We Need To Talk with Toni Street
We Need To Talk with Toni Street is a lifestyle and wellness podcast hosted by Toni Street. It expands on her 'We Need To Talk' segment from the Coast Breakfast show with Jase & Sam. Each episode features a guest chosen by Toni, exploring personal stories and alternative approaches to wellness goals. The show offers deeper conversations on topics that interest her.
Episodes
Allyson Gofton: A mother's terrifying experience with concussion
You probably recognise Allyson Gofton best from the iconic Food in a Minute, a one minute long cooking show-advertisment hybrid that she hosted for 13 years. After leaving Food in a Minute, Allyson has continued to write cookbooks, including her latest, Give which is all focused around creating delicious food to give as a gift. However, you probably don't know the struggle Allyson and her fa
Look after nature and it'll look after you too with Aaron Fleming
WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of drug addiction. Aaron Fleming hasn’t had the easiest run in life, when he was 16 he suffered multiple collapsed lungs which lead to multiple major surgeries and years of recovery. This lead to a period of depression, and addiction to pain medication. After this his surgeon said he’d never be able to physically exert himself again.
Creating financial freedom for women with Victoria Harris
Talking about money and finances can be incredibly difficult, and often boring, especially for women. It's hard to get the conversation started even among friends, which can lead you to feeling lost and hopeless. That's where Victoria Harris comes in. Victoria co-founded the financial education platform The Curve, with the goal of using her experience from working in the finance world to edu
Success is in all in the top two inches with James Laughlin
What is it that high performing CEOs, sports stars, and leaders all have in common? James Laughlin knows. James is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and author of the best selling book 'Habits of High Performers' and believes anyone can become a high performer with the right attitude and belief system. In the episode, James tells Toni about the habits that the most successful people in
Toni Street's top tips to confident communication
This week we're doing something a little different on We Need To Talk, Toni's sitting down on her own to give you some of her most helpful tips and tricks to becoming a more confident communicator. Nowadays nearly everyone has to do some form of public speaking, whether you're presenting to collegues at work, coaching your kids' sports team, or selling yourself to potential employers, it's somethi
The ABC's to fixing your breathing with Abby Stewart
We know that breathing well calms us down, but did you know that proper breathing is also critical to the way we function as humans? You might have something called breathing pattern disorder, and you might not even know it. In this episode of We Need To Talk, respiratory physiotherapist Abby Stewart explains exactly what breathing pattern disorder is, what we can do about it, and tell us a bit a
Healing your relationship with food with Nicole Gaviria
WARNING: This episode contains mentions of eating disorders. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the description if you or someone you know needs help. The relationship between women and food can be incredibly complicated, and in many cases harmful. With weight loss and dieting engrained in girls from a young age, maintaining a positive mindset around food can be nearly impossible.&n
Becoming a Māori Millionaire with Te Kahukura Boynton
WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of domestic violence, drug addiction, and mental health issues. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the description if you or someone you know needs help. How do you turn your life around from being a school dropout, struggling with chronic pain, depression and drug addiction? Te Kahukura Boynton, also known as the Māori Millionaire, know
170 Days: The fight to bring Baby Austin home
Pregnancy is already a time of mixed emotions, nerves, and trepidation, but what happens when your baby comes dangerously early? That's what happened for Abby Rawls and her baby Austin. Austin was born at just 25 weeks, and what followed was a harrowing 170 days in Christchurch's NICU. In the episode Toni and Abby chat about Abby's experience practically living in the NICU for almost 6
"Sleep isn't just a nightime event" - Dr Sumit Samant
Everyone knows we should be getting better sleep, but that's so much easier said than done. That's why we brought in Dr Sumit Samant from Auckland Sleep Clinic to answer Toni's burning questions about how to not just get more sleep but to improve the sleep you do get. In the episode Toni and Sumit talk about how sleep isn't just a nighttime event, how tracking your sleep may have unintended
Throwback: Disordered eating with Two Raw Sisters
