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. Blu 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. He is seasoned and has been hosting podcasts since 2016 and produced over 500 episodes.
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 468
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Minor League: Building Friendships
Today on the Minor-League Podcast Savannah discusses how to build strong friendships. Listen as her friend and guest host Kayla talk about friendships, improving relationships, and how these skills c…
One on One with Coach Blu: The Proxy Run
Today's podcast features One on One with Coach Blu specifically, talking about those who have lost the battle of addiction and who we choose to run a proxy for during September's Addiction Awareness …
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
On today's podcast Coach Blu speaks to Dr. Mark Leeds and the work he is doing to assist the recovery community using Medication-Assisted Treatment. MAT is the use of medications in combination with …
The Minor League: Signs My Teen Is Stressed Out
Today on the minor-league podcast Savannah discusses signs of teenage stress. Although teens don’t have to worry about bills, a career, or holding down a household, they experience different sources …
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 8
This weeks episode of one on one with Coach Blu features athletic director Marissa and Coach Blu discussing situational issues that sometimes are overlooked while in early recovery. They discuss hist…
Is It Human Nature?
Today Coach Blu puts out a solo podcast addressing the turbulence of human nature. Listen as he describes how to divide what we're feeling in our nation, in our hearts, or maybe in our recovery that …
The Minor League: Becoming a Teenage Warrior
Today Savannah and Coach Blu talk about how to become a Teenage Warrior. Listen as they talk about how teenagers can step out of the shadows and start strengthening the real self. The principles of s…
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 7
Today during the live show, Coach Blu discusses reuniting families, a sense of spirituality is developed throughout the callers as the topic of spiritual promptings is touched on. Coach Blu speaks on…
How To Process Trauma
Trauma is a significant aspect and part of the addiction process. Chances are if you struggle with addiction, you've had to deal with some kind of trauma in your past as well. Listen as Coach Blu and…
The Minor League: Episode 2
Welcome to the Minor League with 14 yo Savannah Robinson and her dad, Coach Blu Robinson who is a mental health therapist and addiction counselor Today we talk about parent and teen communication. If…
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 6
On this week's live show, Coach Blu talks on maintaining friendships while in addiction, when it's time to end a friendship, and how to understand the complex feelings of trust vs. mistrust. He also …
Understanding Anniversary Reactions
Today Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa process traumatic anniversaries. We have all have times in our lives when an experience leaves behind memories and feelings that are brought back every c…
Minor League: Episode 1
Welcome to the Minor-League Podcast with Savannah Robinson each week Savannah will host this podcast to discuss topics relating to the minor league, the 18 year and younger athletes on the team. She …
Time To Decide
Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa discuss the difference between deciding and making a decision. Stepping out of the dark and seeing what the world has to offer. They also talk about the import…
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 5
One on one with Coach Blu is a weekly online call-in show by which individuals in active recovery, present questions about addiction, mental health, and whatever else they believe Coach Blu can help …
Dean Karnazes the Ultramarathon Man
Today Coach Blu gets the opportunity to interview ultrarunner, author, and speaker, Dean Karnazes. Dean has an extensive ultrarunning career having won the Badwater ultramarathon, participated in 50 …
Sudden Sam McDowell
Today Coach Blu speaks to Sam McDowell, a Major League Baseball starting pitcher from 1961 to 1975, most notably for the Cleveland Indians.
Following his "retirement", McDowell's drinking increased …
One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 4
One on One With Coach Blu. List to as Coach Blu speaks to the Athletes about life, recovery, and relationships. Bring your tissues, the end of this podcast is very emotional!
Help us continue to cre…
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. J…
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 e…