Addict II Athlete Podcast
400 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsOur message has been clear, erase addiction and replace it with things of greater value such as health, recreation, service, relationships, and team unity. To turn the mess of all addictions into a message of health, wellness, and sobriety. This podcast is just one mode of sharing that message. Join us at https://www.addicttoathlete.com/supportgroup
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Episodes
Athlete Fighting Back
February 25, 2020 16:52 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBThere are people who discover their strength after passing through the challenges of life. They then stand and fight for those who haven't discovered that strength. Athlete Janelle Wilkinson is that Champion. She stood up to fight with her heart and mind. She is truly an Agent of Sobriety.
Waking An Epidemic
February 18, 2020 04:15 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBToday Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson talk about The Netflix documentary, The Pharmacist. An amazing firsthand look at the beginning stages of the opiate epidemic, years before and through national attention. Listen as they discuss opiate addiction, the documentary, and the fall out as a result.
Waking An Epidemic
February 18, 2020 04:15 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBToday Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson talk about The Netflix documentary, The Pharmacist. An amazing firsthand look at the beginning stages of the opiate epidemic, years before and through national attention. Listen as they discuss opiate addiction, the documentary, and the fall out as a result.
Lets Talk About Stress
February 10, 2020 21:19 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBToday Coach Blu And Athletic Director Marissa talk about stress and addiction. Indeed stress is a normal part of life, and some individuals find they can manage it with practical, easy-to-implement means, like exercise, breathing exercises, and meditation. Yet stress affects people differently, and some individuals may turn to unhealthy means, like alcohol and drugs, to escape from stress. Listen to gain more understanding and insight on how to cope in a very stressful world.
See The Miracle
February 03, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 123 MBToday's Podcast follows Dr. Jared Hemmert DDS as shares his story on how addiction crept in to take everything that was precious to him like family, career and almost himself as it almost took his life. We believe these things happen for a reason and the situations that are the most difficult are usually the ones that are also very inspiring once the right principles are applied. Truly a podcast that demonstrates turning a mess into a powerful message.
Making Change
January 27, 2020 16:53 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBThis week's podcast features Brian Becksted, ultra-athlete and co-founder of Altra running shoes. Brian has supported Team AIIA for years and has helped our athletes in so many ways, we consider it a privilege to call him a friend. This podcast goes well beyond the traditional running and recreational aspects of the team as Brian discusses some sensitive topics that put a new perspective on turning a mess into a message.
Ambassador of Sobriety
January 20, 2020 07:17 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBThis week's podcast features Brad Waldon, a man of integrity and one we have labeled the Ambassador of Sobriety. Brad has a way of building bridges and allowing others to be themselves. His unique perspective gives anyone seeking recovery a friend when they need it most.
The Soft Approach
January 13, 2020 05:51 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBToday coach Blu sits down with Athlete Liz Ashby. As a team captain and a very motivating person, listen as Athlete Ashby talks about overcoming anxiety through personal miles stones, digs deep to discover her inner strength and offers a unique perspective to the recovery world even though she is a muggle.
What Parents Need to Know
January 06, 2020 23:29 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBIs your teen at risk of suicide? While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Today Coach Blu and Minor Leaguer Savannah talk about this sensitive topic, to help understand how to tell if your teen might be suicidal and where to turn for help and treatment.
The Coach Blu Story Part 2
December 30, 2019 18:10 - 1 hour - 89 MBPart 2 of Coach Blu's story. Listen as he turns the mess of addiction into the message of hope, healing and self discovery.
Coach Blu's Bio
December 23, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBToday's Remastered podcast of Coach Blu telling his story on how he became the person he is today. Listen as he goes through his erase and replace philosophy it is on life with all the Struggles in growing pains he endured to become the person we all know as Coach. This is the first of two podcasts that will go into detail on his life and how he created this team.
Athlete Heath Thurston 20/20 (Remastered)
December 16, 2019 07:09 - 1 hour - 102 MBListen to athlete Heath Thurston's podcast remastered! After discovering this amazing interview, we are thankful we have been able to publish it once again. Heath has an amazing story one that will be a powerful motivator for anyone who's ever experienced grief, trauma or emotional pain. Heath is a living example of how to turn a mess into a very powerful message.
