Best Recoverypodcast Podcasts (2026)

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RE 568: Showing Up 50:13

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Today we have Sarah. She is 49 years old and lives in San Diego, CA. Sarah took her last drink on August 6th, 2025. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Pick up your copy of Paul's newest book Dolce Vita. You can get it on Amazon, listen to it on Audible or order it at your favorite bookstore today…

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Am I Addicted? 55:29

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This episode kicks off a powerful new season of the *Addict to Athlete* podcast as **Coach Blu** returns to the fundamentals of what addiction truly is. Drawing from personal experience and years of hands-on work, Coach Blu shares his own perspective on addiction and how it has shaped his approach to recovery.Episode Overview In this season-opening…

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RE 567: Dolce Vita: The Good Life 48:23

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Today we have Jenn. She is 52 years old, from Washington, DC and she took their last drink on September 3rd, 2023. This episode is brought to you by: Café RE – the social app for sober people Join us for our Dry January course Restore at 8pm eastern time on January 1st. This is the first of 13 sessions throughout the month, and this course is all a…

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RE 566: You're Not Too Far Gone 59:52

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Today we have Kristine. She is 34 years old from Toronto Canada, and she took her last drink on May 19th, 2025. This episode is brought to you by: Café RE – the social app for sober people Café RE is now a registered 501c3 nonprofit. Please visit the website or email [email protected] if you are interested in making a yearend donation. Join…

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RE 565: Everything 45:54

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Today we have Nathan. He is 45 years old from Harrisburg, VA and took his last drink on January 24th, 2023. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – the social app for sober people Get your 2026 started off poison free and join us for our Dry January course Restore at 8pm eastern time on Janu…

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RE 564: Hot and Cold 45:48

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Today we have Yeimy. She's 30 years old, from Rhode Island and took her last drink of alcohol on January 19th, 2025. This episode is brought to you by: Café RE – the social app for sober people Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored January 1st, 2026 is the official release date for Paul's new book Dolce Vita and he'd love to have you…

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Power, Performance, and the Price: The Steroid Story 58:23

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In this gripping episode of Addict II Athlete, Coach Blu dives deep into one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in sports history, the rise, use, and abuse of anabolic steroids. From their origins in early performance enhancement research to their explosive integration into professional and recreational athletics, Coach Blu unpacks …

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RE 563: You're Not Alone 56:48

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Today we have Jack. He's 39 years old from Phoenix, AZ and took his last drink of alcohol on June 23rd, 2025. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Sober Link - sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus Registration for Recovery Elevator's Dry January course Restore opens today. We are meeting 13…

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Discovering Your Starting Line! 30:06

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In this powerful episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, listeners are introduced to the "first chapter*"of an inspiring true story from one of the team's own Athletes, na man who discovered Addict II Athlete (AIIA) at a moment when life felt like a dead end. Through raw honesty and reflection, he shares how addiction stripped away his identity, …

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RE 562: A Shooting Star 48:13

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Today we have Emily. She is 43 years old from Sacramento, CA and took her last drink on December 20th, 2024. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – code RE20 saves 20% off your order Registration for Recovery Elevator's Dry January course Restore opens on December 1st. We are meeting 1…

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The Sober Barbie with Krista Flanders 38:40

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In a heartfelt episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages with Krista, a passionate advocate for recovery and a grateful recovering alcoholic. Their conversation sheds light on the intricacies of addiction, the power of community support, and the transformative journey of recovery, all emphasizing the importance of sharing…

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RE 561: It's The Journey, Not the Destination 1:09:05

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Today we have Kevin. He is 48 years old and lives in Napa Valley, CA. He took his last drink on September 22nd, 2025. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – code RE20 saves 20% off your order 71% of Europeans are drinking less alcohol and the future generations are opting out in genera…

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RE 560: Stress Reduction That Works 49:17

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Today we have Dennis. He is 36 years old and lives near Vancouver, Canada. Dennis took his last drink on September 5th, 2025. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – THE social app for sober people There are some new alcohol-free options coming out. First is Wild AF created by Charlie Sheen …

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Discovering the Man Within: Sathiya Sam 43:39

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In this episode of the Addict IIAthlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson speaks with Sathiya Sam about the complexities of pornography addiction, its impact on individuals and relationships, and the importance of open conversations about sexuality. Sathiya shares his personal journey of overcoming a 15-year addiction and discusses the significance of co…

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RE 559: Recovery Achieved 1:02:18

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Today we have Robyn. She is 49 years old from Columbia, SC and took her last drink on June 30th, 2020. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Soberlink – sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus We are planting the seed early and inviting you to join us for our 7th annual Restore course coming Janua…

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RE 558: Nothing Gets Worse 51:29

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Today we have Josh. He is 48 years old, from Sarasota, FL and took his last drink of alcohol on September 23rd, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – the social app for sober people. This is the last week to sign up for Café RE during Sober October. For the next four days when you join,…

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Embracing the Process with Ultra Runner, Jaime McDonald 45:53

