<![CDATA[The Pickleball Talks]]>8f5a31ab-b73b-571c-8a84-e0026b595c8bThu, 01 Oct 2026 16:59:07 +0000Captivate.fmThe Pickleball TalksWelcome to The Pickleball Talks - a podcast of the Interact Pickleball Network - where  the one simple truth is...the point is never more important than the person. Every day you wake up, lift your head off the pillow, take your first breath, put your feet on the floor. That is a reset. And so is every moment you step to the service line for a new match. Every serve is a reset. Every point is a choice. 

Here everyone belongs. And here you'll get every tool you need from spiritual guidance to medical experts to nutrition and total wellness. Like a spinning spice rack of life ingredients you can choose from to reset, rebuild, and return to the person you used to be. 

This is The Pickleball Talks. 

]]>https://artwork.captivate.fm/af105500-8fd2-4945-bacc-0f7d8161baa3/fc974fc73c31e9e03121a9deac8db5a4c5e24279196f2558c7e028bda30d9fe.jpegThe Pickleball TalksThe Pickleball TalksThe Pickleball Talks Welcome to The Pickleball Talks - a podcast of the Interact Pickleball Network - where  the one simple truth is...the point is never more important than the person. Every day you wake up, lift your head off the pillow, take your first breath, put your feet on the floor. That is a reset. And so is every moment you step to the service line for a new match. Every serve is a reset. Every point is a choice.  Here everyone belongs. And here you'll get every tool you need from spiritual guidance to medical experts to nutrition and total wellness. Like a spinning spice rack of life ingredients you can choose from to reset, rebuild, and return to the person you used to be.  This is The Pickleball Talks.  https://art19.com/shows/the-pickleball-talksfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-pickleball-talks/nopodcastEp. 10 - The Five Pillars of Flow: Inside Dr. Joy Macy's Quantum Pickleball System"Ep. 10 - The Five Pillars of Flow: Inside Dr. Joy Macy's Quantum Pickleball System"Mark sits down with Dr. Joy Macy — a former pro tennis player who trained alongside legends like Serena and Venus Williams at her own academy, survived a life-threatening head injury in college, and has spent 40 years coaching everyone from Olympic gold medalists to wheelchair and visually impaired athletes.

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]]>c3e0824e-e946-479d-ac32-dab72e64d583Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -040050:43falsefullEP. 9 - From the Birthplace to the Hotbed: Mark Milner's Pickleball JourneyEP. 9 - From the Birthplace to the Hotbed: Mark Milner's Pickleball JourneyIn this episode, Mark talks with Mark Milner about what it actually takes to convert a tennis game into a pickleball game — right down to the specific coaching cues (like literally pointing your paddle at the ground) that make the transition click for players coming from racket sports.

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]]>In this episode, Mark talks with Mark Milner about what it actually takes to convert a tennis game into a pickleball game — right down to the specific coaching cues (like literally pointing your paddle at the ground) that make the transition click for players coming from racket sports.

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]]>a8a14c2e-7d9a-4e32-b7df-7da75135a228Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -040042:15falsefullEp. 8 - The Awareness of Awareness: Dr. Frank Anderson on Presence, Breath, and the Original Spirit of PickleballEp. 8 - The Awareness of Awareness: Dr. Frank Anderson on Presence, Breath, and the Original Spirit of PickleballMark sits down with Dr. Frank W.J. Anderson, a board-certified OB-GYN, professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, and longtime mindfulness teacher trained under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach

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]]>b90e052b-5a32-4c8f-867b-62d6bb651cf5Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -040048:26falsefullEp. 7 - The Business of Pickleball: Inside a $35 Billion Industry with Carl Foster and George DomacetiEp. 7 - The Business of Pickleball: Inside a $35 Billion Industry with Carl Foster and George DomacetiPickleball has come a long way from backyard games and rec courts. In this episode, Mark sits down with two of the people who've watched — and helped build — that transformation from the ground up: George Domicetti, founder of the World Pickleball Convention, and Carl Foster, of the World Pickleball Conference.








Pickleball has come a long way from backyard games and rec courts. In this episode, Mark sits down with two of the people who've watched — and helped build — that transformation from the ground up: George Domicetti, founder of the World Pickleball Convention, and Carl Foster, of the World Pickleball Conference.

