We Need To Talk with Toni Street

In this episode Toni Street talks with Mike Lane about resilience through long term illnesses. Mike Lane from the Alternative Commentary Collective was diagnosed with an incredibly rare form of cancer called Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). They talk about the process of discovering the cancer, maintaining a normal life during his treatment, and the impact it had on his family.

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In this episode, Toni Street talks with Bianca Smeekes about chronic pain. Bianca, of Neurospark, shares her personal experience of chronic pain, how she had lost all hope until discovering the "lightening process". You'll learn about the tools Bianca used to train her brain, to trigger brain pathways that signal the nervous system to reduce pain levels.

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We Need To Talk working school hours

In this episode, Toni Street is joined by Dr Ellen Joan Ford - who wants to change the working world for the better.

Ellen shares what the concept of working school hours is, how it works for her - and how it could be beneficial for you.

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We Need To Talk Beauty

In this episode, Toni Street is joined by brow specialist Shari Hurley.

Shari shares her knowledge on all things eyebrows - and how a good brow can make a massive difference to your face. 

Plus - a dive into the art of feathering and micro-pigmentation.

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We Need To Talk Beauty

Toni catches up with The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates. 

Carla is passionate about the link between beauty and gut health. 

She shares how she started her business, what minerals are good for you, and why she thinks edible beauty is the way of the future.

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We Need To Talk Beauty

​Toni catches up with professional makeup artist Lisa Matson. 

Lisa brings her realm of experience - from magazine covers to international superstars like Eva Longoria - to share her best tips for make up application.

Plus - her favourite product recommendations.

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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 series of set backs across her life.

Hear how she did it, what the process was like, how long it took, and how you can get your hair back too!

Plus, the hair product recommendations you need to know.

New We Need To Talk episodes every second Monday.

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It's the very, very best of We Need To Talk with Toni Street!

All the best episodes from 2023 put into one. 

00:00 MENOPAUSE
Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women.

Stacy says there's a misconception of exercise with menopause, and breaks down how women can use this time to train to the best of their ability.

19:55 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
In this episode, Toni Street is joined by pilot, mum of two and business owner LeeAnn Yare. 

LeeAnn shares her weight loss journey and how she’s managed to keep looking after herself since.  

She says consistency is key, and not to be too hard on yourself.  

44:40 BALANCE
Nadia Lim has  welcomed another child to her family – and in her words, it’s chaos. 

She shares how she manages to juggle looking after a young family while being self-employed and managing her farm. 

01:01:45 BONUS
Ozempic - a new injectable drug for adults with type 2 diabetes - has taken Hollywood by storm, with many famous faces using the drug for weight loss.

Gary Wittert is a professor in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

He shares the ins and outs - how does it work, should you be taking it, and can it help you lose weight? 

01:20:50 FINDING STRENGTH
In this episode, Toni Street chats with author of 'Resilient Grieving' Dr Lucy Hone, from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience. 

Lucy lost her precious 12 year old daughter Abby to a car accident in 2014. She shares insight on how she manages the grief - and how you can too. 

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We need to talk Christmas

Toni Street is joined by kiwi chef Josh Emmett in the lead up to the Christmas feast

From deciding on a menu through to tips on how to eat in season - Josh opens up on how he does Christmas at home

Plus - the story of how Josh met Barbie actress Margot Robbie at one of his restaurants in Auckland

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We Need To Talk Christmas. 

In this episode, Toni Street is joined by interior designer Shelley Ferguson in the lead up to Christmas.

All the Christmas decorating advice you need!

05:50 Lowkey Kiwi at Christmas 
08:10 5 Sense of Design 
11:15 Clustering decorations
12:10 Shelley's Christmas theme 
13:20 Lighting 
14:00 Advice for busy parents 

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We Need to Talk Finances and Investing. 

In this episode, Toni Street talks with Gareth Stythe, a financial adviser at Milford Asset Management to chat through investing throughout different stages of your life, he's had 25 years of experience in wealth management.

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We Need to Talk Finances and Investing.

