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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If you need support, click here for helpful links, phone numbers and resources:
https://ember.org.nz/resources/in-a-crisis/
Take It From Us with Kent Johns
Jo Randerson: ADHD, autism and the creative mind
Jo Randerson was diagnosed with ADHD at 46, then autism this year - diagnoses that finally explained the parts of their life that never quite made sense. The theatre-maker and author talks honestly about how neurodiversity shapes both their creative work and their parenting.
Jo wears a lot of hats. Their book "Secret Art Powers" makes the case that creative thinking isn't just for professional artists - we all need it, especially when the world keeps telling us to play it safe. That same philosophy runs through their show "Speed is Emotional", which digs into ADHD and parenting, featuring their son who also has ADHD.
This chat also challenges the "superpower" talk around ADHD - those same things that fuel creativity can also make getting through the day just exhausting. Jo's take: yes, it's hard, but look at what you've got and be grateful for it.
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If you need support, here are helpful links, phone numbers and resources: https://ember.org.nz/resources/in-a-crisis/