 

 

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Pickleball has come a long way from backyard games and rec courts. In this episode, Mark sits down with two of the people who've watched — and helped build — that transformation from the ground up: George Domicetti, founder of the World Pickleball Convention, and Carl Foster, of the World Pickleball Conference.

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Pickleball has come a long way from backyard games and rec courts. In this episode, Mark sits down with two of the people who've watched — and helped build — that transformation from the ground up: George Domicetti, founder of the World Pickleball Convention, and Carl Foster, of the World Pickleball Conference.

 

 

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Pickleball has come a long way from backyard games and rec courts. In this episode, Mark sits down with two of the people who've watched — and helped build — that transformation from the ground up: George Domicetti, founder of the World Pickleball Convention, and Carl Foster, of the World Pickleball Conference.

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]]>1dae6eee-86c5-4341-b38d-da97da3e5958Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:37:47 -040046:38falsefullEp. 6 - Pickleball Mental Game & Mindfulness Secrets w/ Michelle VerdeEp. 6 - Pickleball Mental Game & Mindfulness Secrets w/ Michelle VerdeIn this episode of Pickleball Talks, host Mark Cerezin sits down with Michelle Verde — founder of the Wise Mind Project, former ballet dancer, juvenile justice social worker, and actor — to explore the mental game behind pickleball, sports performance, and everyday stress management.

If you've ever wondered how to stay calm on the pickleball court, manage nerves during competitive play, or build a more positive pickleball community at your local courts, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed tools you can use today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why mental training matters as much as physical skill in pickleball and other sports
  • How the amygdala triggers fight-flight-freeze responses — and how to interrupt them
  • Simple breathwork techniques (box breathing, 5-senses check-ins) to reset under pressure
  • Why pickleball's sportsmanship culture stands out from other competitive sports
  • How mindfulness programs are helping kids and athletes manage anxiety and big emotions
  • The story behind Roger Bannister's four-minute mile and what it teaches us about self-imposed limits
  • Tips for building a more welcoming, inclusive vibe at your local pickleball courts

Topics covered: pickleball mental game, sports psychology, mindfulness for athletes, breathwork techniques, amygdala and stress response, pickleball community culture, youth mental health, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), competitive sports mindset

Michelle also shares updates on the Wise Mind Project, her work bringing mindfulness training into schools and sports teams, and her return to the stage in a Fort Lauderdale theater production.

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#PickleballTalks #Pickleball #Mindfulness #SportsPsychology #MentalHealth #WiseMindProject

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]]>In this episode of Pickleball Talks, host Mark Cerezin sits down with Michelle Verde — founder of the Wise Mind Project, former ballet dancer, juvenile justice social worker, and actor — to explore the mental game behind pickleball, sports performance, and everyday stress management.

If you've ever wondered how to stay calm on the pickleball court, manage nerves during competitive play, or build a more positive pickleball community at your local courts, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed tools you can use today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why mental training matters as much as physical skill in pickleball and other sports
  • How the amygdala triggers fight-flight-freeze responses — and how to interrupt them
  • Simple breathwork techniques (box breathing, 5-senses check-ins) to reset under pressure
  • Why pickleball's sportsmanship culture stands out from other competitive sports
  • How mindfulness programs are helping kids and athletes manage anxiety and big emotions
  • The story behind Roger Bannister's four-minute mile and what it teaches us about self-imposed limits
  • Tips for building a more welcoming, inclusive vibe at your local pickleball courts

Topics covered: pickleball mental game, sports psychology, mindfulness for athletes, breathwork techniques, amygdala and stress response, pickleball community culture, youth mental health, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), competitive sports mindset

Michelle also shares updates on the Wise Mind Project, her work bringing mindfulness training into schools and sports teams, and her return to the stage in a Fort Lauderdale theater production.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.
 📺 Coming soon: Pickleball Talks is heading to TV on Apple and Roku!
 🔗 Learn more: wisemindproject.org

#PickleballTalks #Pickleball #Mindfulness #SportsPsychology #MentalHealth #WiseMindProject

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]]>2ba082b2-73fb-4d39-baeb-d27503370f48Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:31:52 -040034:06falsefullEp. 5 - Next Level HydrationEp. 5 - Next Level HydrationIn this episode, host Mark Cerezin sits down with Scott Turner, founder of Volta Well Hydration, to challenge everything you thought you knew about staying hydrated. Scott shares his journey from running a 70-million-dollar industrial business to discovering the power of electrolytes through his backyard garden — and why that led him to build a physiology-first hydration product. He breaks down the difference between total body water and intracellular water, explains why drinking more water can actually work against you, and introduces the concept of phase angle as a measure of cellular health. With real-world results from over 500 people tested, Scott makes the case that before vitamins, medications, or performance supplements can work effectively, you have to hydrate at the cellular level first. Whether you're a pickleball player, a marathon runner, or just someone who's always tired in the afternoon, this episode will change the way you think about hydration.










