Relevant Recovery

On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie discuss the paradox feeling self-importance and insecurity at the same time. Episode #186

On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie discuss the power of sponsorship. What is a sponsor for, and how do I find a one? Episode #185

On this episode of RR Heather and Donnie chat about the multitude of ways we “ignore God” and how ignoring God can lead to relapse. Episode #184

On this episode Heather & Donnie discuss the nuances of how religion and 12 step programs intersect. Episode #183

On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the idea of being recovered. A position of neutrality .. how do we get there? Episode #182

On this episode Heather and Donnie dive deeper into what surrender really looks like. Episode #181

One this episode Heather and Donnie go over the 3 basic human instincts and what happens when they go awry! Episode #180

On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss what it means to be on the Bridge of Reason verses standing on the Shore of Faith. Episode #179

On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss Holidays Malaise, holiday expectations and how to calibrate to spiritual contentment. Episode #178

On this episode Heather and Donnie dissect the idea of Perfectionism. Where does it come from, how does it affect our lives, and what can we do about it? Episode #177

On this episode Heather and Donnie talk about the simplicity of the program of action and how we can get caught in the philosophy, mystical or religiosity of it and forget the simple actions that got us recovered and helped us have a conscious contact. . . Episode #176  

On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss “old ideas” that must be discarded for “new ideas”. Episode #175

On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss their recent trip to South Africa and the lessons they learned about GIVING. Episode #174

On this episode of RR, Heather and Donnie discuss the paradox of life’s pitfalls turning into spiritual windfalls. Episode #173

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

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

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

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

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

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

On this episode Heather and Donnie sit down with special guests Kim & Wally to hear from their perspective on their son’s journey into addiction and recovery. “Kids don’t die under bridges, they die in your basement.” -Kim. Episode #166

On this episode Heather and Donnie revisit the topic of the family afterward and the long period of reconstruction and reconciliation. Episode #165

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

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

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