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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Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 12min
Empathy Exchange
On this episode of RR, Heather and Donnie discuss the habit of dwelling on the faults of others … a subtle and perverse form of self-satisfaction. Episode #172
Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 18min
Anger Danger
On this weeks episode of RR, Heather and Donnie discuss the dangers of harboring anger within, the price that we pay, the harm that we cause, and the solution to be free of anger. Episode #171
Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 18min
Leveling Pride
No one likes the self-searching, the leveling of our pride and confession of shortcomings, which the process requires for successful consummation. Oh yeah! and there is a solution. Episode #170
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