How to Help a Drug Addicted Family Member or Loved One
December 09, 2019 20:59 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBDo you have a loved one that struggles with addiction? Today’s podcast focuses on those you love abusing drugs. 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 are in this situation, there are things you can do to both support your loved one and take care of yourself. Listen and reach out. AddictToAThlete.org
Confidence: A Minor League View
December 02, 2019 17:50 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBCoach Blu interviews his daughter and minor leaguer Savannah. This powerful interview offers insight into the world of our children and what they need from us as parents and leaders.
The Addicted Brain
November 25, 2019 20:39 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBToday's podcast focuses on addiction and the brain. Listen as is Coach Blu interviews Dr. Blake Rapier Specialist Assistant Medical Director at Ardu Recovery on how the brain is affected by addiction, why are girls beyond simple behaviors and into specific issues related to the functionality of the brain itself. This is a powerful podcast with a lot of new knowledge that may require you listening to it multiple times.
Don't Let Others Write Your Story
November 18, 2019 18:18 - 48 minutes - 66 MBToday Coach Blu interviews Craig Martinez, Springville City's Chief of Police. Listen as they discuss his path was diverted from the road to addiction by taking accountability, becoming a man of his word, positioned him to make better choices to become a man of integrity. Chief Martinez talks about community action, community awareness, warning signs for parents to be aware of.
Creating A Champion
November 12, 2019 21:10 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBToday’s podcast hosted by Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa focus on how to become a champion not only in life but in sobriety as well. What an AIIA Champion is: Talks soft, plays big Loves the battle more than the victory Goes through the fire to reach their goals Always competes with purpose and passion Learns lessons from losses Lives in the present moment Focuses on continuous daily improvement Does not base his or her self-worth on the scoreboard
Confident, Calm, Assertive
November 04, 2019 19:09 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBTodays podcast is centered on self worth and living a life free form all the negative influence that can hinder your path to toward healing from addiction. AddictToAthlete.org
Self-Sabotage
October 28, 2019 19:30 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBToday Coach Blu And Athletic Director Marissa talk about Self-Sabotage and how devastating it can be. They identify six areas in life we may not realize push us into making foolish and impulsive decision, sometimes at the cost of our recovery. Learn more at AddictToAthlete.org.
About Face (Part2)
October 22, 2019 04:56 - 1 hour - 112 MBAs promised the second part of Athlete Coopland's story of recovery, introspection, and perseverance. Listen as Coach Blu and athlete Copeland talk about becoming a man of integrity and learning how to turn a mess into a very powerful message. AddictToAthlete.org
About Face (Part 1)
October 07, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBAbout Face (Part1) Listen as Coach Blu interviewsAthlete Jim Coopland, an ex-marine and former addict turning all life‘s events and literally doing an about-face to claim sobriety, become an athlete and to serve his fellow man by being an instrument in Gods hands. Athlete Copeland is a powerful example of what perseverance, grit and humility will do in the life of someone who wants to change who they are.
Finding The Cause
October 01, 2019 05:39 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBToday’s podcast focuses on Eric Erickson stages of development. Listen as Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa discussed how the stages can help you identify the beginning of your addiction, how to erase and replace the feelings and associations related to the time you used as well as helpful tips on how to help your family members may be struggling.
The Power of Play
September 24, 2019 05:36 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThis weeks episode discusses the power of play. It seems as though as we grow up, we forget how to play. Listen as Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson discussed the significance of Healthy recreation with friends and family. Explore how important it is to erase addiction and replace it with activity, balance, and learning. This is a fun podcast that will remind you of all the things you did before addiction to go over your life and more importantly, how to regain control of your ...
Turn The Mess Into A Message
September 16, 2019 15:45 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBToday Coach Blu interviews James Johnson, the newest Coach of team Addict II Athlete as he describes his history, how he was introduced to team Addict II Athlete, efforts he's making in his own community to establish AIIA and the difference he's making by his desire to serve and surround himself with the team. This is a powerful and motivating interview and you will understand how our motto of turning massive addiction into the message of recovery is a key factor in recovery.
Building A Home Team
September 09, 2019 18:51 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBToday’s podcast focuses on the establishment and development of your sober support system at home in creating your own Home Team advantage. The creation and development of your Home Team is so important if you want to establish a winning dynasty. Listen as Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson discuss their own understandings, tips, tools and examples on how to develop your team and how to use what you’ve learned growing up to strengthen your own family system by being open, honest...
