Take It From Us with Kent Johns
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 people take the time to really listen.
So settle in, you're going to hear some stories. Take it from us - and from them.
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Take It From Us with Kent Johns
Lisa McDonald & Veronica Shale: Why we're giving up alcohol
This July, thousands of New Zealanders will go alcohol-free for Dry July - but for breast cancer survivor Lisa McDonald, the cause is deeply personal. After facing aggressive treatment including bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy, Lisa experienced firsthand how the Dry July-funded support services like "Look Good Feel Better" made her feel "a million bucks" during her darkest days.
Dry July NZ Campaign Director Veronica Shale reveals how the cause has raised over $11 million since 2012, supporting the 25,000+ New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer each year. This raw, honest conversation shows why sometimes the smallest acts of support create the biggest impact.
For more info, visit https://www.dryjuly.co.nz/
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