Coach Blu's Open Forum: Navigating Addiction and Mental Health
There's so many times in addiction that you are selfish and hurt everyone around you besides yourself, that this is a way that you give back and forget about yourself and get involved in others and also helps you when, yeah, sometimes when you start getting clean and you recognize the devastation that you've caused and created, it gets really depressing, really sad, and if you get stuck in that, it's really hard to get out of even more, and doing service helps you do that absolutely.
Ever wondered how service can be a lifeline in the journey to sobriety? In this engaging episode of the 'Addict II Athlete Podcast', Coach Blu and Marissa Robinson, both seasoned therapists, open the floor to listener questions. This open-topic discussion covers a wide range of issues, from addiction and recovery to mental health and wellness.
Coach Blu, a licensed mental health therapist and certified substance use disorder counselor, along with Marissa, a Certified Recreational Therapist, bring their expertise to the table, offering practical advice and heartfelt support. They delve into the importance of community service in combating depressive feelings that often accompany addiction recovery. The conversation also touches on pressing issues like the opiate epidemic and the need for adaptive running wheelchairs, highlighting how small changes can make a big difference in someone's recovery journey.
One particularly emotional segment focuses on grief and its profound impact on individuals, shedding light on how to navigate these challenging emotions. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of community.