Relevant Recovery
Donnie & Heather
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.
Episodes
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May 10, 2025 • 1h 26min
Reacting to Relapse - Episode 202
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 - Episode 201
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? - Episode 200
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
Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 34min
I Only Have One Defect... Me!
On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie dive into what our real problem is and where a solution can be found. Episode #195
Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 35min
Fear as a Steppingstone
On this week’s episode of RR Heather and Donnie discuss the idea of utilizing fear as a launching pad toward positive values and spiritual growth. Episode #194
Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 51min
This is NOT an Apology
On this week’s episode of RR Heather and Donnie sit down with special guest “Rachael” to discuss her experiences with her amends. Episode #193
