Addict II Athlete Podcast

On this live episode of one on one with Coach Blu, we discussed the situations that sometimes arise when talking about challenging issues. Learn about the basics of core communication and how to address very sensitive topics with a loved one who may be struggling with addiction.  Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

Today Coach Blu has the privilege to interview Jonathan Flowers, the voice behind the famous YouTube video "I AM A CHAMPION" ,  a champion speech that motivated his high school football team to victory following some significant battles in his own life. Listen, as Coach Flowers describes his definition of a champion, his outlook on life, and the reason he wrote the I am a champion speech. He share...

Today's Savannah and Coach Blu discussed feelings of being left out. Listen as they review the reasons why we feel the way we do and how to rebound if we ever feel as though we're being overlooked.  The minor league podcast is hosted by 14 year old Savannah Robinson. She discusses issues related to teenagers and their lives. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patr...

Today on one on one with Coach Blu, Coach goes on a tangent speaking about recovery groups that shun asking for help or advice. We speak about following through with mental impressions, re-engaging in relationships when a love interest has a history of addiction. Definitely not to be missed.  Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

Today coach Blu interviews Utah State Legislator, Brad Daw, about public service, getting involved, making change, and advocating for the people. Listen as they discuss Utah's move to help those in recovery from Medicaid for the incarcerated to Medical Marijuana. This is an informative podcast on how to make change using the voice of the people.  Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube vid...

Today Savannah and Coach Blu talk about strengthening the home team and building family relationships through open communication, conflict resolution, and being willing to listen to each other. This is a great episode for anyone, especially those who find themselves in a parent/child impasse.  Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

On today's show, Coach Blu discusses all things empathy. The sensitive matters of recovery, the ability to understand, feel within, and serve out of your inconvenience. Listen as colors discuss following through with impressions, a father's social media post on recognizing and seeing each other through suffering, and also how to share and demonstrate a sense of empathy without becoming called and...

Recently Coach Blu was interviewed by the Illuminate podcast on all things team Addict II Athlete. Listen as he discusses some of his own story and how team Addict to Athlete started. He shares the highs, the lows, the sad times, and all of the good times that have occurred over the past 9 Years! If you're new to the team or, consider yourself a seasoned member, this podcast offers an inside view...

Today on the Minor-League Podcast Savannah discusses how to build strong friendships. Listen as her friend and guest host Kayla talk about friendships, improving relationships, and how these skills can be used in adults as well.  Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

Today's podcast features One on One with Coach Blu specifically, talking about those who have lost the battle of addiction and who we choose to run a proxy for during September's Addiction Awareness or National Recovery Month. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

On today's podcast Coach Blu speaks to Dr. Mark Leeds and the work he is doing to assist the recovery community using Medication-Assisted Treatment. MAT is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, which is effective in the treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD) and can help some people to sustain recovery. Listen and learn about what is available and how it...

Today on the minor-league podcast Savannah discusses signs of teenage stress. Although teens don't have to worry about bills, a career, or holding down a household, they experience different sources of stress. They deal with issues like bullying, peer pressure, and academic issues which can be very stressful. This podcast also will help anyone who has a loved one who they believe might be under st...

This weeks episode of one on one with Coach Blu features athletic director Marissa and Coach Blu discussing situational issues that sometimes are overlooked while in early recovery. They discuss historic recall when Coach Blu describes a situation he had picked up a couch in an old apartment complex, he lived in as a child, and the triggering memories it brought up. We also hear from athlete Armit...

Today Coach Blu puts out a solo podcast addressing the turbulence of human nature. Listen as he describes how to divide what we're feeling in our nation, in our hearts, or maybe in our recovery that can hinder us if we do not understand why we act the way we do.  Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

Today Savannah and Coach Blu talk about how to become a Teenage Warrior. Listen as they talk about how teenagers can step out of the shadows and start strengthening the real self. The principles of seeing obstacles as challenges to overcome and keeping your head held high.   Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

Today during the live show, Coach Blu discusses reuniting families, a sense of spirituality is developed throughout the callers as the topic of spiritual promptings is touched on. Coach Blu speaks on addressing the power within admitting that you're powerless over your addiction and that your life has become unmanageable and how we are not running away, but running toward a new life.  Help us cont...

Trauma is a significant aspect and part of the addiction process. Chances are if you struggle with addiction, you've had to deal with some kind of trauma in your past as well. Listen as Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa discuss how traumatic memories do not have to limit your potential to heal from addiction and other issues. Using treatment modalities such as EMDR therapy goes hand-in-hand...

Welcome to the Minor League with 14 yo Savannah Robinson and her dad, Coach Blu Robinson who is a mental health therapist and addiction counselor Today we talk about parent and teen communication. If you have ever wondered how to get the conversation started with your parents or, parents if you have a hard time knowing how to talk to your kids, this podcast is for you! Help us continue to create p...

On this week's live show, Coach Blu talks on maintaining friendships while in addiction, when it's time to end a friendship, and how to understand the complex feelings of trust vs. mistrust. He also touches on Medicated Assisted Treatment, Mental Health, and Dual Diagnosis. 

Today Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa process traumatic anniversaries. We have all have times in our lives when an experience leaves behind memories and feelings that are brought back every calendar year or, through every benchmark forecasted. The anniversary reaction is the annual reminder of trauma or loss, such as the death of a beloved, a nightmarish experience, or an accident. Yet, re...

Welcome to the Minor-League Podcast with Savannah Robinson each week Savannah will host this podcast to discuss topics relating to the minor league, the 18 year and younger athletes on the team. She will discuss all kinds of situations, problems, and solutions to assist parents and families to build relationships. Today they discuss anxiety, social pressures, and finding yourself with school start...

Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa discuss the difference between deciding and making a decision. Stepping out of the dark and seeing what the world has to offer. They also talk about the importance of recovering from addiction versus healing from it. Take a listen!

One on one with Coach Blu is a weekly online call-in show by which individuals in active recovery, present questions about addiction, mental health, and whatever else they believe Coach Blu can help with. Tune in every Wednesday Facebook live. AddictToAthlete. Org Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.

Today Coach Blu gets the opportunity to interview ultrarunner, author, and speaker, Dean Karnazes . Dean has an extensive ultrarunning career having won the Badwater ultramarathon, participated in 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, and much more. Listen as Dean and Coach Blu discuss running, lifestyle, and more importantly, creating a sense of awareness through balance and emotional connectivit...

Today Coach Blu speaks to Sam McDowell, a Major League Baseball starting pitcher from 1961 to 1975, most notably for the Cleveland Indians.   Following his "retirement", McDowell's drinking increased to the point where it cost him his marriage. His wife left him, taking their two children with her, leaving him desolate and broke. Eventually, McDowell checked himself into Rehab, and after repaying...