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Addict II Athlete Podcast

The 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. He 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. 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. Addict to Athlete is a nonprofit team of peers, friends, and family who have a desire to create a new way of life. By knowing an addict, having been affected by addiction, or being in recovery yourselves, Team Addict II Athlete is here to help. We have come together to help one another with the outcome from all angles of addiction using our Erase and Replace Philosophy. Erase negative behaviors by replacing the void left behind with health, service, support system, and recreation. We are here to carry the message of recovery and change the outlook of addiction. Our goal is to spread the message of recovery to the addict and family of the addict who still struggles with addiction and to show that we have discovered a more excellent way to live. Moving from Addict to Athlete, dismisses the old way of thinking that recovery must remain anonymous as you become an Agent of Sobriety and a Champion of recovery. Help us continue to create podcasts and YouTube videos by becoming a Patreon Supporter https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Latest Episodes:

Navigating Trust with Darryl Stickel Jul 01, 2025

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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a deep conversation with Darryl Stickel, an expert in building trust and connection. They explore the journey of trust, its definition, and the dynamics involved in fostering deeper relationships. Darryl shares his personal experiences that shaped his understanding of trust, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and self-trust. The discussion also covers practical strategies for building trust in various relationships, including parenting and professional settings, and highlights the significance of communication and awareness in nurturing trust.

00:00Introduction to Trust and Connection 03:07The Journey to Building Trust 06:06Understanding Trust: Definition and Dynamics 08:48The Role of Vulnerability in Trust 11:54Levers of Trust: Benevolence, Integrity, and Ability 14:43Self-Trust and Its Importance 17:36Parenting and Trust Dynamics 20:29Learning from Mistakes and Building Resilience 24:23Navigating Trust and Love in Difficult Relationships 27:02Learning Through Mistakes: The Role of Experience 29:14The Balance of Control and Independence in Parenting 31:10Vulnerability and Trust: Overcoming Past Hurts 35:06The Power of Benevolence in Building Trust 39:46Creating Connections: The Importance of Asking for Help

To Learn More: www.trustunlimited.com

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Join the Team! Circle, our new social support event, along with the team and athlete communication platform, is designed to help us break free from doom scrolling and shadow banning and foster stronger connections among us.

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What's Your Y Apr 08, 2024

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Coach Blu Robinson discusses the topic of behavioral addictions, specifically focusing on pornography addiction. He is joined by guest Sione Inoke, who shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction. The conversation explores the challenges of discussing and seeking help for behavioral addictions, the emotional toll of addiction, and the impact on relationships. They also discuss the spiritual aspect of addiction and the accessibility of pornography in today's digital age. Overall, the episode sheds light on the often overlooked issue of behavioral addictions and the need for support and understanding in recovery. This conversation explores the impact of pornography addiction on relationships and the consequences of betrayal trauma. It highlights the importance of seeking help through marriage counseling and making promises to oneself. The guest shares his personal experience of hiking the Y trail as a commitment to self-improvement. The Y trail hike 1.1 is a 2.2 miles round trip hike. 1074 feet elevation gain to top of the Y, or 937 feet to the bottom of the Y.

The conversation also addresses the need to address behavioral addictions and the difficulty men face in asking for help. It emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing addiction and seeking support, as well as overcoming negative self-beliefs and choosing to move out of darkness.

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Join the Team! Circle, our new social support event, along with the team and athlete communication platform, is designed to help us break free from doom scrolling and shadow banning and foster stronger connections among us.

Follow the link, download the app, and start this new chapter of Team AIIA!

Join Circle

https://a2a.circle.so/join?invitation_token=16daaa0d9ecd7421d384dd05a461464ce149cc9e-63d4aa30-1a67-4120-ae12-124791dfb519

OVERTIME: Family Communication Nov 03, 2023

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When you are dealing with a loved one's addiction, you may feel helpless and afraid. You may not know how to help them or what to do next. The good news is that there are resources available to you that can help you help your loved one.

Discussing hard subjects with your family. If your loved one has an addiction, it could be difficult for him or her to open up to you about their struggles. However, it is important that they understand how their behavior affects others around them. If they do not seem interested in discussing their problems, try asking questions such as: "How can I help?" or "What do you need from me right now?" By asking questions that start with "I" instead of "you," it will encourage your loved one to open up about their feelings more easily and honestly.

Success early on in battling substance abuse. A person struggling with drug abuse may have trouble getting clean and sober if they have never experienced success in life before. For example, if a person was always told by their parents that they would never amount to anything and had failed at school and at work multiple times throughout their life, then it will be very difficult.

Family members and friends can play an important role in helping those with addiction to recover by: Staying involved in the recovery process. Providing encouragement and support. Helping to set boundaries for the addicted person, such as refusing to allow drug use in the home or car. Helping them get treatment for their mental health issues (if needed). Offering positive feedback when they do well and constructive criticism when they don't.

Just Commit: Arwen Becker Oct 16, 2023

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What an amazing guest we have for you today!!! Coach Blu talks with Arwen Becker. Growing up she talks about what it was like to have an alcoholic stepfather. What alcohol started to do in her life and getting sober one Christmas holiday. That December 21 was the first weekend....of many....races she started to love and train for including the 29029 Everesting challenge.