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Athlete's Take Your Mark, Get Set, Its Time for the Addict II Athlete Podcast! In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson interviews Jamie McDonald, an ultra runner and nutrition coach in recovery. They discuss Jamie's journey through addiction, the importance of support systems, and how athletics can serve as a powerful t…

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RE 557: Why the Drinking? 55:45

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Today we have Lauren. She is 44 years old from Arroyo Grande, CA and took her last drink on April 26th, 2021. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Tonight, our four-week mindfulness course starts in Café RE at 7:30 EST. This is our fourth year doing the course and you're going to learn a lot about how …

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RE 556: Accountability is Real 48:42

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Today we have Sue. She is 54 years old from Stewartville, MN and she took her last drink of alcohol on May 9th, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Sober Link sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus Next Monday, October 20th, we start our four-week mindfulness course in Café RE. It starts at 7:30pm Eastern and we hope to see you there! [02:3…

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Coach Blu Q&A 45:56

3M ago45:56

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OUR HOSTING SIGHT IS BACK UP! In today's episode of Addict II Athlete, Coach Blu sits down to answer listener-submitted questions about recovery, mental health, and building a life beyond addiction. With his signature blend of compassion, humor, and real-world insight, Coach Blu dives deep into topics that matter most to the recovery community — fr…

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RE 555: Don't Drink the Kool-Aid 52:32

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Today we have Camille. She's 36 years old, from Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho, and she took her last drink on August 22nd, 2024. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE [04:26] Paul introduces Camille: Corrine is 36 years old and lives in Coeur d'Alene, ID with her husband and two young children. For fun …

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RE 554: All the Damn Philosophies 42:17

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Today we have Mike. He is 50 years old and from Cleveland, OH and he took his last drink on August 9th, 2022. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 We offer a free month in Café RE once per year. Starting this Wednesday October 1st, and if you sign up fo…

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RE 553: 20 Things Harder Than Quitting Drinking 49:58

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Today we have Emily. She is 28 years old from Denver, CO and she took her last drink on April 25th, 2025. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Starting Wednesday, October 1st, if you sign up for Café RE you get a free month! Café RE is our alcohol-free …

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Unlocking Potential with Coach Delmont Madison & Dr. Robiaun Charles 43:05

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In this episode of the Addict II Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages with Coach Delmont Madison and Dr. Robiaun Charles to discuss the transformative power of athletics in youth development. They explore the importance of teamwork, the role of ego, and the mindset necessary for athletes to succeed both on and off the field. The conversation…

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RE 552: Birdsong 52:23

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Today we have Ty. She is 76 years old, lives in Bozeman, MT and she took her last drink on March 8th, 2008. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – THE social app for sober people. [04:21] Thoughts from Paul: Paul tells us that every time he goes into a retreat or event with RE, he asks the uni…

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Finding Flow for Recovery with Josh Dickson 49:46

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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson speaks with Josh Dickson, therapist, about the transformative power of flow states in recovery. They explore how movement, particularly surfing, can facilitate healing and personal growth. Josh shares insights from his experience as an addictions counselor and trauma specialist, e…

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RE 551: Better Than Before 51:52

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Today we have David. He is 51 years old, lives in Pinson, TN and took his last drink of alcohol on December 23rd, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 We have a great lineup of events and courses coming to Recovery Elevator. A mindfulness course i…

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The War on Drugs: Deceptive Pharma; Purdue and the Sackler's Part 5 52:55

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In this powerful conclusion to our "War on Drugs" series, we confront the opioid epidemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and reshaped the landscape of addiction in America. We trace the origins of the crisis back to Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, whose aggressive marketing of OxyContin in the 1990s and early 2000s helped nor…

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RE 550: Only 54% of Adults Drink Alcohol 56:42

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Today we have Odette. She's 37 years old, lives in San Diego, CA and she took her last drink 486 days ago. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Registration is open for our next retreat in Costa Rica. That's February 21st – 28th, 2026 in Guanacaste, a B…

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The War on Drugs : This is Your Brain on Drugs Part 4 1:01:29

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In this episode of Addict to Athlete, host Coach Blu Robinson continues his powerful War on Drugs series with its fourth installment, taking listeners deep into one of the most controversial chapters of America's anti-drug efforts. Coach Blu examines the Reagan administration of the 1980s, the rise of the "Just Say No" campaign, and the overwhelmin…

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RE 549: The Problem, and the Solution 51:43

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Today we have Justin. He is 40 years old and lives in Northern Ontario. He took his last drink on August 20th, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – the social app for sober people [04:03] Thoughts from Paul: In our question for sobriety, we often ask ourselves why the drinking? Why can…

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The War on Drugs: WWII Part 3 58:31

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In this episode of The Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu delves into the profound impact World War II had on soldiers, focusing on the often-overlooked aftermath of addiction among veterans. He explores how the intense pressures of war led to widespread use of substances like methamphetamines, particularly highlighting Nazi Germany's controversi…

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RE 548: Let's Cover the Basics 57:10

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Today we have Amy. She is 41 years old and lives in Raleigh, NC. She took her last drink on December 12th, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – use code RE20 to save 20% off of your order October 2026 we have a new retreat we have yet to do. This is an in-person alcohol-free ukule…

