The Agents of Recovery Podcast

Blu Robinson
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This podcast is hosted by mental health therapist and substance abuse counselor Coach Blu Robinson cofounder of Addict II Athlete and Wendell Wood an individual with lived experience in recovery. Coach Blu and Wendell bring different perspectives and understanding to recovery and sobriety. They help men overcome addiction, produce a more excellent lifestyle, and inspire movement from being a Victim of Addiction to an Agent of Recovery. These men in recovery come together to address addiction, recovery, communication, and relationship roadblocks that hinder hope and healing. Tune in to hear fantastic topics for anyone about addiction, mental health, and relationships. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

  1. Aug 13

    Awareness is Power

    In this episode of Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and curiosity support recovery and personal growth. They discuss the importance of examining our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and patterns without turning self-reflection into shame. By becoming more aware of what is happening internally, individuals can pause before reacting, understand their triggers, communicate more honestly, and make choices that align with their values. The conversation also highlights the power of vulnerability and small victories. Recovery is built through everyday actions such as asking for help, telling the truth, setting boundaries, repairing relationships, and choosing healthy responses during difficult moments. Coach Blu and Wendell encourage listeners to replace judgment with curiosity by asking, “What can I learn from this?” Through honest reflection, emotional growth, and recognition of steady progress, people can create meaningful and lasting transformation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and personal updates 01:24 The importance of self-examination and vulnerability 04:15 The role of curiosity in understanding life and oneself 07:03 Finding joy and awe in everyday activities 11:44 The power of honest self-inventory and curiosity 15:23 The strength of saying 'I don't know' 20:52 Feeling emotions to heal and grow 24:55 Thinking in layers and understanding triggers 30:39 Creating personalized recovery plans 37:18 The importance of small victories and celebrating progress 45:19 The value of emotional awareness and vulnerability 52:34 Living with awe, wonder, and purpose Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let’s Go and click the link below.  https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete’s Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

  2. Jul 24

    More Than Recovery

    In this episode of Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore the difference between stopping an addictive behavior and beginning the deeper work of healing. Recovery may start with abstinence, honesty, accountability, and daily choices but healing asks a fuller question: What pain, unmet need, fear, or protective pattern made escape feel necessary in the first place? Together, they unpack how addiction can become a survival strategy for people who learned early to suppress emotions, perform for approval, stay hyper-independent, or believe their needs were a burden. The conversation examines the “inner child” not as a cliché, but as the younger part of us that still carries unmet needs for safety, belonging, protection, comfort, play, and being seen. When those needs remain unnamed, they can quietly drive adult patterns of secrecy, compulsive behavior, disconnection, anger, shame, and the belief that relief must be earned or escaped into. Coach Blu and Coach Wendell discuss the shift from fighting yourself to becoming curious about yourself. Instead of asking, “What is wrong with me?” listeners are invited to ask, “What has this behavior been trying to do for me?” That question does not excuse harm or remove responsibility. It creates a more honest path toward accountability one that addresses both the choices a person must own and the wounds that deserve care. The episode also highlights why recovery cannot be sustained in isolation. Addiction grows in secrecy; healing requires safe connection. Through community, mentorship, honest conversations, practical accountability, and the willingness to let others witness the real story, people can begin replacing shame-based survival with belonging and self-trust. Listeners will hear why asking for help is not weakness, why vulnerability needs wise boundaries, and why repeated small actions often create more change than a single emotional breakthrough. This conversation is for anyone who has achieved progress in recovery but still feels disconnected from themselves, trapped in old emotional reactions, or unsure how to build a life that feels meaningful beyond simply “not using.” It offers a compassionate and practical invitation to move beyond the finish line of abstinence and into the ongoing work of becoming whole. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:07 Meet the hosts and setting the scene 02:16 Understanding recovery versus healing 03:08 Why stopping behaviors isn't enough 04:09 The importance of addressing root causes 05:32 Leaning into curiosity about inner needs 06:39 The roots of addiction and emotional pain 08:04 Healing as a process of strength and growth 10:41 Going deeper: understanding the inner child 12:18 The significance of childhood experiences 14:44 Permission to need and emotional validation 17:11 Connecting with the inner child at different ages 19:34 The importance of community and support 22:03 The role of vulnerability and safe spaces 25:32 The power of curiosity over judgment 30:45 Loneliness as a trigger for relapse 33:39 Breaking the cycle of shame and isolation 36:21 Celebrating progress and self-awareness 39:00 The journey of self-discovery and authenticity 43:36 The importance of parts work and self-acceptance 48:02 Building resilience through community and self-compassion 52:29 Creating your unique recovery path 53:38 Closing thoughts and encouragement for listeners Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0

  3. Jul 10

    A Men's for Guide Building Emotional Intimacy

    In this episode, Coach Blu and Wendell go deeper than “being honest” as a concept, they unpack what honesty looks like inside real relationships when emotions are high, trust has been strained, and you don’t always know the “right” thing to say. They connect recovery to connection: when someone is rebuilding stability, the way they communicate becomes part of their healing, not an extra task on top of everything else. Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let’s Go and click the link below.  https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Wendell@AddictToAthlete.org Blu@AddictToAthlete.org https://www.husbandmaterial.com