In this episode, Toni Street talks with Philip Morgan Rees, head of private wealth at Milford Asset Management to chat through financial advice, whether we need it, and who's best to give it to us. 

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We Need to Talk Finances and Investing. 

In this episode, Toni Street talks with Nicky Reid, a financial adviser at Milford Asset Management to chat through all thing's money and relationships, which can be an uncomfortable topic for so many of us.

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We Need to Talk Finances and Investing. 

In this episode, Toni Street talks with Jessica Travers, a financial adviser at Milford Asset Management to chat through the different 5 types of money personalities and how they can impact our lives. 

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We Need To Talk Christmas. 

In this episode, Toni Street shares her Christmas Gift Guide to help you with your Christmas shopping. Whether you're struggling to find a gift for those 'hard to buy for' or a secret Santa work gift for under $20, Toni's got it all! 

01:00 Under 5 
02:25 Boys
07:00 Girls
13:15 Men
15:35 Women
20:20 Under $20
21:30 Over $500
22:45 Hard to buy for 

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We Need To Talk Christmas. 

In this episode, Toni Street shares her tips on how to make the lead up and anticipation of Christmas truly magical, from Christmas decorating and focusing on family rather than perfection, to Christmas recipes and easy gift ideas.

04:10 Decorations
07:40 Making traditions
09:10 Christmas food 
10:50 Baking plates as a gift 
13:00 Events 
14:30 Drinks

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We Need To Talk Finding Strength.

In this episode, Toni Street talks with Gemma Douglas from The Motherhood Project NZ. 

Gemma shared her struggle knowing who she was after her first child, and how discovering the Wim Hof Method had a huge effect on the rest of her motherhood journey. Gemma is now one of five Wim Hof Method Instuctors in New Zealand.

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We Need To Talk Finding Strength

In this episode, Toni Street talks with nutrition and fitness coach Amy Renall.

Amy runs a 6-week programme to provide support for those wanting to achieve healthy lifestyle goals, and shares how exercise can help in times of hardship. 

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We Need To Talk Finding Strength

In this episode, Toni Street chats with author of 'Resilient Grieving' Dr Lucy Hone, from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience. 

Lucy lost her precious 12 year old daughter Abby to a car accident in 2014. She shares insight on how she manages the grief - and how you can too. 

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We Need To Talk Finding Strength

In this episode, Toni Street is joined by Dr Denise Quinlan from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience,

Denise talks about the importance of knowing - and using - your strengths in all aspects of life. 

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We Need To Talk

In this bonus episode, Toni Street has an honest and raw chat with professional kiwi boxer Mea Motu.

Mea shares how she became a professional boxer after escaping a physically abusive relationship with her ex-husband. She opens up about how the strength of her children and support of her family guided her to where she is today. 

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street catches up with author and anorexia survivor Harry Averill.

In his first year of boarding at high school, Harry was diagnosed with anorexia as a result of pressure.

Shortly after his diagnosis, Harry was pulled out of school and admitted to the psychiatric ward. As he was slowly losing the battle, he found the strength to pull himself out. 

His book about his experience, Hungry to be Happy, is out now. 

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In this bonus episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street is joined by Gary Wittert.

Ozempic - a new injectable drug for adults with type 2 diabetes - has taken Hollywood by storm, with many famous faces using the drug for weight loss.

Gary is a professor in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

He shares the ins and outs - how does it work, should you be taking it, and can it help you lose weight? 

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We Need To Talk Balance 

In this episode, Toni is joined by Nadia Lim. 

Nadia’s welcomed another child to her family – and in her words, it’s chaos. 

She shares how she manages to juggle looking after a young family while being self-employed and managing her farm. 

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We Need To Talk 

In this bonus episode, Toni Street is joined by Look Good Feel Better’s general Manager Clare O’Higgins.  

Look Good Feel Better offers a range of free support programmes, such as cosmetic classes and wellbeing sessions, for those with cancer - at any stage. 

Clare shares how Look Good Feel Better provides a sense of normality and helps connect those going through the same thing. 

