Odyssey house journals: Coach Blu interview

Odyssey house journals: Coach Blu interview

Addict II Athlete Podcast

Coach Blu is in the studio with Randall Carlisle. Coach Blu dives into how AIIA is hoping to fight addiction stigma. What it means to start to eliminate masks we can wear. How to use motivation when others have counted you out and how we teach at AIIA...

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32:1411 Sept 2023

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Breaking Barriers: Coach Blu's Vision for Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Addict to Athlete: A movement to erase addiction stigma and promote positivity and health
  • The journey from a small group training for a 5k to a widespread community programme
  • The power of exercise in emotional processing and therapy
  • The joy of giving back and the impact of community support
  • Addict to Athlete: Fostering personal growth and triumph over struggles
Erasing addiction stigma and replacing it with positivity and health is the core of Addict to Athlete. It's about turning your mess into a message.

What if you could turn the pain of addiction into a source of strength and community? That's exactly what Coach Blu has done with the Addict to Athlete program. In this episode, Coach Blu sits down with Randall Carlisle to share his inspiring journey of combating addiction stigma through fitness and unity. What started as a small group training for a 5k has grown into a movement that spans multiple states, helping countless individuals find purpose and health.

Coach Blu talks about the importance of shedding the masks we wear and using motivation, even when others have counted you out. Through exercise, participants not only improve their physical health but also experience emotional healing and a sense of belonging. This episode isn't just about running or lifting weights; it's about rebuilding lives and creating a supportive community. Tune in to hear how Addict to Athlete is changing lives, one step at a time.

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