Relevant Recovery
Hosts Heather & Donnie discuss challenges relevant to recovery. Topics include chemical dependencies on a variety of substances, as well as food, social media, money and much more. They discuss everything from mental health, anxiety, depression, fear, marriage and resentment. Join Heather and Donnie as they share their personal experience with recovery and sobriety.
Latest episodes
Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 42min
Emotional Sobriety - Episode 205
In this episode, we dive into the concept of Emotional Sobriety with Gordan —what it really means to stay emotionally balanced in recovery. Beyond just abstaining from substances, emotional sobriety is about developing resilience, emotional maturity, and inner peace. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers insight and hope for deeper healing.
Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 20min
Gone Fishing - Episode 204
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Heather and Donnie dive into how fishing mirrors the experience of helping others in recovery. Cast your line and join the conversation—you never know what you might reel in.
May 19, 2025 • 1h 40min
Taking The Steps Quickly
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss how quickly to work the steps according to the Big Book … and Dr Bob. Episode #203
May 10, 2025 • 1h 26min
Reacting to Relapse
On this episode Heather and Donnie give tips on how the fellowship and the family should react to a relapse. Episode #202
May 4, 2025 • 1h 20min
Back to basics: What is an Alcoholic
On this episode we get back to basics on what makes someone an alcoholic. What are the different types of drinkers, and who needs to work the steps to maintain sobriety? Episode #201
Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 30min
Are you too busy?
On this episode Donnie and Heather discuss being too busy for recovery. It's common for people in recovery to let life get in the way of the program and usually ends in a relapse at some point. Episode #200
Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 32min
Co-Dependency
How codependency manifests in our relationships, the problems it can cause, and the solution for it. Episode #199.
Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 31min
Chemical or Spiritual Fix?
On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie dive into the controversial topic of mental illness and spiritual malady symptoms and how they mirror each other. Episode #198.
Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 23min
What is the ISM??
On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie discuss the ISM of alcoholism and how it manifests in various ways - even when sober. Episode #197
Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 24min
Grace and Tolerance
On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie discuss the idea of giving Grace to others and practicing Tolerance toward others… to family and to fellows in recovery. Episode #196