Arwen is a Financial Adviser, National Speaker, Author of 'She Handled It, So Can You!' and Co-Owner of Becker Retirement Group. After years of struggling to generate leads consistently, Arwen took over the marketing and seminars in their practice and directed their focus to reaching women.

She has been the co-owner of Becker Retirement Group with her husband Randy. After meeting with thousands of women over the years, Arwen has taken a direct focus on changing the way women are financially educated by creating her training organization, LIFE with Arwen.

She is a proud mom to three boys, and a lifelong athlete who loves to travel!

If you really loved this podcast....and I'm sure you will.... follow Arwen on Instagram

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Life with Arwin. Changing the world, one woman at a time

Atsilv Hawinaditlv (Fire Inside) Kallup McCoy II Oct 03, 2023

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Today's guest is Kallup McCoy II. He is one of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee. Coach Blu and Kallup talk about how faith is a big part of recovery. Kallup's life hit bottom when his dad passed from cancer and then Kallup died from overdose. Narcan and a miracle brought him back to us. He "couldn't stand the person looking back in the mirror". That's when he started to pray. Now he is an inspiration to others. They discuss how important it is to remember those moments in life when you are improving. How it's possible, and very important, to stop and turn around to see how far you have come. Listen to this podcast now to hear this inspiring story.

Follow Kallup on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_recoverylion86/

Facebook. @kallupmoy2

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Odyssey House Journals: Coach Blu interview Sep 11, 2023

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Today's episode is from an interview Coach Blu did in 2019. Coach Blu is in the studio with Randall Carlisle who now works for Odyssey House. Coach Blu dives into how AIIA is hoping to fight addiction stigma. What it means to start to eliminate masks we can wear. How to use motivation when others have counted you out and how we teach at AIIA to cross the finish line!!! So sit back and tune in, GET READY! Athletes who am I? I'M A CHAMPION!

Carslisle records a podcast named oddessey house journals. A hard-hitting, raw look at everything recovery with TV news legend Randall Carlisle. Each episode features new interviews with everyone from addicts to treatment workers.

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Replacing Old Negative Behaviors With Positive: Addiction Unlimited Sep 01, 2023

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Angela Pugh interviews Coach Blu on her podcast Addictions Unlimited.

Does exercise and movement give us a framework to follow for sobriety and fulfillment?
Coach Blu definitely thinks so, and he's here to tell you all about it in today's episode!
In this episode, Blu breaks down how to align your passion for sobriety with getting moving and healing your wounds… instead of just getting by day in and day out.
Blu is a mental health therapist, host of the Addict II Athlete podcast, and founder of the non-profit Addict II Athlete – an action-orientated organization focused on recreating recovery, one healthy activity at a time.

His mission is to establish and maintain recovery by erasing negative behaviors and replacing them with positive ones so you can learn how to help yourself, find inspiration, hope and the support you need. And in this episode, he's bringing the whole story to YOU. When you listen in, you'll hear Coach Blu break down the importance of healing and the premise of moving from 'addict', to athlete… but not in the way you may think.
This episode is overflowing with moving stories of trauma and triumph, self-acceptance, and real-life examples so you can walk away with new inspiration and put into a plan of action. So don't wait – click here to listen on the web, or go to your favorite podcast app to listen to my amazing conversation with Coach Blu!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Addict II Athlete: https://www.addicttoathlete.com/

Free Falling Towards Recovery Aug 28, 2023

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Today coach Blu interviews Leon Roullard, owner and skydive instructor from Skydive The Wasatch. Leon has been around flying since his first tandem skydive in 1996 and continues to find ways to share his life's passion with all those curious about the magic of flight. Blu and Leon discuss some of the metaphors of skydiving and life to recovery. They talk about spirituality and goals.

Leon was approached a few years ago by one of our recovery coaches about holding an Addict II Athlete event to assist our athletes in erasing negative thoughts and behaviors by facing one of the biggest fears in the world, skydiving, and replacing them with courage, freedom and more. Addict II Athlete has now been jumping for four years with Leon and his team. We have had over 200 individuals jump at Skydive the Wasatch and they all say it is a life changing experience where many let go of negative self talk, thier past behaviors and go away feeling reborn.

When Leon's not skydiving or working on various projects around the hanger you'll find him running, skiing, or flying through the Wasatch with his wife and dog.

This Kid Saved My Life Feb 14, 2022

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In this week's podcast Coach Bu talks to Brandon Helmick, a father who stepped up to the plate at a moment's notice. Brandon speaks about how in the depths of his addiction he found out he was a father and his son was abandoned at the hospital right after birth. He recognized the need to sober up and be a dad for this innocent baby boy. Brandon wrote,

"This kid saved my life! Here I am 4 years clean from crack and heroin. I was an active user who lived in my car. Got a call one day that a woman gave birth to a son and left him at the hospital and I was the alleged father. She was also an addict so he was born addicted to heroin. I went to see him at the hospital and I just knew he was mine and he was all alone. I got to hold him. While I was holding him the nurse said he was starting to withdraw and it was time for his morphine. That moment changed my life because for once I wasn't just hurting myself I was hurting an innocent child who depended on me. Long story short I got clean, did what I had to with children's services, and got full custody. Here is us now and I thank God. This kid saved my life." Thank you for sharing your inspirational story Brandon Helmick.

Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!

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For more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts please visit our website.

https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

One on One With Coach Blu: Ultra Recovery Nov 05, 2020

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Listen 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.

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