Radio Ronin
Brooklyn Robinson
Overtime: Open Topic
Overtime: Open Topic
Overtime: Open Topic
Thursday 20th June 2024
Join Coach Blu & Marissa for a discussion on addiction, recovery, mental health, and community support. Engage with us on today's open topic episode.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Discussing the impact of isolation on mental health and addiction.
- Exploring the role of exercise and leisure in recovery.
- Upcoming community events and support initiatives.
- Highlighting achievements in the recovery community.
- Encouragement to participate in life and recovery.
You're stronger than you think you are, and everything you've been through really does help you turn your mess into your message.
In this episode of 'Overtime,' Coach Blu Robinson and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson discuss a variety of topics centered around addiction recovery, mental health, and the importance of community support. As the hosts return from a brief hiatus filled with personal events such as emergency surgeries and vacations, they reflect on the challenges and opportunities that summer brings.
Coach Blu, a licensed mental health therapist, and Marissa, a certified recreational therapist, emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of stress and isolation. They note that many individuals struggle with secret substance use, often exacerbated by isolation and societal pressures. The hosts advocate for the benefits of exercise and leisure activities, highlighting the need to recharge through play and hobbies.
The podcast also serves as a platform to promote upcoming community events, such as the Addict to Athlete Recovery Run, which aims to support individuals struggling with addiction and celebrate those in recovery. Coach Blu and Marissa encourage listeners to engage with these events and consider joining their Patreon support page to help further their mission.
In a broader context, they discuss the achievements of individuals in the recovery community, such as the Speed Freaks team in New Zealand, who are raising awareness and funds for mental health and addiction issues. The hosts praise their efforts and underscore the transformative power of turning personal challenges into communal messages of hope and resilience.
Overall, the episode is a call to action for listeners to participate actively in their recovery journeys and support others in the community, affirming that everyone is stronger than they think and can turn their mess into their message.