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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    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.

    1h 25m

  2. FEB 9

    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.

    2h 21m

  3. FEB 2

    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.💚

    2h 24m

  4. JAN 26

    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. 💚

    1h 34m

  5. JAN 19

    Controlling and Complaining – Episode 237

    Control and complaining quietly rob us of serenity. In this episode, we look at how “playing God” and focusing on what’s wrong keeps us stuck in self-will—and how surrender, gratitude, and daily spiritual practice restore peace. Straight from the Big Book, practical, and real.

    1h 36m

  6. JAN 12

    Understanding Our Instinct - Episode 236

    Step Four isn’t about shame—it’s about clarity. In this episode, we reframe the Fourth Step as a tool for understanding the fear, pride, and out-of-balance instincts that drive our behavior long before alcohol shows up. This isn’t self-punishment—it’s pattern recognition, truth, and the foundation for real freedom.

    1h 42m

  7. JAN 5

    The Rescue Trap - Episode 235

    Am I really helping—or keeping them stuck? Discover the difference between love that empowers and love that enables. Set boundaries, foster responsibility, and let God do the work.

    1h 46m

  8. 12/29/2025

    The Subtle Ways Of Self-Centeredness - Episode 234

    Most of us can spot selfishness when we’re drinking — but after sobriety, self-centeredness just gets quieter, more justified, and more spiritual-sounding. This episode exposes how the root problem evolves in recovery.

    1h 41m
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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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  • Creator
    Donnie & Heather
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Relevant Recovery