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Take It From Us with Kent Johns

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Mental Health
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New Zealand
Recovery Street
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Concussions
Anxiety
Grief
Suicide
Trauma
Drama Therapy
Personal Growth
Rugby
Cancer Support Services
Cultural Identity
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Rotorua
Wellness
Coping Strategies
Self-Care

If you're navigating mental health struggles, addiction or recovery — your own or someone else's — you'll hear what actually worked, what didn't and what people wish they'd known sooner.

Take It From Us features real people sharing their own journeys, unscripted and unfiltered. No theory, no talking points — just the honest, specific version of what recovery actually looks like.

Host Kent Johns ... more

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Latest Episodes

Blain Collinge was once the reason his parents started Red Door Recovery — refusing help, deep in addiction, with "no desire to change." Over a decade later, he co-leads the very organisation built to save him.

Justine Hamill came to Red Door after ... more

She took her first drink at 14 — and for a moment, everything made sense.

Suzy Morrison chased that feeling for years, through other substances and eventually heroin, before it nearly cost her everything. She's been in recovery since 1987 — not as a... more

Jamie Summers thought he was invincible. At 39, working in construction, high stress and no downtime felt like just part of the job.

Then he had a stroke.

Six and a half years later, he's still living with it — fatigue that doesn't let up, and a me... more

Heidi McIlroy teaches kids who can't make it into a regular classroom. They're too anxious, struggling with their mental health, autistic - kids who carry shame because they think they're broken.

She gets it because she's been there. Years of agorap... more

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Recent Guests

Debbs Murray
Founder of Eclipse Family Violence Services and a survivor of coercive control.
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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.
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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 Take It From Us, former broadcaster turned health coach, focused on lived experience and honest conversations about mental health, addiction, 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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Real stories about mental health, addiction, trauma, and recovery are shared by people with lived experience. Episodes center on coercive control, addiction journeys, recovery, cultural and community contexts, parenting challenges, and neurodiversity, with guests ranging from survivors and caregivers to athletes turned wellness advocates. The conversations emphasize practical lessons, ways to access support, reducing stigma, and the power of sharing personal paths to help others navigate difficult issues. The show often highlights how lived experience informs frontline work, caregiving, and community programs, making it a useful resource for professionals seeking authentic perspectives and for listeners seeking relatable, actionable insight... more

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2. Lisa Reid
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4. Tom Robinson
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6. Jo Randerson
7. Seán Barnes
8. Wayne Webb

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