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]]>In this episode, host Mark Cerezin sits down with Scott Turner, founder of Volta Well Hydration, to challenge everything you thought you knew about staying hydrated. Scott shares his journey from running a 70-million-dollar industrial business to discovering the power of electrolytes through his backyard garden — and why that led him to build a physiology-first hydration product. He breaks down the difference between total body water and intracellular water, explains why drinking more water can actually work against you, and introduces the concept of phase angle as a measure of cellular health. With real-world results from over 500 people tested, Scott makes the case that before vitamins, medications, or performance supplements can work effectively, you have to hydrate at the cellular level first. Whether you're a pickleball player, a marathon runner, or just someone who's always tired in the afternoon, this episode will change the way you think about hydration.










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]]>ef8bec49-1527-4512-aa05-a301fc7e7b7aTue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 -040043:08falsefullEp. 4 - Pickleball Fitness, Strength, and ConditioningEp. 4 - Pickleball Fitness, Strength, and ConditioningMark sits down with Paul Christopher from Gravity + Oxygen Fitness in Boca Raton, FL to share fitness strength + conditioning insights to elevate your pickleball game.

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]]>Mark sits down with Paul Christopher from Gravity + Oxygen Fitness in Boca Raton, FL to share fitness strength + conditioning insights to elevate your pickleball game.

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]]>ea941edd-0910-4527-8ba5-5dd606e38e4cTue, 26 May 2026 15:16:26 -040032:18falsefullEp. 3 - Founders & Legends Series- Mr Carl FosterEp. 3 - Founders & Legends Series- Mr Carl FosterThis episode of The Pickleball Talks pays tribute to one of the true architects of American sport — a veteran who served his country with honor and carried that same discipline, structure, and sense of duty into shaping the worlds of tennis, golf, basketball, and pickleball.
A pioneer of sports reporting and an early entrepreneur during the dawn of the internet, Mr. Foster helped build the evolving leagues, community-driven events, and media platforms that so many of us take for granted today. He is one of the mavericks who blazed the trail — unafraid to take the risks, set the standards, and lay the groundwork for the outlets and institutions we're privileged to have now.
In this conversation, we dig into what it really means to honor the women and men who poured the concrete long before the spotlight ever arrived. Because without recognizing the people who built the foundation, there is no future worth protecting.
This show is about legacy, accountability, and the urgent need for a "RESET" — a return to the core values of respect, sportsmanship, and integrity that the original builders fought to establish. It's a reminder that the game — and the industry around it — is only as strong as the shoulders it stands on.
Tune in for a powerful, straight-from-the-source conversation with a man who helped build it all, and who isn't afraid to speak the truth about where we go from here.

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]]>This episode of The Pickleball Talks pays tribute to one of the true architects of American sport — a veteran who served his country with honor and carried that same discipline, structure, and sense of duty into shaping the worlds of tennis, golf, basketball, and pickleball.
A pioneer of sports reporting and an early entrepreneur during the dawn of the internet, Mr. Foster helped build the evolving leagues, community-driven events, and media platforms that so many of us take for granted today. He is one of the mavericks who blazed the trail — unafraid to take the risks, set the standards, and lay the groundwork for the outlets and institutions we're privileged to have now.
In this conversation, we dig into what it really means to honor the women and men who poured the concrete long before the spotlight ever arrived. Because without recognizing the people who built the foundation, there is no future worth protecting.
This show is about legacy, accountability, and the urgent need for a "RESET" — a return to the core values of respect, sportsmanship, and integrity that the original builders fought to establish. It's a reminder that the game — and the industry around it — is only as strong as the shoulders it stands on.
Tune in for a powerful, straight-from-the-source conversation with a man who helped build it all, and who isn't afraid to speak the truth about where we go from here.

