Addict II Athlete Podcast
468 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 202 ratingsThe Addict II Athlete podcast is hosted by Coach Blu Robinson a licensed clinical mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor who has worked in the field since 2001. Blu is a fantastic public speaker, coach, and therapist who works with many individuals, youth, couples, and families addressing issues like addiction, trauma, communication, parenting, and more.
Blu hopes to provide listeners with the skills and game plans for anyone to turn their mess into their message of hope and a bright future. He is seasoned and has been hosting podcasts since 2016 and produced over 500 episodes.
The AIIA podcast is here to inspire anyone. We share recovery stories, education, life tips, address teen and parenting issues, and more. Our topics address all walks of life but also addiction recovery with tips and fundamentals for those seeking recovery as well as the family and friends of someone who is. Addict II Athlete removes the negative stigma of addiction and mental health and creates a foundation of potential and support.
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Episodes
Being a Child of an Alcoholic and Addict
January 11, 2021 19:37 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBToday Coach Blu speaks with Team Captain and Athlete Holly Davies. Listen as Coach Blu and Holly open up about being the child of an alcoholic and addict in the family system. Children of alcoholics and addicts often have to deny their feelings of sadness, fear, and anger in order to survive. Since unresolved feelings will always surface eventually, they often manifest during adulthood. Listen as they discuss similarities between what they both learned growing up in a home where addiction wa...
One on One With Coach Blu: 2021 Kick-off
January 09, 2021 00:21 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBListen to One on One With Coach Blu as we kick-off 2021 answering questions from you. Coach Blu answers questions about life after relapse, what happens now that you are sober, choosing your own starting line, and building relationships after addiction. Would you like bonus episodes of the added as a podcast, exclusive offers, and one of the time team apparel? Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the massive addiction into the message of sobriety! For mo...
Hey Dr. B. Is addiction a disease?
January 04, 2021 09:21 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBToday Coach Blu talks to Dr. Faried Banimahd the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of American Addiction Institute of Mind and Medicine as well as the founder and clinical director of Zephyr Medical Group. He has years of experience as a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at both UCLA and UC Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. B has a great history and understanding of addiction, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), evidenced-based practices, individualized treatment, and research. Lis...
Hey Dr. B. Is Addiction A Disease?
January 04, 2021 09:21 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBToday Coach Blu talks to Dr. Faried Banimahd the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of American Addiction Institute of Mind and Medicine as well as the founder and clinical director of Zephyr Medical Group. He has years of experience as a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at both UCLA and UC Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. B has a great history and understanding of addiction, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), evidenced-based practices, individualized treatment, and research. Lis...
The Minor League: Hello 2021
January 03, 2021 20:01 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIt's 2021 and Minor Leaguer Savannah and Coach Blu talk about things they've learned along the way. Listen as they talk about how important family time has been, how relationships have increased due to open communication, and a very emotional window into the parent-child relationship towards the end of the podcast. As parents, we only have a limited amount of time to be the best parent we can be. Teenagers, being open and honest, and genuine with your parents will bring you closer to a true ...
Can You Be Addicted To Food?
December 31, 2020 08:12 - 1 hour - 132 MBWe are happy to have been guests on Brian Shellabarger's 100 down, Weightix podcast several months ago. Brian asked Marissa and me to be part of a discussion specifically asking the question, is there such thing as being addicted to food, can you be a food addict, and do you have a food addiction? I hope you enjoy this deep dive that Brian drove through his podcast and that you also feel his passion for helping people achieve goals that even he thought was impossible at one time. Addictions ...
Officer Down, But Not Out
December 28, 2020 19:59 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBToday Coach Blu interviews Brock Bevell and the incredible story of fulfilling a lifetime dream of becoming a law enforcement officer, working undercover then following a terrible accident, falling into the world of addiction, a world he never thought he would ever cross into. Listen as Brock describes falling into the grips of addiction after losing his identity, job, and relationships, only to find spiritual redemption through the process of erasing the addiction and replacing it with purp...
What Do You Have To Give?
