Addicted to Recovery Podcast
Our award-winning show features Ocean Hills founder Elaine Atkinson and Clinical Manager Stephanie Van Waas, talking all things sobriety.
If you're looking to learn about addiction and how to get and stay sober, Addicted to Recovery is the perfect podcast. Exclusive education from qualified clinicians, and inspiration and shared experience from those who've walked the walk, all feature in these easy-listening episodes.
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The show won Best Community programme for its Addicted to Recovery podcast. With the help of Radio Hawke's Bay, we have been creating this podcast for the last couple of years.
If you'd like to learn more about Ocean Hills, call Elaine for a confidential chat on 027 573 7744.

Addicted to Recovery Podcast Episodes
All about sobriety
Elaine and Steph introduce the Addiction to Recovery podcast and share how they help people get sober.
Who do I talk to about addiction?
Unsure who to talk to about addiction? The Ocean Hills team share why talking to professionals is important.
Getting back on the wagon
Getting back on track after a relapse isn't easy but can be done. The experts share how to get recover here.
Self care – the bedrock of sobriety
People in early sobriety often don't have good self-care skills. Learn why it's important in this episode.
Sober story: Paulette's recovery
Paulette Crowley, who is the sober coach at Ocean Hills, shares her personal story of addiction and recovery.
2025 - New year, new me? Yeah right.
The Ocean Hills team looks at why most New Year's resolutions to stop drinking fail, and what to do about it.
10 reasons to stop drinking
There are so many reasons to get sober that make your life better. The Ocean Hills team shares their top reasons.
2024 - New habits for a new year
How do you make lasting changes in your habits? The experts talk about resolutions and how to make them stick.
Sober story: Liz's recovery
Liz Webster is a therapist and programme facilitator at Ocean Hills. Listen to her story of overcoming addiction.
People often worry their life will be boring when they stop drinking but you can have better fun when you're sober.
Why go to rehab?
How do you know if you need to go to rehab? The experts answer your questions in this episode.
Don't be the Christmas nightmare
Christmas can be a tumultuous time for people struggling with alcohol - and their families. The experts discuss here.
Practicing mindfulness is an important part of getting and staying sober.
Am I an addict?
What actually is addiction and how do you know if you are addicted to alcohol? Listen to the experts here.
Dealing with drinking triggers
Dealing with triggers that will tempt you to drink again is not easy but is an essential skill to stay sober.
Surf the craving
Cravings are a normal part of early sobriety but it takes skills and support to overcome them successfully.
Habit linking
The Ocean Hills expert team talks about habit linking, and why it's a powerful tool for sobriety.
Yoga in recovery
Yoga therapy is an important part of our therapeutic programme at Ocean Hills, featuring therapist Liz Webster.
Staying sober in the 'silly season'
The silly season is a challenging time and many people relapse at this time of year. Get expert tips to survive here.
Recovery routines
A recovery routine is vital for staying sober and staying well. But what should you be doing? Get expert advice here.
Can I have just one drink?
Why do people say, 'One drink won't do you any harm!'? It might not harm them but it will harm someone in recovery.
Mental Health Awareness
Being aware of your mental health – how to stay well and know when something is wrong – is important in sobriety.
What is codependency?
Codependency is very common in families affected by addiction. Learn more about it in this episode.
Challenging toxic thinking
Catching the thoughts that could lead to drinking is key to staying sober. Learn how to do it in this episode.