Team Strength
September 03, 2019 06:17 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBListen as coach Blu interviews two remarkable members of our northern cache County chapter of addict athlete Angie and Roxy. These athletes are amazing individuals, and you feel the love and passion they have as they have helped build AIIA in their community. The Cache County team of Addict II Athlete is powerful and we are lucky to have them be a part of this work.
Emotional Investments
August 26, 2019 04:42 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBCoach Blu interviews Skyler and Chantel Jensen, two members of Addict II Athlete who have found the journey of recovery a motivator to establish a healthy family. Listen as they talk about what happens when a relationship needs accountability and honesty.
Whats Your Way
August 19, 2019 19:29 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBToday Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa talk about finding your why in recovery. Listen as they talk about the reason it's important to keep the reason you are seeking recovery as an ever-growing journey and not just an end goal.
International Athlete
August 12, 2019 03:12 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBSeason 2 of the Addict II Athlete Podcast kicks off with Jarom Thurston talking about how he's running has shaped his life in Brazil and here in America. Listen as Coach Blu and Jarom recall the start of the team and the goals he set for himself.
Community First
May 29, 2019 15:01 - 44 minutes - 61 MBToday Coach Blu speaks to Beau Carter on establishing sobriety in service, erasing his addiction and replacing it with relationship, purpose, and hope. Using the grief of losing friends as a motivator to get active in making changes in his community.
Recreation Therapy
May 20, 2019 15:51 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBCoach Blu interviews our very own Athletic Director Marissa Robinson who is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. She uses recreation as a tool for recovery. Listen to learn why this part of life is so important in your own recovery.
Codependency
May 08, 2019 15:43 - 49 minutes - 68 MBAthletes, listen to this week's podcast as coach blue interviews Dr. Paul Jenkins a clinical psychologist using Is very uniquePositivity philosophy that assists individuals to seeThe better parts of the worst problems.
Wisdom
April 22, 2019 16:33 - 1 hour - 94 MBToday Coach Blu talks to Athlete Allen Hibler about his life, his recovery and his unique view on the lessons he has learned on the way.
Hall of Champions
April 02, 2019 00:22 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBIn this episode Coach Blu interviews Max Hall former BYU and Az Cardinals quarterback who found himself in addictions ugly grip. Listen as Max describes the lessons learned on and off the field. From the highlights of an inspirational collage and professional career to the back seat of a police car, Max Hall has learned to turn his mess of addiction into the message of family, service and coaching.
Be A Hero
March 20, 2019 18:46 - 40 minutes - 56 MBAthletes listening as Coach Blu interviews Desmond Lomax, a former BYU football player turned law-enforcement and now a clinical therapist. Lomax and Coach discuss life, recovery and things they learned in the field of recovery. This principle-based podcast talks about sports, addiction and recovery as well as principle-based living. Download it on iTunes or Spotify today.
Addict II Artist
March 09, 2019 02:30 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBWe are more than addicts. We are more than Athletes. We are all Creators. This podcast introduces the sister program to Addict II Athlete as Coach Blu interviews Donell Ward, the Art Director of Addict II Artist in Elko Nv. Listen as Donell describes how treatment and service have given her purpose and direction. She is a genuine artist now serving her community and carrying the message of recovery.
Team Robison
March 01, 2019 20:24 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBListen as Coach Blu Robinson interviews Shad and Freya Robison. This powerhouse couple shares their experience adopting children with disabilities directly related to substance use and biological parents. They have become strong members of team Addict to Athlete because of their willingness to allow athletes to render service to their beautiful, sweet daughter Emma in a Hoyt racing wheel chair in all of our events. It’s a powerful story with amazing principles to be learned.
Heart of a Champion
February 21, 2019 17:16 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt takes heart to be an athlete and it take the heart of a Champion to run with our AIIA Lady Athlete like Destiny Kroeber. Athlete Kroeber is Team Addict II Athlete's Rookie of the Year and all you need to do is listen to her story to understand why.
Love and Loss
February 15, 2019 20:28 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis 2017 podcast was a powerful reminder that the we still face an epidemic in our country that takes the lives of (144 in 2017) and now (197 in 2019) due to opiate related abuse. Listen as Coach Blu interviews Amber Baum talk about her daughters battle and passing from her own addiction.
