We Need To Talk with Toni Street

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 never felt better. This inspired him to follow a new career of health coaching, and now he wants to help kiwis feel as good as he does.

In this episode, Toni and Kent chat about the events that led to him seeing a nutritionist for the first time, his new non-negotiables including good sleep, great food, and laughter, and the small changes you can make in your everyday life to...

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 psychologist Tracey Gee about why so many people struggle with their sleep, and some practical tips we can all apply to help sleep better at night.

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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 pre-pandemic normality. After being diagnosed with long COVID, Joy's life was turned upside down and all these years later she's still dealing with the consequences. 

In the episode, Toni and Joy chat about the long process of being diagnosed, how the symptoms affected her home and work life, and her ongoing recovery process. 

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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.

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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 surpassed $100 million in sales, and recently opened stores in Auckland and Christchurch, with another in Mount Manganui set to open soon. 

In the nearly 20 years since the brand began, Jason has learnt a lot about running a business. In the episode, Toni and Jason chat about the journey of the brand, the lessons he's learnt about himself, and the inevitable issues he and the company have faced. 

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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 nutritionist and PCOS expert who was diagnosed with PCOS in her mid-20s despite being extremely fit and healthy.

Clare found that there were simple diet and lifestyle changes she could make that made drastic improvements to her symptoms. So on this episode she shares how these personalised changes can help other people with PCOS

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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

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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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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

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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!

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

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 c...

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!

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...

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

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!

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 we're looking at the young women in your lives. This guide covers women from late teens into their 40's

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 a group that can be notoriously hard to buy for, the pre-teen & teenage boys, which ranges from around 8 - 18

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 has someone in their life that's impossible to buy for. That's why I've made this guide for that very person, there's bound to be something in here perfect for them.

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 done it before.

That's why this week Toni is chatting with transfusion medicine specialist Dr Richard Charlewood from NZ Blood about everything you'd want to know before donating. From who can donate and when, to what your blood and plasma is used for. 

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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 the guide I've got the most experience in as it includes both of my daughters. It's covering the girls around 8 - 18

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!

Men can be notoriously hard to buy for. But worry not I'm here to help. This guide can help you buy for your husband/partner, your brother, or any other man in y...

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!

Whether it's your wife, partner or any other special lady in your life, these gifts are sure to make her Christmas special

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 one's that won't break the bank, as these are all under $40

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, performance coach, and author, whose personal cooking philosophy caught the eye of Hollywood legend Chris Hemsworth. In his new book Eat Like a Legend Dan gives his advice on how to cook food that will keep you at your peak, by focusing on a plant heavy diet.

In the episode Toni and Dan chat about the importance of fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet, how to create and stick...

The thought of getting a hysterectomy can be extremely daunting for anyone. With so many uncertainties, from the risks and benefits of the procedure to the methods and recover time. 

That's why this week, Toni is chatting with gynaecologist and hysterectomy expert Dr Praveen De Silva to ask all of her burning questions. 

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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 spotlight a few years ago, she has taken up a new role as the director of sports at Westlake Girls High School on Auckland's North Shore.

In this episode, Toni and April catch up to discuss April's life since leaving the public eye, including raising her two children, why getting kids involved in sport is so important for their growth, and how you can keep kids...

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 as important? Deidre Wilton is an astrologer and metaphysical teacher who wants to help you find your soul's journey.

In this episode, Toni and Deidre discuss the importance of how your soul can influence your gut feeling, why following your gut feeling in your day to day life is so important, and what you can do to improve your soul health.

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With decreasing outdoor time and increasing device use in young kids, the risk for developing Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is increasing drastically. Germaine Joblin is a qualified optometrist and teaching fellow, who travels across the country in the vision bus testing kids' eyes and seeing the trend first hand.

Listen to hear Germaine's recommendations to keep your children's chances as low as possible - as a mother and an optometrist.

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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 chats with the Cancer Society CEO Andrew Young about his personal experience with cancer and how this prompted his move from journalism into working at the Cancer Society.

They also talk about the important work the Cancer Society does, and how you can help this Daffodil Day and beyond!

If you want to help the Cancer Society you can click here to donate

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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 Lorna about the beginnings of the brand, why she feels the activewear trend is only just beginning, and how she remains fit and healthy as she nears 60!

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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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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 clearer way for patients to access medical information and their own medical records, so he helped create Manage My Health. Vino describes Manage My Health as an electronic bridge between doctor and patient, giving them a way to easily communicate and share information.

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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.