Life as a woman CEO with Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler

Toni Street's top tips to confident communication

This week we're doing something a little different on We Need To Talk, Toni's sitting down on her own to give you some of her most helpful tips and tricks to becoming a more confident communicator. Nowadays nearly everyone has to do some form of public speaking, whether you're presenting to collegues at work, coaching your kids' sports team, or selling yourself to potential employers, it's something you've got to do in your day to day life.  From simple things such as asking yourself 'if not me then who?' to realities such as 'confidence comes from experience', this episode is full of practical advice for anyone who wants to be a more skilled and confident communicator.  Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here. [https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The ABC's to fixing your breathing with Abby Stewart

We know that breathing well calms us down, but did you know that proper breathing is also critical to the way we function as humans? You might have something called breathing pattern disorder, and you might not even know it. In this episode of We Need To Talk, respiratory physiotherapist Abby Stewart explains exactly what breathing pattern disorder is, what we can do about it, and tell us a bit about her own journey that led to this kind of work.  You can follow her on Instagram @the_breathingphysio [https%20://www.instagram.com/the_breathingphysio/?hl=en] Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here. [https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Healing your relationship with food with Nicole Gaviria

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. The relationship between women and food can be incredibly complicated, and in many cases harmful. With weight loss and dieting engrained in girls from a young age, maintaining a positive mindset around food can be nearly impossible.  That's why Nicole Gaviria created Binge Free Bestie and is on a mission to help women improve their relationship with food, using her own experience with binge eating coupled with a master's degree in counselling. In the episode, Toni and Nicole chat about how Nicole recognised her own binge eating habits and the work she's done to have a more positive mindset around food, her mission to help other women, and the amazing opportunity she had to meet Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Becoming a Māori Millionaire with Te Kahukura Boynton

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. Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here. [https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast] 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 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

170 Days: The fight to bring Baby Austin home

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 [maiahealth.org.nz] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.