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.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 22min
The Role of Fellowship in Recovery - Episode 247
In this episode, we break down the true purpose of fellowship in AA—what it is, what it is not, and why it’s essential. Fellowship doesn’t keep us sober and it isn’t the program itself—but it is the vehicle that connects us to the people, relationships, and opportunities that make working the program possible.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 46min
The Trap of Over-Planning - Episode 246
How trying to control every detail of life keeps us stuck in fear and prevents us from experiencing God’s flow.
Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 41min
Get Your Marriage On - Episode 245
A conversation with Dan Purcell about sexual integrity, healing distorted views of sex, and building real intimacy in your marriage. 💍✨ www.getyourmarriageon.com/recovery Free gifts for our listeners!
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 57min
The Calm Before the Storm - Episode 244
It’s TORNADO SEASON! The early signs of relapse or spiritual drift are usually quiet and subtle. Unmanageability returns long before the drink or drug.
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 52min
What Is a Sponsor - Episode 243
Somewhere along the way, we traded the clear, urgent, life-saving message in the Big Book for opinions like “wait a year,” “one step a month,” or “you need five years before you sponsor.” But none of that is found in our literature or our history.
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 44min
The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing - EPISODE 242
How constantly seeking approval steals authenticity, spiritual growth, and serenity.
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 25min
The Garden of Resentment - EPISODE 241
The Big Book says resentment is the “number one offender.” It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. What begins as a minor irritation can quietly grow into spiritual poison. In this episode, we dig into what the Big Book actually says about resentment, how to write inventory, and how to find our own faults so we can be free.
Feb 9, 2026 • 2h 21min
Tales From The Trap – Episode 240 Part 2
Special guest Ryan continues his story — raw moments from the trap and the miracle of surrender. From chaos to calling, this episode highlights transformation at the deepest level.
Feb 2, 2026 • 2h 24min
Tales From The Trap – Episode 239
Tune in today with special guest Ryan as we unpack wild “Tales from the Trap” stories — and the miracle of what God can do with a life surrendered. From chaos to calling, this episode is about transformation from one extreme to the other.💚
Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 34min
The Spiritual Bank Account - Episode 238
When daily spiritual deposits stop, emotional withdrawals add up fast. Drawing from the Big Book, this episode explores how neglect — not failure — often leaves us spiritually overdrawn, and how simple daily practices keep recovery sustainable. 💚
