The Minor League: Episode 2The Minor League: Episode 2
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Savannah and her dad Blu chat candidly about how parents and teens can communicate better using six simple principles. Through their own family stories, they show how listening, respect and calm conversations can strengthen trust, especially in recovery‑focused homes.
1:01:20•16 Aug 2020
Teen Talk, Parent Talk: How Savannah and Blu Keep Family Conversations Real
Episode Overview
- Being an involved listener means noticing subtle cues, tone and feelings, not just the words being said.
- Eye contact can signal confidence, safety and honesty, but many teens find it uncomfortable, so parents need to be gentle with it.
- Respectfully assertive language (“I’d love if you tried this”) builds cooperation better than barked orders and control talk.
- Honouring teens’ opinions—even when adults disagree—helps prevent secrecy, rebellion and resentment.
- Staying calm and choosing the right time and place for serious talks keeps both parents and teens from escalating into unhelpful arguments.
“If it’s important to you, then that’s all that matters.”
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? In this conversation, the focus shifts to something that affects almost every home: how parents and teens actually talk to each other without it turning into a late‑night argument or a slammed door. Fourteen‑year‑old host Savannah Robinson sits down with her dad, coach and therapist Blu Robinson, to chat about communication inside families, especially where addiction, stress and big emotions are in the mix.
The tone is relaxed and funny at times, but they’re very honest about how easily things can go wrong. As Blu jokes about “kicking the dead horse” in 2am talks, Savannah explains how miscommunication over something as simple as a lift home can spiral when no one’s really listening. Together they break down six practical principles: being an involved listener, keeping eye contact, being respectfully assertive, getting teens involved with their own opinions, avoiding mixed messages, and staying calm.
You’ll hear real examples from their own family, from missed text messages to arguments before school, and even the time Savannah felt unsafe in a shop and relied on strong eye contact to stand her ground. They also answer listener questions on how parents can raise serious topics without scaring their kids off, and how teens can share things they’re nervous to say out loud.
A recurring theme is trust: as Savannah puts it, “If it’s important to you, then that’s all that matters,” especially around opinions and beliefs. This episode suits parents in recovery, teens in stressful homes, and anyone trying to rebuild family bonds.
You’ll come away with practical language, plenty of humour, and a reminder that calm, honest conversations really can turn a family “mess into a message.” Which of their six principles could change the way you talk in your own home today?
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