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 Trimester

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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

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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 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.

18:00 Edible Beauty with Carla Oates

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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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 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.

17:50 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 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. 

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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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