AIIA Minor League with Savannah Robinson: Moving Forward and Glancing Back
Today's episode is for our Minor League (18 and under). Savannah is Coach Blu's 17 yo daughter. On this episode she and Coach Blu discuss moving forward and glancing back and how they are complementary actions that shape our journey through life. She hosts this episode to discuss teen issues. Moving forward represents our constant drive to grow, evolve, and embrace new experiences. It is the propulsion that propels us towards our goals and aspirations, pushing us beyond our comfort zones. Moving forward allows us to learn from our past, make necessary adjustments, and seize opportunities for personal and professional growth. On the other hand, glancing back is an essential reflection of our past experiences. It enables us to acknowledge our accomplishments, learn from our mistakes, and gain wisdom from the lessons life has taught us. Glancing back provides us with a broader perspective, helping us appreciate our journey and make informed decisions for the future. Balancing both moving forward and glancing back allows us to navigate our path with intention, resilience, and continuous self-improvement.
Recovery Support Services with Evan Done
Coach Blu interviews Evan Done. Evan has advocated at the Capitol on behalf of people in recovery. Evan and USARA have brought services to the community; Recovery Community Centers, recovery coaching, and family support programs. He works with those experiencing substance-related crises. At the core, they are advocates. "People can and do recover." Evan has also worked with legislators to help bring the life saving drug Naloxone to the homes and the mainstream community. He is also deeply involved with Utah's Medicaid expansion.
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Website: Myusara.com
Email: support@myusara.com
Phone: 385-210-0320
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Minor League: Navigating Relationships
The Minor League podcast is hosted by 17-year-old Savannah Robinson and her father and therapist Coach Blu Robinson. Anyone can benefit from this podcast. This teen and father duo bring a great unique, and informative perspective to many topics. They often address communication, teen issues, parent-child relationships, and confidence.
This week Savannah has guest Coach Blu in the studio to talk about navigating relationships. Relationships in the teenage years can be quite volatile. What is love and the different forms? Why is it important to love yourself before loving anyone else? They discuss this and more about how all relationships can be challenging but beneficial if you put in the work.
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Ultrarunner Taylor Spike
Oregonian Taylor Spike added his name to the very short list of ultra-endurance athletes to complete a sub-60 hour, 200-mile ultramarathon. For Taylor, running is about life — and life is about submitting to the friction necessary to get uncomfortable. Comfort is hiding after a lousy day at work to bust into a case of beer. Comfortable is overweight. Comfortable is Dilaudid, a buzz, and a couch. There was a time in Taylor’s life when he went through the motions of addiction to cope. "I didn’t have a pill problem, I had a pain problem". Back surgeries and a gut left him uninspired and lethargic.
In the suffering of the long run, he finds his family and his truth. “I was quick to look for the easy out,” according to Taylor, who at the time was trapped in the spiral of routine, but which ultimately spun into a self-destructive path chasing numbness and a false high. When a second surgery was required for his back, he was already walking down that road. Alone. When the second round of therapy and pain management was heaped on his plate, Taylor expected help and accountability. He hoped again to skate through riding the easy out. Life was not gritty, raw, or real.
What he found instead was a heavy dose of self-accountability and a hard look in the mirror. No one offered to do the heavy lifting for him, and he realized that no one could alter the map of his life besides himself. There are prisons we lock ourselves in that we hold the only key to. “We all go through life avoiding confrontation,” he says. Even conflict within ourselves.
Listen to this podcast with Coach Blu and Taylor. See if you can relate to anything said here, and make sure to share the word with others! We can all recover. "I am a CHAMPION!"
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Twitter @Taylorspike
Instagram: tspike2
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Walking Across America with Kyndal Ray
Kyndal Ray (A Walking Testimony) is walking across America to raise awareness for mental health and addiction recovery. Kyndal started January 1, 2022 less than 2 months after getting out of prison. He is in recovery, been in and out of jail and prison for years and has survived 2 suicide attempts. He hopes to finish is walk in Washington by April to celebrate his 4th recovery anniversary.
