Addict II Athlete Podcast

Blu and Marissa talk about their recent family cruise and the series of unfortunate events that took place, causing some angry feelings. So they dive deep into what anger is, the different types of anger, and great ideas on how to best manage anger so you can lead a more balanced peaceful life.  8 Types of Anger you may face in Sobriety Behavioral Anger Chronic Anger Judgemental Anger Overwhelmed...

In this week's episode, Coach Blu talks with Paul Lapine, a man who is following his strength by opening a sober gym in Brooklyn, New York to strengthen the recovery movement and lay the foundations of sobriety. Listen as they discuss principles of recovery that create pathways of success by strengthening purpose, principles, and outcomes with exercise and fitness. Follow Paul on Instagram https:/...

Coach Blu talks with Tina Miller, Author, Speaker, Founder and Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, Inc., Tampa Bay's first Recovery High School. This month Tina celebrates 25 years in recovery from alcohol, drugs and works daily on codependency. She has over 24 years of professional experience in Social Work, Education, and Juvenile Justice. Tina's gift of networking in ad...

Coach Blu and Marissa answer questions and comments from the online community. Blu Robinson is a mental health therapist and addiction counselor. Marissa Robinson is a certified Recreational Therapist and Recovery coach. They discuss some of their family heartbreaks, including losing a puppy and the emotions accompanying loss and death. Are relationships worth the work when you may lose them? How...

James Yount comes from a family of addiction and a history of trauma. He struggled with anger, addiction, overeating, and suicidal ideation. In 2020 he decided he didn't recognize the reflection in the mirror and flushed all his dope. A few months later, he set a goal to do the dishes and take his dog for a daily walk. He has been clean and sober since that first day and has now lost 155 lbs in th...

On this week's episode, coach Blu speaks to Patrick Overholt of Good Time Golf, a non-profit group helping individuals in recovery find passion and purpose in golf. Listen as Patrick speaks on his baseball career and life; this led him to addictions ugly embrace. The recovery path that almost ended in a desert in Southern Utah to the balance, freedom, and sobriety he has discovered on the greens....

Listen as Coach Blu interviews a public defender and prosecutor on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. F. Wilson Myers, ESQ. is a Tribal Public Defender. He has worked for forty years as an attorney. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Alabama as a Public Defender. Wilson says, "No one chooses to be an addict. I am here to help them work through the consequences." Stephen Mackenzie, ESQ. is a Harvar...

Is pain a recipe for a catastrophe? Often pain and trauma create addiction. Many become addicted to opioids due to emotional pain because the painkiller of opiates also takes away emotional pain as well as physical pain. Coach and Marissa talk about how to communicate and recognize pain. Moving pain to healing can take a massive amount of knowledge.  Locate the pain on the inside and work on self-...

Coach Blu and Marissa talk about anxiety. They discuss what anxiety is, how to deal with it, and ways to work through this challenging emotion. They also talk about some of the benzodiazepine medications that are often prescribed for anxiety, issues with long-term use of benzos, and withdrawal from benzodiazepines. This is a helpful episode for everyone. Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon sup...

The relationships we form with others are vital to our mental and emotional well-being and survival. In this week's episode, Coach Blu talks about expanding our circle and building healthy relationships. It is through relationships that we will either excel at life or fail. It has been said that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, so make sure to choose wisely.   P...

Coach Blu talks about how we can celebrate Christmas by giving back to others. He also goes back and shares some of the history of the nonprofit Addict to Athlete, the inspirational stories, the growth over the years and more. If you are interested in donating to our nonprofit, please check out our Giving Tuesday fundraiser . Remember you can donate year-round to our nonprofit, and your donation c...

In studio 1% Fitness CEO Rob Molling. Blu and Rob go way back and they have a great discussion covering Rob's past drug addiction, jail time, and come back to helping others heal through health, fitness, and nutrition. Rob's recovery story is a great one as he has erased his criminality and substance use with exercise, health and nutrition. Check out 1% Fitness' meal prep and health challenges. ht...

This week's podcast features guest speakers from the Uintah Basin Chapter of Addict II Athlete with James Johnson as Coach. Listen to the stories and feelings of how this team has helped these individuals overcome addiction and develop long-lasting relationships. Community support groups like Addict to Athlete help those affected by addiction and mental illness by sharing their stories, support an...

Welcome to our weekly live show, One on One 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 by which you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct messa...

Today Coach Blu speaks to Nicole Golden who is a NASM Master Trainer, CES, BCS, FNS and AFAA certified group fitness instructor and Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science/Sports Nutrition.  Nicole shares the research and the importance of using exercise in your recovery. We all know exercise is a powerful depression fighter for several reasons. Most importantly, it promotes all kinds of cha...

Welcome to our weekly live show, One on One 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 by which you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct mess...

On today's podcast Coach Blu take a deep dive into his experience while attending a mental health and addiction conference in Orlando Florida. Following the conference, he was able to attend Walt Disney World Epcot theme park and was absolutely blown away by how much drinking of alcohol had become part of the Disney experience. After a 40-year absence of alcohol within the Disney theme park experi...

The Minor League is BACK! Listen as Savannah and Coach Blu process memory and why its so important to allow our experances to settle in the correct spots in our minds. For some people, ruminating thoughts are a way to control anxiety. It may mean you're replaying life events in an attempt to make sure that next time, you're prepared and won't feel as anxious. Repeating entire conversations in your...

Welcome to our weekly live show, One on One 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 by which you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct mess...

This week Coach Blu talks to Coach James Johnson of the Uintah Basin Chapter of Addict II Athlete. He is a certified Addict to Athlete Recovery Coach. Listen as they touch on the heart of addiction and recovery. Coach Johnson speaks and leads with passion; you will feel his energy.  Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobr...

Welcome to our weekly live show, One-on-One 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 by which you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct mess...

Today Coach Blu interviews Kathryn Burgum, the first lady of North Dakota. As First Lady, Kathryn's priority is supporting and developing initiatives to eliminate the shame and stigma of the chronic disease of addiction in North Dakota's communities. In long-term recovery for 20 years, she shares her personal experience and encourages others to do the same to normalize the conversation around the...

Welcome to our weekly live show, One on One 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 by which you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct messa...

This week Coach Blu speaks to Matt Scoletti . Listen as they discuss what's at the core of greatness. There is so much motivation packed into this podcast you will leave feeling inspired and ready to become a champion of sobriety, recovery, and beyond. Matt has a driven mindset and that has allowed him to overcome many obstacles that otherwise could have kept him benched for life. Matt is the auth...

Welcome to our weekly live show, One on One 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 by which you, the listener, can participate by submitting your questions through direct mess...