One on One With Coach Blu: Full Court PressOne on One With Coach Blu: Full Court Press
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marissa answer live questions on family support, PAWS, self-worth and relapse, with callers sharing real-life struggles and wins from their recovery journeys. The conversation highlights inclusive support, living amends and practical tools for staying sober through stress and health scares.
1:07:27•1 Oct 2020
Full Court Press on Recovery: Family, PAWS, Relapse and Living Amends
Episode Overview
- Post-acute withdrawal syndrome can appear months into sobriety, is temporary, and can be eased with good nutrition, hydration, supplements and open communication.
- Self-worth is not defined by past behaviour; focusing on character rather than reputation helps people move out of shame and into change.
- Traditional family groups may feel limiting to some; inclusive spaces where families and people in recovery sit together can offer different kinds of support.
- Living amends means changing ongoing behaviour and rebuilding trust over time, while avoiding slipping into abusive or self-punishing dynamics.
- Honest disclosure of relapse, clear boundaries instead of rigid ultimatums, and addressing underlying stressors are key to healthier relationships in recovery.
“You determine how much you're worth. No one else does.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This chat-style session with Coach Blu Robinson gives a very human answer to that question. Recorded as a live "One on One With Coach Blu", the episode mixes Q&A, real-time coaching and caller check-ins. You'll hear Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa Robinson talk through fresh questions from the Addict II Athlete community, making it feel like you're sat in a support group rather than listening to a lecture.
The conversation kicks off with wins: a virtual proxy run, a 90‑mile ultra effort, and a long-distance cycling adventure that show recovery can be active, fun and meaningful. From there, things move into heavier territory. Coach Blu reacts strongly to a story about an Al‑Anon moderator asking a grieving daughter to remove a photo of her deceased father, using it to highlight why Addict II Athlete welcomes families, kids and people in recovery together instead of separating them.
A big chunk of time goes into explaining post‑acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) and why someone six months sober might suddenly feel "as though it was just yesterday". Practical tips land hard: eat better, hydrate, consider vitamins, talk about it, and remember "post‑acute withdrawal syndrome is temporary." Self-worth and shame come up repeatedly. Coach Blu reminds everyone that "you determine how much you're worth. No one else does," and urges people to focus on character over reputation.
Caller Donell introduces the idea of "living amends"—changing ongoing behaviour instead of just saying sorry—while warning about slipping into self-punishment. There’s also frank talk about how to tell a spouse about relapse, the difference between boundaries and ultimatums, and why treatment has to address the deeper pain, not just the substance use. Selena calls in with a cancer scare, sharing how fear spiked cravings yet she stayed sober, calling the early diagnosis "a blessing" and leaning on support.
If you want real talk about family, relapse, and rebuilding self-worth, this one gives plenty to think about. What would a "living amends" look like in your own life?
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