Relevant Recovery
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Ep 167How 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
Ep 166A Parents Perspective
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
Ep 165Repairing Relationships
On this episode Heather and Donnie revisit the topic of the family afterward and the long period of reconstruction and reconciliation. Episode #165
Ep 164What 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
Ep 163Don’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
Ep 162Twisted 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
Ep 161A 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
Ep 160Planting Seeds
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss various ways of investing in other people. Episode #160
Ep 159How Much for Your Validation?
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss delusion around our instincts and the heavy price tag. Episode #159
Ep 158Finding Forgiveness
On this episode Heather and Donnie examine the idea of how to love others and sincerely offer forgiveness. Episode #158
Ep 157Fatal Attraction
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss attraction rather than promotion, and the struggles they’ve had trying to honor that. Episode #157
Ep 156Do As I Say, Not As I Do
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the practicing the spiritual principles of the fellowship in all our affairs. Episode #156
Ep 155Cam Girls
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss Virtual Sponsorship with special guests Haley and Kelsey. Episode #155
Ep 154The Silent Epidemic
On this episode Heather & Donnie discuss various forms of, and harms caused by, sex or porn addiction. Episode #154
Ep 153Identification and Finding the Right Room
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss identifying as alcoholic or not… and what other 12 step fellowships we may belong to. Episode #153
Ep 152Choosing Purpose Over Pleasure
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the choices we face in life, on choosing instant gratification and pleasure versus choosing delayed gratification and purpose. Episode #152
Ep 151Sorry, Not Sorry
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the drastic changes they each have experienced around their sex conduct. Episode #151
Ep 150Straight Pepper Diet
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss relationships and sex conduct. How do I show up in relationships? Am I aware of my own mistakes and motives? How do I treat those closest to me? Episode #150
Ep 149When Fear and Faith Collide!
On this episode Heather and Donnie cover Fear Inventory. We either act in faith, or we act in fear. Self reliance always fails us. How do we learn to choose faith-centered actions? Episode #149
Ep 148The Number One Offender!
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss resentment inventory. Whether fancied or real, both have the power to kill. Don’t miss this one! Episode#148
Ep 147The 3rd Step Promises!
On this episode Heather and Donnie close out the month of March with the 3rd Step Promises and Prayer. Episode #147
Ep 146Cha Cha Changes!
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss how to bring about real lasting change through weeding out any deceit or dishonesty in your life. Episode #146
Ep 145Step Three . . . Totality
Donnie and Heather continue their discussion on Step 3. Is change really possible and how does someone “find faith”? Ohh … and TOTALITY solar eclipse or apocalypse? Episode #145
Ep 144Lights! Camera! Action! 3rd Step
Lights, Camera, Action! What role do we play in our own lives and who is in charge? On this episode Heather and Donnie dissect step 3. Episode #144
Ep 143My Weird Wife!!!
Does your partner have annoying habits? Does your spouse have odd idiosyncrasies or personality quirks? On this episode Heather and Donnie lay out their foundation of quirks and how they’ve worked through them. Episode #143
Ep 142Just a Little Patience
On this episode Heather and Donnie talk about patience. In a world where everyone is always in a hurry, we could all use a little more patience. In Recovery patience can make a difference and be a sign of growth in reliance on a power greater than yourself. Episode #142
Ep 141The Cornerstone
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the important cornerstone of belief. Do you believe in a power greater than yourself? What are the building blocks of faith? Episode #141
Ep 140This Is So Inconvenient
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the various aspects of self-sacrifice and personal spiritual growth. Episode #140
Ep 139Step 2! What's The Big Idea?
On this episode Heather and Donnie continue their monthly series and dive into facts and promises around step two. Episode #139
Ep 138Fran's Story
MHF Alumni Fran drops by the studio to talk about her experiences in seeking treatment for alcoholism and what her life is like today! You don’t wanna miss this one! Episode #138
Ep 137I'm Fine, You're Fine, Everything is Fine!
