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The Opposite of Addiction - Elke's on the Island
Episode 7
Sunday, 22 March, 2026
Content Warning: Might trigger strong emotions or discomfort, as we discuss topics of alcoholism, addiction, mention of suicidal ideation, and relapse. Associate Media Editor Elke Sorensen and Nav Features Editor Deanne Whenham sit down in-studio to discuss Whenham’s journey through alcohol addiction and recovery as a young adult. Whenham, who approaches four years sober, takes the listener through her first encounters with alcohol while in university, her descent into addiction and isolation, and her recovery at Edgewood Treatment Centre in Nanaimo, BC. As Whenham prepares to graduate from VIU this semester, she reflects on the importance of connection, community, and family amidst a culture where drinking is normalized and often a central part of a student’s social experiences. Whenham also sits down with her parents, Blair & Carolyne, to talk about the reverberances of alcoholism in the family, and how people in their position can nurture themselves in difficult times.Photo taken by Clayton Isherwood.Addiction and recovery resources:Edgewood Nanaimo- https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/locations/edgewood/Mid-Island Alcoholics Anonymous - https://nanaimoaa.org/meetings/Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line - 1-833-553-6983 By Elke SorensenThis episode is part of The Navigator | Vol. 57, No. 6For more in this issue, head to thenav.ca
