One on One With Coach Blu; Family InvestmentsOne on One With Coach Blu; Family Investments
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marisa share a very personal look at putting family before everything, from heated conversations with their teenage daughters to the idea of "relationships before rules." They also address rising stress, fentanyl dangers, and how honest connection in families and partnerships can support lasting recovery.
56:35•5 Feb 2022
Family Comes First: Coach Blu on Relationships, Rules and Real Recovery
Episode Overview
- Prioritise relationships before rules, focusing on connection and understanding before enforcing consequences.
- Be willing to parent and support loved ones out of inconvenience, even when it disrupts schedules or personal plans.
- Acknowledge that everyone’s stress feels heavy to them, and approach family conflict with empathy rather than comparison.
- Learn about fentanyl and its dangers, as "fentanyl doesn’t play fair" and very small amounts can be deadly.
- Maintain openness in relationships by sharing access to finances and phones, and addressing concerns through honest conversation rather than secrecy.
“"We’ve always said that this team will exist as long as it doesn’t interfere with our family because family always comes first."”
This live One on One With Coach Blu episode brings that question front and centre as Coach Blu Robinson and Athletic Director Marisa Robinson talk honestly about "family investments" and why, as they say, "family always comes first." Recorded during a day when their own family needed immediate attention, they share how they paused everything – including the show – to sit down with their teenage daughters for what they call a "process group." They talk through the chaos of real family conflict, describing how things "got loud and it got teary and it got angry" before calming as everyone felt heard.
What drives someone to seek a life that truly puts family first? Instead of quick fixes, they stress "relationships before rules" and Marisa's favourite line, "connection before consequence." You'll hear about parenting "out of inconvenience" – those moments when it's easier to walk away, but you stay and do the hard emotional work instead.
The conversation widens into bigger themes: rising stress in society, burnout, suicide, addiction, and the brutal reality of fentanyl, with Coach Blu warning, "fentanyl doesn't play fair" and sharing the heartbreaking story of a 13‑year‑old boy who died after exposure at school. They also talk about spouses spotting red flags in relationships, the danger of secrets, shared access to finances and phones, and the importance of honest gut checks instead of relying only on tests or surveillance.
One striking detail: they reference research suggesting couples need around 20 hours a week of real time together, not just passing each other between work and chores. Blending humour, raw honesty, and practical ideas, this episode speaks to parents, partners, and anyone in recovery who’s trying to balance helping others with protecting their home. It might leave you asking: where do your time, energy, and love say your true investments are?
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