#516. Pickleball, Recovery, and Laughter: A Veteran's Unexpected Path to Healing with Evan Slaughter

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Join Dr. Erik Korem as he explores the transformative power of pickleball with U.S. Army veteran and viral content creator Evan Slaughter. In this heartwarming episode of The BluePrint, discover how a simple paddle sport became a catalyst for recovery and joy. Learn about:

• How pickleball became an unexpected tool for healing in rehab
• The surprising connection between comedy and recovery
• Evan's journey from novice to pickleball brand ambassador
• The inclusive nature of pickleball and its community-building power
• How finding passion can lead to unexpected career opportunities

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Quotable moments:

"I learned pickleball in 2021 in rehab. I actually sell shirts that are my merch that says, 'I learned pickleball in rehab.' And it's my favorite shirt." - Evan Slaughter

"Pickleball has been huge for me mentally and physically. It's one of the things that you do with friends that you realize at the end, 'This is a workout.'" - Evan Slaughter

"I think laughter is one of the most powerful medicines that we can have." - Evan Slaughter

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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