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Take It From Us with Kent Johns

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Mental Health
Addiction
New Zealand
Recovery Street
Trauma
Suicide
Drama Therapy
Cancer Support Services
Rotorua
Murupara
Cultural Identity
Support Systems
Wellness
Coping Strategies
Self-Care
Dry July
Pacific Culture
Grief
Breast Cancer
Young People

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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Latest Episodes

When Fiona Parrant's sister Charlene was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Fiona moved from Levin to Napier to help care for her - and for Charlene's husband, Alister, who had early onset Alzheimer's at just 60. After Charlene died, Fiona stayed in Nap... more

Nicola Colman lived with anorexia for 15 years, outwardly functioning through marriage, motherhood and immigration, while giving most of her life to the eating disorder. Her turning point came when her son asked why she never ate dinner with the fami... more

Chris Reidy and Di Langdon have spent 20 years advocating for their son with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - a journey that started with multiple diagnoses and school refusals before finally getting the umbrella diagnosis of FASD at age 15. ... more

Linda Collins lost her 17-year-old daughter Victoria to suicide in 2014, on the first day of a new school term before she was to catch her bus. The grief changed everything - not just the unbearable pain, but how people saw her family, how relationsh... more

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Recent Guests

Nicola Colman
Eating disorder recovery coach and advocate
Episode: Nicola Colman: I recovered from 15 years of anorexia... then helped my daughter do the same
Waata Heathcote
Founder and rangatira of Waiariki Whānau Mentoring
Waiariki Whānau Mentoring
Episode: Waata Heathcote: How lived experience mentoring cut gang reoffending to 2%
Tim Mehrtens
Director of My Everyday Wellbeing, passionate about individual and collective well-being
My Everyday Wellbeing
Episode: Wellbeing champion Tim Mehrtens: Why I'm grateful for even the worst things that happened to me
Kayla Schwalger
Passionate advocate for Pacific youth reconnecting with their heritage and co-founder of Tapasā
Tapasā
Episode: Kayla Schwalger: How Samoan culture became my mental health medicine
Tui Taurua
Mental health warrior with over 30 years of experience in bi-cultural mental health.
Episode: Tui Taurua: How I used traditional Māori healing to get off countless psychiatric medications
Chris Ranui-Malloy
Founder and lead clinician at Recovery Street
Recovery Street
Episode: Chris Ranui-Molloy: Recovering from addiction using drama therapy
Rhonda Hāpi-Smith
Former female prison officer and author of the book 'Inside the Wire'
Author of Inside the Wire
Episode: Rhonda Hāpi-Smith: Surviving 20 years as a female prison officer
Lola Fisher
A 17-year-old youth leader from Whanganui, co-founder of Create Happy Media.
Create Happy Media and Gen Z Aotearoa
Episode: Teen leader Lola Fisher: How to give young people a voice
Lisa McDonald
A breast cancer survivor sharing her journey and insights on cancer support.
Episode: Lisa McDonald & Veronica Shale: Why we're giving up alcohol

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Kent Johns
Host of Take It From Us, a former broadcaster turned health coach, who believes everyone has a story to tell. His mission centers around providing a platform for lived experiences to shed light on mental health and wellness.

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Nicola Colman: I recovered from 15 years of anorexia... then helped my daughter do the same
Q: How did you navigate your daughter's recovery?
Nicola immediately resigned from her job to support her daughter through every meal and recovery challenge, alongside getting professional help.
Nicola Colman: I recovered from 15 years of anorexia... then helped my daughter do the same
Q: How did you come into becoming a coach?
Nicola's own journey through an eating disorder led her to want to help others, realizing that her lived experience gave her valuable insights.
Chris Reidy & Di Langdon: Raising a child with FASD in New Zealand
Q: Chris, how was FASD viewed in New Zealand, from a medical perspective?
Chris indicates that FASD is not recognized as a disability in New Zealand, which affects the availability of funding and support.
Chris Reidy & Di Langdon: Raising a child with FASD in New Zealand
Q: Di, how did you learn to parent differently?
Di explains that they took various courses and joined support groups to adapt their parenting to better suit their son's needs.
Chris Reidy & Di Langdon: Raising a child with FASD in New Zealand
Q: Chris, can you start by just sharing a bit about your journey, raising your son with FASD?
Chris describes their son as sensitive, loving, and funny, but explains that they noticed developmental challenges as he grew up, leading to a journey of advocacy and understanding.

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Focuses on sharing real stories from individuals about their experiences with mental health, addiction, trauma, and recovery. Through personal narratives, guests convey what has worked in their healing journeys and reflect on challenges they faced, aiming to illuminate pathways for others navigating similar struggles. The discussion often highlights themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of community support, making it a valuable resource for those seeking understanding and connection in these personal areas of life. The emphasis on lived experiences creates a unique platform that encourages listeners to resonate with the authenticity and diversity of the stories told.

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Recent guests on Take It From Us include:

1. Nicola Colman
2. Waata Heathcote
3. Tim Mehrtens
4. Kayla Schwalger
5. Tui Taurua
6. Chris Ranui-Malloy
7. Rhonda Hāpi-Smith
8. Lola Fisher

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