We Need To Talk with Toni Street
Episodes
Throwback: Vertigo and dizziness with Denise Taylor and Lisa Goulart
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Healing topical steroid withdrawal with Becky Bouterey
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Charlotte Lockhart on finding beauty in desperate times
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to reinvent your life with Jayne Kiely
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2025
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Weigh...
Managing headaches and neck pain with Helen Tufui
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Charity gifting
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Men
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Experience gifts
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Women
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Fathers and fathers-in-law
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Mothers and mothers-in-law
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christma Gift Guides 2025: Pre-teen and teen boys
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Pre-teen and teen girls
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Young boys
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
Christmas Gift Guides 2025: Young girls
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
7 habits to aging well with Dr Libby
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lib...
Creating an AI household manager with Nicole Retter
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping a family running smoothly is a difficult task that so often falls on the shoulders of women, which is why Nicole Retter created Personal Admin...
What to do when a cardiac arrest strikes
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shocktober is Hato Hone St John's annual campaign offering free CPR training to kiwi's all across the country, and it could help you save someone you ...
What the All Blacks can teach us about resilience with Gilbert Enoka
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka was instrumental in transforming the All Blacks into one of the greatest sports teams of all time, helping with both...
Skin cancer and sun safety with Dr Lorna Claydon
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, but this is something we really don't want to be leaders at. Our largely fair-skinn...
Supporting others through illness with Marianne Delaney-Hoshek
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting diagnosed with a major illness impacts not just the person diagnosed, but everyone else in their life too. Former Tactix coach Marianne Delane...
Dealing with the mental load with PJ Harding & Nadia Lim
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mental load in the modern world can be overwhelming, with more and more getting added to your plate everyday. In this episode, Toni chats with PJ ...
Inner child healing with Tereza Root
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: This episode contains brief mentions of domestic violence and child sexual assault. A list of resources is available at the bottom of the des...
Mind body connection with Cara Lennan
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cara Lennan is a fertility energetics coach who uses subconscious rewiring and nervous system regulation to help women conceive, but her work goes far...
Pandemic of purposelessness with John Templeton
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding meaning and purpose in life can be a challenge for everyone, so much so that former NZSAS Physical Trainer John Templeton believes we're livin...
Bladder weakness and pelvic health with Caitlin Fris
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bladder weakness will affect 1 in 3 women in their lives, yet it's still a sensitive topic for so many. So to get past this stigma, Toni is chatting w...
Getting out of the burnout rut with Kent Johns
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Johns is a former sports broadcaster who, after years of feeling burnt out and exhausted, put in the work to turn his health around, and has neve...
How to get better sleep with Tracey Gee
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows we should be getting better sleep, but that's easier said than done. That's why in this episode Toni is chatting with sleep and health ...
The hidden struggle of long COVID with Joy Reid
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic was a life changing time for everyone around the world, but for former One News reporter Joy Reid life still hasn't returned to ...
Weight loss solutions with Sarah Kennedy and Dr Richard Goldfarb
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 appro...
LSKD founder Jason Daniel
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Daniel founded activewear brand LSKD in 2007 after selling t-shirts to help fund his motocross racing. Fast forward to 2025 and the brand has su...
Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Clare Goodwin
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects more than 10% of women worldwide and yet the level of care is no where near where it should be. Clare Goodwin is a n...
The dangers of topical steroids with Becky Bouterey
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For four and a half years, Becky Bouterey has been battling withdrawal from topical steroids. Becky began using topical steroids to help manage her ec...
Using Human Design to understand yourself better with Charlotte Hill
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The first months of motherhood with Sarah Cowley-Ross
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The journey into motherhood can be complicated, and looks completely different for everyone. That's why this week Toni is chatting with former heptath...
Anal cancer care is disappointing with Dr Mary Birdsall
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2024: Part three
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2024: Part two
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
The Very Best of We Need To Talk 2024: Part one
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 professi...
WTA Newcomer of the Year Lulu Sun
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Books
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Pets
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Experiences
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Festive drinks
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Mums & mothers-in-law
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Charity gifting
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Young kids
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Dads & father-in-laws
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Young women
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Teens & pre-teen boys
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Hard to buy for
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Donating blood with Dr Richard Charlewood from NZ Blood
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donating blood or plasma can be a real way to make a difference in other people's lives, but the thought of donating can be overwhelming if you've not...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Teens & pre-teen girls
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: For the fellas
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: For the ladies
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Gifts under $40
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Eating like a legend with Dan Churchill
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that eating healthy is important, but it can be extremely daunting if you don't know how or where to start. Dan Churchill is a chef, pe...
