A Man & Woman In Recovery
This 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 those who still suffer.
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Sober Sunrise
Today 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 8 years now. Her recovery path was different as she struggled to find a program or method that worked for her. Listen as she descries her time alone and reconnecting with nature to get sober. She describes, “In my first ninety days, I fished over 30 bodies of water in an attempt to complete an arbitrary goal of catching 25 trout on a fly from 25 unique bodies of water. I set the goal before I had any intentions of getting sober and had no idea at the time, that it would be that goal that would become my lifeline in recovery.”
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Recovery Means Empowerment
Today 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. Recovery brings empowerment. That is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights over addiction. Find out more about Recovery Dharma.
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Athlete In Recovery Randy Grimes
Coach 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 use. Check out Randy’s new memoir Off Center.
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Leave It On The Trail
Today’s podcast features Zac Marion, a doctor of physical therapy and ultra-athlete. Listen as Coach Blu and Zac discuss being able to leave the troubles of life on the trail, even during the darkest times and to remember every start line is a new beginning as long as you show up.
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Never Too Late
Today's Podcast features Endurance Athlete, Rob Reinhard and his amazing story as he erased addiction to drugs and food and replaced it by becoming a counselor, athlete, and coach. "When I got clean and sober in 1997, I actually lost some weight, only to regain it until I topped out a 296. Poor diet, tons of sugars and processed foods, zero exercise, and poor health choices got me to where I would be out of breath just trying tying my shoes." It's a powerful reminder that it's never too late to make a change.
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Never Surrender
Today's podcast focuses on not giving up when times get rough. Coach Blu interviews Athlete Brett Frew on his struggle with identity, addiction, drug rehab, to victory and not surrendering when times got tough.
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Athlete Fighting Back
There are people who discover their strength after passing through the challenges of life. They then stand and fight for those who haven't discovered that strength. Athlete Janelle Wilkinson is that Champion. She found recovery after 15 times in drug rehab and years of abuse and addiction. She stood up to fight with her heart and mind. She is truly an Agent of Sobriety.
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See The Miracle
Today's podcast follows Dr. Jared Hemmert, DDS as he shares his story on how addiction crept in to take everything that was precious to him like family, a career as a dentist and almost himself as he almost took his life. We believe these things happen for a reason and the situations that are the most difficult are usually the ones that are also very inspiring once the right principles are applied. Truly a podcast that demonstrates turning a mess into a powerful message.
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Making Change
This week's podcast features Brian Beckstead, ultra-athlete and co-founder of Altra running shoes. Brian has supported Team AIIA for years and has helped our athletes in so many ways, we consider it a privilege to call him a friend. This podcast goes well beyond the traditional running and recreational aspects of the team as Brian discusses some sensitive topics with addiction and a new perspective on turning a mess into a message.
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Ambassador of Sobriety
This week's podcast features Brad Waldon, a man of integrity and one we have labeled the Ambassador of Sobriety. He believes in many paths to sobriety and helping others. Brad has a way of building bridges and allowing others to be themselves. His unique perspective gives anyone seeking addiction recovery a friend when they need it most. They discuss key points to long term addiction recovery.
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The Soft Approach
Today coach Blu sits down with Athlete Lizz Ashby. She is a team captain and a very motivating person fighting through her roadblocks. Listen as Athlete Ashby talks about overcoming heavy anxiety through personal miles stones, digs deep to discover her inner strength and offers a unique perspective to the recovery world even though she is a muggle (has never struggled with substance abuse).
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Coach Blu's Story
Today's remastered podcast of Coach Blu telling his story and how he became the person he is today. Listen as he goes through his erase and replace philosophy in his own life with all the struggles and growing pains he endured to become the person we all know as Coach. He discusses past trauma that played a huge part in his addiction. Listen as he turns the mess of addiction into the message of hope, healing and self-discovery.
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Athlete Heath Thurston 20/20 (Remastered)
Listen to athlete Heath Thurston's podcast remastered! After discovering this amazing interview, we are thankful we have been able to publish it once again. Heath has an amazing story one that will be a powerful motivator for anyone who's ever experienced grief, trauma or emotional pain. Heath is a living example of how to turn a mess into a very powerful message.
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Don't Let Others Write Your Story
Today Coach Blu interviews Craig Martinez, Springville City's Chief of Police. Listen as they discuss how his path was diverted from the road to addiction by taking accountability, becoming a man of his word, and positioned him to make better choices to become a man of integrity. Chief Martinez talks about community action, community awareness, warning signs for parents to be aware of. His own upbringing offered him an inside view concerning the nature of addiction so he offers a special message to the minor-league on how to avoid being typecast as a follower. Parents and athletes alike, you won’t want to miss this one!
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About Face (Part 1 & 2)
About Face (Part1)
Listen as Coach Blu interviews Athlete Jim Copeland, a former marine and former addict turning all life‘s events and literally doing an about-face to claim sobriety, become an athlete and to serve his fellow man by being an instrument in God's hands. Athlete Copeland is a powerful example of what perseverance, grit and humility will do in the life of someone who wants to change who they are.
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(Part 2) As promised the second part of Athlete Copeland's story of recovery, introspection, and perseverance. Listen as Coach Blu and athlete Copeland talk about becoming a man of integrity and learning how to turn a mess into a very powerful message.
Turn The Mess Into A Message
Today Coach Blu interviews James Johnson, the newest Coach of team Addict II Athlete as he describes his history, how he was introduced to team Addict II Athlete, efforts he's making in his own community to establish AIIA and the difference he's making by his desire to serve and surround himself with the team. James shares some of his substance abuse history, incarceration and past trauma. This is a powerful and motivating interview and you will understand how our motto of turning massive addiction into the message of recovery is a key factor in recovery.
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Emotional Investments
Listen as Coach Blu interviews Skyler and Chantel Jensen, two members of team Addict II Athlete, who have found the journey of recovery a motivator to establish a healthy family. Listen as they talk about what happens when a relationship needs accountability and honesty. The ups and downs and the choice to see the good even when it seems as though addiction will win.
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Team Strength
Listen as coach Blu interviews two awesome members of our Northern Cache County chapter of Addict II Athlete Angie and Roxy. These athletes are amazing individuals and you feel the love and passion they have as they have helped build AIIA in their community. The sober support group in the Cache County team of Addict II Athlete is very strong and we are lucky to have them be a part of this work.
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International Athlete
Season 2 of the Addict II Athlete Podcast kicks off with Jarom Thurston talking about how his running has shaped his life in Brazil and here in America. They discuss the team’s support group and Jarom recalls the start of the team and the goals he set for himself.
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