The Rookie
February 07, 2019 01:15 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBTeam Addict II Athlete welcomes Athlete Mike Schroader, a Rookie from the St. George, Utah Chapter. Athlete Schroader ran his first 5k on February 2nd and he takes the time process his experience. Every recovery has a starting line and all we need to do is take our mark, get set and go. AddictToAthlete.org MountainPeakRecovery.com
Return to Your Regular Scheduled Program
February 01, 2019 08:03 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBAs a rule, you should never start talking before you hit the record button. Listen as Coach Blu and Coach David just start flowing during the warm-up mic check and just get into the rhythm and flow of recovery. This unscripted podcast is a powerful reminder that sobriety, healing from addiction and the erase and replace philosophy can come from the heart. We now return to your regularly scheduled program already in progress.
Bridging Gaps
January 24, 2019 02:46 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBBridging Gaps Listen in as Coach Blu speaks with Brad Waldron, a man passionate about recovery, service and sharing his life experiences through the erase and replace philosophy. Brad bridges the gap between the 12 step programs that he is passionate about and the active role Addict II Athlete plays in the lives of so many people he works with. Listen as he describes challenging experiences his addiction put him through and the many lessons of serving out of his inconvenience to find purpos...
Coach Jensen
January 11, 2019 20:06 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBHead Coach Blu Robinson and Utah County Coach Jed Jensen talk about Team Addict II Athlete's State of the Union. Recovery and addiction and the teams view on how we continue to grow, heal and develop a more excellent way to live a life free of addiction. AddictToAthletge.org MountainPeakRecovery.com Addict II Athlete YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yc4nwxk6
Legacy Lives On
December 31, 2018 20:28 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday Coach Blu Robinson interviews Athlete David Matthews. David has a unique perspective on addiction, recovery and loss. David was 9 years old when addiction took his father, leaving behind a very confused little boy. If addiction has taken a love one, if you are caring for the children left behind, please listen to this podcast, you will be grateful you did.
Addict II Athlete
December 24, 2018 00:10 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBToday Coach Blu talks to Coach Judy Berrocal of St. George Utah, as she brings her life experience of turning a mess into a powerful message. Her story is powerful and her ability to be accountable for herself to become a power hitter in the addiction recovery industry. Listen as she talks about erasing addiction and replacing it with service.
Moving Forward
December 10, 2018 17:09 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBCoach Blu And Coach Clark sit down long enough to talk about life in the last 365 days. David Clark shares his thoughts and feelings on seeing the good in the bad, the enlightenment he has experienced since tearing his Achilles tendon several weeks ago. Coach Blu and Coach Clark discuss how moving forward despite was coming down the pipeline is the only true way to experience life for what it is. To be sober, to be involved and to know, life is what you make it.
A True Alliance
December 03, 2018 17:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBAddict II Athlete supports groups and events that support a sober, supportive life style. Today Coach Blu talks to Willy and Brad, two amazing guys in active recovery who have found passion in helping the community as a whole rather than bu a single outlet. In recovery, there is no room for the division of addiction and sober, we all must heal together if we are to live together.
Team Barney
November 26, 2018 21:23 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBListen in as Ryan and Lena Barney talk to Coach Blu about life, relationships in recovery and how it takes two to make a team work! Both Ryan and Lena have overcome addiction, life and family to become champions on and off the field.
Athlete Baxter
November 19, 2018 17:35 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBAthletes, take your mark. Today Athlete Kirk Baxter and Coach Blu talk about a different way to look at people in recovery. Athlete Baxter has never experienced drugs or alcohol addiction, but he pulls strength from the team. His insight and big heart even allowed Coach Blu to talk about a loss he and the team suffered in 2017. Athlete Baxter is a genuine man, an active father, an avid runner and we are lucky to have him in Team AIIA.
To the Moon
November 08, 2018 18:59 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBAddict II Athlete is a group of friends, peers and family members who all have used health and wellness as a foundation of recovery from all addictions. We have found a new way of life, by exercising, service and creating balance. We know there is hope for every individual affected by addiction. Through our Erase and Replace philosophy we strive to erase addiction by replacing it with things of greater value (ie. friendship, family, respect and compassion).