WARNING: This episode contains mentions of eating disorders. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the description if you or someone you know needs help Rosa and Margo Flanagan have both dealt with their own struggles with disordered eating and have had to work together to create a healthy relationship with food. With the goal of making healthy food easy and delicious, the sisters crea
Weight loss surgery: Four years later with Justine Shera
A few years ago we had Justine Shera, creator of My Balance Project, on We Need To Talk to chat with Toni about her experience getting weight loss surgery. Now Justine is back on the podcast to talk about the most recent step in her weight loss journey, getting a tummy tuck. In the episode Toni and Justine talk about how she came to the decision to get the procedure done, why weight loss surgerys
Life as a woman CEO with Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler
Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler is the CEO of Master Electricians, a 100-year-old professional trade organisation made up of more than 10,000 members across the coutnry. In the episode Toni and Alexandra chat about the new perspective she's bringing to the organisation as it's first ever female CEO, the work she's doing to incentivise more young people to get into the trades, and the ever-impossib
How to feed growing kids with Rebecca Bruce
Ensuring your kids are properly fed can feel like an impossible task, especially if they're picky or have dietary requirements. Rebecca Bruce is a paediatric dietician and mum of two who understand how hard it can be to feed your kids with healthy, delicous, simple food. If you're interested in Rebecca's Women's Wellbeing Reset, you can find more information here: https://shop.smartnut
Throwback: Vertigo and dizziness with Denise Taylor and Lisa Goulart
This week on We Need To Talk we're bringing back one of our favourite episodes from the past few years. It's very likely you or someone you know has experienced vertigo at some point in your life. There are many different causes of vertigo, as it's a symptom and not an illness itself. Luckily, the New Zealand Dizziness and Balance Center specializes in discovering the cause of feelings of vertigo
Healing topical steroid withdrawal with Becky Bouterey
Last year we heard Becky Bouterey's story of her years long battle with withdrawal after using topical steroids to treat her eczema, leading to her seeking treatment in Thailand. Now after months of treatment, Becky's returned home better than she's been in a long time. Toni caught up with Becky to chat about what the treatment actually involved, how she's holding up now that she's back in N
Charlotte Lockhart on finding beauty in desperate times
In 2021, Charlotte Lockhart recieved a terminal stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and was given just 3 - 5 years to live. She's now closing in on that 5 year mark and is feeling better than ever. From traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation to unexpected helpers like kombucha, Charlotte talks about the work she's doing to stay healthy, and how the experience has helped her reali
How to reinvent your life with Jayne Kiely
It’s not uncommon to think that as we get older our biggest chapters are behind us, and that once we hit ours 40s or 50s it’s too late to make any real change. Jayne Kiely proves this completely false, transitioning from elite athlete to TV personality. Then at 50 she completely reinvented herself again, proving it’s never too late to try something new. In the episode, Toni and J
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2025
All the best episodes of We Need To Talk from 2025 together in one podcast! 0:00 Weightloss solutions with Sarak Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb Weight loss drugs are all over the news at the moment, Ozempic being the most well known. With Wegovy, a similar drug to Ozempic, recently being approved for use in New Zealand it doesn't seem like the talk's going away any time soon. In this episod
Managing headaches and neck pain with Helen Tufui
Headaches and neck pain are so common in the modern world, especially at this time of the year. But just because it's common doesn't mean you should put up with it. Helen Tufui is the founder of The Headache Clinic, who got in contact with Toni to help with her own neck pain that other treatments couldn't help. In the episode Toni and Helen talk about the simple excercises you can do at home
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Charity gifting
This time of year can be especially hard for families around the country. So if you have the ability and want to give back this Christmas, here are some of the best places to do so. Variety – The Children’s Charity Donation Christmas JoyStore Kiwi Christmas Books World Vision Nurturing Families See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Men
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Sticky Golf Mighty Ape Stickygolf pro.com Harbinger Lifting Palm Grip Callahan Denim overshirt Swandri Singlet Linen Resort Shorts Blazepod Trainer Kit Honda Outdoors Cordless Lawn Trimmer Cygnett Magnetic
