Relevant Recovery

Matt’s Story

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

The Peculiar Mental Twist

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

Ben’s Story

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

Christina’s Story - Part 2 - Adoption & Redemption

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

Viggy’s Story

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

Christina’s Story Part 1

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Heather sits down with special guest Christina Stafford 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

Taylor’s Story - Alcoholic to LCDC

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

Candice (CandiPants) in the Hot Seat

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