Addict II Athlete Podcast

Today Coach Blu interviews Drew Boa, founder of the online resource and podcast Husband Material. Drew offers insight, strategies, and understanding of the sensitive topic of pornography addiction, tools to combat it, and the ramifications it has on today's society. Drew is a published author and has developed a method of teaching the concept of creating light by investing less in the ever-growing...

Today Coach Blu interviews Dr. Kyle Bills. Dr. Bills is a past chiropractor who saw huge benefits to his past patients from adjustments and opioid withdrawal symptoms. With this experience he went on to medical school and focused on addiction and new treatment modalities to assist individuals with substance withdrawals. Today Coach Blu and Dr. Bills discuss the new addiction research he has been d...

Today's podcast focuses on not giving up when times get rough. Coach Blu interviews Athlete Brett Frew on his struggle, victory and not surrendering when times got tough. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

There are people who discover their strength after passing through the challenges of life. They then stand and fight for those who haven't discovered that strength. Athlete Janelle Wilkinson is that Champion. She found recovery after 15 times in rehab and years of abuse and addiction. She stood up to fight with her heart and mind. She is truly an Agent of Sobriety. https://www.patreon.com/addictto...

Today Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson talk about The Netflix documentary, The Pharmacist. An amazing firsthand look at the beginning stages of the opiate epidemic, years before and through national attention. Listen as they discuss opiate addiction, the documentary, and the fall out as a result. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Today Coach Blu and Athletic Director, Marissa talk about stress and addiction. Stress is a normal part of life, and some individuals find they can manage it with practical, easy-to-implement means, like exercise, breathing, and meditation. Yet stress affects people differently, and some individuals may turn to unhealthy means to deal with stress as you guessed, people turn to substances, like alc...

Today's Podcast follows Dr. Jared Hemmert DDS as shares his story on how addiction crept in to take everything that was precious to him like family, career, and almost himself as it almost took his life. We believe these things happen for a reason and the situations that are the most difficult are usually the ones that are also very inspiring once the right principles are applied. Truly a podcast...

This week's podcast features Brian Beckstead, ultra-athlete and co-founder of Altra running shoes. Brian has supported Team AIIA for years and has helped our athletes in so many ways, we consider it a privilege to call him a friend. This podcast goes well beyond the traditional running and recreational aspects of the team as Brian discusses some sensitive topics with addiction and a new perspectiv...

This week's podcast features Brad Waldon, a man of integrity and one we have labeled the Ambassador of Sobriety. He believes in many paths to sobriety and helping others. Brad has a way of building bridges and allowing others to be themselves. His unique perspective gives anyone seeking recovery a friend when they need it most. They discuss key points to long term recovery. https://www.patreon.com...

Today coach Blu sits down with Athlete Lizz Ashby. She is a team captain and a very motivating person. Listen as Athlete Ashby talks about overcoming anxiety through personal miles stones, digs deep to discover her inner strength and offers a unique perspective to the recovery world even though she is a muggle (has never struggled with substance abuse). https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Is your teen at risk of suicide? While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Today Coach Blu and Minor Leaguer Savannah talk about this sensitive topic, to help understand how to tell if your teen might be suicidal and where to turn for help and treatment. National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 https://www.patreon.com/addicttoa...

Part 2 of Coach Blu Robinson's story. Listen as he turns the mess of addiction  into the message of hope, healing and self discovery. He shares how he created addict to athlete and brings hope and inspiration to those who struggle with addiction and trauma. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Today's Remastered podcast of Coach Blu telling his story on how he became the person he is today. Listen as he goes through his erase and replace philosophy in his own life with all the struggles and growing pains he endured to become the person we all know as Coach. He discusses past trauma that played a huge part in his addiction. He tells the story of moving from addict to athlete. This is the...

Listen to athlete Heath Thurston's podcast remastered! After discovering this amazing interview in our vault, we are thankful we have been able to publish it once again. Heath has an amazing story, one that will be a powerful motivator for anyone who's ever experienced grief, trauma or emotional pain. Heath is a living example of how to turn a mess into a very powerful message. https://www.patreon...

Do you have a loved one that struggles with addiction? The effects are felt most by family members and loved ones. Addiction can have emotional, psychological, and financial effects on those closest to the person. If you are in this situation, there are things you can do to both support your loved one and take care of yourself. We review ways to help rather than enable a loved one with an addictio...

Coach Blu interviews his daughter and minor leaguer, Savannah. This powerful interview offers insight into the world of our children and what they need from us as parents and leaders. You will gain a greater understanding of how to communicate with your children, build your relationship and understand the importance of confidence. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Today's podcast focuses on addiction and the brain. Listen in as Coach Blu interviews Dr. Blake Rapier, Addiction Specialist and Director of ALX Family Health on how the brain is affected by addiction. They discuss specific issues related to the functionality of the brain itself. They talk about best practices and ways to break the addicted brain. There is hope in sobriety and rewiring the brain....

Today Coach Blu interviews Craig Martinez, Springville City's Chief of Police. Listen as they discuss how his path was diverted from the road to addiction by taking accountability, becoming a man of his word, and positioned him to make better choices to become a man of integrity. Chief Martinez talks about community action, community awareness, warning signs for parents to be aware of. His own upb...

Today's podcast hosted by Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa focuses on how to become a champion not only in life but in sobriety as well. Learn how these characteristics of a champion can assist you in becoming an agent of sobriety at the same time growing and experiencing the joy that life brings when you know who you are. What an AIIA Champion is:  Discoverer of how great he or she can be...

Today's podcast is centered on self-worth and living a life free from all the negative influences that can hinder your path toward healing from addiction. Coach Blu and Marissa discuss ideas to retrain your thinking to build a stronger sense of self. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Today Coach Blu And Athletic Director Marissa talk about Self-Sabotage and how devastating it can be. They identify six areas in life we may not realize push us into making foolish and impulsive decision, sometimes at the cost of our recovery. Don't forfeit your sobriety. Find support at www. AddictToAthlete.org   https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

As promised the second part of Athlete Copeland's story of recovery, introspection, and perseverance. Listen as Coach Blu and athlete Copeland talk about becoming a man of integrity and learning how to turn a mess into a very powerful message.  Find support at www. AddictToAthlete.org   https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

About Face (Part1) Listen as Coach Blu interviews Athlete Jim Copeland, a former marine and former addict turning all life's events and literally doing an about-face to claim sobriety, become an athlete and to serve his fellow man by being an instrument in God's hands. Athlete Copeland is a powerful example of what perseverance, grit and humility will do in the life of someone who wants to change...

Today's podcast focuses on Eric Erickson's stages of development. Listen as Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa discussed how the stages can help you identify the beginning of your addiction, how to erase and replace the feelings and associations related to the time you used as well as helpful tips on how to help your family members may be struggling.   Stage One (0-1)– Trust vs Mistrust. ......

This week's episode discusses the power of play. It seems as though as we grow up, we forget how to play. Listen as Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson discussed the significance of Healthy recreation with friends and family. Explore how important it is to erase addiction and replace it with activity, balance, and learning. This is a fun podcast that will remind you of all the things...