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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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Anxiety
Concussions
Grief
Trauma
Suicide
Drama Therapy
Personal Growth
Rugby
Cancer Support Services
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Rotorua
Cultural Identity
Wellness
Coping Strategies
Self-Care

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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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
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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
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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, a health coach with a background in broadcasting who believes in the power of storytelling to heal and connect people.

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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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1. Conversations
2. All In The Mind
3. What's That Rash?
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Take It From Us launched 10 months ago and published 39 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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