Defining Moments with Chris Beattie

At 24 years old, Giselle Moor hit the ground after a drag-racing accident and instantly realised she couldn’t feel her legs. In that moment, her entire life changed. In this powerful episode, Giselle opens up about the crash that left her paralysed, the pain and shock of the early days, the brutal physical and emotional recovery that followed, and how she eventually rebuilt herself following the a...

At 30 years old, Ned Wagner was sitting in a corner office at American Express, the job he’d chased for nearly a decade. On paper, he was living the corporate dream. Inside, he was burnt out, miserable, and terrified of spending the next 40 years in a life that didn’t feel like his. So he did the unthinkable. Ned quit his director job, packed up his life in New York, moved to Mexico with $8,000 to...

Are casual hookups and situationships keeping you from finding something real? In this episode, content creator and relationship coach Nick Slater returns to The Bondi Podcast to unpack the emotional toll of modern dating. From hookup culture and situationships to attachment styles and the search for genuine connection. Chris and Nick explore: Why casual hookups can be a form of self-sabotage How...

Content note: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD, which may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or the equivalent in your region. Two years after appearing as the very first guest on The Bondi Podcast, Rawson Kirkhope returns to dive a bit deeper into his story. At just 13, Ra...

Content note: This episode contains discussion of mental health and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or the equivalent in your region. In 2020, Sam Johnson was trapped in a destructive cycle of drinking, depression, and anxiety. Then, one night on New Year’s Eve, he hit rock bottom and called his mum to say he couldn’t go on...

What makes someone give up alcohol at just 27? In this episode, Faye Louise Hughes opens up about the moment she realised drinking was holding her back and how quitting alcohol changed everything. From blackouts and shame to clarity, confidence, and self-love, Faye shares the truth about her journey to sobriety and what life looks like two and a half years later. We also talk about: The social cha...

What if you could rewire your beliefs, raise your energy, and manifest the life you’ve always wanted? In this episode of The Bondi Podcast, Chris sits down with Sara McNelis - gym owner, human behaviour practitioner, and manifestation coach - to explore how she transformed her life from trauma bond relationships into purpose, clarity, and alignment. Sara shares her 4-step manifestation framework t...

Go behind the scenes at Celtic FC with goalkeeper Ben Siegrist in this revealing conversation. Ben opens up about working under Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers, the intense pressure of playing for one of the world’s most passionate clubs, and the reality of life as Joe Hart’s understudy. He shares candid stories about blocked loan moves, injury frustrations, and the mental resilience needed t...

Talitha Cummins was a familiar face on Australian TV screens - a successful journalist and newsreader with a bright career. But behind the camera, she was silently battling alcohol addiction. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Talitha opens up about the hidden struggles she faced and what it took to rebuild her life from the ground up. In this episode, we discuss: How high-functionin...

Lockie Clancy (@lockie_clancy) is one of Australia’s top Hyrox Pro athletes and co-founder of the performance-driven activewear brand 110. In this episode, he reflects on his performance at the recent Hyrox World Championships in Chicago including the preparation, the pressure and the behind the scenes at the event itself. After months of intense training and competing, Lockie opens up about the u...

In this episode of The Bondi Podcast, Vedic meditation teacher and astrologer Mairead Ball shares her journey from corporate burnout to finding purpose through Vedic wisdom. What you’ll learn: What Vedic Astrology is and how it can help navigate big life changes• How Mairead healed from burnout and transformed her life Behind-the-scenes of her teacher training in India during COVID A live Vedic as...

Charlie Sutherland isn't your average backpacker! At 23, he completed a 920km solo run from Melbourne to Sydney in just 17 days. Then he backed it up with a 700km ultra challenge around Sydney’s Centennial Park - running 100km a day for 7 straight days. These challenges weren’t about medals or records. They were about something deeper: raising money for a good cause and chasing the psychological “...

Daniel Calderwood is one of my closest friends and together, we recently travelled to India for a 9-day meditation retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas. What followed was a journey of stillness, intensity, emotional release and unexpected self-discovery. In this episode, we talk about: - The mental and physical demands of doing 8 hours of meditation a day - Intense emotional breakthroughs dur...

