and partnership through the game of pickleball. Sumit, a high-level player and coach, discusses his journey from competitive cycling to finding a new passion in pickleball, where he now runs Pickle Perfect Coaching and serves as the Program Co-ordinator and Head Coach at Mega Courts, Calgary's largest indoor picklebal...

Send us a text GET YOUR FREE TOP 10 TIPS HERE... https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1278466/sites/143545577841362359/Top-10-Tips-Partner-Pickleball Don't Add Me to Your To-Do List: The Power of Authentic Connection In this episode of the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast, host Charlotte Jukes reflects on the importance of authentic connections and shares her journey of attending a transformative retreat in Los Angeles. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, learning about human desig...

Send us a text Episode Summary GET YOUR FREE TOP 10 TIPS HERE... https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1278466/sites/143545577841362359/Top-10-Tips-Partner-Pickleball In this heartfelt episode, Charlotte welcomes Lana, a registered nurse and mother of two children with Type 1 diabetes. Lana shares her personal journey from caregiver burnout to prioritising her own health, which led her to pickleball. She discusses how the sport has become a way to reconnect with her husband and bring fun back...