Kyndal passed through Utah County this week so we met up and invited him to our support group meeting to share his story and on our podcast.
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Finding Your Strength with Sober Paul
In this week's episode, Coach Blu talks with Paul Lapine, a man who is following his strength by opening a sober gym in Brooklyn, New York to strengthen the recovery movement and lay the foundations of sobriety. Listen as they discuss principles of recovery that create pathways of success by strengthening purpose, principles, and outcomes with exercise and fitness. Follow Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soberpaul_/ and https://www.instagram.com/lapine_fitness_studio/ or schedule with him here https://lapinefitness.totaltransformationtoday.com/schedulettr
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Reflections of Healing with James Yount
James Yount comes from a family of addiction and a history of trauma. He struggled with anger, addiction, overeating, and suicidal ideation. In 2020 he decided he didn't recognize the reflection in the mirror and flushed all his dope. A few months later, he set a goal to do the dishes and take his dog for a daily walk. He has been clean and sober since that first day and has now lost 155 lbs in the last 18 months.
James says, "I know if I stay here, I will become comfortable, and being comfortable is what led me to being uncomfortable. There is a difference between discomfort and pain. I don't want to go back to the pain, but I don't mind the discomfort. Discomfort is what makes a diamond. Discomfort is what makes a pearl. Discomfort has lead me to the growth I am experiencing today."
It is essential not to take any waking moment for granted. Be introspective and self-aware to be able to change. Early behaviors are learned, so they can be unlearned. What are your coping mechanisms?
This is a fantastic episode you don't want to miss. Follow James on Instagram. James has a goal to start a faith-based fitness recovery center in time.
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"Just 2%" with Patrick Overholt of Good Time Golf
On this week's episode, coach Blu speaks to Patrick Overholt of Good Time Golf, a non-profit group helping individuals in recovery find passion and purpose in golf. Listen as Patrick speaks on his baseball career and life; this led him to addictions ugly embrace. The recovery path that almost ended in a desert in Southern Utah to the balance, freedom, and sobriety he has discovered on the greens. Patrick has a powerful story and the Good Time Golf program changes lives with every swing.
Good Time Golf is an amateur golf league that helps men and women recovering from substance abuse and alcoholism to become more socially stable, receive some professional mentorship, and learn life lessons through playing the game of golf. For More Information: https://goodtimegolfut.org
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Anger, “It’s A Learned Behavior!”
The Agents Of Recovery take on the topic of anger in recovery!
Most of us know about Max Hall’s feelings for the University Of Utah. What you may know is the why behind it!
Max finally comes clean about his anger and the truth about beating Utah!
If you are a college football fan, you will love this podcast and enjoy listening to Max’s version of the “press conference!”
Then hear the Agents discuss key information to understanding anger.
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One on One With Coach Blu: Digging Deep
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 is 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 questions through direct messaging or jumping on the zoom link provided to be a guest and participant on the show. We discuss addiction, recovery, mental illness, health and wellness, and much more. This week we address how to dig deeper into the source of addiction and how to understand your thinking.
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The Heart of Hearts with Coach James Johnson
This week Coach Blu talks to Coach James Johnson of the Uintah Basin Chapter of Addict II Athlete. He is a certified Addict to Athlete Recovery Coach. Listen as they touch on the heart of addiction and recovery. Coach Johnson speaks and leads with passion; you will feel his energy.
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One on One with Coach Blu: Research Says...
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 is 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 questions through direct messaging or jump on the zoom link provided to be a guest and participant on the show. We discuss addiction, recovery, mental illness, health and wellness, and much more. This week the topic is what research says isn't always what is seems.
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Living The Dream with Matt Scoletti
This week Coach Blu speaks to Matt Scoletti. Listen as they discuss what's at the core of greatness. There is so much motivation packed into this podcast you will leave feeling inspired and ready to become a champion of sobriety, recovery, and beyond. Matt has a driven mindset and that has allowed him to overcome many obstacles that otherwise could have kept him benched for life. Matt is the author of "The First 15: The Morning Routine that Took Me from Barely Surviving to Livin' the Dream".
