Addict II Athlete Podcast

In this week's episode Coach Blu talks with Pro Skater , Brandon Turner , a prodigy who struggled with substance abuse for years and has turned the mess of a life in and out of jail into a message of recovery, sober coaching and so much more. Listen as Brandon speaks about growing up in a lifestyle of surfing, skating, and living fast. Brandon talks about the challenges addiction brings and how he...

Mental health awareness is crucial for improving social well-being and making positive choices that affect daily life. Mental illness affects people from all walks of life and can have a significant impact on their overall well-being. By increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourage individuals to seek help when needed. I...

10-year-old Gracie Parker "Gracie" is the youngest guest we have had on our podcast! Don't be fooled by this young woman's age! Gracie lost her mom when she was six months old due to substance abuse, and does not have her dad in her life due to his incarceration in continued drug abuse. She is now been raised by her grandparents and has a lot to share. Gracie is speaking out about kids need for tr...

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...

Coach Blu sits down with Coach Jed. Jed is the head coach of the Utah county chapter of Addict II Athlete. He is a certified AIIA recovery coach and Blu's right hand man in keeping this nonprofit organization alive. Jed shares about his recovery story and how AIIA helped him put addiction in his rear view mirror. He talks about his experiences and what brought him to Addict to Athlete. Jed discuss...

In this One on One with Coach Blu and Marissa we discuss the importance of creating a healthy home team. We've seen firsthand the importance of a sober support team, family communication, and having a healthy home. Having open communication with your family is so important when you have a loved one in recovery. It shows them that you're there for them and that potentially their needs are important...

Coach Blu interviews Angela Pugh. Angela is a Master Coach, podcast host, national speaker, recovering alcoholic and entrepreneur. She helps with the guidance and motivation to build the life you want. She says, "I changed my whole life when I got sober at 33 with nothing more than AA and a willingness to do whatever it takes to live sober and happy." Check out her podcast Addiction Unlimited. Are...

In this podcast we address the issues that can arise in your family after a tragic event or even in this case, after a false alarm with this shooter hoax. Talking to kids about tough topics can be difficult, but it's important to have open conversations and create an environment where family members feel comfortable sharing their experiences.  Think about the issues that are most relevant to your...

Running Unbroken Podcast . Dr. Cameron Garber interviewed Coach Blu Robinson. Have you ever felt like there is no way out? Well, we are here to tell you that there is. We have been in your shoes and have overcome our own misfortunes by learning to live life on our terms. This podcast will help you learn how to take control of your life and become the person who makes the decisions instead of havin...

Good communication is an art. It's not something that comes naturally to everyone. But with the right tools, you can learn how to communicate more effectively with your spouse, family, and friends. This One on One podcast can help listeners explore their personal conflict resolution style and develop skills to improve it. The show provides a deep dive into the benefits of healthy negotiation, fami...

Coach Blu interviews Evan Done. Evan is the Community Impact Director for Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA). He has advocated at the Capitol on behalf of people in recovery. Evan and USARA have brought services to the community; Recovery Community Centers, recovery coaching, and family support programs. He works with those experiencing substance-related crises. At the core, the...

Movement and mindfulness are key components for recovery from drug addiction. Learn how you can use movement to help your mind and body heal.  Escape the demands of daily life and find out how movement can help you heal physically, emotionally, and mentally through regular participation in different forms of physical activity. Coach Blu and Marissa share a clip from  Kelly McGonigal who translates...

The Minor League podcast is hosted by 17-year-old Savannah Robinson and her father and therapist Coach Blu Robinson. Anyone can benefit from this podcast. This teen and father duo bring a great unique, and informative perspective to many topics. They often address communication, teen issues, parent-child relationships, and confidence. This week Savannah has guest Coach Blu in the studio to talk ab...

Oregonian Taylor Spike added his name to the very short list of ultra-endurance athletes to complete a sub-60 hour, 200 mile ultramarathon. For Taylor, running is about life — and life is about submitting to the friction necessary to get uncomfortable. Comfort is hiding after a lousy day at work to bust into a case of beer. Comfortable is overweight. Comfortable is Dilaudid, a buzz and a couch. Th...

This podcast episode explores the topic of using empathy as a tool in the fight against addiction. Coach Blu shares his personal experiences with addiction and how he used empathy as a skill to overcome his addiction. One of the many topics mentioned in this podcast about becoming a better individual who can help others fight addiction. Fake it till you become it is a podcast about addiction recov...

This week's podcast Coach Blu invites Desmond and Alison Lomax on the show. They discuss a very sensitive subject matter. They talk about suicide, grief, pain, love, and loss. They lost their son Mateen Lomax to suicide in November of 2019. We know you will feel the love that remains after listening to Alison, a certified fitness instructor and life coach, & Desmond, a licensed clinical mental hea...

In this episode, Coach Blu and Marissa address some issues with teens and adolescents. The discussion focuses on teen substance misuse, vaping, trauma and communication. Finding out your teen is using substances can be extremely scary as a parent. Parents often see what these choices could cause years down the road and quickly panic respond which often causes the child to retreat and or respond de...

Today Coach Blu and Marissa discuss the importance in standing up for yourself. They share how educating yourself and gaining confidence can help you become an advocate for your life. It is important to increase yourself awareness and not expect others to rescue you. Coach Blu says, "The troops aren't coming. We are the troops!" It's vital to stand up and take action for things you believe in. The...

Coach Blu speaks to Ed Bisch and his battle with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family concerning OxyContin on this week's podcast. Listen as Ed talks about February 2001, when his life was blindsided as he learned his 18-year-old son Eddie was found unresponsive in his bed. Questing some of his son's friends, he learned that OxyContin had been used unbeknownst to it posed. Police on the scene told...

It's easy to fall in love. But how often does that love last? On today's one on one with coach blu and Marissa they discuss ways to build relationships. Today's topic was Learning to Love. Blu and Marissa discuss the three stages of love which are; falling in love, falling out of love, and learning how to love and be loved.  They share the importance of loving yourself and loving others. As human...

On this week's episode, Coach Blu was invited to sit on a panel at the University of Utah with Randall Carlisle from Odyssey House recovery a former TV news acre, and Evan Done of USARA . This community recovery connection organization helps people find resources and training in recovery. Listen as they answer a student leadership board questions on how addiction recovery and addiction services ar...

Today we discussed Emotional Intimacy and Self Sabotaging Relationships. Emotional Intimacy is the ability to connect on a deeper level with a partner through healthy communication, expressing one's feelings, building trust, and being vulnerable. Fear of abandonment is a primary cause of self-sabotage. Research shows that people might self-sabotage for other reasons like trust issues, limited rela...

Kyndal Ray (A Walking Testimony) is walking across America to raise awareness for mental health and addiction recovery. Kyndal started January 1, 2022 less than 2 months after getting out of prison. He is in recovery, been in and out of jail and prison for years and has survived 2 suicide attempts. He hopes to finish is walk in Washington by April to celebrate his 4th recovery anniversary.  Kyndal...

This week's episode is a collaboration and panel discussion with professionals on the topic of Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma.  Our relationship is deeply rooted in emotion. You share your memories, accomplishments, goals, hopes, and dreams with your significant other or partner. You have come to rely on each other for emotional support and guidance. This can make being betrayed by your partner...

Check out a different side of AIIA How important it is to be vocal about your recovery. No longer will we allow anonymity to kill us! Pawley and Michele talk about strange voices before welcoming Coach Blu Robinson to the pod.  Blu is a well-known Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) and the founder of Addict to Athlete. He has been clean and sober...