
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsMental HealthSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness | |||

Dave Burnside started drinking at eight. He was drawn into the gang scene and drugs in Auckland. Multiple prison sentences followed - he was angry, railing against the system.
Then one day in Spring Hill Prison, a man from his past appeared at his c... more
In 2026, Auckland man Shelwin Khan is thriving as a peer support worker and lived experience advisor. But it wasn't always like this.
Shelwin started drinking at 13. By his mid-20s he was, by his own admission, 'unemployable', had three stints in re... more
Lotta Dann is a well-known author and advocate in the addiction recovery space. This year marks 15 years since her last drink.
Six years ago, Lotta had a second awakening - this time about diet culture. She'd found a guru with strict rules: no snack... more
Dean Clarkson established Wana Charitable Trust in 2024 to help men and their families who've suffered family violence. Based in Takanini, South Auckland, Dean provides safe housing, group therapy, and one-on-one coaching.
Dean spent 20 years in an ... more
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Across episodes, the show surfaces human-scale stories of mental health, addiction, trauma, caregiving, and recovery—often through lived experience as the lens for change. Hosts and guests discuss not only personal journeys but practical implications: recognizing coercive control, rebuilding after addiction, navigating mental health in sports and creative careers, and improving systems of care for families and communities. A notable strength is the emphasis on tangible lessons—what helped, what didn't, and what supporters or responders should know—making it a compelling listen for practitioners, organizations, and individuals seeking authentic, action-oriented perspectives. A recurring edge is the breadth of experiences, from sports and art... more
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Recent guests on Take It From Us include:
1. Debbs Murray
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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