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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:

Take Your Mark! Jason Gonzalas Building Community and Hope in Tooele County Jul 13, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu interviews AIIA's Newest Coach, Jason Gonzalas, a dedicated AIIA recovery coach and member of the Addict to Athlete community. They discuss Jason's inspiring journey through addiction, recovery, and his commitment to helping others in Twila County and beyond.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Addict Athlete Podcast
01:30 Jason's Journey to Recovery
03:50 The Role of the Judicial System in Recovery
10:02 Building Relationships and Community Support
12:24 Finding Purpose in Pain
18:20 Embracing Emotions and Mental Health
24:21 The Power of Integrity and Accountability
26:10 Transformative Experiences in Volunteering
30:17 The Power of Teamwork and Community
33:00 Building a Supportive Environment in Recovery
36:39 Long-Term Commitment to Recovery
40:17 Creating Conditions for Courage and Support
43:10 The Journey of Recovery and Emotional Endurance
49:55 Integrating Art and Athletics in Recovery

Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go, and click the link below.

https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.

https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Your Mind Is Lying to You Mar 24, 2026

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In this powerful episode of the Addict II Athlete podcast, Coach Blu takes a deep dive into anxiety, what it is, what it isn't, and why so many of us misunderstand it. Drawing from real-life experience and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, he breaks down how anxiety shows up in the mind and body, and how it can quietly pull you into overwhelming spirals if left unchecked.

Coach Blu walks listeners through practical tools to recognize anxious thought patterns in real time and challenges the distorted thinking that fuels them. He introduces grounding techniques rooted in CBT that help you pause, reset, and regain control when your thoughts start racing. More importantly, he reframes anxiety not as a personal flaw, but as a signal something to be understood rather than feared.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to better manage stress and overwhelm, this episode offers straightforward, actionable strategies to help you stay present, centered, and mentally strong.

Tune in to learn how to stop the spiral, take back your thoughts, and move forward with clarity.

Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below.

https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.

https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

From Addiction to Action: LT Weaver's Journey with Recovering Addict Mar 05, 2024

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Title: From Addiction to Action: LT Weaver's Journey with Recovering Addict

In this deeply inspiring episode of Addict to Athlete, Coach Blu sits down with LT Weaver, the founder of the nonprofit organization Recovering Addict. Together, they delve into LT's transformative journey from the depths of addiction to the pinnacle of recovery and service. Discover the powerful steps and strategies that have not only rebuilt LT's life but also ignited his mission to help others rise from their struggles. Through engaging stories and insightful discussions, this episode highlights the importance of community, service, and resilience in the recovery process. Join Coach Blu and LT Weaver as they explore the path to rebuilding lives and fostering hope, one day at a time. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for a dose of motivation, this episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the impact of dedicated service.

For more information check out: https://www.recoveringaddict.org/

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

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

https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Overtime: Questionable Parenting? Sep 08, 2023

Show notes

Today Blu and Marissa discuss Parenting- problems with behavior modification. They talk about the recent Ruby Franke YouTube Vlogger from 8 Passengers charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse.

https://www.npr.org/2023/09/06/1197833521/ruby-franke-charges-youtube-child-abuse?fbclid=IwAR3mf0aI2RTcZIep9n6nFOz0OTTSrN4Wb9SdXQ1qCifKdorUdxltn3PGrb8
Your parenting style can affect everything from your child's self-esteem and physical health to how they relate to others. It's important to ensure your parenting style is supporting healthy growth and development because the way you interact with your child and how you discipline them will influence them for the rest of their life. Researchers have identified four main types of parenting styles:1

Authoritarian
Authoritative
Permissive
Uninvolved

Each style takes a different approach to raising children, offers different pros and cons, and can be identified by a number of different characteristics. People often want to know which parenting style they are using—and which is the best. The truth is that there is no one right way to parent, but the general parenting style that most experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommend is an authoritative approach.

