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
One on One With Coach Blu: Full Court Press
October 01, 2020 05:26 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBToday on One on One With Coach Blu we give a full-court press talking points on Al-Anon, PAWS, character versus reputation, and miracles abound. Coach reads questions and offers advice to listeners. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
Nutrition: The Next Step To Wellness
September 28, 2020 16:16 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday coach Blu interviews Brian Shellabarger about nutrition, the next step that needs to be followed in recovery to get yourself to another level of health and long-term wellness. Listen as we discuss Brian's weight loss story, what he learned about diet, nutrition, and health in general. Nutrition is overlooked often in the world of recovery and has a great deal to offer when knowledge is applied. Find more of Brian's tips at Weightix. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube vid...
One on One With Coach Blu: Let's Talk
September 24, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBOn 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.
I AM A CHAMPION
September 21, 2020 15:28 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBToday 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 shares how he applies the skills he learned in the military, his own family life to become not just a ...
I AM A CHAMPION with Coach Jonathan Flowers
September 21, 2020 15:28 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBToday 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 shares how he applies the skills he learned in the military, his own family life to become not just a ...
The Minor League: Feeling Left Out?
September 20, 2020 19:37 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBToday'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 Patreon Supporter.
One on One with Coach Blu: Need Advice?
September 17, 2020 23:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday 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.
Public Service
September 14, 2020 16:32 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBToday 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 videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
The Minor League: Family Relationship Building
September 13, 2020 15:53 - 31 minutes - 43 MBToday 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.
One on One With Coach Blu: Real Empathy
September 11, 2020 04:56 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBOn 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 removed. A podcast not to be missed. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos b...
One on One With Coach Blu: Real Empathy
September 11, 2020 04:56 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBOn 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 removed. A podcast not to be missed.
The Illuminate Podcast: Coach Blu
September 08, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 95 MBRecently 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 of Coach Blu Robinson's heart. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by beco...
The Minor League: Building Friendships
September 06, 2020 18:15 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBToday 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.
One on One with Coach Blu: The Proxy Run
September 03, 2020 19:26 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBToday'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.
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
August 31, 2020 20:03 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBOn 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 is used. This is a great podcast if you've had any questions in the past about what medicated as...
The Minor League: Signs My Teen Is Stressed Out
August 30, 2020 22:01 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBToday 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 stress and anxiety. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon...
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 8
August 27, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThis 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 Armitage and athlete Ward as they both describe recovery, overcoming adversity, and humbly climbing t...
Is It Human Nature?
August 24, 2020 22:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBToday 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.
Is It Human Nature?
August 24, 2020 22:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBToday Coach Blu puts out a solo podcast specifically addressing the turbulence of human nature, listen as he describes how to divide that were feeling in our nation, in our hearts or maybe in our recovery can hinder us if we do not understand why we act the way we do.
The Minor League: Becoming a Teenage Warrior
August 23, 2020 22:57 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBToday 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.
The Minor League: Becoming a Teenage Warrior
August 23, 2020 22:57 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBToday 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 and keeping your head held high.
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 7
August 20, 2020 19:46 - 58 minutes - 80 MBToday 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 continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
How To Process Trauma
August 17, 2020 18:34 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBTrauma 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 with what team Addict to Athlete is establishing to assist all of our athletes in that healing p...
The Minor League: Episode 2
August 16, 2020 05:23 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBWelcome 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 podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 6
August 13, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBOn 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.
Understanding Anniversary Reactions
August 10, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBToday 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, regardless of what happened, the anniversary reaction is a distinctively timed, emotionally tragic...
Minor League: Episode 1
August 09, 2020 20:41 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBWelcome 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 starting. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
Time To Decide
August 03, 2020 16:38 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBCoach 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: Episode 5
July 31, 2020 06:06 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBOne 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.
Dean Karnazes the Ultramarathon Man
July 27, 2020 20:56 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBToday 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 connectivity. Become a Patreon www.Patreon.com/AddictToAthlete
Ultramarathon Man
July 27, 2020 20:56 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBToday 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 connectivity. Become a Patreon www.Patreon.com/AddictToAthlete
Sudden Sam McDowell
July 20, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBToday 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 his debts, he enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned associate degrees in sp...
