The Okayest Jogger
Today 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 becoming an ultra runner, and the knowledge he has gained through it all.
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One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 3
One 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.
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And Now Up To B.A.T.
Today 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 reach your goals.
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One on One With Coach Blu Episode 2
One 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 Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT).
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Which Team Do You Play For: Addiction vs. Sobriety
Today 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 for.
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One on One with Coach Blu- Episode 1
This 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.
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Primal Roots of Recovery
Today'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 for people in recovery, people experiencing homelessness and people who've been caught up in the criminal justice system. Hear more about how Carl went from addict to ultrarunner.
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Tonight at Ten: Alcoholism & Recovery
Today 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 working with people who may believe recovery is not possible. He is a familiar face and reassuring voice to any and all who need help climbing out of the darkness.
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Alcoholism And Athletics
Today 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.
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How To Help The Family After Addiction
Today 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.
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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.”
Check out Coach Leishman’s recovery coaching program called Sober Sunrise.
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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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Establishing Hope
Today Blu and Marissa Robinson discuss hope. What is hope, why is it so important, and how to establish it if you're struggling to find it? In 1991, positive psychologist Charles Snyder and colleagues came up with “hope theory.” According to the theory, hope consists of agency and pathways. A person who has hope has the will and determination to achieve goals and a set of different strategies at their disposal to reach their goals. More simply: Hope involves the will to get there and different ways to get there.
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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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The Growth Zone
Today Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa discuss how we can still grow despite our current situations. Using Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of flow, they describe moments when you’re completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task and how to make the best out of your current situation. It's time to move out of our comfort zones and grow.
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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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Victim of Addiction or Agent of Sobriety
Today Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa discuss the Victim and Agent paradigm. In these trying times, we must choose which focus we want our outcomes to become. We choose to be a victim of addiction or an agent of sobriety, it's really up to us!
Victim vs Agent
I can't vs I can
Rescue me vs Do what it takes
Fear vs Faith
Blame vs Accountability
Consumer vs Producer
Scarcity vs Abundance
Captivity vs Death
Death vs Life
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How To Break a Pornography Addiction
In this podcast episode Coach, Blu interviews Drew Boa, founder of the online resource and podcast Husband Material. Drew offers insight, strategies, and understanding of the sensitive topic of pornography addiction, tools to combat it, and the ramifications it has on today's society. Drew is a published author and has developed a method of teaching the concept of creating light by investing less in the ever-growing world of darkness. Drew is a published author and has developed a method of teaching the concept of creating light by investing less in the ever-growing world of darkness which is pornography addiction.
You can find Drew on his Website, Instagram, YouTube, Podcast, Book, and for Coaching
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