Relevant Recovery

Relationships are challenging. Especially with blended families. Perspective and patience can make or break a relationship. Hosts Heather and Donnie discuss their recent life lessons and their spring break trip to San Antonio. Episode #96

This week on RRR Donnie Surprises Heather with a topic off the cuff and she isn't happy. . . :)

Donnie sits down with special guest Matt, a recovered alcoholic of the hopeless variety. Matt got sober as a teen through a local APG program and maintained sobriety for 13 years. Then, he drank again for a year. He died twice during the relapse, but was given another chance at sobriety. Today Matt has 11 years sober and is happy, joyous and free! This is his story

Hosts Heather and Donnie discuss the chronic addiction symptom known as the “peculiar mental twist” or Mental Obsession. Why, when you stop a particular addiction for a period of time do you seem to always go back to it? What is the crux of the alcoholic / addict problem? Is there a solution? Episode # 93

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 positi...

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

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

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

Heather and Donnie discuss living in gratitude. We all logically know we should be grateful, but we don't always FEEL grateful. Gratitude is an action word. What are you grateful for? Episode #81

On this weeks episode of Relevant Recovery Radio Hosts Heather and Donnie discuss their recent trip to Paris! Where's the bathroom? Why are people drinking at 10AM? Virtue signaling on the train. Alexa commands in French and much more! Episode #80

On this weeks episode Heather and special guest David Ludlow discuss the importance of MINDSET. How we think determines the quality of our lives. Can we change our thinking? Our minds are powerful and a terrible thing to waste. Episode #79

On this weeks episode Hosts Heather and Donnie discuss the possible comfort crisis we are facing in America today. Are we too comfortable as a society? Are we complacent in our communities? What drives and brings us satisfaction in life? Episode #78

On this weeks episode of Relevant Recovery Radio - Worry, Stress & Anxiety, Oh My! Episode #77

On this weeks episode of Relevant Recovery, OHHH SUGAR, SUGAR! Episode #76

On this weeks episode of RR, Heather and Donnie take a deep-dive into the question "How do I show up in my relationships.” Personal Relationships can be a difficult thing to navigate. Identifying problems and solutions to my behaviors with others. Episode #75

On this weeks episode of RR we discuss relapse, recovery, spirituality & virtual friendships with Josh and Haley from Hattisburg MS! Episode #73

Join Heather and donnie as they discuss their experience with Spiritual Warfare. Episode #72

What do Ice-cubes and Orange Juice have to do with RECOVERY??? Tune in to find out! Episode #71

On this weeks episode of Relevant Recovery Radio, Donnie and Heather discuss the many gifts of recovery. We’ve received a lot more than “just not drinking!” We entered recovery trying to stay sober, we stay in recovery for so much more! Episode #67