December 25, 2020 06:03 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBMerry Christmas Athletes! Holidays can often be a struggle. Listen as Coach Blu offers insight into the gift every addict, has within. In recovery, the light can overpower the dark but the talent you have can come forward. Never forget who you are and what gifts you have to give the world. Would you like bonus episodes, exclusive offers, and one of a kind time team apparel? Please join Addict to Athlete’s Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobr...
What Gifts Do You Have?
December 25, 2020 06:03 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBMerry Christmas Athletes! Holidays can always be somewhat of a struggle. Listen as Coach Blu offers insight into the gift every Addict, has within. In recovery, the light can overpower the dark and the talent you have can come forward. Never forget who you are and what gifts you have.
The Healing Hundred
December 21, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBToday Coach Blu speaks with ultra runner, Chris Norris as he discusses the feelings, impressions, and experiences he felt while running 100 miles across Japan as he raised money for Addict to Athlete's nonprofit and in honor of Coach David Clark. Listen as Chris discusses how recovering from a very intense medical issue created the perfect platform for an amazing comeback and inspirational experience. When your heart is in the right place, your mind is in tune with a specific goal, nothing c...
The Minor League: Dealing With Negative People
December 20, 2020 20:20 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBToday 15 yo Savannah and Coach Blu discuss how to deal with negative people. We all have those consumers in our life that seem to always have a poor outlook, a way to draw negativity into every conversation, and seem to be emotionally stressed out. Today's podcast focuses on how to best equip yourself, your emotions, and reactions so that you, yourself do not become a negative person. Would you like bonus episodes, exclusive offers, and one of a kind time team apparel? Please join Addict ...
One on One With Coach Blu: You Have A Team
December 17, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBToday on the podcast, Coach Blu takes several calls specifically discussing the emotional turbulence the holiday season often brings. Listen as we discuss the need to push this podcast forward so that people understand there's a more excellent way to find recovery and sobriety. Coach Blu answers questions about the high emotions being experienced after a loved one passed away, homeless, cold, and alone. Another athlete called in to describe the difficulty seeing the light when there's so muc...
Problems With Rehab
December 14, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa speak with Ryan Ward, an active patient advocate, passionate about changing the approach to addiction treatment. Having experienced first hand the issues and problems that are often found in addiction recovery treatment programs, Ryan has become an advocate for the revamping of rehabs and whistle-blowing the corrupt. Ryan's goal is to continue to grow in his profession, have a positive impact on society, and help make treatment a priority amongst...
The Problem with Rehab
December 14, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday Coach Blu and Athleic Director Marissa speak with Ryan Ward an active patient advocate, passionate about changing the approach to addiction treatment. Having experienced first hand the issues and problems that are often found in addiction recovery programs, Ryan has become an advocate for the revamping of rehabs and whistle-blowing the corrupt. Ryan's goal is to continue to grow in his profession, have a positive impact on society, and help make treatment a priority amongst our legisla...
The Minor League: Be True to Yourself
December 13, 2020 20:07 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBToday on the minor-league podcast Savannah and Coach Blu discussed ways for everyone to become true to themselves and stand up for what they believe in. So often we tend to go with the flow and sell ourselves short. Today's podcast touches on how you know when you're on the right track of being True to yourself, your morals, and your beliefs. For more information please visit, https://www.addicttoathlete.com Would you like bonus episodes of the added as a podcast, exclusive offers, and...
The Minor League: Be True To Yourself
December 13, 2020 20:07 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBToday on the minor-league podcast Savannah and Coach Blu discussed ways for everyone to become true to themselves and stand up for what they believe in. So often we tend to go with the flow and sell ourselves short. Today's podcast touches on how you know when you're on the right track of being True to yourself, your morals, and your beliefs. Would you like bonus episodes of the added as a podcast, exclusive offers, and one of the time team apparel? Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon ...
One on One With Coach Blu: How to Talk to Addicted Family Members
December 10, 2020 15:52 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBToday Coach Blu and Marissa answer several questions pertaining to communicating with loved ones who struggled with addiction. There is so much emotion that typically revolves around reestablishing contact and communication with a loved one who has trouble with addiction. Do you take the tough approach or do you take the soft approach? Is the old outdated mindset of tough love the answer to address issues with an addicted family member? Listen to today's podcast to find out. Did you know t...
