One on One With Coach Blu: CompassionOne on One With Coach Blu: Compassion
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Callers talk with Coach Blu and Marissa about grief, relapse risk, repeated detox attempts and rough days that trigger old feelings, all through the lens of compassion. The conversation blends heavy topics with humour, movement, and reminders to support both loved ones and yourself in recovery.
1:02:54•15 Oct 2020
Compassion in the Mess: Real Talk on Grief, Relapse and Rough Days
Episode Overview
- Being present, checking in regularly and talking openly about the person who died can help someone stay grounded in early grief.
- Grief often comes in stages that move forwards and backwards, and feeling anger, denial or depression is described as normal.
- Some people may benefit from medication-assisted treatment, especially after repeated failed detox attempts and long-term heavy use.
- Family members are urged to hold clear boundaries, protect their own emotional and financial health, and seek support for themselves.
- Labelling a day as ‘bad’ can make everything feel worse; using movement, humour and conscious reframing can break that cycle.
“All you really need to do is just be present… just be there.”
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This chat-heavy session with Coach Blu and Marissa zooms in on one core theme: compassion – for loved ones, for yourself, and for the messy middle of recovery. You’ll hear real-time questions from team members and sober coaches in training, which keeps things raw and relatable. Chris Williams calls in about supporting a relative whose mum has died by suicide after more than 20 years of sobriety.
Coach Blu stresses steady presence over perfect words: “All you really need to do is just be present… just be there.” He highlights practical ideas like wellness checks, symbolic acts such as planting a tree, and staying willing to talk about the person who died instead of pretending they never existed. Selina then shares the heartbreak of a niece who keeps leaving detox despite serious health issues.
This opens a frank chat about gaps in traditional treatment, the role of medication-assisted treatment, and the need for genuine, hands-on care rather than “warehouse” style programmes. Marissa reminds families to protect their own wellbeing and boundaries, especially when raising grandchildren at the same time. Later, Donnell pops in after “one of those days” where everything goes wrong and old triggers fire up.
The team talks about mindset, choosing not to label a whole day as bad, and using movement, humour and simple pattern-breakers to reset. As Blu puts it, some days just “suck”, but they make the good ones stand out even more. Between the heavier moments, there are light bits about passwords, dogs lying down in rivers, and running with prosthetics.
It’s a mix of grief, grit and gentle comedy that reminds you recovery isn’t tidy – but it can be shared. Who could you show a little extra compassion to today, including yourself?
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