We Need To Talk with Toni Street – Details, episodes & analysis

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, knows exactly how. 

Te Kahukura is on a mission to build wealth and a better life for herself and her community, and is documenting it all online for everyone to see. 

In the episode, Toni and Te Kahukura chat about how Te Kahukura's difficult upbringing influenced her mindset towards money, why she started Māori Millionaire, and why financial wellbeing means much more than just building wealth.

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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

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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 months, the pain, fear, and surprise of having a baby born so early.

This episode is brought to you by the Māia Health Foundation. Tiny hands need big hearts. Donate now at maiahealth.org.nz

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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 Jayne chat about how growing up the child of undertakers influenced her life, the natural transition from pro athlete to media personality, why she decided to make such a radical change once she hit 50 and so much more.

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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 chaos. 

She shares how she manages to juggle looking after a young family while being self-employed and managing her farm. 

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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 Better offers a range of free support programmes, such as cosmetic classes and wellbeing sessions, for those with cancer - at any stage. 

Clare shares how Look Good Feel Better provides a sense of normality and helps connect those going through the same thing. 

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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 suffered from a meltdown which put her out of work for months. 

Since then, she's made a commitment to herself to help others avoid feeling the way she did. 

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We Need To Talk Balance 

In this episode, Toni talks to entrepreneur Cecilia Robinson. 

Cecilia has started several well-known companies, including My Food Bag and the online doctor service Tend. 

She shares how prioritising certain aspects of your life can help juggle a very full calendar – especially when there are kids involved.  
 

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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.

Kiran has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years and believes that a happy microbiome is the key to health.  

Through education and easy-to-digest, evidence-based support, it's Gutsi's mission to empower you to be your most healthy self. 

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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 weight loss journey and how she’s managed to keep looking after herself since.  

She says consistency is key, and not to be too hard on yourself.  

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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 a muffin? Dr Libby shares insight into how much sugar intake we’re meant to have daily – which is hard to track because there is so much hidden in our food. 

As sugar is a hard thing to reduce in your diet, she shares how we need to look at food as nourishment – and take a step back on the snacking. 

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