Addict II Athlete Podcast

SEASON 6! In this conversation, Matt Townsend and Coach Blu discuss conflict resolution and rebuilding trust in relationships. They explore the distinction between thoughts and feelings and the importance of understanding and addressing the underlying emotions. They also discuss the challenges of holding someone accountable and the need for both character and competency in building trust. The conv...

Welcome to our weekly live show, Overtime with Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa. Coach Blu is a licensed mental health therapist and certified substance use, disorder counselor. Today's cohost is Addict II Athlete's own Athletic Director Marisa Robinson. Marissa is a Certified Recreational Therapist. This is an open topic, so you, the listener, can participate by submitting your own questio...

Welcome to this week's episode of The Addict II Athlete podcast! In this inspiring episode, Coach Blu sits down with a special guest, Kim Bellas, the founder of Sober is the New Cool. Kim shares her incredible journey of sobriety and how it has transformed her life. Kim begins by revealing that she initially stopped drinking for three months as a way to prove a point to his son. However, those thr...

In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu sits down with Mike Haws, the founder of Red Barn Farm, a remarkable nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals affected by addiction on their path to recovery and a healthier lifestyle.  Join us as Mike shares his personal story of overcoming addiction, offering listeners a glimpse into his journey of recovery and the tra...

In this compelling episode of the Addict II Athlete podcast, Coach Blu sits down with Cody Martensen, a remarkable individual who has conquered addiction and transformed his life. Cody is not only a member of Addicts Fighting Back, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those struggling with drug addiction, but also a shining example of resilience and personal growth. Throughout the inte...

Welcome to our weekly live show, Overtime with Coach Blu. Coach Blu is a licensed mental health therapist and certified substance use disorder counselor. Today's cohost is Addict II Athlete's own Athletic Director, Marisa Robinson. Marissa is a Certified Recreational Therapist. This is an open topic, so you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct messaging or jum...

Welcome to our weekly live show, Overtime with Coach Blu. Coach Blu is a licensed mental health therapist and certified substance use disorder counselor. Today's cohost is Addict II Athlete's own Athletic Director, Marisa Robinson. Marissa is a Certified Recreational Therapist. This is an open topic, so you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct messaging or jum...

Todd Sylvester, an experienced motivational speaker, author , and life coach, has spent over twenty years inspiring adults and children alike to avoid and change addictive behaviors. He is also a podcast host for Beliefcast a top Memtal Health podcast.  Todd currently works as an Addictive Voice Recognition Counselor at Wasatch Recovery for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.  Here he...

  When you are dealing with a loved one's addiction, you may feel helpless and afraid. You may not know how to help them or what to do next. The good news is that there are resources available to you that can help you help your loved one. Discussing hard subjects with your family. If your loved one has an addiction, it could be difficult for him or her to open up to you about their struggles. Howe...

Today's episode is for our Minor League (18 and under). Savannah is Coach Blu's 17 yo daughter. On this episode she and Coach Blu discuss moving forward and glancing back and how they are complementary actions that shape our journey through life. She hosts this episode to discuss teen issues. Moving forward represents our constant drive to grow, evolve, and embrace new experiences. It is the propu...

Addiction is a complex disease that affects all areas of your life. It can happen to anyone at any age, but it's often easier to ignore the problem than face it head-on. There are many ways to get help for addiction, including seeking treatment through an outpatient facility or intensive outpatient program, or attending support groups or counseling. Live a happy, normal life: After treatment for d...

The health consequences of drug abuse can be severe and long-lasting, and can include physical and mental health problems such as heart disease, stroke, liver damage, respiratory problems, cancer, anxiety, depression, and addiction. When trying to motivate someone to avoid drug abuse, it can be helpful to emphasize the negative effects that drugs can have on their health, relationships, and future...

What an amazing guest we have for you today!!!  Coach Blu talks with Arwen Becker . Growing up she talks about what it was like to have an alcoholic stepfather. What alcohol started to do in her life and getting sober one Christmas holiday. That December 21 was the first weekend....of many....races she started to love and train for including the 29029 Everesting challenge.  Arwen is a Financial Ad...