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Experience gifts
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Rocky Horror Picture Show Tickets Auckland Wellington Christchurch & Juliet Tickets Mel Robbins Tickets Matilda The Musical Tickets Confident Communication Course Prices as of 10/11/25See omnystudio.c
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Women
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. L'Oreal Paris Lumi Glotion Uggs Slippers Winona Card Holder Sweet Hearts The Housemaid Elixir Ultra High Rise Shorts Fusion Solar Bras Storm Box Blazer GHD Gold Hair Straightener Kathryn Wilson Natalie Slides
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Fathers and fathers-in-law
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Victory Knives The Bach Set Personalised Golf Ball Flint Rechargable Lighter Vintage Golf Equipment Swandri Hooded Towel Fish Hooded Towel Prices as of 10/11/25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Mothers and mothers-in-law
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Chunky Gold Earrings Celia Loves Cloude Muse Candle Steph Pase Planner Curated Botantics My Sweet Pea Brentwood Wool Trenchcoat RedArt Gift Bag Luxe Cadeau Slow Ritual Gift Box Coola Clear Sunscreen Spray Na
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Pre-teen and teen boys
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. LED neon hoop light Medal hanger Spalding personalised basketball Ultimate Werewolf Pickleball set Palm tree board shorts Ultimate Ears Miniroll portable speaker Honeywhale E-Scooter Auckland FC ball Auckland
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Pre-teen and teen girls
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Glow Girl Journal Gold bow ring Slick Stick Daise products The Summer I Turned Pretty - Deluxe edition box set Graffiti Nail Pens Pink Palm Puff hoody Lorna Jane Blueberry Rose Shorts Magnetic Power Bank Roli
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Young boys
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Portable football goals set Shark Ethikas 2 panel board shorts Hotwheels Monster Trucks remote control Rageasaur Hedbanz Chicago Bulls Tank Garmin watch Minecraft Bean Bag Dr Seuss Beginner Book Collection Sp
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Young girls
Need inspiration for gifts for this Christmas? Look no further than Toni's Christmas Gift Guides. From young kids to your father-in-law, there's something for everyone in these guides. Magic shimmering colour change light Jelly Cats Magnetic tiles (50) Zuru Bunch o balloons Rainbow bikini Sylvanian families: Snow leopard family Sylvanian Families Blooming Baby Friends Series Blind Bag Ga
7 habits to aging well with Dr Libby
We all strive to age as gracefully as we can. To stay strong, healthy and energetic as the years go on, but that is much easier said than done. Dr Libby has spent her career as a nutritional biochemist and wellness guru helping us answer this question. In the episode, Dr Libby gives Toni her 7 habits to help you age well, from the ones we all know like nutrition and exercise, to simple thing
Creating an AI household manager with Nicole Retter
Keeping a family running smoothly is a difficult task that so often falls on the shoulders of women, which is why Nicole Retter created Personal Admin Manager or PAM for short. PAM helps you and your family deal with the mental load of the modern world by keeping track of appointments, reminders, special events and so mch more all in one place. In the episode, Toni and Nicole chat about how the id
What to do when a cardiac arrest strikes
Shocktober is Hato Hone St John's annual campaign offering free CPR training to kiwi's all across the country, and it could help you save someone you love. In this episode, Toni hears the story of Casie Blakelock who had a cardiac arrest when she was just 36 years old, and how the actions of her 17 year old daughter saved her life. She also hears from Lianne Pepperell and Sarah Maessen from
What the All Blacks can teach us about resilience with Gilbert Enoka
Mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka was instrumental in transforming the All Blacks into one of the greatest sports teams of all time, helping with both the 2011 & 2015 Rugby World Cup wins. In the episode, Gilbert unpacks the strategies he used in his time with the All Blacks, and how these skills of mental resilience can apply in life beyond the sports field. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us
Skin cancer and sun safety with Dr Lorna Claydon
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, but this is something we really don't want to be leaders at. Our largely fair-skinned population along with the kiwi love for the outdoors goes some of the way to explaining why skin cancer is so prevalent in Aotearoa. MoleMap's Chief Medical Officer Dr Lorna Claydon joins Toni to discuss why Kiwi's need to be extra vigilant
Supporting others through illness with Marianne Delaney-Hoshek
