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Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marissa share candid stories about recent life chaos, using them to talk about stress, slips, and why balance and community matter in recovery. The conversation blends humour, practical coping ideas and encouragement to reach out instead of struggling alone.
49:49•20 Jun 2024
Stress, Slips and Getting Back in the Saddle with Addict II Athlete
Episode Overview
- Stress often builds up long before substance use returns, so spotting early signs is crucial.
- A brief slip does not have to become a full relapse, especially if you reach out quickly.
- Regular movement, sport and playful recreation can reduce stress more effectively than numbing out.
- Learning to say no and set limits, even in religious or family settings, helps protect mental health and sobriety.
- Recovery is easier with a team approach through groups, events and shared goals rather than trying to do everything alone.
“"Unchecked stress turns into unplanned relapses."”
Curious about how others handle their sobriety when life refuses to slow down? This live "Overtime" chat with Coach Blu Robinson and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson drops you right into a relaxed, real-time conversation about stress, relapse, community and recovery culture. You’ll hear them catch up after an intense few weeks filled with an emergency appendix surgery, graduation, and a family trip to Georgia.
Mixed in with the humour about rogue ocean waves and brutal heat on long runs, there’s a serious thread: people are struggling more with isolation, relapse, and mental health since Covid, and many aren’t reaching out for help.
Coach Blu shares how stress can quietly build long before someone picks up a drink or drug again, explaining the difference between a full relapse and a brief “slip” – “Sobriety’s Lost Its Purpose.” They talk about how stress shows up in relationships, finances, family life, grief (including the recent loss of their therapy dog Hero), and even religious expectations, and how that pressure can push people back toward old habits.
Rather than preaching, they keep it practical: exercise, non‑traditional recreation like paddleboarding, camping and scavenger hunts, and allowing yourself guilt‑free leisure time. They also address the guilt of saying “no” when you’re overwhelmed, and why balance and moderation beat all‑or‑nothing intensity every time.
You’ll also get a feel for the Addict II Athlete community energy—from shout‑outs to their Patreon supporters to excitement about new chapters and events—plus a nod to New Zealand’s Speed Freaks team and Emma’s attempt at a seven‑day treadmill record for recovery awareness. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overworked, or tempted to go it alone, this chat gently asks: what stress are you carrying, and who’s actually on your team?
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