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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 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 is a ... more

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At 22, Tai Tupou learned that the man who raised him wasn't his biological father. He told no one. For three years he isolated himself, burned bridges and had no idea he was living with depression — until a colleague asked him a simple question. Twic... more

Five years ago, Meg Vardy was a UK-based researcher studying treatment for anorexia. What most of her colleagues didn't know: she'd been living with anorexia herself for 15 years.

She's since stepped away from academia to launch JourneyED, a Dunedin... more

"Who the f*** you really are underneath all the other shit." That's the question Rob Brown puts to every man he coaches — and it's the one he couldn't answer himself for most of his life. Two businesses built and lost, a marriage that ended and a thr... more

"I'm a catastrophiser," admits Grant Robertson, New Zealand's former Deputy Prime Minister. 

It's a confession that sits behind a high-profile political career — years of COVID decisions, and eventually, a panic attack he didn't see coming. As press... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Daymond
Kiwi comedian of Māori and Fijian heritage, known for discussing mental health in his work
Comedian
Episode: Joe Daymond: 'Showing up to therapy isn't the same as doing the work'
Todd Muller
Former leader of the National Party, broadcaster and advocate
New Zealand politics, local community boards
Episode: Todd Muller: One step away from being Prime Minister - then it all fell apart
Dr. Chris Bowden
Lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington; leading voice on male suicide bereavement and trauma
Victoria University of Wellington
Episode: Chris Bowden: How men grieve the suicide of a mate - and what we misunderstand
Melanie Rauth
Team leader in the Auckland City Mission Social Detox Unit; lived experience with meth addiction
Auckland City Mission Social Detox Unit
Episode: Melanie Rauth: 'The drug was the problem, not me'
Dave Burnside
Lived experience lead for Odyssey House; addiction recovery advocate
Odyssey House; Global Freedom Scholars (NZ Chapter)
Episode: Dave Burnside: 'The man at my prison cell door who changed my life'
Shelwin Khan
Peer support worker and lived experience advisor
Odyssey/New Zealand peer support initiatives
Episode: Shelwin Khan: 'I wanted to join the 27 Club. Instead I got sober'
Lotta Dann
Author and speaker on addiction and diet culture
Author of Mrs D Is Not on a Diet; Living Sober advocate
Episode: Lotta Dann: 'The world loved my skinny body - then the binging started'
Dean Clarkson
Founder of Wana Charitable Trust
Wana Charitable Trust
Episode: Dean Clarkson: I spent 20 years in an abusive relationship — now I'm helping other men find safety
Freddie Bennett
Co-founded Bay Paediatrics in Tauranga; host of the Epic Families podcast
Bay Paediatrics
Episode: Freddie Bennett: 'I had the Porsche, the Rolex.. and was falling apart inside'

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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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Josh Komen: A story of epic survival and how a Mum's love pulled him back from the brink
Q: How did Viktor Frankl influence your approach to suffering and healing?
Frankl's emphasis on meaning and purpose became a framework that helped Josh reframe pain, choose a constructive attitude, and pursue recovery with renewed determination.
Josh Komen: A story of epic survival and how a Mum's love pulled him back from the brink
Q: What happened during your darkest times and what pulled you back from the edge?
The near-suicidal moment on the balcony was halted by his mum's presence and love, which became the turning point and gave him a sense of meaning and reason to live.
Josh Komen: A story of epic survival and how a Mum's love pulled him back from the brink
Q: Tell us about Greymouth and what it meant to you growing up there.
Josh describes Greymouth as a foundational, community-driven place that shaped his work ethic and outlook; he emphasizes the town's resilience and supportive networks as early anchors for his health journey.
Lynda Hills: Suicide survivor on the research that's her new purpose
Q: If you could change one thing about the Western approach to trauma and mental illness, what would it be?
She would prioritize dignity and human connection, ensuring people in the mental health system feel safe and respected, with less judgment and more humanity, incorporating Indigenous methods where appropriate and safety-compliant, to create a more humane care experience.
Lynda Hills: Suicide survivor on the research that's her new purpose
Q: What's your dream for your work and your research and what it could possibly lead to?
Her dream involves creating a healing space along the East Coast, where a whāreo-like building could provide well-being services, coffee or volunteer roles, and a platform to share her story in schools and other settings to offer hope and practical support, while continuing to publish and train others in Havening and related approaches.

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What is Take It From Us about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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