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We Need To Talk Balance 

In this episode, Toni chats to Brainfit Coach Jude Walter.  

After juggling too many things at once for too long, Jude suffered from a meltdown which put her out of work for months. 

Since then, she's made a commitment to herself to help others avoid feeling the way she did. 

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We Need To Talk Balance 

In this episode, Toni talks to entrepreneur Cecilia Robinson. 

Cecilia has started several well-known companies, including My Food Bag and the online doctor service Tend. 

She shares how prioritising certain aspects of your life can help juggle a very full calendar – especially when there are kids involved.  
 

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We Need To Talk Gut Health

Toni catches up with microbiologist and Gutsi formulator, Kiran Krishnan, about the importance of taking care of your gut.

Kiran has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years and believes that a happy microbiome is the key to health.  

Through education and easy-to-digest, evidence-based support, it's Gutsi's mission to empower you to be your most healthy self. 

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We Need To Talk Weight Management 

In this episode, Toni Street is joined by pilot, mum of two and business owner LeeAnn Yare. 

LeeAnn shares her weight loss journey and how she’s managed to keep looking after herself since.  

She says consistency is key, and not to be too hard on yourself.  

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We Need To Talk Weight Management 

In this episode, Toni Street is joined by Dr Libby Weaver.

Did you know there can be up to 8 teaspoons of sugar in a muffin? Dr Libby shares insight into how much sugar intake we’re meant to have daily – which is hard to track because there is so much hidden in our food. 

As sugar is a hard thing to reduce in your diet, she shares how we need to look at food as nourishment – and take a step back on the snacking. 

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We Need To Talk Weight Management 

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni follows up with influencer Justine Shera – this time, it’s a year after her weight-loss surgery.  

Justine reflects on how her life has changed since the surgery – especially her relationship with exercise.  

In terms of her diet, she describes the different stages she’s had to go through to get to her ‘new normal’. 

Her key message? It’s all about being comfortable in your skin. 

Listen to the other episodes following Justine’s journey: 

Part one: https://ihr.fm/3nlhN9y  

Part two: https://ihr.fm/3LntaG9  

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We Need To Talk Weight Management 

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street chats with biochemist Dr Gill Hart. 

On average, people react to five or six different foods. Hear how food intolerance are different to allergies, what your symptoms could be and the importance of your gut.  

Dr Gill has over thirty-five years’ experience in the development and validation of hospital standard diagnostic tests and testing services. 

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We Need To Talk Menopause 

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street chats with Dr Stacy Sims.

Stacy is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women.

Stacy says there's a misconception of exercise with menopause, and breaks down how women can use this time to train to the best of their ability.

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We Need To Talk Menopause 

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street chats with Melissa Johnston. 

Melissa is an employment lawyer with an interest in menopause in the workplace. 

One million women in the UK have left their job because of menopause – with a quarter of women suffering with debilitating menopause symptoms. 

She suggests wide education is key to help all employers, and is working towards creating a culture where it’s a common talking point. 

*update - an employee cannot refuse to give a medical certificate if requested by their employer

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We Need To Talk Menopause

In this special episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street chats with Dr Louise Newson. 

Dr Louise is a GP & Menopause Specialist in the UK, and campaigns for better menopause care. 

She’s working to increase awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause. 

Dr Louise shares her insight on the research done around menopause and the misconceptions of HRT. 

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We Need To Talk Menopause

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with journalist and television presenter Miriama Kamo. 

Miriama shares her menopause story - what she already knew, what surprised her, and how we need to start thinking about hormones. 

Miriama is on a mission to talk openly about menopause because she doesn't want women to feel they don't have the tools to manage.

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We Need To Talk Menopause

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Niki Bezzant.

Niki is a journalist and the author of 'This Changes Everything: The Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause'.

Niki shares her inspiration behind the book, the discoveries she made and explains why we need to learn acceptance.

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We Need To Talk Menopause

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Bridgette Jackson from Equal Exes.

Bridgette is a divorce & settlement strategist, a CDC qualified divorce/separation coach and a trained mediator.

