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

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 <a href="analcancer.co.nz">Anal Cancer Support Services&nbsp;here</a>
Or listen to her podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0tnxUTg7iQSbwwVmigD702?si=bHnasN3AThqPZbjGAJCUpg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=865e6567cbf14117">Anal Cancer all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask</a>

We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.

As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase & Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her. 

Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.
As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase &amp; Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her. Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

We Need To Talk with Toni Street

We Need To Talk is Toni Street's new lifestyle and wellness podcast.
As an extension of Toni's segment 'We Need To Talk' in her Coast Breakfast show with Jase &amp; Sam, this podcast gives Toni the chance to dive a little deeper into topics that interest her. Each episode will feature a new guest chosen by Toni, as she opens up the conversation to those who may have done things a little differently in their life to help match their wellness goals.

Anal cancer care is disappointing with Dr Mary Birdsall

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Ensuring your kids are properly fed can feel like an impossible task, especially if they're picky or have dietary requirements.  Rebecca Bruce is a paediatric dietician and mum of two who understand how hard it can be to feed your kids with healthy, delicous, simple food. 

If you're interested in Rebecca's Women's Wellbeing Reset, you can find more information here: https://shop.smartnutrition.nz/pages/womenswellbeingreset and you can use the code COAST15 to get 15% off!

Or if you'd like to see Rebecca in person you can at Tiny Giants Paediatric Specialists https://tinygiants.co.nz/

Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here.

Ensuring your kids are properly fed can feel like an impossible task, especially if they're picky or have dietary requirements.&nbsp; Rebecca Bruce is a paediatric dietician and mum of two who understand how hard it can be to feed your kids with healthy, delicous, simple food.&nbsp;
If you're interested in Rebecca's Women's Wellbeing Reset, you can find more information here: <a href="https://shop.smartnutrition.nz/pages/womenswellbeingreset">https://shop.smartnutrition.nz/pages/womenswellbeingreset</a>&nbsp;and you can use the code COAST15 to get 15% off!
Or if you'd like to see Rebecca in person you can at Tiny Giants Paediatric Specialists <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MZuYCk8v9Qc2A7W1iVhDSGqtjW?domain=tinygiants.co.nz/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">https://tinygiants.co.nz/</a>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast">Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here.</a>

How to feed growing kids with Rebecca Bruce

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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 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. 

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 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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;

Throwback: Vertigo and dizziness with Denise Taylor and Lisa Goulart

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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 seeking treatment in Thailand. Now after months of treatment, Becky's returned home better than she's been in a long time. 

Toni caught up with Becky to chat about what the treatment actually involved, how she's holding up now that she's back in NZ, and why she believes the treatment should be brought to our shores.

Click here to listen to Toni and Becky's first chat from last year.

Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here.

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 seeking treatment in Thailand. Now after months of treatment, Becky's returned home better than she's been in a long time.&nbsp;
Toni caught up with Becky to chat about what the treatment actually involved, how she's holding up now that she's back in NZ, and why she believes the treatment should be brought to our shores.
<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-we-need-to-talk-with-toni-97531767/episode/the-dangers-of-topical-steroids-with-269816428/">Click here to listen to Toni and Becky's first chat from last year.</a>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/wnttpodcast">Want more We Need To Talk? Find us here.</a>

Healing topical steroid withdrawal with Becky Bouterey

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Anal cancer care is disappointing with Dr Mary Birdsall

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