
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

Feb 19, 2023 • 39min
Ben’s Story
Donnie sits down with special guest Ben D. to discuss his recovery journey. Despite having a supportive circle of family and friends, a wonderful career and a strong desire to stay sober, he struggled for many years to maintain continuous sobriety. He even experienced psychosis during his sprees. His situation seemed hopeless. Tune in to find out what his life is like today! Episode #92

Feb 12, 2023 • 39min
Christina’s Story - Part 2 - Adoption & Redemption
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Heather sits down with special guest Christina S to unpack her inspirational story that includes being adopted from a Russian Orphanage at 2 years old, a history of addiction, abuse & exploitation, but also of recovery, redemption and deliverance! Plus what her life is like today!
You don’t want to miss this one! Episode #91

Jan 29, 2023 • 39min
Viggy’s Story
Heather sits down with special guest Viggy P. to discuss his struggles with alcoholism, addiction and how intellectual pride can block recovery from substance use disorder. Plus what his life is like now as a recovered alcoholic and Hot Seat questions! Episode #89

Jan 22, 2023 • 39min
Christina’s Story Part 1
This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Heather sits down with special guest Christina S. to unpack her inspirational story that includes being adopted from a Russian Orphanage at 2 years old, a history of addiction, abuse & exploitation, but also of recovery, redemption and deliverance!
You don’t want to miss this one! Episode #88

Jan 15, 2023 • 39min
Taylor’s Story - Alcoholic to LCDC
Heather & Donnie sit down with special guest Taylor D. to discuss his journey from addict/alcoholic to Licensed chemical dependency counselor at MHDRP. How to build a bridge between the clinical and spiritual aspects of recovery and HOT SEAT questions! Episode #87

Jan 8, 2023 • 39min
Candice in the Hot Seat
Heather and Donnie sit down with again with special guest Candice. If you missed her first episode, go back to "Candice's Story".
This time we put her in the HOT SEAT to ask her about All Things Recovery. Episode #86

Jan 1, 2023 • 39min
New Beard Who Dis
CHANGE. Do you fear it? Love it?
The only thing constant in life is change. We are all changing daily. Whether it is a positive or a negative change will greatly be determined by attitude and action. How we interact with the world around us in a good indication of our internal condition.
Tune in as Heather & Donnie reflect on past soul-improvements and focus on a new year ahead, full of positive changes. Episode #85

Dec 18, 2022 • 39min
Do You Think About Me As Much As I Do
Heather & Donnie examine the topic of self-obsession. Is narcissism on the rise? How does our thought-life play into the spiritual life? Tune in to find out! Episode #84

Dec 4, 2022 • 39min
Jamie’s Story
Heather sits down with special guest Jamie, who recently turned 10 years sober! They discuss her past struggles with addiction, her recovery story, and her work as the Iasis Certified Provider at Matthews Hope Detox. Episode #83

Nov 20, 2022 • 39min
Staying Sober Through the Holidays
Heather & Donnie discuss tips & tricks on how to stay sober through the holiday season. Life can be extra stressful during the holidays. Financial or relationship strains can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. Tune in for ways to make it through the holiday season SOBER! Episode #82