
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

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 17min
Rewriting Your Story
Everyone has a story to tell. Our stories can provide inspiration to others, but sharing them can be embarrassing, painful, or even dark at times. How do we step into a new life and a new story to tell? Episode #169

Sep 8, 2024 • 1h 16min
The Social Media Challenge
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the pitfalls of spending too much time on social media and issue a challenge for everyone! Episode#168

Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
How Often Should I Work The Steps
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the idea of working the steps just once vs multiple times vs yearly… the how and the why of it! Episode#167

Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 16min
A Parents Perspective
Kim, a mother who has navigated her son's addiction journey, shares profound insights on the challenges families face. Wally provides a unique perspective on family dynamics in the realm of recovery. They discuss the misconception that addiction stems solely from traumatic childhoods, and the importance of setting boundaries without sacrificing parental love. Both guests emphasize the transformative power of community, tough love, and accountability for families supporting loved ones through sobriety.

Aug 18, 2024 • 1h 25min
Repairing Relationships
On this episode Heather and Donnie revisit the topic of the family afterward and the long period of reconstruction and reconciliation. Episode #165

Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 20min
What Is A Dry Drunk
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the idea that sobriety and recovery are two very different things. A person may be sober but still suffer from alcoholism. There is a solution. Episode #164

Aug 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
Don’t Get Too Comfortable
On this episode Heather and Donnie dive into the topic of complacency. We should all be seeking contentment, but when does contentment become complacency? Episode #163

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 12min
Twisted Relations
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss page 53 of the 12 and 12. How our human instincts go awry and cause our misery. How can we just be one in a family or a worker among workers? Episode #162

Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 9min
A Chat with Our Friend Myers
On this episode Heather and Donnie sit down with their friend and special guest Myers to discuss important 12 step history and his spiritual journey in recovery. Episode #161

Jul 7, 2024 • 1h 6min
Planting Seeds
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss various ways of investing in other people. Episode #160
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