Getting diagnosed with a major illness impacts not just the person diagnosed, but everyone else in their life too. Former Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek is a Cancer Society ambassador who's had multiple brushes with cancer. First her father passed from skin cancer, then in February of this year her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. In the episode Toni and Marianne chat a
Dealing with the mental load with PJ Harding & Nadia Lim
The mental load in the modern world can be overwhelming, with more and more getting added to your plate everyday. In this episode, Toni chats with PJ Harding & Nadia Lim about how they manage to juggle their busy lives. This episode is brought to you by My Food Bag - Dinner, Done Better. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inner child healing with Tereza Root
WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of domestic violence and child sexual assault. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the description if you or someone you know needs help. Inner child healing is the practice of understanding and resolving childhood trauma through connecting to the child-like aspects of yourself. There may even be traumatic moments from your childhood that
Mind body connection with Cara Lennan
Cara Lennan is a fertility energetics coach who uses subconscious rewiring and nervous system regulation to help women conceive, but her work goes far beyond fertility. She works with her clients to strengthen their mind body connection to take their health in their own hand. In the episode Toni and Cara chat about how Cara's fertility struggles led her to work with a mind body connection coach, t
Pandemic of purposelessness with John Templeton
Finding meaning and purpose in life can be a challenge for everyone, so much so that former NZSAS Physical Trainer John Templeton believes we're living in a worldwide pandemic of purposelessness. John has fought his own battles with depression, and after leaving the SAS he struggled to find purpose in his life. This lead him down a path of psychology and philosophy to find his authentic self
Bladder weakness and pelvic health with Caitlin Fris
Bladder weakness will affect 1 in 3 women in their lives, yet it's still a sensitive topic for so many. So to get past this stigma, Toni is chatting with physiotherapist and pelvic health expert Caitlin Fris about the wide range of things that can lead to bladder weakness, and what you can do to prevent it. This episode is brought to you by TENA Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omn
Getting out of the burnout rut with Kent Johns
Kent Johns is a former sports broadcaster who, after years of feeling burnt out and exhausted, put in the work to turn his health around, and has never felt better. This inspired him to follow a new career of health coaching, and now he wants to help kiwis feel as good as he does. In this episode, Toni and Kent chat about the events that led to him seeing a nutritionist for the first time, his new
How to get better sleep with Tracey Gee
Everyone knows we should be getting better sleep, but that's easier said than done. That's why in this episode Toni is chatting with sleep and health psychologist Tracey Gee about why so many people struggle with their sleep, and some practical tips we can all apply to help sleep better at night. This episode is brought to you by Wallace CottonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hidden struggle of long COVID with Joy Reid
The COVID-19 pandemic was a life changing time for everyone around the world, but for former One News reporter Joy Reid life still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic normality. After being diagnosed with long COVID, Joy's life was turned upside down and all these years later she's still dealing with the consequences. In the episode, Toni and Joy chat about the long process of being diagnosed, h
Weight loss solutions with Sarah Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb
Weight loss drugs are all over the news at the moment, Ozempic being the most well known. With Wegovy, a similar drug to Ozempic, recently being approved for use in New Zealand it doesn't seem like the talk's going away any time soon. In this episode Toni chats with Sarah Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb about why weight loss drugs are becoming so popular, how they actually work, and any pote
LSKD founder Jason Daniel
Jason Daniel founded activewear brand LSKD in 2007 after selling t-shirts to help fund his motocross racing. Fast forward to 2025 and the brand has surpassed $100 million in sales, and recently opened stores in Auckland and Christchurch, with another in Mount Manganui set to open soon. In the nearly 20 years since the brand began, Jason has learnt a lot about running a business. In the episo
Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Clare Goodwin
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects more than 10% of women worldwide and yet the level of care is no where near where it should be. Clare Goodwin is a nutritionist and PCOS expert who was diagnosed with PCOS in her mid-20s despite being extremely fit and healthy. Clare found that there were simple diet and lifestyle changes she could make that made drastic improvements to her symptoms. So on this ep
