This week's podcast features Brian Becksted, ultra-athlete and co-founder of Altra running shoes. Brian has supported Team AIIA for years and has helped our athletes in so many ways, we consider it a privilege to call him a friend. This podcast goes well beyond the traditional running and recreational aspects of the team as Brian discusses some sensitive topics that put a new perspective on turning a mess into a message.

This week's podcast features Brad Waldon, a man of integrity and one we have labeled the Ambassador of Sobriety. Brad has a way of building bridges and allowing others to be themselves. His unique perspective gives anyone seeking recovery a friend when they need it most.

Today coach Blu sits down with Athlete Liz Ashby. As a team captain and a very motivating person, listen as Athlete Ashby talks about overcoming anxiety through personal miles stones, digs deep to discover her inner strength and offers a unique perspective to the recovery world even though she is a muggle.

Is your teen at risk of suicide? While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Today Coach Blu and Minor Leaguer Savannah talk about this sensitive topic, to help understand how to tell if your teen might be suicidal and where to turn for help and treatment.

Part 2 of Coach Blu's story. Listen as he turns the mess of addiction  into the message of hope, healing and self discovery.

Today's Remastered podcast of Coach Blu telling his story on how he became the person he is today. Listen as he goes through his erase and replace philosophy it is on life with all the Struggles in growing pains he endured to become the person we all know as Coach.  This is the first of two podcasts that will go into detail on his life and how he created this team.

Listen to athlete Heath Thurston's podcast remastered! After discovering this amazing interview, we are thankful we have been able to publish it once again. Heath has an amazing story one that will be a powerful motivator for anyone who's ever experienced grief, trauma or emotional pain. Heath is a living example of how to turn a mess into a very powerful message.

Do you have a loved one that struggles with addiction? Today’s podcast focuses on those you love abusing drugs. The effects are felt most by family members and loved ones. Addiction can have emotional, psychological, and financial effects on those closest to the person. If you are in this situation, there are things you can do to both support your loved one and take care of yourself. Listen and reach out. AddictToAThlete.org

Coach Blu interviews his daughter and minor leaguer Savannah. This powerful interview offers insight into the world of our children and what they need from us as parents and leaders.

Today's podcast focuses on addiction and the brain. Listen as is Coach Blu interviews Dr. Blake Rapier Specialist Assistant Medical Director at Ardu Recovery on how the brain is affected by addiction, why are girls beyond simple behaviors and into specific issues related to the functionality of the brain itself. This is a powerful podcast with a lot of new knowledge that may require you listening to it multiple times.