Matt is a Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a Mind Body Specialist. He's a 2-time World Record Holder, a 2-time Mr. Pittsburgh Champion, Pittsburgh's Physique Athlete of the Year, and a contestant on American Ninja Warrior.
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One on One with Coach Blu: You Are Not Your Addiction
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 is 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 questions through direct messaging or jumping on the zoom link provided to be a guest and participant on the show. We discuss addiction, recovery, mental illness, health and wellness, and much more. This week's topic, is you are not your addiction.
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Listener Q&A: Are You Cross Addicting?
On this week's podcast, the Agents answer listener questions and share their insights into cross-addiction, offer advice on how to stay focused in your recovery, and set up a powerful topic for next week's show.
Cross addiction, also known as addiction transfer or Addiction Interaction Disorder. It is when a person has two or more addictive behaviors. The addictions can include alcohol or other drugs, but can also include addictions to food, gambling, sex, gaming or other compulsive behaviors.
Addiction is the continued use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite the potential for personal problems, harm and negative consequences. For example, consider a gambling addiction. If you continue to gamble to the point that you can no longer pay your bills, you lose your car or damage relationships, you may have an addiction.
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Self-Confident Recovery
In this week's episode, the Agents touch on building a sense of confidence after addiction has tried to take it away. Self-confident people in recovery seem at ease with themselves and their work. They invite trust and inspire confidence in others. These are all attractive characteristics to have. Yet, we know it's not always easy to be confident in yourself, particularly if you're naturally self-critical or if other people put you down. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to increase and maintain your self-confidence. Listen to this episode to learn more.
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Out of Bounds with Chris Herren
This week Coach Blu interviews former NBA Player, Chris Herren on his ability to turn the mess of addiction, into the message of the Herren Project, helping others overcome addiction. Herren grew up in Fall River, Mass., a high school basketball phenom and McDonald’s All-American who went on to play for Boston College before being kicked out for cocaine use. He went to Fresno State to finish his college career, missing part of a season to get drug treatment, and was eventually the 33rd pick in the 1999 NBA draft, going to the Denver Nuggets. There, he had a team that knew about his struggles and provided a structure that kept him sober. When he went home to Massachusetts during the offseason, his old habits re-emerged and after being traded to his hometown Celtics and suffering an injury, his addiction took over. Listen to Chris share some of his great experiences and insight for someone looking for recovery and the newcomer.
How To Start The Healing Process
This week the Agents discuss healing from addiction and how they have taken on the process. You have seen that there is a lot of information out there about addiction recovery, and there are always new theories and science that lead to new programs. It’s important to know that there is no right or wrong approach – in fact, the only right approach is the one that works for you. Keep fighting the good fight. You are worth it!
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Unhooked with Jason Coombs
In this week's episode Coach Blu speaks with Author, Ironman, and Industry Leader Jason Coombs. Listen as Jason speaks about this path to recovery and the lessons he heard about turning his diagnosis into his superpower. Jason is the author of 'Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Love One Recover'. He shares great insight into recovery and how a family member can assist a loved one on the path to healing. Jason has a message of healing from addiction by understanding you are the creator of your own story.
Our listeners can receive a free copy of Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover by going to this link. Jason will mail you a copy of his book.
https://ineedyouraddress.com/brickhouserecovery/
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Developing Your Recovery Plays
In this week's episode, the Agents talk about the plays you need to make in order to maintain your forward recovery progress. When dealing with a substance abuse disorder, it may seem like there’s no easy escape. Most of these disorders are related to other mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, both of which are difficult to treat or even talk about. Even if you manage to become sober, triggering situations can drive you right back to substance abuse, which can make your odds of long-term recovery seem impossible. Learn how making a plan, calling plays, and learning from your past will help you in your own field of battle!
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