Overtime is our weekly podcast where Coach Blu and Athletic Director(General) Marissa discuss questions and comments that our listners have. Everybody needs support in their lives. How do I know if I am emotionally crossing lines with a co-worker? Is there an emotional affair happening? They can be different with everyone. They happen a lot when there is disfunction. Sometimes it comes through add...

Today's guest is Kallup McCoy II. He is one of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee. Coach Blu and Kallup talk about how faith is a big part of recovery. Kallup's life hit bottom when his dad passed from cancer and then Kallup died from overdose. Narcan and a miracle brought him back to us. He "couldn't stand the person looking back in the mirror". That's when he started to pray. Now he is an inspirat...

A recovering addict himself, Rob Eastman struggled with judgment, breaking free, and painful misunderstanding. He was faced with people who thought that his addiction was just a chemical imbalance, and with those who thought it was just in his head, but he was rarely treated as a whole person. When he was, it changed everything.   A certified life coach and personal trainer at Eastman Fitness.   R...

Owen Vermeulen's journey began as a skateboarder until addiction derailed his path. Through resilience and determination, he channeled his energy into cycling. Now a professional gravel cyclist, he rides to inspire others, sharing his story of redemption and proving that the bike can indeed save a life. Coach Blu and Owen Vermeulen discuss how to go about reaching dreams and goals. Realizing that...

This episode is a restream from May 30, 2021 Coach Blu interviews  Shad Feild,  cowboy, pilot, and son of  Lewis Feild . After a traumatic plane crash in August 2020, Shad didn't know if he would ever walk again. He met team Addict II Athlete when he started a HIIT class with Coach James Johnson to help him build his strength back. Coach Johnson immediately invited him skydiving with the team to h...

Today's episode is from an interview Coach Blu did in 2019. Coach Blu is in the studio with Randall Carlisle who now works for Odyssey House. Coach Blu dives into how AIIA is hoping to fight addiction stigma. What it means to start to eliminate masks we can wear. How to use motivation when others have counted you out and how we teach at AIIA to cross the finish line!!! So sit back and tune in, GET...

Today Blu and Marissa discuss Parenting- problems with behavior modification. They talk about the recent Ruby Franke YouTube Vlogger from 8 Passengers charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse. https://www.npr.org/2023/09/06/1197833521/ruby-franke-charges-youtube-child-abuse?fbclid=IwAR3mf0aI2RTcZIep9n6nFOz0OTTSrN4Wb9SdXQ1qCifKdorUdxltn3PGrb8 Your parenting style can affect everything from your...

Coach Blu interviews Michelle Dunbar Mark Scheeren. They have created a mindset called the freedom model. Addict to Athlete revolves around the foundation of this style of recovery. They discuss their backgrounds and how the ideas came to fruition.  Addiction Solution podcast TheFreedomModel.org The Freedom Model Book Facebook Freedom Model Group

Angela Pugh interviews Coach Blu on her podcast Addictions Unlimited. Does exercise and movement give us a framework to follow for sobriety and fulfillment? Coach Blu definitely thinks so, and he's here to tell you all about it in today's episode! In this episode, Blu breaks down how to align your passion for sobriety with getting moving and healing your wounds… instead of just getting by day in a...

Today coach Blu interviews Leon Roullard, owner and skydive instructor from Skydive The Wasatch . Leon has been around flying since his first tandem skydive in 1996 and continues to find ways to share his life's passion with all those curious about the magic of flight. Blu and Leon discuss some of the metaphors of skydiving and life to recovery. They talk about spirituality and goals. Leon was app...

This is a previously aired episode we thought you would like to hear again. Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa discuss how to help a drug addicted family member or loved one. Do you have a loved one who 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...

Coach Blu talks with Vance Johnson , a former NFL player who played for the Denver Broncos from 1985 to 1995. They discuss life on and off the field. Vance describes his life as a fast-paced whirlwind existence leading down the road of addiction and broken relationships. After a spiritual awakening, Vance faced his addictive opponent and took his life back. Listen as Vance describes drafting himse...