Bridgette shares the connection between menopause and divorce, the importance of counselling, and has some tricks to keep it at bay. 

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It's the very very best of We Need To Talk with Toni Street!

All the best episodes from 2022 put into one. 

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We Need To Talk Mental Health

Toni catches up with No Ugly founders Aaron & Jo Taylor about mental health.

Aaron and Jo noticed a change in their teenage daughter after the pandemic - and quickly worked to get the help she needed.

Aaron shares his perspective of the challenges and hope he and his family experienced.

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We Need To Talk Christmas

In this special episode of We Need To Talk, Toni shares her full 2022 Christmas gift guide.

From books to speakers, roller skates to beach towels - Toni breaks down each age group to help you with your Christmas gift decision making. 

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We Need To Talk Resilience

Toni Street is joined by The Resilience Project founder Hugh van Cuylenburg.

What has this modern environment done, that we are no longer a master of resilience?

 Hugh shares what makes us happy, and how we can be more resilient. 

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Welcome to our special We Need To Talk series - We Need To Talk Breast Cancer, in light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

These episodes are hosted by Pink Ribbon Ambassador and Coast Day show announcer Lorna Subritzky. Lorna is currently undergoing treatment for her second breast cancer diagnosis. 

In this episode, Lorna chats to Medical Oncologist Sheridan Wilson.

She explains her role with cancer patients, and how treatment is not one size fits all.  

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We Need To Talk Wellbeing

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Gemma McCaw.

Gemma is a former Black Sticks hockey player, an Olympian, two-time Common Wealth games medallist and keen runner.

Gemma is a mum of two (with another one on the way), with husband Richie McCaw. 

She's a Women's Wellness Director and the Founder of the Sunday Series wellness retreats.

Get an insight into how she sets a wellness routine, has a good attitude and how she prioritises intentional connection.

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We Need To Talk Breast Cancer

In this episode, Lorna answers all your questions.

From how to prepare for your first appointment, to knowing what to say to someone who has been diagnosed - this episode has a personal touch as Lorna's shares parts of her story.

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We Need To Talk Breast Cancer

Welcome to our special We Need To Talk series - We Need To Talk Breast Cancer, in light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

These episodes are hosted by Pink Ribbon Ambassador and Coast Day show announcer Lorna Subritzky. Lorna is currently undergoing treatment for her second breast cancer diagnosis. 

In this episode, Lorna chats to Michael Puttick.

Michael is a General Surgeon with special interests in Breast Surgery and Emergency General Surgery.

This episode covers the importance of surgery in breast cancer recovery.

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We Need To Talk Breast Cancer

Welcome to our special We Need To Talk series - We Need To Talk Breast Cancer, in light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

These episodes are hosted by Pink Ribbon Ambassador and Coast Day show announcer Lorna Subritzky. Lorna is currently undergoing treatment for her second breast cancer diagnosis. 

In this episode, Lorna chats to New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation nurse Judith.

They talk about what to look out for, knowing the early signs, and how to do a self test.

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We Need To Talk Wellbeing

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Moni Meredith.

Moni is an actress and the founder of online PT fitness group Shadow Camp.

Moni shares a bit of her life story, and explains how and why she started Shadow Camp.

She tells us how you can put practises in place to make a switch in your life if need be.

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We Need To Talk Wellbeing

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Damian Chaparro.

Damian is the Founder and Wellness Architect of Aro Ha Wellness Retreat in Glenorchy.

He gives us an insight into his life and how he came to start Aro Ha.

Hear all about his experience with silent meditation, his thoughts on food and exercise, and how technology is evolving.

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We Need To Talk Wellbeing

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Carly Robinson.

How can we influence and feel in control of our health, even though it may not feel like a possibility? 

High flying executive Carly has been diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer – deemed non curative. 

She says she is in more of a peaceful and satisfying state than she has ever been due to a number of proactive steps. 

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We Need To Talk Bonus Episode

In this episode, Toni Street answers your questions about her health, career and personal life. 

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We Need To Talk Autoimmune Diseases

Toni Street catches up with Dr Galia Barhava-Monteith.