  4. Jul 3

    Just Show Up

    Coach Blu and Coach Wendell break down what “showing up” really means when you don’t feel like it, when you’re tired, and when the task is inconvenient but necessary. In this episode of Agents of Recovery, you’ll learn how showing up builds emotional well-being through action rather than motivation. Showing up isn’t about pretending you’re fine. It’s about choosing your next clean action while your feelings are loud, your energy is low, and the day didn’t go according to plan. Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore how to show up for yourself, for the people who depend on you, and for the stakeholders in your life the communities, routines, responsibilities, and support systems that grow stronger when you stay present. You’ll hear practical ways to take your place even when you’re tired, and how courage shows up as service: serving out of your inconvenience, not your exhaustion. If recovery is training, this episode is the reminder that your emotional well-being can improve simply by showing up consistently, deliberately, and with accountability. Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let’s Go and click the link below.  https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete’s Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org It's time! Skool is in session! Welcome to Addict II Athletes new on line mental health and addiction program! You will find:   https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0

  5. Jun 26

    You Get To Choose

    In this episode of Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell break down the difference between being “stuck” and being in motion especially when your emotions are loud, and your plans fall apart. They discuss how control isn’t about controlling other people or outcomes; it’s about choosing the next clean action, even when you don’t feel ready. They also talk about forgiveness as a skill, not a slogan—how to forgive in a way that supports boundaries and protects your future. Forgiveness, in their framework, helps you stop dragging the past into every new decision, so you can redirect energy toward rebuilding routines, relationships, and identity. From there, the coaches shift into growth: how recovery becomes real when you treat setbacks as training—data, not disaster. Listeners learn how to spot mindset traps, reframe quickly, and return to fundamentals: sleep, structure, honesty, and accountability. Finally, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell emphasize that you can’t do recovery solo. They discuss surrounding yourself with a supportive team—people who understand your goals, reinforce healthy choices, and don’t make your healing feel like a debate. The episode closes with practical takeaways so listeners can become active participants in their own recovery plan, not passive passengers. Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let’s Go and click the link below.  https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete’s Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

  6. Jun 19

    You Are The Gatekeeper

    This week, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell will guide listeners through a mindset centered look at recovery and adversity on this episode of Agents of Recovery. They explore how people can reframe trauma and pain into fuel for growth, use the storm analogy to understand life’s inevitable disruptions, and learn practical tools to regulate emotions in the moment. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize community, vulnerability, and taking intentional steps toward progression, even when circumstances feel heavy. Chapters 00:00 Experiences in Hawaii and Personal Growth 01:38 Balancing Life, Education, and Service 06:46 Healing Through Vulnerability and Shared Experiences 12:47 Gatekeeping Trauma and Personal Identity 18:25 Deserving Goodness and Embracing Change 19:43 Rebuilding After the Tsunami 22:13 Learning from Life's Challenges 23:55 Taking Back Your Power 26:36 The Importance of Mindset 28:18 Victors, Not Victims 30:09 Finding Gold in Adversity 33:14 Running Towards the Storm 35:32 Control What You Can 39:20 Embracing the Rain 41:42 Building a Supportive Community Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let’s Go and click the link below.  https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org Blu@Addicttoathlete.org Wendell@Addicttoathlete.org

  7. Jun 5

    The Conversation You Keep Avoiding: Talking to Loved Ones After Recovery

    In this episode of The Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell talk about what it means to be open and vulnerable with adult parents in a way that supports healing not replays harm. They discuss how to share what you’ve learned through addiction recovery and growth as your life changes, while keeping the conversation age-appropriate and timely for the people you love. You’ll walk away with practical guidance for communicating honestly with parents and children as you mature, without dragging the stigma, fear, or the darkest moments back into the room.

  8. May 15

    The Courage to Choose

    In this powerful episode of Agents of Recovery, Coach, Wendell, and Coach Blu explore human responsibility as more than obligation from the outside, it is the lived reality of being aware, accountable, and connected. They discuss how every choice shapes our lives, our relationships, and the world we move through, and why recovery invites us to face that truth with honesty and integrity. The conversation focuses on responsibility for one’s own choices and how that responsibility shows up in recovery, personal integrity, and long-term growth. Together, they examine what it means to stop living on autopilot, take ownership of decisions, and build a path forward rooted in self-awareness, discipline, and purpose. It's time! Skool is in session! Welcome to Addict II Athletes new on line mental health and addiction program! You will find:   https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0

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This podcast is hosted by mental health therapist and substance abuse counselor Coach Blu Robinson cofounder of Addict II Athlete and Wendell Wood an individual with lived experience in recovery. Coach Blu and Wendell bring different perspectives and understanding to recovery and sobriety. They help men overcome addiction, produce a more excellent lifestyle, and inspire movement from being a Victim of Addiction to an Agent of Recovery. These men in recovery come together to address addiction, recovery, communication, and relationship roadblocks that hinder hope and healing. Tune in to hear fantastic topics for anyone about addiction, mental health, and relationships. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

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