This week we take a closer look at the second half of step one - unmanageability. Do you think you manage your life well? What aspects of your life could be better? How does improvement come about? Episode #137
Ep 136Insanity... A Deeper Dive
Let’s take a closer look at the No Choice and No Control symptoms of chronic addiction. How do these manifest in our lives? Episode #136
Ep 135Step One... Oh and Doomsday Prepping
On this episode of Relevant Recovery Heather and Donnie dissect the topic of Step One. What does it mean to admit powerlessness over a substance and how do I know if my life is Unmanageable? Oh, and doomsday prepping. Episode #135
Ep 134Infidelity
*Warning, this episode is for adults only* On this episode of R3 Heather and Donnie sit down with special guest Candice to discuss the sensitive topic of infidelity in sobriety. Sobriety is not always about rainbows and unicorns, we make mistakes and we learn from them. Episode #134
Ep 133Holiday Stressors
On this episode of RRR Heather and Donnie discuss how the joy of the Holidays can also bring stress and frustration! What do we do? Episode #133
Ep 132Jordan’s Story and Recovery Day
On this episode of RRR Heather and Donnie meet up with Jordan H to discuss his journey to recovery and the upcoming Recovery Day Event with the Houston Texans! You don’t wanna miss this episode! Episode #132
Ep 131When Love and Tolerance Collide
How do I love people despite their behavior? Ever get drawn into others drama and wonder why you now owe an amends? On this episode of RRR Heather and Donnie discuss how to show love and tolerance towards others while avoiding the drama. Episode #131
Ep 130When Life Gets REAL
On this episode of RRR Heather and Donnie discuss the peaks and valleys of real recovery. When recovery gets real, so does life! Episode #130
Ep 129Gifts -N- Talents
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss Gifts and Talents. Every individual is given special talents and abilities. It’s important to find yours and use them. Tune in to find out how and why! Episode #129
Ep 128No Monopoly
On this episode Heather and Donnie discuss the idea of multiple paths to spiritual connectivity. Who needs a spiritual path, who doesn’t, and why? Episode #128
Ep 127The Balancing Act
On this episode of RRR Heather and Donnie discuss the difficulty of finding balance in life. How do we find the time for everything and how do we know if our priorities are off? Episode #127
Ep 126Good Intentions
On this episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie discuss the path of "Good Intentions". Awareness is half the battle, but follow through is paramount. Episode #126
Ep 125Spiritual Wack-A-Mole
On this episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie talk about cross addictive behaviors. What happens when one addiction is removed, but self-reliance isn't? Episode #125
Ep 124Let’s Taco Bout Food
On this episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie bite off more than they can chew! We're so egg-cited for you to listen! Episode #124
Ep 123Help with Self
On this episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie dive into the topic of Steps 6 & 7. Have you ever experienced behaviors that you do not want to keep doing, yet find yourself continuing to do? If so, you don't want to miss this one! Episode #123
Ep 122Self Honesty
On this episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie discuss the importance of being honest with yourself, about yourself. Let's break-down some common self-delusions and find some solutions! Episode #122
Ep 121Roadblocks to Recovery
On this episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie discuss the most common roadblocks to recovery and explain the essential element necessary for recovery! Episode #121
Ep 120Jasons Story
On this week's episode of RRR, Heather is busy organizing the universe so Donnie has special guest Jason on the show to discuss his recovery journey from heroin addict and alcoholic to recovered and free! Episode #120
Ep 119Doing the Doing
On this week's episode of RRR, Heather and Donnie discuss what it means to do the doing. How does "doing things that you don't want to do" help us grow? Can exercising muscles of faith grow your spiritual wellbeing? Tune in to find out! Episode #119
Ep 118Personal Responsibilities
On this week's episode, Donnie and Heather discuss what it means to take personal responsibility of our lives and how to implement healthy boundaries based on personal responsibility. Episode #118