Darren Prince: An Agent of Recovery
December 07, 2020 18:32 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBAthletes: take your mark, get set, it's time for a very special episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast. Today we are excited to have Darren Prince as a guest on the show. Darren is a sports and celebrity agent, author, and an actively engaged figure in the addiction and recovery world. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons such as Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, and the late Muhammad Ali, and many more. He shares his story of...
An Agent of Recovery
December 07, 2020 18:32 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBAthletes take your mark, get set, it's time for a very special episode of the Addict II Athlete podcast. Today we are excited to have Darren Prince as a guest on the show. Darren is a sports and celebrity agent, author, and an actively engaged figure in the addiction and recovery world. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons such as Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, and the late Muhammad Ali, and many more. He shares his story of ...
The Minor League: Feel The Measure of Your Creation
December 06, 2020 19:12 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBToday's Minor League Podcast features Savannah discussing a very interesting topic about finding your purpose, being willing to take your place in life, and feeling the measure of your creation. Listen as she and Coach Blu discuss being a producer more than being a consumer and what it means to be able to change the world by being who you are. Did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTub...
The Minor League: Feel The Measure of Your Creation
December 06, 2020 19:12 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBToday's Minor League Podcast features Savannah discussing a very interesting topic about finding your purpose, being willing to take your place in life, and feeling the measure of your creation. Listen as she and Coach Blu discuss being a producer more than being a consumer and what it means to be able to change the world by being who you are.
One on One With Coach Blu: Recovery During The Holidays
December 03, 2020 19:05 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBToday Coach Blu discusses maintaining recovery, reducing stress, and being aware of how holidays can affect your sobriety. Holidays can definitely put an individual in recovery, into stressful situations that can be prone to relapse. Listen as Coach Blu reads several questions pertaining to holidays following a divorce, reaching out to loved ones who have made bad choices, and relying on a team to get you through the holidays. For more information on Addict to Athlete, and for online recov...
One on One With Coach Blu: Holiday Recovery
December 03, 2020 19:05 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBToday Coach Blu discusses maintaining recovery, reducing stress, and being aware of how holidays can affect your sobriety. Holidays can definitely put an individual in recovery, into stressful situations that can be prone to relapse. Listen as Coach Blu read several questions pertaining to holidays following a divorce, reaching out to loved ones who have made bad choices, and relying on a team to get you through the holidays. For more information on Addict to Athlete, and for online recove...
Running Light
November 30, 2020 16:17 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBToday Coach Blu speaks to Ultra Runner Ben Light. Ben has been a supporter of Team AIIA for many years and today speaks on life lessons he has learned while running and living a goal-oriented lifestyle. Ben has a very inspiring racing career and has utilized every mindset to better his mindset, his emotional and spiritual connections, and demonstrate to himself that we are stronger than we think we are. Live life for the now and find purpose in the journey. Want to help Addict II Athlet...
The Minor League: Being Accepted For Who You Are
November 29, 2020 17:57 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBToday's podcast hosted by 15-year-old Savannah Robinson takes a deep dive into how feelings of acceptance, fitting in, and the fear of rejection can play into your self-worth. Information for youth and adults will open lines of communication, compassion, and love. Did you know that with as little as $2 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
One on One With Coach Blu: Emotional Holidays
November 26, 2020 21:55 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBHolidays can always be very stressful specifically if there's been any family turbulence in the past due to unresolved issues or that have accumulated through your addiction. On today's podcast Coach Blu discusses how to navigate these holidays, the emotions that come with them, and how to understand the feelings that are typical during family gatherings. Did you know that with as little as $2 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcas...
One on One With Coach Blu: Emotional Holidays
November 26, 2020 21:55 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBHolidays can always be very stressful specifically if there's been any family turbulence in the past due to unresolved issues or that have accumulated through your addiction. On today's podcast Coach Blu discusses how to navigate these holidays, the emotions that come with them, and how to understand the feelings that are typical during family gatherings.
Adventures Within Recovery
November 23, 2020 06:28 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBToday Coach Blu interviews AIIA Certified Recovery Coach Tara Butson as she speaks about her own recovery journey, her desire to turn the mess of addiction into a powerful message of sobriety in Telluride, Colorado. Coach Butson and her husband have created the San Juan Outdoor Adventures company and with the beautiful backdrop of the Colorado mountains, she utilizes those aspects with the AIIA Telluride chapter. Did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all th...
