Addict II Athlete Podcast

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...

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....