Simon Feldman was a successful executive in his family's multi-million dollar business. But over the course of several years, he secretly embezzled $16.7 million — a decision that would destroy his reputation, land him in prison, and ultimately force him to confront the darkest parts of himself. In this episode, Simon opens up about: The moment he was ambushed in a boardroom and forced to confess...

At just 15, Michael Cordner faced a devastating trauma — the suicide of a young athlete he coached. What followed was a downward spiral into anxiety, depression and overmedication that left him numb and disconnected for years. In this inspiring conversation, Michael shares his journey from being heavily medicated and losing his sense of self to finding hope and purpose through boxing. His powerful...

The guest on this episode is Hannah Cates - a writer, speaker, and coach passionate about helping others reconnect with their true selves. In this inspiring conversation, Hannah shares how she walked away from the 'perfect life' — marriage, stability, and societal expectations — to embark on a journey of healing, rediscovery, and deeper purpose. In the episode we talk about: - The cost of...

The guest on this episode is Hamish Young – Bondi-based coach, gym owner, and someone who’s battled silently with chronic illness for over two decades. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Hamish opens up about living with Crohn’s disease - diagnosed at 16, hidden for years, and only recently spoken about publicly. He shares the emotional and physical toll it’s taken, how it impacted his...

The guest on this episode is Thomas Malucelli - former party boy and Bachelor contestant, and current holistic wellness coach. In this raw and reflective episode, Thomas opens up about what it really took to turn his life around - from feeling lost and disconnected to becoming a wellness coach, mental health advocate, and someone truly aligned with purpose. In the episode we talk about: - Thomas’...

Jen McCloy knows firsthand the joy and challenges of surrogacy - she was a surrogate for her best friend. But through her journey, she uncovered the shocking legal loopholes and unregulated black market that leave intended parents and surrogates vulnerable. In Australia, outdated laws fail to protect both surrogates and intended parents, leading some to seek risky, unregulated alternatives. In thi...

Trent Knox is living proof that transformation is possible! At one point, his life was controlled by alcohol and cocaine, and he admits, “If I didn’t stop drinking, I’d be dead.” But in 2020, he made the life - changing decision to quit - and he’s never looked back. Now, he’s built the 440 Run Club, a global movement that helps people improve their physical and mental health through running and co...

Alfie Robertson (instagram - @alfiegetshard) is back! When he first appeared on The Bondi Podcast in December 2023, he had just left his corporate job to go all-in on content creation. Now, 14 months later, he’s built a hugely successful personal brand and multiple businesses over social media - and he’s here to share how he did it. In this episode, we dive into: ​The power of content creation and...

In this episode of the Bondi Podcast, we’re joined by Johnny Fisher, better known as The Romford Bull, fresh off his controversial split-decision win against Dave Allen on the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk undercard in Saudi Arabia. Johnny opens up about the high-stakes bout, sharing his reflections on the fight that had fans and critics talking. We dive into how he’s handled the media backlash fo...

In this episode, Chris is joined by online fitness coach Dave Marsh (@coachdavemarsh). Dave has worked in the fitness industry for 14 years, has clients all over the world and coaches a wide range of people - from those that are just beginning their fitness journey to elite level athletes and everything in between. Chris and Dave discuss the dangers of taking fitness advice from unqualified fitnes...

The guest on this episode is Olympic and professional boxer Luke Jackson (@lukejackson). Luke was the Australian boxing team captain at the London 2012 Olympics and turned pro after the games. In this episode Luke opens up about his traumatic childhood growing up in Tasmania, qualifying for the Olympics in 2012 and spending the next 10 years trying to replicate that high using alcohol and drugs. I...

Chris is joined on the sofa by Nick Slater (@nick.slater) to unpack the complex world of modern dating and relationships. Nick is an actor, content creator and podcaster who is well known for his hilarious and sometimes confronting skits on attachment styles and modern dating. In this episode we talk about Nick's rock-bottom moment after cheating on his ex girlfriend, the various attachment styles...