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 4
July 18, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 107 MBOne on One With Coach Blu. List to as Coach Blu speaks to the Athletes about life, recovery, and relationships. Bring your tissues, the end of this podcast is very emotional! Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter.
The Okayest Jogger
July 13, 2020 23:13 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBToday Coach Blu speaks with Josh Hansen, a friend of the program and behind the scenes contributor. Unbeknownst to many, Josh has contributed his time, graphic designs, and ideas to help AIIA grow. Josh was instrumental in getting our very own podcast up and running and as a co-host of The Radio Ronin podcast, he pitched Addict II Athlete's podcast to the Radio Ronin Network landing us a spot within the Ronin family. Listen as Josh talks about his weight loss journey, and the progression of ...
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 3
July 09, 2020 17:16 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBOne on One with Coach Blu episode three features live interactions with athletes seeking questions about recovery, world events, and how to cope with stress in an ever stressful world. Tune in live every Wednesday at 7 PM Mountain standard time. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete
And Now Up To B.A.T.
July 06, 2020 20:51 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBToday Coach Blu talks to Tim McDowell. Tim pitched in the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League from 1988 through 1991. Tim is a masters level therapist and clinical director of the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.), formed in 1986 by a group of former Major League Baseball players. B.A.T. was founded to confidentially help members of the Baseball Family who were in need of assistance with nowhere else to turn. Listen as they talk about addiction and recovery and how it takes a team behind you to ...
One on One With Coach Blu Episode 2
July 02, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOne on One with Coach Blu is a weekly call-in show where those who have questions related to addiction, recovery, mental health, health, wellness, athletics, and more can call in and speak to Coach Blu One on One. This week we talk about speaking up, real-time boundary holding, and MAT therapy. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete
Choose What Team You Play For: Addiction vs. Sobriety with Vance Johnson
June 29, 2020 22:05 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBToday Coach Blu talks with Vance Johnson, a former NFL player who played for the Denver Broncos from 1985 to 1995. They discuss life on and off the field. Vance describes his life as a fast-paced whirlwind existence leading down the road of addiction and broken relationships. After a spiritual awakening, Vance faced his addictive opponent and took his life back. Listen as Vance describes drafting himself to team sober, and now assists others by helping them choose what team they're playing f...
Choose What Team You Play For: Addiction vs. Sobriety
June 29, 2020 22:05 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBToday Coach Blu talks with Vance Johnson, a former NFL player who played for the Denver Broncos from 1985 to 1995. They discuss life on and off the field. Vance describes his life as a fast-paced whirlwind existence leading down the road of addiction and broken relationships. After a spiritual awakening, Vance faced his addictive opponent and took his life back. Listen as Vance describes drafting himself to team sober, and now assists others by helping them choose what team they're playing f...
One on One With Coach Blu Episode 1
June 25, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis is an Extracurricular Recovery podcast featuring One on One with Coach Blu. A new resource for you to the listener, to participate in the weekly call-in show to speak with Coach Blu on topics of addiction, mental health, health and wellness, athletics and so much. This week focuses on communication. With real participants, in the moment counseling, and some great dialogue. You will learn the four styles of communication and how to use them appropriately to improve your relationships. ...
Primal Roots of Recovery
June 22, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBToday's podcast features Ultra Runner and friend of the program Carl Adams from England. Carl is the co-founder of Primal Roots - a community recovery group based in Kent, UK. Sober since August 26, 2018. Ultrarunner: 50 miles, 100 milers, and the 215 Race Across Scotland. Carl ran bars for 10 years. He then studied for a master's degree in Community Development, which led to an interest in social enterprise; which in turn led to Primal Roots - a health and fitness business with free spaces ...
Tonight at Ten: Alcoholism & Recovery
June 15, 2020 19:08 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBToday Coach Blu speaks to Randall Carlisle, a former news anchor, journalist, and functional alcoholic. Randall worked for 54 years in broadcasting with many of those years struggling with alcoholism. Listen as they discuss how his history and how it has now placed him on a path to report on the real issue of sobriety, understanding, and career change by which he now offers deep insight to the recovery community as a mentor and advocate. Randall has a deep passion and genuine touch when work...