Sustainable Recovery with Tim Harrington Mar 07, 2022

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In this week's episode Coach Blu interviews Tim Harrington, a man who has taken his recovery and insight to the family system that desperately needs assistance now more than ever. Listen as Tim discusses his philosophy, approach, and unique language to assist families overcome addiction and develop stronger foundations. The words we choose within our recovery are important, we must be able to understand how strength comes from the words we choose to form the beliefs we will follow.

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

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

https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Making A Better Approach with Dr. James Thompson Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode Coach Blu discusses a better approach, with a pioneer in the addictive medicine industry Dr. James Thompson. Dr. Thompson is the founder and chief medical officer of Master Center for Addiction Medicine in Virginia. Dr. Thompson serves as the president of Virginia ASAM and advises public and private sector organizations on the current addiction crisis.

After experiencing his own issues in regards to addiction Dr. Thompson felt a deep desire to take a different approach in his medical career. Due to his personal understanding of addictive tendencies, and the recovery process that seemed to be stuck in old traditions, he made some innovative changes to utilize the medical model to assist those struggling with substance abuse disorders. His compassion, understanding, and principle-based efforts have made huge differences in people that he has worked with and, have bridged the gap between the therapeutic and medical models. There are physicians and doctors out there that understand and as you listen to the discussion, the goal is for you to see that you're not alone on this recovery process. This is a podcast that should be shared with anyone who has struggled with, loves someone, or is battling their own addiction. Please share it with those whom could benefit from it.

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

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

https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Climbing The Mountains Of Recovery with Ryan Burke Dec 27, 2021

Show notes

On this week's podcast Coach Blu speaks with Ryan Burke a therapist, and adventure athlete about his approach to recovery, sobriety, and healing. Listen as they speak about the principles of moving for recovery. Our body and mind contribute far more to our lives than just emotional and physical attributes such as strength and endurance. When balanced our mind and body will play a major role in emotions, learning, and healing relationships. The body is intimately involved in all our thought processes, understanding, emotions, and decision-making. This is a podcast full of strong content to assist you in whatever may come your way.

Follow Ryan at https://www.instagram.com/ryan_burke11/

Website: https://www.mindstrengthproject.com/

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

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: Sober Holiday Traditions Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Welcome to our weekly live show, One on One with Coach Blu. Coach Blu is a licensed mental health therapist and certified substance use, disorder counselor. Today's cohost Addict II Athlete's own Athletic Director Marisa Robinson. Marissa is a Certified Recreational Therapist. This is an open topic so by which you the listener can participate by submitting your own questions through direct messaging or, jump on the zoom link provided to be a guest and participant on the show. We discuss topics of addiction, recovery, mental illness, health and wellness, and much more. This week's topic focuses on sobriety during the holidays, understanding the threshold of emotional well-being and, preparing yourself for a lifestyle in recovery.

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

https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete

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: 2020 CDC Overdose Report Jul 16, 2021

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On today's podcast Coach Blu takes an emotional deep dive into the new CDC report of overdose death rate increases in 2020. Listen as the coach passionately describes some of his own thoughts on why what is currently going on is not working. Flaws in the system, money-hungry people out to make their own wealth, and many other issues contribute to the ignorance being felt in the addiction recovery world.

The system is absolutely flawed and it's up to us to come up with solutions because the troops aren't coming. The new data reports deaths from drug overdoses in the U.S. soared by nearly 30% in 2020, reaching a record high of 93,331. This is the sharpest annual increase in at least three decades and reflects the increase of synthetic opioid fentanyl in the illegal narcotic supply and the pandemic's toll on the opioid crisis.

There is so much that needs to change that we need to all be collaborating together on how to do it. Because what is currently being done is obviously not working.

Coach Bill Stahl Feb 22, 2021

Show notes

Today Coach Blu is proud to interview Coach Bill Stahl. Coach Stahl was a friend and colleague to our own David Clark and has since relaunched David's We Are Superman podcast as the host, mentor, and advocate for the Warrior program. Coach Stahl has been an avid ultra runner, cross country coach and has utilized all that he's learned to get him across some pretty amazing finish lines in life. Listen as they discuss coach David Clark, the legacy left behind, and the future of the sport of running.

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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