The dangers of topical steroids with Becky Bouterey
For four and a half years, Becky Bouterey has been battling withdrawal from topical steroids. Becky began using topical steroids to help manage her eczema that she has been dealing with since childhood. In this episode, Toni chats with Becky about her life since she stopped using topical steroids, and her upcoming treatment that's taking her to ThailandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Using Human Design to understand yourself better with Charlotte Hill
Everyone goes through phases in life where they question all the decisions they've made. Whether they're in the right career, if their relationship is right for them or if they're eating right. These are all decisions your Human Design could help you make. In this episode Toni is talking with Human Design expert Charlotte Hill about what Human Design is, how it can help you be more confident
The first months of motherhood with Sarah Cowley-Ross
The journey into motherhood can be complicated, and looks completely different for everyone. That's why this week Toni is chatting with former heptathlete and mother of two Sarah Cowley-Ross about her experience in the Fourth Trimester of pregnancy, and what she did to prepare for the difficult first months of motherhood. This episode is brought to you by Contact Energy's Fourth TrimesterSee omnys
Anal cancer care is disappointing with Dr Mary Birdsall
You may know Dr Mary Birdsall as the fertility queen of New Zealand with her work helping kiwi couples realise their dream of starting a family. But Mary recently went on her own terrifying health journey with her battle with anal cancer. This experience has helped Mary gain a deeper understanding of what some her own patients have been through, and she's not entirely impressed by the standard of
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2024: Part three
It's time for the very best episodes of We Need To Talk for 2024 In part three, Toni chats with the Alternative Comedy Collective's Mike Lane, and The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates 0:00 Resilience through illness with ACC's Mike Lane In this episode Toni Street talks with Mike Lane about resilience through long term illnesses. Mike Lane from the Alternative Commentary Collective was diagnosed wi
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2024: Part two
It's time for the very best episodes of We Need To Talk for 2024 In part two, Toni chats with her hair saviour Zoe Clark, and Denise Taylor and Lisa Goulart of the New Zealand Dizziness and Balance Center 0:00 Zoe Clark on how she fixed Toni's hair We Need To Talk Beauty In this episode, Toni Street catches up with Zoe Clark. Zoe, owner of Inco Studio, brought Toni's hair back to life after a seri
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2024: Part one
It's time for the very best episodes of We Need To Talk for 2024 In part one, Toni chats with Rosa and Margo Flanagan of Two Raw Sisters, and professional makeup artist Lisa Matson 0:00 Disordered Eating with Two Raw Sisters WARNING: This episode contains mentions of eating disorders. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the description if you or someone you know needs help Rosa and M
WTA Newcomer of the Year Lulu Sun
After becoming the first kiwi woman to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, Lulu Sun was named as the Woman's Tennis Association Newcomer of the Year. But tennis isn't Lulu's only passion, she has partnered with Sustainable Coastlines and will be completing litter intelligence training after the Australian Open. Toni and Lulu chat about Lulu's performance at Wimbledon, dealing with her recent
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Books
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Everyone loves a good book to read over the hol
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Pets
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Want to treat your fur-babies for Christmas this yea
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Experiences
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! What do you buy for the person who has everything? A
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Festive drinks
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! If you're looking for festive drinks to purchase thi
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Mums & mothers-in-law
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Blunt Umbrella - Metro$129 from Blunt Umbrellas Aug
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Charity gifting
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! This Christmas, why not consider purchasing from or d
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Young kids
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Today it's the kids under 9 Motorised Tarantula$39.