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The War on Drugs: The Nixon Administration Part 2 54:11

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This episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast delves into the origins and consequences of the War on Drugs, focusing on the pivotal role played by President Richard Nixon and his administration. We explore how Nixon, in the early 1970s, declared drug abuse "public enemy number one," launching a nationwide campaign aimed at eradicating illegal drug …

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RE 547: A Better Question to Ask 1:01:19

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Today we have Brian. He is 40 years old from Spring Hill, MA and he took his last drink of alcohol on July 16th, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Shout out to these alcohol-free brands for sponsoring our seventh Bozeman Retreat: Athletic Brewi…

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The War on Drugs: The History of Alcohol Part 1 47:43

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In this special episode, Coach Blu launches a multi-episode series on the war on drugs by delving into the fascinating and complex history of alcohol. Listen as Coach Blu traces the origins of alcohol, exploring its ancient beginnings and the pivotal role it has played throughout human civilization. From its early uses in rituals and medicine to it…

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RE 546: The Good Life 56:16

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Today we have Lori. She is 58 years old from Vancouver, Canada. She took her last drink on February 21st, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – the social app for sober people [03:11] Thoughts from Paul: Paul shares that his second book, Dolce Vita, is currently in the editing process a…

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Middle Place of Recovery with Mallary Tenore 46:18

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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson interviews Mallary Tenore Tarpley, a journalist and author, about her experiences with eating disorders and the concept of recovery. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, and the impact of social media on bod…

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RE 545: The Healing Process 46:45

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Today we have Rachel. She is 48 years old and lives in Minneapolis, MN. She took her last drink on August 28th, 2018. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Sober Link – learn more and save $50 off of a device Come join us in beautiful Bozeman, Montana this August 6th – 10th for our annual flagship retr…

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The Power of 'I Am' with Howard Falco 45:32

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In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a profound conversation with Howard Falco about the power of self-identity, the significance of 'I Am' statements, and the journey from addiction to recovery. They explore the importance of self-awareness, the role of faith in personal growth, and how to overcome fear a…

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RE 544: Trying to Control an Uncontrollable Thing 52:14

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Today we have Thea. She is 55 years old from Madison, WI and took her last drink on February 10th, 2019 This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 We have just a couple of cabin spots left for our upcoming retreat in Bozeman, Montana. This retreat is from Aug…

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Taking a Knee: The Life and Story of Len Bias 49:52

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This episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast delves into the life and tragic death of Len Bias, a promising basketball star whose life was cut short by a drug overdose just days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics. Coach Blu Robinson narrates Bias's journey from a talented youth in Prince George's County to a college basketball sensation at …

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RE 543: Alchemize Your Apocalypse 41:16

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Today we have Ronnie. He is 41 years old from Kiowa, CO and took his last drink on June 1st, 2025. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – the social app for sober people. [03:17] Thoughts from Paul: From the cavemen to the ancient Greeks, to modern humans, there's always an apocalypse on the h…

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When Life Throws You a Curveball with Michael Bugary 45:50

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In this episode, Coach Blu Robinson interviews Michael Bugary, with a bright future in professional baseball, his life took a dramatic turn due to addiction and a cancer diagnosis. Michael shares his journey from being a promising baseball player to facing the harsh realities of addiction and illness. He discusses the importance of identity, the st…

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RE 542: You are the Hero 47:52

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Today we have Marcy. She's 42 years old and lives in Seattle, WA. Marcy took her last drink on October 15th, 2020. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Paul just finished the rough draft of his second book entitled Dolce Vita, The Good Life and expects …

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Navigating Trust with Darryl Stickel 44:31

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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a deep conversation with Darryl Stickel, an expert in building trust and connection. They explore the journey of trust, its definition, and the dynamics involved in fostering deeper relationships. Darryl shares his personal experiences that shaped his understanding of t…

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RE 541: The Quiet Revolution 50:05

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Today we have Marisa. She is 50 years old from Fairfax, VA and she took her last drink on March 17th, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Check out the upcoming Recovery Elevator Events: August 6th – 10th – Bozeman Retreat – we have about 12 spot…

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The Unlikely Ultra Runner: The Cliff Young Stroy 48:02

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Cliff Young, the humble Australian potato farmer who became a national legend by winning the grueling 1983 Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon at the age of 61. With no formal training and dressed in work boots, Cliff stunned the world with his relentless determination, unique "Young Shuffle" run…

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RE 540: I Wish 50:38

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Today we have Natalie. She is 55 years old from Palmdale, CA and took her last drink on June 4th, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – THE social app for sober people [02:28] Thoughts from Paul: This week's intro is about acceptance. We may wish we were a little bit taller, we may wish…

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Bridging the Generational Divide with Joanna Lilley 46:43

7M ago46:43

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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson and Joanna Lilley discuss the unique challenges faced by emerging adults, particularly in the realms of mental health and relationships. They explore the impact of technology on feelings of loneliness, the importance of parental support, and the need for young adults to develop re…