Hysterectomies with Dr Praveen De Silva
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The thought of getting a hysterectomy can be extremely daunting for anyone. With so many uncertainties, from the risks and benefits of the procedure t...
Ex-Silver Fern & media icon April Ieremia
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
April Ieremia is an icon in New Zealand for many reasons, from her time as a Silver Fern to her career as a TV host. But since stepping out of the spo...
Soul wellness with Deidre Wilton
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that looking after your mental and physical health is super important, but did you know that looking after your soul health can be just...
Myopia epidemic with Germaine Joblin
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With decreasing outdoor time and increasing device use in young kids, the risk for developing Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is increasing d...
Cancer Society Auckland & Northland CEO Andrew Young
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 3 people will deal with cancer in their lives, which is why the work the Cancer Society does in Aotearoa is so important. In this episode, Toni c...
Lorna Jane founder Lorna Clarkson
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lorna Jane is nearing its 35th birthday, and the brands founder Lorna Clarkson is nearing her 60th. So to celebrate these milestones Toni chatted with...
Vertigo and dizziness with Denise Taylor and Lisa Goulart
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sym...
Digital healthcare with Vino Ramayah
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vino Ramayah is the founder and CEO of Manage My Health, the largest secure healthcare portal in New Zealand. Vino believed there was an easier and cl...
Disordered Eating with Two Raw Sisters
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
All-Natural Skincare with Emma Lewisham
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Lewisham is name now known across the world, with their products being sold by stores like Net-A-Porter and Onda Beauty. But the brand started si...
Scent Maverick Jo Malone CBE
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Toni talks to Jo Malone London & Jo Loves founder Jo Malone CBE. They discuss Jo’s upbringing and relationship with her parents...
Skin Health with Caci
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Toni Street talks with Penny Chapman of Caci about all things skin health. They discuss what you can do to protect your skin and the s...
Resilience through illness with ACC's Mike Lane
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Toni Street talks with Mike Lane about resilience through long term illnesses. Mike Lane from the Alternative Commentary Collective wa...
Managing Chronic Pain with Bianca Smeekes
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Toni Street talks with Bianca Smeekes about chronic pain. Bianca, of Neurospark, shares her personal experience of chronic pain, how ...
Working school hours with Dr Ellen Joan Ford
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bett...
Brow specialist Shari Hurley
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Edible Beauty with Carla Oates
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We Need To Talk BeautyToni catches up with The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates. Carla is passionate about the link between beauty and gut health. ...
Professional makeup artist Lisa Matson
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We Need To Talk Beauty Toni catches up with professional makeup artist Lisa Matson. Lisa brings her realm of experience - from magazine covers ...
Zoe Clark on how she fixed Toni's hair
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ser...
The Very, Very Best of We Need To Talk 2023
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 MENOPAUSEDr Stacy Sims is an exerc...
A Christmas Feast with Josh Emett
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Decorating for Christmas with Shelley Ferguson
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Christm...
Gareth Stythe - Investing at Different Stages
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Need to Talk Finances and Investing. In this episode, Toni Street talks with Gareth Stythe, a financial adviser at Milford Asset Management to ch...
Philip Morgan Rees - What's the Point of Financial Advice?
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nicky Reid - Money and Relationships
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jess Travers - 5 Money Personalities
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Need to Talk Finances and Investing. In this episode, Toni Street talks with Jessica Travers, a financial adviser at Milford Asset Management to ...
Christmas Gift Guide
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 str...
How to Make Christmas Special
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Gemma Douglas - Wim Hof Method through Motherhood
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Need To Talk Finding Strength. In this episode, Toni Street talks with Gemma Douglas from The Motherhood Project NZ. Gemma shared her struggle kn...
Amy Renall - Benefits of Exercise
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 provid...
Dr Lucy Hone - Managing Grief and Building Resilience
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Dr Denise Quinlan - Using Your Strengths
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Resilienc...
Bonus Episode: Professional Boxer Mea Motu
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 profe...
Bonus Episode: Harry Averill on Battling and Beating Anorexia
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 scho...
Bonus Episode: Weight-loss and new drug Ozempic
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nadia Lim - Juggling Work and Family
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Episode: Clare from Look Good Feel Better
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bette...
Jude Walter - Moving On From Meltdown
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 suf...
Cecilia Robinson - Prioritising Your Time
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Need To Talk Balance In this episode, Toni talks to entrepreneur Cecilia Robinson. Cecilia has started several well-known companies, including ...
Bonus Episode: Gut Health with Kiran Krishnan
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
LeeAnn Yare - Looking After Yourself
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Dr Libby - The Sugar Battle
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...