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Dads & father-in-laws
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! This is another group that can be very difficult to
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Young women
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Today we're looking at the young women in your lives
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Teens & pre-teen boys
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Today it's a group that can be notoriously hard to b
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Hard to buy for
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Everyone has someone in their life that's impossible
Donating blood with Dr Richard Charlewood from NZ Blood
Donating blood or plasma can be a real way to make a difference in other people's lives, but the thought of donating can be overwhelming if you've not done it before. That's why this week Toni is chatting with transfusion medicine specialist Dr Richard Charlewood from NZ Blood about everything you'd want to know before donating. From who can donate and when, to what your blood and plasma is used f
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Teens & pre-teen girls
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! This is the guide I've got the most experience in as
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: For the fellas
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Men can be notoriously hard to buy for. But worry no
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: For the ladies
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Whether it's your wife, partner or any other special
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Gifts under $40
The Christmas season is probably the most stressful time of the year, and it can be more stressful when you know you have to get a gift for someone but just have no ideas. Luckily for you, Toni's here to help. Over the next couple of weeks, she'll be sharing her gift recommendations for women, men, mums, dads, children, and everyone in between! Today it's the one's that won't break the bank, as t
Eating like a legend with Dan Churchill
Everyone knows that eating healthy is important, but it can be extremely daunting if you don't know how or where to start. Dan Churchill is a chef, performance coach, and author, whose personal cooking philosophy caught the eye of Hollywood legend Chris Hemsworth. In his new book Eat Like a Legend Dan gives his advice on how to cook food that will keep you at your peak, by focusing on a plant heav
Hysterectomies with Dr Praveen De Silva
The thought of getting a hysterectomy can be extremely daunting for anyone. With so many uncertainties, from the risks and benefits of the procedure to the methods and recover time. That's why this week, Toni is chatting with gynaecologist and hysterectomy expert Dr Praveen De Silva to ask all of her burning questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ex-Silver Fern & media icon April Ieremia
April Ieremia is an icon in New Zealand for many reasons, from her time as a Silver Fern to her career as a TV host. But since stepping out of the spotlight a few years ago, she has taken up a new role as the director of sports at Westlake Girls High School on Auckland's North Shore. In this episode, Toni and April catch up to discuss April's life since leaving the public eye, including raising he
Soul wellness with Deidre Wilton
Everyone knows that looking after your mental and physical health is super important, but did you know that looking after your soul health can be just as important? Deidre Wilton is an astrologer and metaphysical teacher who wants to help you find your soul's journey. In this episode, Toni and Deidre discuss the importance of how your soul can influence your gut feeling, why following your gut fee
Myopia epidemic with Germaine Joblin
With decreasing outdoor time and increasing device use in young kids, the risk for developing Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is increasing drastically. Germaine Joblin is a qualified optometrist and teaching fellow, who travels across the country in the vision bus testing kids' eyes and seeing the trend first hand. Listen to hear Germaine's recommendations to keep your children's chances
Cancer Society Auckland & Northland CEO Andrew Young
1 in 3 people will deal with cancer in their lives, which is why the work the Cancer Society does in Aotearoa is so important. In this episode, Toni chats with the Cancer Society CEO Andrew Young about his personal experience with cancer and how this prompted his move from journalism into working at the Cancer Society. They also talk about the important work the Cancer Society does, and how you ca
Lorna Jane founder Lorna Clarkson
Lorna Jane is nearing its 35th birthday, and the brands founder Lorna Clarkson is nearing her 60th. So to celebrate these milestones Toni chatted with Lorna about the beginnings of the brand, why she feels the activewear trend is only just beginning, and how she remains fit and healthy as she nears 60!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vertigo and dizziness with Denise Taylor and Lisa Goulart
It's very likely you or someone you know has experienced vertigo at some point in your life. There are many different causes of vertigo, as it's a symptom and not an illness itself. Luckily, the New Zealand Dizziness and Balance Centre specializes in discovering the cause of feelings of vertigo and dizziness and fixing the symptoms in as little as just one session. In this episode Toni chats
Digital healthcare with Vino Ramayah
Vino Ramayah is the founder and CEO of Manage My Health, the largest secure healthcare portal in New Zealand. Vino believed there was an easier and clearer way for patients to access medical information and their own medical records, so he helped create Manage My Health. Vino describes Manage My Health as an electronic bridge between doctor and patient, giving them a way to easily communicate and
