Pickleball & Partnership: On Transformation, Growth & the Game of Becoming
Welcome to Pickleball & Partnership, the podcast about Transformation, Growth, and Becoming...both on the pickleball court and in life.
I'm Charlotte—Registered Nurse of 37 years, now Life Coach, Podcast Host, and lifelong student of what it means to evolve. Each week, I share honest reflections on the messy, courageous work of personal growth: how we heal, pivot, release old identities, and step into more authentic versions of ourselves.
The pickleball court is where I see everything clearly. My triggers. My patterns. My resistance to change. Every rally becomes a mirror—showing me where I'm gripping too tightly, where I need to trust more, where I'm still playing small.
And what I learn on the court applies to everything off it!
This podcast explores:
- Nervous system healing and regulation
- Identity shifts and career transitions
- Relationship dynamics and emotional patterns
- The cost of transformation (and why it's worth it)
- How to go all in when you're terrified
- What it means to integrate who you were with who you're becoming
This isn't motivational fluff. It's real talk about growth...the kind that honours the grief, the discomfort, and the beauty of becoming.
If you're navigating transition, doing inner work, or just trying to understand why change feels so hard — this podcast is for you.
Hit subscribe and join me every week for stories, insights, and the lessons the court keeps teaching me about life.
Episodes
38 episodes
The Sacred Journey of Grief: Love, Loss, and Presence
Charlotte reflects on the overwhelming response to a prior episode featuring a conversation with her mother, who died nearly 30 years ago, and explores grief as a profound expression of love rather than a problem to fix. Charlotte s...
A Conversation With My Mum… What She Still Teaches Me About Love, Loss, and Becoming
Charlotte shares an unplanned, deeply personal episode of Pickleball and Partnership reflecting on her mother, who died in 1996 nearly 30 years ago, and the lasting feeling she associates with her—“soft, warm, and brown.” She leads ...
The Path to Transformation: Letting Go to Grow
Charlotte Jukes shares the uncomfortable cost of going all in on her podcast and new coaching work: the identity loss and grief of stepping away from nursing after 37 years. She describes how being a nurse provided instant respect, external val...
Stop Dabbling: The Power of Consistent Commitment
In this milestone episode of 'Pickleball and Partnership,' Charlotte reflects on a year-long commitment to recording a podcast every week. Despite doubts, fears, and challenges, the journey reveals the power of consistent effort and how it can ...
Why You Can't Rest: Overcoming the Invisible Load and Nervous System Dysregulation
Happy Happy 1st Birthday Pickleball & Partnership 🥳 🎉In this episode of Pickleball in Partnership, host Charlotte Jukes delves into the often overlooked Invisible Load that many carry, which makes true rest feel unatta...
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Ditch the Approval Game: Love Yourself Like a Pro
In this episode of Pickleball and Partnership, host Charlotte Jukes unpacks a common stumbling block: the desperate need for approval from others. Charlotte explores the evolutionary basis of approval seeking, its modern-day pitfall...
Break Free from the Chains of Resolutions: Become Who You're Meant to Be
In this episode, we explore the concept of identity-based change and how it trumps traditional resolutions that often set us up for failure. Starting with the excitement of a new day, we delve into why resolutions frequently fail and how focusi...
"Finding Peace: Grounding Meditation for Holiday Stress Relief"
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 challeng...
Your Inner Critic Is a Terrible Roommate: How to Evict the Voice That's Keeping You Small
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 ...
Emotions Don't Disappear: How Your Body Carries What You Don't Feel
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...
From Playing Small to Winning Big: The Art of Breaking Patterns and Moving Forward
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 ...
Beyond the Highlight Reel: The Truth About Growth and Healing
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I Lent Her My Husband: A Courageous Step Forward.
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 ...
When They Leave...Again: Finding Peace in the Empty Nest
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 naviga...
Celebrate Canada Day with Personal Freedom and Pickleball
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 freedo...
The Invisible Third: Exploring Unseen Energies in Partnerships
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 rel...
Turning 56: A Birthday Tribute to My Mum's Legacy
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, Charlott...
From Reiki Mastery to Pickleball Fun: Embrace Your Inner Energy
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...
Finding Joy: Mindfulness and Connection Through Pickleball
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 t...
From Life Coaching to Pickleball Champion - A Journey of Purpose and Mindset
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 ...
Strengthen Your Connection: Conversations with Relationship Expert, Cari Sans LMT
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 experie...
Men and Loneliness: A Story of Vulnerability and Healing
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. Return...
Pickleball Tournament: Tips for Overcoming Nerves and Building Partnership
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 ...
Shabana's Inspiring Story: From India to Identity and Pickleball
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, be...
Married, Motivated, and Mega: How Pickleball Became Their Thing
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 ...