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On air since 1993, Take It From Us addresses the issues of recovery and wellbeing. Returning to the airwaves in 2022 with a new team bringing real stories from real people talking about their lived experience of mental health and addiction, the programme encourages positive wellness and the participation of people with lived experience of mental distress. Hear guests on current topics, who speak candidly about what's good and what's not good for their mental health.
Presenters
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Producer : Karen Murphy
A primary school teacher in her early career, Karen found her way to radio, beginning in sales, promotions and finally as a producer for the High Performance Hour and night show on Radio Sport. She values time with friends and family and appreciates the importance of physical activity for overall wellbeing. In addition to regular Pilates sessions and strength building workouts she enjoys kayaking, swimming, playing golf and walking Irish Terrier Frankie.
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Producer / Presenter: Kent Johns
Kent enjoyed a career as a journalist and broadcaster, and it was the 4am starts as Radio Sport breakfast host that led him to exploring wellness and to his current role as professional health and performance coach. He is also a regular health contributor on Newstalk ZB and draws on his own experiences to inspire others. Kent lives in Auckland with his young family and a happy night in would include cooking and listening to LPs.
Take It From Us
Take It From Us
Bex Chapman grew up in a loving home with supportive and present parents. She fell into a meth addiction as a young mum and struggling with body image and self-esteem. She says she quickly went from having a good job and a routine to her life revolving around using and selling meth. Now 4 years clean and working as a builder's apprentice, Bex shares her very personal story with Kent Johns.
Presenters
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Producer : Karen Murphy
A primary school teacher in her early career, Karen found her way to radio, beginning in sales, promotions and finally as a producer for the High Performance Hour and night show on Radio Sport. She values time with friends and family and appreciates the importance of physical activity for overall wellbeing. In addition to regular Pilates sessions and strength building workouts she enjoys kayaking, swimming, playing golf and walking Irish Terrier Frankie.
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Producer / Presenter: Kent Johns
Kent enjoyed a career as a journalist and broadcaster, and it was the 4am starts as Radio Sport breakfast host that led him to exploring wellness and to his current role as professional health and performance coach. He is also a regular health contributor on Newstalk ZB and draws on his own experiences to inspire others. Kent lives in Auckland with his young family and a happy night in would include cooking and listening to LPs.
Previous podcasts
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Rose joins the show to talk about her lived experience with alcohol and gambling harm and shares her story of understanding her own trauma and how she manages it. Rose has turned her experience into a learning journey to help better understand Maori with lived experience. Rose is currently studying for a PhD.