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]]>2b17535a-8432-458e-8272-c19e117fbe3dThu, 09 Apr 2026 17:18:57 -040001:01:09falsefullEp. 2 - Gene DeVIto - GM, Diadem Pickleball CenterEp. 2 - Gene DeVIto - GM, Diadem Pickleball CenterMark and Gene discuss the importance of the Spirit of the Game and how when it became sportified it started to lose its origin of family, community, respect and sportmanship. Some of the not so great behaviors we have been hearing about in the news. They discuss , " THE RESET , The Accountability Pledge, how to get back on course and their love of the game. Gene shares what it takes to become the # 1 rated Pickleball Center in the US. Thank you Gene and The DPC.

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]]>Mark and Gene discuss the importance of the Spirit of the Game and how when it became sportified it started to lose its origin of family, community, respect and sportmanship. Some of the not so great behaviors we have been hearing about in the news. They discuss , " THE RESET , The Accountability Pledge, how to get back on course and their love of the game. Gene shares what it takes to become the # 1 rated Pickleball Center in the US. Thank you Gene and The DPC.

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]]>f6df8bf9-86da-433d-8d14-c3032bd7208bTue, 31 Mar 2026 22:11:00 -040048:46falsefullEp. 1 - The Origin Story — Where The Reset BeginsEp. 1 - The Origin Story — Where The Reset BeginsEvery movement has a beginning. This is ours.

In the very first episode of The Reset, host Mark Cerezin takes the guest seat as World Pickleball Conference VP of Marketing Adam Bricker flips the script and interviews the interviewer. The result is one of the most honest, heartfelt conversations the pickleball world has heard yet — and the perfect place to start.

Mark shares the story behind The Reset — a movement born from personal hardship, a transformative accident, and a deep dive into the origins of pickleball itself. What started as a father trying to entertain bored kids in 1965 became the foundation for everything Mark believes the sport should still be: family, community, respect, and sportsmanship. But somewhere along the way, paddle-throwing, fistfights, and toxic competition crept in. Mark wants it back.

Then the tables turn, and Mark digs into Adam's remarkable journey — from a childhood where baseball cards were his only constant companions through five cities and five schools, to rock and roll radio, Sesame Street, the first-ever fantasy football television show, and ultimately a divine sign in a Las Vegas hotel room that pointed him straight toward pickleball.

Together, they cover the accountability pledge, why pickleball starts 0-0-2, the kitchen's surprisingly sweet origin story, the untapped potential of youth pickleball, and why the sport may just be humanity's best shot at rebuilding genuine human connection.

This is Episode 1. This is where it all begins.

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🏓 Learn more about The Reset and the Interact Pickleball Network

The point is never more important than the person.

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]]>Every movement has a beginning. This is ours.

In the very first episode of The Reset, host Mark Cerezin takes the guest seat as World Pickleball Conference VP of Marketing Adam Bricker flips the script and interviews the interviewer. The result is one of the most honest, heartfelt conversations the pickleball world has heard yet — and the perfect place to start.

Mark shares the story behind The Reset — a movement born from personal hardship, a transformative accident, and a deep dive into the origins of pickleball itself. What started as a father trying to entertain bored kids in 1965 became the foundation for everything Mark believes the sport should still be: family, community, respect, and sportsmanship. But somewhere along the way, paddle-throwing, fistfights, and toxic competition crept in. Mark wants it back.

Then the tables turn, and Mark digs into Adam's remarkable journey — from a childhood where baseball cards were his only constant companions through five cities and five schools, to rock and roll radio, Sesame Street, the first-ever fantasy football television show, and ultimately a divine sign in a Las Vegas hotel room that pointed him straight toward pickleball.

Together, they cover the accountability pledge, why pickleball starts 0-0-2, the kitchen's surprisingly sweet origin story, the untapped potential of youth pickleball, and why the sport may just be humanity's best shot at rebuilding genuine human connection.

This is Episode 1. This is where it all begins.

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🏓 Learn more about The Reset and the Interact Pickleball Network

The point is never more important than the person.

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]]>c57ec3d0-d899-4400-8a66-66d009e07265Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -040054:16falsefullWelcome to The Pickleball Talks!Welcome to The Pickleball Talks!A sneak peek at what's ahead...

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]]>a89181d6-4aa2-41a7-95f9-4c5f9f59e383Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:40:28 -040000:49falsefull