We Need To Talk with Toni Street

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.  That's why Nicole Gaviria created Binge Free Bestie and is on a mission to help women improve their relationship with food, using her own experience with binge eating coupled with a master's degree in counselling. In the episode, Toni and Nicole chat about how Nicole recognised her own binge eating habits and the work she's done to have a more positive mindset around food, her mission to help other women, and the amazing opportunity she had to meet Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett. Where to get help:• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)• Youth services: (06) 3555 906• Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234• What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 months, the pain, fear, and surprise of having a baby born so early. This episode is brought to you by the Māia Health Foundation. Tiny hands need big hearts. Donate now at maiahealth.org.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 created Two Raw Sisters to share their vege-first mentality when it comes to cooking and create yummy recipes that anyone can cook with whatever they have in their kitchen. In this episode Toni, Rosa and Margo discuss how food used to make them feel sad, guilty and frustrated, how they used their competitive relationship to improve their eating habits, and how they use Two Raw Sisters to simplify the complicated subject of eating healthy. Where to get help:• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)• Youth services: (06) 3555 906• Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234• What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-impossible juggle of work-life balance, especially as a mum of two.  Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and dizziness and fixing the symptoms in as little as just one session.  In this episode Toni chats with Lisa Goulart and Denise Taylor about the different ways they can treat vertigo, from physiotherapy and ear, nose and throat specialists to psychotherapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 realise what's truly important in life. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 potential side effects they may cause. Also, they chat about Calocurb, a natural alternative made from hops grown right here in New Zealand. 25:50 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 healthcare in New Zealand. In this episode, Toni and Mary chat about how she discovered she had cancer, the treatment and recovery process, and why Mary thinks it's so important to discuss anal cancer. You can find Mary's Anal Cancer Support Services here Or listen to her podcast Anal Cancer all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask 45:40 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 in your decision making, and even analyzing Toni's Human Design chart to help her understand her body and mind better 1:17:20 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 Thailand 1:36:40 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 things like stopping to watch the sunset. Plus, why Dr Libby's on a campaign to help people understand the importance of iron.  Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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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 information.

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 FC replica home jersey Crazy Catch Prices as of 10/11/25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Spalding Personalised Basketball Prices as of 10/11/25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 things like stopping to watch the sunset. Plus, why Dr Libby's on a campaign to help people understand the importance of iron.  Want more We Need To Talk? Find us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.