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Take It From Us with Kent Johns

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Rotorua
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Pacific Culture
Dementia
Alzheimer's

Take It From Us is the voice of lived experience. In this podcast, you'll hear real people share honest stories about mental health, addiction, trauma and recovery - straight from their own journeys.

They'll tell you what actually worked, what didn't, and what they wish they'd known sooner.

Host Kent Johns is a former broadcaster-turned-health-coach who believes everyone has a story to tell if p... more

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For years, Georgie Hanafin thought she was just a bad person. She struggled at school, couldn't maintain friendships, overthought every conversation.

At 34, she realised she had OCD and ADHD. Getting help became its own nightmare. Emergency departme... more

Ian Walker has survived two catastrophic spinal cord injuries - one in 2006 when his bicycle hit a truck, another in 2019 when a 4x4 dragged his hand-cycle 15 metres down the road.  

After 13 days in a coma, nothing woke him - until broadcaster Jaso... more

Debbs Murray endured nearly eight years of coercive control before her dad saw the knife-slashed bed where her ex-partner thought she'd been sleeping... that moment forced her to finally call the police and leave.

Debbs is now the founder of Eclipse... more

Lisa Reid's first proper relationship breakup sent her spiralling. What started as weekend drinking turned into trying meth at a party - just to feel numb, just to forget. Within six to eight weeks, she was using daily. Within ten months, she'd lost ... more

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Recent Guests

Debbs Murray
Founder of Eclipse Family Violence Services and a survivor of coercive control.
Eclipse Family Violence Services
Episode: Debbs Murray: Coercive control in relationships - what it really looks like
Lisa Reid
Former nutritionist who experienced and overcame meth addiction.
Episode: Lisa Reid: How meth addiction took over my life in just six weeks
Romy Lee
Lived experience advisor and advocate for mental health and addiction recovery.
Asian Family Services
Episode: Romy Lee: From addiction to recovery - how I used my experience as a Korean Kiwi to help others
Tom Robinson
Former professional rugby player turned yoga instructor and life coach.
Episode: Tom Robinson: The rugby star who walked away for his mental health
Camille Keyte
Lived experience lead at Care NZ, former addict and drug dealer
Care NZ
Episode: Camille Keyte: From Mongrel Mob dealer to helping others out of addiction
Jo Randerson
A prominent member of New Zealand's art and theatre scene, diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
Episode: Jo Randerson: ADHD, autism and the creative mind
Seán Barnes
Co-founder of the Christchurch chapter of W Now
W Now
Episode: Seán Barnes: 'Social fitness' and why men need their mates
Wayne Webb
A talented beach artist who creates messages of hope on New Brighton Beach.
Episode: Sand artist Wayne Webb: Finding hope on New Brighton beach
Fiona Parrant
Caregiver and advocate for better dementia care
Episode: Who cares for the carers? A story of duty, love and Alzheimer's

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Kent Johns
Host of the podcast and a former broadcaster turned health coach. Kent believes everyone has a story to share, emphasizing the importance of listening to personal journeys regarding mental health, addiction, trauma, and recovery.

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Tom Robinson: The rugby star who walked away for his mental health
Q: How are you being?
I aim to wake up every day and unwrap the day like a gift, being at peace with whatever comes.
Tom Robinson: The rugby star who walked away for his mental health
Q: How's your memory these days?
My memory is the best it has ever been, as I have learned to manage my anxiety.
Tom Robinson: The rugby star who walked away for his mental health
Q: How freeing for you was it to make this decision and then move on from footy?
It was a significant moment, coming clean about my struggles took immense pressure off and led to personal growth and acceptance.
Steve Devine & Jack Newman: Asking for help is the hardest thing a man will do
Q: How vulnerable are you with your children?
Jack explains that he tries to have open conversations with his kids, especially his eldest son, about mental health and feelings.
Steve Devine & Jack Newman: Asking for help is the hardest thing a man will do
Q: How do you look after yourself these days?
Steve shares that he focuses on both health and happiness, acknowledging the importance of exercise for mental well-being.

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This podcast presents powerful narratives from individuals who share their candid journeys through mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, and recovery. The discussions emphasize the importance of vulnerability and community support, as guests reveal what strategies and approaches have worked for them, while also pointing out the setbacks they've faced. Unique to the series is its focus on lived experiences, offering listeners relatable stories that illustrate the complexity of navigating mental health issues in real life, rather than theoretical discussions. This authentic sharing fosters a sense of connection among listeners, making it a valuable resource for those seeking understanding and community in their own struggles.

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Take It From Us launched 6 months ago and published 25 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Lisa Reid
3. Romy Lee
4. Tom Robinson
5. Camille Keyte
6. Jo Randerson
7. Seán Barnes
8. Wayne Webb

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