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Stories of Recovery podcast

This series features interviews with residents and staff from Windana who share their unique stories, lived experience and insights on addiction and recovery.

We wanted these episodes to shine a light on the human stories behind alcohol and other drug dependence, and that while no two journeys are the same, there is always hope. We thank everyone who shared their story for their generosity and honesty, and hope these powerful stories will be incredibly valuable to anyone on their own recovery journey.

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A written story by Marcia*

I came to Windana about twenty years ago and I never thought I’d be here again. But it’s alcohol that’s brought me back this time. I’ve had long periods in between that time where I was working and high-functioning but the wheels have fallen off over the last ten years.... Read more

A written story by Amir*

My completion. In other programs over nearly 20 years I was looking in so many places. None of them included this day, this accomplishment, this piece of writing, the inside places of this person called Blossom. I’d lost the ability to recognise hope. From the moment I found the deceitful... Read more

An interview with Lianne*

When Lianne* first entered Windana in 2019, she was homeless and on bail. After completing a 14-month program at Maryknoll, she is living independently and working full-time with aspirations of supporting young people with their mental health. “My journey with substances began when I smoked recreationally as a teenager,” Lianne... Read more

An interview with Jordan*

After successfully completing the Maryknoll program in 2020, Jordan* is now working as a Peer Worker and supporting others on their journey of recovery. Jordan first came to Windana in 2004 through the Maryknoll Therapeutic Community program. “From that very first time you get told you’re now part of the... Read more

Client Stories.

Stories of Recovery podcast

This series features interviews with residents and staff from Windana who share their unique stories, lived experience and insights on addiction and recovery.

We wanted these episodes to shine a light on the human stories behind alcohol and other drug dependence, and that while no two journeys are the same, there is always hope. We thank everyone who shared their story for their generosity and honesty, and hope these powerful stories will be incredibly valuable to anyone on their own recovery journey.

Click for links to subscribe on your favourite podcast app

A written story by Marcia*.

I came to Windana about twenty years ago and I never thought I’d be here again. But it’s alcohol that’s brought me back this time. I’ve had long periods in between that time where I was working and high-functioning but the wheels have fallen off over the last ten years.... Read more.

A written story by Amir*.

My completion. In other programs over nearly 20 years I was looking in so many places. None of them included this day, this accomplishment, this piece of writing, the inside places of this person called Blossom. I’d lost the ability to recognise hope. From the moment I found the deceitful... Read more.

An interview with Lianne*.

When Lianne* first entered Windana in 2019, she was homeless and on bail. After completing a 14-month program at Maryknoll, she is living independently and working full-time with aspirations of supporting young people with their mental health. “My journey with substances began when I smoked recreationally as a teenager,” Lianne... Read more.

An interview with Jordan*.

After successfully completing the Maryknoll program in 2020, Jordan* is now working as a Peer Worker and supporting others on their journey of recovery. Jordan first came to Windana in 2004 through the Maryknoll Therapeutic Community program. “From that very first time you get told you’re now part of the... Read more.

Client Stories.

Stories of Recovery podcast

This series features interviews with residents and staff from Windana who share their unique stories, lived experience and insights on addiction and recovery.

We wanted these episodes to shine a light on the human stories behind alcohol and other drug dependence, and that while no two journeys are the same, there is always hope. We thank everyone who shared their story for their generosity and honesty, and hope these powerful stories will be incredibly valuable to anyone on their own recovery journey.

Click for links to subscribe on your favourite podcast app

A written story by Marcia*.

I came to Windana about twenty years ago and I never thought I’d be here again. But it’s alcohol that’s brought me back this time. I’ve had long periods in between that time where I was working and high-functioning but the wheels have fallen off over the last ten years…. Read more.

A written story by Amir*.

My completion. In other programs over nearly 20 years I was looking in so many places. None of them included this day, this accomplishment, this piece of writing, the inside places of this person called Blossom. I’d lost the ability to recognise hope. From the moment I found the deceitful… Read more.

An interview with Lianne*.

When Lianne* first entered Windana in 2019, she was homeless and on bail. After completing a 14-month program at Maryknoll, she is living independently and working full-time with aspirations of supporting young people with their mental health. “My journey with substances began when I smoked recreationally as a teenager,” Lianne… Read more.

An interview with Jordan*.

After successfully completing the Maryknoll program in 2020, Jordan* is now working as a Peer Worker and supporting others on their journey of recovery. Jordan first came to Windana in 2004 through the Maryknoll Therapeutic Community program. “From that very first time you get told you’re now part of the… Read more.