One on One With Coach Blu: Overcoming Stress
November 20, 2020 00:22 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn today's episode of One on One with Coach Blu, we welcome Jarom Thurston in the studio to take calls and answer questions about stress management, winter running, being mindful about your own emotional stability, and much more. Did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
The Minor League: My Child Needs Help At School with Danny Lundell
November 15, 2020 23:22 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThese days, teenagers seem to deal with a lot more emotional stress than ever before. From bullying, to teen addiction, to suicide, they carry a ton of emotional baggage to handle on their own. Today on the minor-league podcast Savannah interviews Danny Lundell, a local high school counselor, and social worker. Listen as they discuss how to access assistance, what is offered, and how to break through the struggle of asking for help. This is great information for a student or a parent, as the...
The Minor League: My Child Needs Help At School
November 15, 2020 23:22 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThese days, teenagers seem to deal with a lot more emotional stress than ever before. From bullying, to teen addiction, to suicide, they carry a ton of emotional baggage to handle on their own. Today on the minor-league podcast Savannah interviews Danny Lundell, a local high school counselor, and social worker. Listen as they discuss how to access assistance, what is offered, and how to break through the struggle of asking for help. This is great information for a student or a parent, as the...
One on One With Coach Blu: Emotional Turbulence
November 12, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBListen to one on one with Coach Blu as we discuss some of the emotional turbulence that has been felt over the past several weeks. Coach Blu read several questions from listeners, and we take several calls consisting of how to maintain recovery and sobriety in an emotionally unstable climate. Did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
How Do I Forgive ?
November 09, 2020 18:20 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBToday's podcast features the topic of forgiveness. What is forgiveness, how do I learn to forgive, is there really such a belief as forgiving and forget? There are so many aspects to forgiveness, that it is difficult to lock in on one specific way and there are really no set steps to accomplish it. Anyone who has suffered emotionally knows that when our inner world has been damaged, it’s difficult to concentrate on anything other than our pain. Listen as coach blue and athletic directors Mar...
The Minor League: Emotional Intelligence
November 08, 2020 19:28 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBToday's Minor-League Podcast with 14-year-old host Savannah Robinson takes a deep dive into teenage emotional intelligence, adult understanding of teenage needs, and how to establish an emotionally safe environment so that you can have strong, emotional conversations with your loved ones. Learn how to build healthy relationships with courage and vulnerability. Listen as she speaks about her experience in a health class that has opened her eyes and changed her life and perspective. It's about...
One on One With Coach Blu: Ultra Recovery
November 05, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 86 MBListen to this week's One on One With Coach Blu as we take international calls and recount ultrarunner, Chris Norris, as he embarked and completed a 100-mile race across Japan. We discuss family systems and healthy interactions while maintaining emotional safety and we take questions live on the air. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Sup...
Is Relapse Part of Recovery?
November 02, 2020 21:36 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIs relapse a part of your recovery? The answer may surprise you. On today's podcast Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa discuss all things relapse. While relapse has long been viewed as part of recovery, for some drugs, it can be very dangerous—even deadly. Learn about how the team approaches a relapse, identifies if sobriety has lost its purpose and how to create a comeback if you find yourself stuck in the grips of addiction. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month ...
The Minor League: Introducing Faith
November 02, 2020 02:58 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBToday on the minor-league podcast Savannah and Coach Blu discuss faith. Listen as they discuss spirituality, religion, and relationships. In a world that is becoming less and less faith inducing and more fear-based, this podcast will assist you in understanding the importance of faith-building experiences and teenage relationships. Did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by...
One on One with Coach Blu: Fear
October 29, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBToday's episode One on One with Coach Blu focuses on fear, a response to it why it affects us, and how to cope with it. We take several calls about fear and give some parental advice to a listener in need. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
Above The Influence with Mishka Shubaly
October 26, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBToday Coach Blu speaks to Mishka Shubaly, ultra runner, author, singer/songwriter, comedian, Yale professor, and dear friend of Coach David Clark. Following Coach Blu's attendance at Coach Clark's memorial, he listened to The We Are Superman and Rich Roll podcast and learned more about Mishka and his influence in the recovery world. Mishka is an accomplished writer, having published 6 books on addiction, life, and the world as he sees it. Listen as he and Coach Blu talk sobriety and what it...
