One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 7One on One With Coach Blu: Episode 7
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marissa host a live, spiritually focused Q&A where callers share stories about family, grief, depression and step two of the 12 steps, while the team offers practical and spiritual support. Themes of Narcan use, ‘shoulder taps’, letting go and moving toward a new life in recovery run through the entire conversation.
58:14•20 Aug 2020
Spiritual Shoulder Taps, Step Two Struggles and Running Toward Recovery
Episode Overview
- Spiritual ‘shoulder taps’ or promptings can be life-saving, as shown in Cheryl’s story of carrying Narcan and helping reverse an overdose.
- Seasonal depression is common; addressing it early with support, sunlight and possibly vitamin D (under medical guidance) may ease symptoms.
- Step two’s language of powerlessness is framed as a brief awareness stage, with the real focus on quickly moving into hope and action.
- Letting go of what you cannot change, especially in family relationships, can be supported by tools like the serenity prayer and simple questions such as, “Can you change it?”
- Changing locations doesn’t erase problems, but it can offer space to grow, gain strength and then face those problems with a clearer mind and stronger heart.
“You really can’t run away from anything. That same heart that you left in Utah is going to be in your chest in Illinois.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This one-to-one style session with Coach Blu gives you a front-row seat to real-time coaching, spiritual reflection, and community support, all wrapped into one relaxed live show. Hosted by addiction counsellor and mental health therapist Coach Blu with Marissa alongside him, the episode centres on callers bringing their struggles and questions straight to the team.
You’ll hear a powerful story from athlete Cheryl Allred, who saved a stranger’s life because she kept Narcan in her bag: “She ended up being in the right place at the right time… thank you for saving that life because you never know.” It sets the tone for a conversation about spiritual “shoulder taps”, moments when people feel nudged to act and choose not to ignore it.
Several callers bring in deeply personal themes: Donnell shares the emotional impact of meeting a newly found relative through a DNA test; Selena talks about learning to let go and holding on to the serenity prayer; Sherry wrestles with step two of the 12-step programme and the idea of being “powerless”, leading to a nuanced discussion about moving quickly from powerlessness into hope and action; and Carolyn questions whether she’s running away from her problems or moving towards a healthier life, prompting Coach Blu’s reminder that “you really can’t run away from anything”.
The audience for this episode is anyone in recovery, their families, or those curious about blending faith, mental health, and practical tools. Coach Blu talks openly about depression and seasonal lows, gently urging people not to “suffer this alone” and suggesting simple steps like checking vitamin D levels and staying connected to others. Throughout, the tone stays down-to-earth, honest, and occasionally light-hearted, offering reassurance that spirituality, science, humour and hard conversations can sit at the same table.
If you’re craving real talk about recovery with a spiritual edge and practical guidance, this session might be exactly the shoulder tap you’ve been waiting for.
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