Toni and Galia were set up to meet by a medial specialist, and bonded over their mutual diagnoses of Autoimmune disease Churg-Strauss.

After Galia's diagnosis, she completed a PhD in mind body healthcare, which was her way of making sense of what she was going through.

In this episode, the pair talk about their struggles and achievements living their lives with Churg-Strauss. 

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We Need To Talk Nutrition

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni catches up with Influencer Justine Shera four months after her original chat to check in on how she's doing post weight-loss surgery.

Justine gives us an insight into her new relationship with food, how she's gotten back into doing exercise, and what the trigger effect has done for her overall health.

Follow her at @mybalanceproject on Instagram.

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We Need To Talk Nutrition

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street catches up with Newstalk ZB Host & Contributor Kate Hawkesby.

Kate shares her experience with epigenetics - the study of how your behaviours and environment can affect the way your genes work. This was an entirely new and exciting discovery for Toni! 

Plus, why is it so important to find what works best for you and your body?

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We Need To Talk Nutrition

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street catches up with My Balance Project creator and Influencer Justine Shera.

Justine undertook weight-loss surgery and shares with us the personal journey she took to get there.

She reminds us of the importance of loving the skin that you're in. 

Follow her at @mybalanceproject on Instagram.

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We Need To Talk Nutrition

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street catches up with the Director of the Centre For Empowered Eating Michelle Yandle. 

When it comes to your hunger, YOU have the power.

Michelle shares her experience of worry when it comes to food, and explains how healthy eating can go too far.

Plus - find out how we should be looking to our kids as a shining example. 

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We Need To Talk Nutrition

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Toni Street learns all about the latest superfood - blackcurrants. Why should we be adding it to our diets?

She's joined by Plant and Food Research's Science Team Leader Dominic Lomiwes. 

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We Need To Talk Illness Anxiety

Toni Street catches up with registered psychologist Juliet Ireland.

Toni has experienced illness anxiety (also known as health anxiety) several times throughout her life - including experiencing organ failure when the doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong.

It's an anxious time for many - whether you've got a pre-existing condition or not - and Juliet reminds us that anxiety around Covid-19 is a normal reaction. The great thing is, there are people out there like her to help. 
 
Juliet Ireland specialises in coping with illness anxiety, and Toni wishes she had known about health psychologists sooner. 

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We Need To Talk Fitness

Toni Street catches up with 1/2 of Instagram Page @lovefromyourdads Christian Newman.

Christian's Instagram page shares his same sex journey of bringing up his children with two dads.

In this episode, Christian and Toni discuss exercise and figure out how we can be better at it.

Plus, what are the five S's Christian swears by?

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We Need To Talk Fitness

Toni Street catches up with Captain of the Wheel Blacks Cody Everson. 

In 2011, a school rugby incident left him a tetraplegic. Cody has had to totally rethink how and why he exercises.

Cody shares his story on how he adjusted from living a ‘normal’ life, to living in a wheelchair.

Plus - what helps him lead a positive life.

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We Need To Talk Fitness

Toni Street catches up with TVNZ General Manager of Sports and Events Melodie Robinson.

Melodie played 18 tests for the Women’s Rugby team The Black Ferns.

Find out how she balances keeping fit as a mum of 2 and being an executive!

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We Need To Talk Fitness

Toni Street catches up with Augustine Fashion House Owner Kelly Coe.

Kelly is a big supporter of netball in New Zealand – she fits out both the Silver Ferns and the Northern Stars Teams.

Kelly shares her tips on how to enjoy the exercise you're doing.

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We Need To Talk Fitness

Toni Street catches up with Newstalk ZB Host & Columnist Kerre Woodham.

Kerre wrote a book about her first ever marathon, titled “Short Fat Chick To Marathon Runner”.

She reminds us that when you’re in a slump it’s easy to forget what motivated you in the first place.

Find out what did she had to do to get her back into running!

She also notes that type of exercise you enjoy may change over your life – we're not built to be ‘on’ all the time. 

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We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.

As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase & Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her.

Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

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