Alcoholism And Athletics
June 10, 2020 21:31 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBToday Coach Blu sits down with former professional tennis player Sally Greer. After her tennis career, she was a sports anchor and reporter for an ABC network in Florida. Sally discusses her struggles with confidence, eating disorder, childhood trauma, and bipolar that leads to her almost 30-year addiction to alcohol and the destruction it caused. She is now the founder and director of 1 ON 1 Addictions Counseling for Athletes and assists others on their journey to recovery. https://www.pa...
How To Help The Family After Addiction
June 01, 2020 16:50 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBToday Coach Blu interviews Dr. Dave Schramm about how to understand and rebuild a family after addiction. Dr. Dave has spent years studying family systems and is a Professor and Family Life Extension Specialist at Utah State University. Listen as he explains how simple interactions can make or break the family relationship. Family dysfunction is insidious and can come in many forms with addiction but Dr. Dave gives tips that can help all families. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete
A Man & Woman In Recovery: Tim Ryan & Jennifer Gimenez
May 25, 2020 20:58 - 59 minutes - 82 MBThis week Coach Blu sits down with Tim Ryan, a professional and champion barefoot skier, drug abuse interventionist, speaker, and author of Dope to Hope; A Man in Recovery. He also speaks with his wife, Jennifer Gimenez, an American model, actress, reality TV personality (Sober House with Dr. Drew Pinsky), and addiction recovery advocate. They discuss their teamwork efforts with addiction recovery, advocacy, drug policy reform and some of their own journey to carry the message of hope to tho...
A Man & Woman In Recovery
May 25, 2020 20:58 - 59 minutes - 82 MBThis week Coach Blu sits down with Tim Ryan, a professional and champion barefoot skier, drug abuse interventionist, speaker, and author of Dope to Hope; A Man in Recovery. He also speaks with his wife, Jennifer Gimenez, an American model, actress, reality TV personality (Sober House with Dr. Drew Pinsky), and addiction recovery advocate. They discuss their teamwork efforts with addiction recovery, advocacy, drug policy reform and some of their own journey to carry the message of hope to tho...
Sober Sunrise
May 18, 2020 17:53 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBToday Coach Blu interviews Hayley Leishman, a Recreational Therapist, and Addict II Athlete Certified Sober Coach. Coach Leishman has been in recovery from alcohol and drugs for almost 8 years. Her recovery path was different as she struggled to find a program or method that worked. Listen as she describes her time alone and reconnecting with nature sober. She describes, "In my first ninety days, I fished over 30 different bodies of water in an attempt to complete an arbitrary goal of catch...
Recovery Means Empowerment
May 12, 2020 02:32 - 1 hour - 84 MBToday Coach Blu sits down with Chris Norris, a man who has come from unique circumstances and found himself in a position to assist others to heal from within using Buddhist principles and a deeper understanding of the suffering we experience and the purpose therein. Find out more about Recovery Dharma. https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete
Athlete In Recovery
May 04, 2020 18:57 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBCoach Blu interviews NFL great Randy Grimes. They discuss his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his fall into opiate addiction, crawl into rehab, and climb to recovery and service. Learn who is teammates are now and what his locker room does for his recovery. After a 20 year addiction, he now helps other athletes with his program called Athletes in Recovery. They also discuss the New York Times article N.F.L. Bows to Marijuana's New Status and their thoughts on the dangers of marijuana...
Randy Grimes: Athlete In Recovery
May 04, 2020 18:57 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBCoach Blu interviews NFL great Randy Grimes. They discuss his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his fall into opiate addiction, crawl into rehab, and climb to recovery and service. Learn who is teammates are now and what his locker room does for his recovery. After a 20 year addiction, he now helps other athletes with his program called Athletes in Recovery. They also discuss the New York Times article N.F.L. Bows to Marijuana's New Status and their thoughts on the dangers of marijuana...