We Need To Talk with Toni Street

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 Pow...

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 10/11/25 See omnystudio.com/l...

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...

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 10/11/25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

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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.  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 Spa...

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 Gabby&...