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. Shabana's story emphasizes the importance of choice, healing, and being present. The connection to pickleball as a fun and unifying activity adds a metaphor for life's playfulness and the importance of enjoying and connecting with others.
00:00 Welcome to the Pickleball and Partnership Podcast
00:41 Listener Shoutouts and Reviews
01:45 Introducing Today's Special Guest: Shabana
02:19 Shabana's Early Life and Adoption Story
05:47 Returning to India: A Journey of Rediscovery
06:35 Emotional Reunion at the Orphanage
15:04 A New Birthday: The Bloom Retreat Experience
18:04 Discovering Human Design and Embracing a New Identity
23:11 A Serendipitous Jewelry Purchase
24:19 The Significance of April 22nd
25:00 The Meaning Behind Shabana's Name
26:29 Embracing Morning Stillness
34:47 The Joy of Pickleball
38:17 Words of Wisdom and Connection
41:41 Podcast Conclusion and Next Steps
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