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 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 1737
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

25:35 Professional makeup artist Lisa Matson

​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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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 injury, and what litter intelligence training includes. 

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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 holidays. So here are my recommendations of the ones that would make great presents

Biographies/Autobiographies:

• Bre Tomasel: (Un)Apologetically Me
  $37.99
• Brodie Kane: Woman Uninterrupted
  $34.99
• Honey Hireme-Smiler: Honey. My Story of Love Loss and Victory
  $39.99
• Neil Wagner: All Out
  $40 
• The ACC Almanack
  $40 from the ACC store (signed)
• Sam Whitelock: View From The Second Row
  $44.99 
• Matt Heath: A Life Less Punishing
  $37.99

Cookbooks:

• Two Raw Sisters: More Salad
  $44.99
• Chelsea Winter: Tasty
  $35.99

Kids Books:

• Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion
  $27
• Jenny Buchanan: Ana’s Magic X-Ray: For kids approaching medical procedures
  $12.99 
• Patrick & George
  $22.95 

 

Prices as of 9/12/24

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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 year? This is the guide for you!

• Lick Mat (A donation to Pet Refuge is made for each lick mat purchased.)
  $20 from www.petrefugegifts.co.nz
• Swanndri Classic Wool Coat
  $119 from Swanndri
• Life of Riley Dog Bed
  $147 from Life of Riley
• Scooby Do Merch
  Collar $39 & Bandana $29 from EB Games
• Christmas Barkuterie Box
  $30 from The Barkuterie Box

Prices as of 5/12/2024

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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? An experience! Here are my favourites from across the country

• Theatre tickets:
  Priscilla – Queen of the Desert. Tickets from Ticketmaster.co.nz
  Six. Tickets from Ticketmaster.co.nz
• Hilton Festive High Tea
  For reservations, visit Bellini Bar, Hilton Auckland
• Cocktail Mixology Masterclass. 3 cocktails plus bites
  Full details at Bellini Bar, Hilton Auckland
• Face Up voucher (natural botox/face lift)
  Details at faceupbeauty.co.nz
• Gin Distillery experience 
• Beauty treatment voucher (Skintopia, Caci, The Face Place)  
• Massage Voucher: Relaxology 
• Sports event tickets: ASB Classic, Sail GP, Wellington Phoenix, Auckland FC
• Wero Water Park tickets
  From wero.org.nz
• Cordis Cody High Tea
  Details at cordishotels.com

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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 this Christmas, I've got some great options below.

Plus, keep an eye out on our website for some delicious drink recipes you can make at home over the coming weeks.

• Nockie’s Palette Rosé - won Double Gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show 2024
  $35 from Nockies Palette
• Batched Espresso Martinis
  $21.99 from Premium Liquor
• Batched Passionfruit Martini 
  $19.99 from Premium Liquor
• Juno Build Your Own 4 Bottle Box
  $169 from Juno Gin
• Aotearoa Christmas Gin
  $69 from Good George
• Christmas Wine Trio
  $109 from Wine Friend
• Juno, Saffron & Flamboyance Pink Gin Baubles
  $35 from Cocktail Collective

*R18. Drink Responsibly

Prices as of 27/11/2024

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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
• Augustine Voucher
  From $10 via Augustine
• Fragrance Discovery Pack - 8 minis + a voucher to redeem your chosen one in full 
  $115 from Farmers
• Dark Hampton Silk Scarf
  $119 from Dark Hampton
• Faux Floral Little Magnolia
  $89 from Curated Botanics
• Mini Lilly Bowl Workshop at Home
  $65 from Author Ceramics

Prices as of 26/11/24

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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 donating to charity? Here are five charity gift ideas, but there are plenty of other amazing charities out there that are also doing incredible māhi. 

• Kindness Collective Foundation - help Santa visit every child this Christmas.
  Over 160,000 children are living in poverty and as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, many families are struggling more than ever before. Thousands of children will wake up on Christmas morning without presents, or even food. This year, you can be the reason they unwrap joy instead.
  More details: www.kindness.org.nz
• Variety
  1,2,814 Kiwi kids just want food this Christmas. 3,000 children are on the waiting list for a sponsor.
  $48 – gives a child a day of festive food.
  $82 – gives a family of two a day full of food.
  $194 – gives a child a week of tasty food.
  $462 – feeds a family of four over the Christmas week.  
  More details: variety.org.nz
• The Fred Hollows Foundation
  Give a gift to a loved one and the gift of sight to someone in the Pacific. Plus, thanks to Specsavers, your donation will be matched, so your $25 becomes $50 and double the impact.
  More details: giftofsight.hollows.org.nz
• Kiwi Christmas Books
  Gifts brand new books to families whose children would otherwise go without at Christmas time. 
  More details: www.kiwichristmasbooks.org.nz
• World Vision
  Middle East crisis appeal: Every $1 you donate can provide $6 worth of urgent aid. Your donation will rush life-saving food, water, hygiene kits and more to children whose lives are on the line.
  More details: www.worldvision.org.nz

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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
  $39.99 from Farmers
• Moving Basketball Hoop
  $49.99 from Farmers 
• Make Your Own Neon Sign
  $34.99 from Farmers
• Safe
  $39.99 from Briscoes
• Bucket Hat
  $13 from Cotton On 
• Kmart Minis: Ice Cream Maker
  $19 from Kmart
• Kmart Minis: Dipping Pot
  $19 from Kmart
• Kmart Minis: Popcorn Maker
  $25 from Kmart
• Personalised Beach Towel 
  $49.99 from Cotton On 
• Toy Drone
  $89 from Mighty Ape 
• Football Shirt
  $150 from Adidas
• Auckland FC Football
  $19.99 from Rebel Sport
• Basketball Singlet
  $89.99 from Rebel Sport
• Bluey Crocs
  $100 from Crocs
• Bluey Tickets
  From $45 via TicketMaster

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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 buy for. It's the fathers and father-in-laws!

• Crossley Record Player 
  $329 from Mighty Ape
• Coast Feel Good '80's Vinyl
  $49.95 from MerchMe
• Eden Park Cologne
  $170 from Eden Park
• Golf Lessons / Indoor Golf Session
  From Golf.co.nz
• Bug-A-Salt Gun
  $104 from Bug-A-Salt
• Lapel Pin
  $30 from Barkers
• Cricket Lover Wallet
  $189 from Not Socks
• Swanndri Sleep Pant
  $63 from Swanndri

Prices as of 20/11/24

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