Creating A ChampionCreating A Champion
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Coach Blu and Marissa talk about what it means to become a champion in sobriety, using race metaphors and the Champion’s Creed to frame recovery as a daily battle. Their discussion focuses on first steps, rebuilding trust, learning from failure, and recognising personal worth in the recovery journey.
47:53•12 Nov 2019
Creating a Champion: Turning Sobriety into a Daily Victory
Episode Overview
- Use the pattern of "take your mark, get set, go" to move from awareness of a problem into concrete action and change.
- Rebuilding trust means accepting past harm, staying consistent, and letting actions speak louder than apologies.
- Focus on the daily battle rather than the final victory; learn from losses instead of fearing failure.
- Stay present and "just be" with your feelings and life as it is, instead of constantly chasing the next escape or goal.
- Know your worth and choose relationships and environments that match your new standards as a champion in recovery.
“No one will deny me, no one will define me, and no one will tell me who and what I am and I can be. Who am I? I'm a champion.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This conversation with Coach Blu and athletic director Marissa circles around one bold idea: "Who am I? I'm a champion." If you’ve ever felt late to the game in recovery or life, this one speaks directly to that doubt. The episode breaks down what it means to be a “champion” on Team Addict II Athlete, using the simple race call of "On your mark, get set, go" as a roadmap for change.
"Take your mark" becomes that first uncomfortable awareness that something’s wrong. "Get set" is the terrifying pause before action—like picking up a phone that suddenly feels like it weighs 150 pounds. "Go" is hitting send, asking for help, and stepping into real change.
You’ll hear Blu and Marissa joke about loud voices and teenage kids, but they don’t shy away from the uncomfortable stuff: rebuilding trust after lies, calling family to own up, and accepting that you may have earned a reputation you now need to re-earn in a better way. They stress that champions "talk soft, play loud"—less promises, more consistent action.
There’s a powerful section on learning from losses rather than fearing them, with Blu quoting Michael Jordan and sharing how relapse or setbacks can be framed as being “beat” rather than “losing”, if you truly gave your best. They also highlight the importance of being present, "just be" as Marissa puts it, instead of constantly chasing the next high or the next goal.
The climax comes with the full reading of the Champion’s Creed, with lines like, "No one will deny me, no one will define me" turning sports language into a recovery rallying cry. If you’ve ever doubted your worth or wondered whether you deserve a fresh start, this chat offers a clear question: what if you’re more of a champion than you think?
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.