One on One With Coach Blu: The ReboundOne on One With Coach Blu: The Rebound
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marissa talk through their contrasting experiences with Covid-19, the strain on their family, and how they protect their emotional capacity. They also address suicide talk used as emotional leverage, boundaries in helping others, and what long-term sobriety looks like in the middle of real-life chaos.
1:05:07•11 Feb 2021
The Rebound: Covid, Capacity and 25 Years Sober
Episode Overview
- Covid-19 can show up very differently in each person, so mild symptoms in one person don’t mean it’s safe for everyone around them.
- Negative tests are not a free pass; continuing to mask and protect vulnerable people is crucial, especially with high-risk family members.
- People in recovery may face extra health risks, so keeping lungs, liver and immune systems strong is an important part of staying well.
- You don’t have to carry every crisis; knowing your emotional capacity and involving professionals can prevent burnout and resentment.
- You’re not responsible for someone else’s choices, even if they use suicide talk to keep you close – offer help, call in support, but don’t take on the guilt.
“You have to know what’s inside your tank and know what you can and can’t do.”
Curious about how others handle sobriety, family drama and a global pandemic all at once? This conversation with Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa offers a raw look at exactly that. Fresh out of a tough bout with Covid-19, they talk through what actually happened in their home, how wildly different their symptoms were, and why two negative tests almost led to serious trouble for their whole family.
Marissa shares the scary side of severe headaches, nausea, liver issues and a surprise pneumonia diagnosis, while Blu points out how easy it would’ve been for him to shrug off mild symptoms and accidentally infect others. Their humour sneaks in – including jokes about oxygen tanks and questionable old James Bond films – but the tone stays honest and grounded. A key thread is emotional capacity.
Blu reflects on trying to support a very ill wife, a dying mother and complicated family revelations, all while holding 25 years of sobriety.
He admits he simply didn’t have the “tank” to do everything: “You have to know what’s inside your tank and know what you can and can’t do.” That idea flows into advice on setting limits with people who use suicide threats to keep others emotionally hostage, and knowing when to involve professionals instead of trying to be someone’s full-time rescuer.
They also stress immune health, mask-wearing, and the particular risks for people with a history of substance use, especially where lungs and liver are already compromised. Community support plays a big part too – neighbours dropping meals, small acts of service, and team members checking in. If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying “I can’t do it all” in recovery or while supporting someone else, this chat might help you breathe out and reassess what you’re actually able to give.
Where might your capacity need a bit of protection today?
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