The Minor League: Self AwarenessThe Minor League: Self Awareness
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Teen host Savannah and Coach Blu talk about self-awareness, self-worth and emotional honesty, using school experiences and family stories. Their conversation focuses on how knowing yourself better can support healthier relationships and steadier recovery.
26:59•21 Feb 2021
Self-Awareness, Self-Worth and Growing Up: The Minor League on Being "Enough"
Episode Overview
- Self-worth comes from how you see yourself, not from other people's opinions.
- Recognising both strengths and weaknesses is a key part of genuine self-awareness.
- Answering "What would I do if...?" questions in advance helps you act in line with your values under pressure.
- Most people need a listener more than a fixer; quiet support often helps more than advice.
- Healthy relationships are based on wanting someone in your life, not needing them to feel whole.
“I've come to the definition that being good enough is what's for yourself and not for others.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This conversation between 15-year-old host Savannah Robinson and her dad, Coach Blu Robinson, shows that a lot of it starts with knowing who you are. Aimed squarely at teens, parents, and anyone in early recovery, this "Minor League" episode focuses on self-awareness, self-worth and the emotional chaos that can come with growing up.
Savannah shares a powerful classroom exercise called "cross the line", where students step forward if a question applies to them. Questions like, "Cross if you've felt like a second option this week," reveal just how many young people feel alone, insecure and unseen.
As Savannah puts it, "I've come to the definition that being good enough is what's for yourself and not for others." Coach Blu brings in his mental health and addiction recovery experience, asking practical questions: how do you recognise your strengths and weaknesses, how honest are you with yourself, and can you answer, "What would I do if...?" before you're in a crisis?
Together they stress that "everyone is enough" and that self-awareness is one of the "main factors" in building real confidence. You’ll hear them tackle tough-but-relatable themes: bottling up emotions, the pressure to look "tough" instead of vulnerable, friendships where you want someone but don’t need them, and the difference between fixing and listening. Savannah talks about her own growth in emotional awareness, from holding back tears the first time to leading the way for others the second time.
This is a gentle, funny, and honest chat that shows how self-knowledge, emotional honesty and simple listening can keep both teens and adults steadier on their recovery path. It might just leave you asking: how well do you really know yourself?
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