One on One With Coach Blu: Accountability
October 23, 2020 02:39 - 1 hour - 97 MBOn this weeks episode of One on One with Coach Blu, listen as we discussed the Purdue pharmaceutical lawsuit, speak about accountability on several different angles in recovery as well as introduce the program to a new artist. This weekly show has something new to talk about each week! Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
Broken Hearts Can Heal
October 19, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 95 MBToday Coach Blu interviews Kathy Nay as she recounts her daughter's life and struggles with addiction. Kathy has lived what loved one's often fear the most. As a result, she has not remained silent. Kathy has increased her understanding of overdose and addiction. She has assisted with community awareness around Naloxone and helps other families when they lose a family member to addiction. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content...
The Minor League: Identity
October 19, 2020 02:08 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBToday on the minor league, Savannah and Coach Blu discuss establishing identities. From Eric Erickson's stages of development, teenagers age 13-19 find themselves in the developmental stage identity versus role confusion. Listen as Coach Blu and Savannah discuss how to form an identity, attributes of establishing your inner self and, how to become more mindful of who you authentically are. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content...
The Minor League: Identity
October 19, 2020 02:08 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBToday on the minor league, Savannah and Coach Blu discuss establishing identities. From Eric Erickson's stages of development, teenagers age 13-19 find themselves in the developmental stage identity versus role confusion. Listen as Coach Blu and Savannah discuss how to form an identity, attributes of establishing your inner self and, how to become more mindful of who you authentically are. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content...
One on One With Coach Blu: Compassion
October 15, 2020 21:38 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBToday on One on One With Coach Blu, callers talk about supporting loved ones during emotional turbulence, supporting the family when a loved one leaves detox, and choosing to see the good during the bad times. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
One on One With Coach Blu: Compassion
October 15, 2020 21:38 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBToday on One on One With Coach Blu, callers talk about supporting loved ones during emotional turbulence, supporting the family when a loved one leaves detox, and choosing to see the good during the bad times. Hey Team, did you know that with as little as $5 a month you can have access to all the bonus content we offer? Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
What is Addiction
October 12, 2020 18:37 - 51 minutes - 71 MBIt’s important to know the cycle of addiction and its stages so medical professionals, therapists, friends, and family can support you. So many of us are vulnerable to addiction and addiction differs from person to person. Family systems and individuals are impacted by mental health, trauma, family history, and genetic factors of addiction so we sometimes place a lot of trust in the professionals to point us in the right direction. Many times, leaving us wandering around trying to understan...
The Minor League: Teen Depression
October 11, 2020 19:38 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIt isn’t always easy to know what is normal and what is depression. Today’s podcast offers some insight into how you can recognize the signs and symptoms and the best help. The teen years can be extremely tough and depression affects teenagers far more often than many of us realize. In fact, it’s estimated that one in five adolescents from all walks of life will suffer from depression at some point during their teen years. However, while depression is highly treatable, most depressed teens n...
One on One With Coach Blu: Technical Difficulties
October 08, 2020 19:02 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBToday on the one on one call-in show with Coach Blu, Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa talk about building healthy relationships and self-identifying mechanisms that allow change from within. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
100th Episode
October 05, 2020 16:18 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBAthletes take your mark, get set, we have achieved our 100th episode! We are excited to invite you to listen to our 100th episode of the Addict II Athlete's podcast. Listen as we discuss the experiences we've had, the guests we've been able to bring on the show, and a lot of memories over the past several years. We are bringing this podcast to you the listener. We thank you all for listening and invite you to continue to share and openly invite others to do the same. We couldn't do it withou...
The Minor League: Priorities
October 04, 2020 19:01 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBToday on the minor-league podcast Savannah and Coach Blu talk about establishing priorities. Life requires a lot of attention in both our teenagers and adult's lives. Listen as Coach Blu and Savannah discuss how setting priorities will help navigate stressful times. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.