Defining Moments with Chris Beattie

Big John (@itsbigjohn1) was back in Bondi so we had to get him back on the podcast for a chat as our first returning guest. Big John and his professional heavyweight boxer son Johnny Fisher came on the podcast for a chat back in March (episode #11 if you want to go back and listen) and it's fair to say a lot has happened for both over the past 8 months. In this episode we talk about Big John embra...

The guest on this episode is Amy Lynch, founder of the Bondi Beach Babes (@bondibeach.babes). Bondi Beach Babes is a woman's community group that was founded in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdowns with the aim of ensuring women feel safe and stay connected from a social perspective. It has grown significantly over the past few years and current has 21k members. Amy shares her own story of feel...

In this episode Chris is joined by Chief Nutrition co-founder Veronika Larisova. Veronika is a self-confessed carnivore and ultra trail runner. The pair talk about how Chief was founded 9 years ago following Veronika's trip to PNG to do the Kokoda Trail, why people are switching from traditional whey protein powder to collagen protein powder and do some myth busting about the carnivore diet. Insta...

It's roles reversed as our host Chris is the one getting asked the questions for a change! Thank you to Dwayne-Andrew Kerr (@dwayneandrewkerr) for stepping in to host this one. Chris recently completed a year alcohol free. What started off as a 75 day fitness challenge in October 2023 quickly turned into a bit of a social experiment. In this episode, the Chris talks about the challenges he faced d...

Chris is joined by the man behind Aquabumps (@aquabumps) and one of Australia's most well known photographers, Eugene Tan... better known as Uge! Aquabumps started back in 1999 when Uge would take a pictures of the beach and send them to his friends on a daily basis. Little did he know what it would eventually grow into. In this episode, Uge talks about how Aquabumps started and grew into what it...

In this episode Chris is joined by Bondi celebrity hat maker Dave Robledo, better known as BamBam. The pair talk about Dave's life working in the Sydney nightclub industry, the crazy story about how BamBam started and Dave found his hidden talent for hat making and some of the cool stories about people Dave has made hats for. Instagram - @the_bondi_podcastSPONSOR - Cameron's Tallow Balm who are ch...

The guest on this episode is Bondi local Govind Sandhu. As a crossfitter and ultramarathon runner, Gov was in the best physical condition of his life when he was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (an aggressive blood cancer) earlier this year at the age of 38. In this episode Chris and Gov talk about Gov's initial symptoms, the ordeal Gov went through just to get a diagnosis and the re...

NRL legend Bryan "Fletch" Fletcher comes in for a long overdue chat. Fletch has lived in Bondi for 50 years, played rugby league for the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, played in 14 State Of Origin games and represented Australia 13 times. Chris and Fletch talk about Fletch's career - winning a premiership with the Roosters, captaining the Rabbitohs and playing for NSW and Australi...

Pili Nemer (@pilinemer) comes in for a chat as she make her way from Bali to Canada via Bondi. Pili was a contestant on Big Brother back in 2015, eventually finishing 5th on the show after spending 9 weeks in the House. Chris and Pili talk about Pili's experience in the Big Brother House, falling in love with and eventually marrying fellow housemate Kevin and the challenges she faced after leaving...

Chris chats with Dom Sheppard (@domsheppard) ahead of Dom flying to France compete in the HYROX World Championships. Dom qualified for the World Championships by winning the HYROX Men's Open in Melbourne in August 2023 with a time of 1:01:06. The pair talk about Dom's experience winning the Men's Open last year, training preparation ahead of the World Champs and Dom's top tips for anyone competing...

In this episode Chris sits down with Bikini Fitness Pro and Women's Physique Coach, Leticia Lockhart (@coachleticialockhart) to discuss her journey from crystal meth addiction to bikini fitness competing. The pair talk about Leticia falling into addiction, how she ended up in jail and the year Leticia spent in rehab as part of her recovery journey. SPONSOR OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS - use referra...

The guest on this episode is Sinead Hegarty (@sineadheg). Sinead is the founder of the digital meditation hub The Brave Way (@thebraveway_) and host of The Sinead Says Podcast (@sineadsayspod). In this episode Chris and Sinead talk about the recent tragic events that took place at Bondi Junction, why Sinead turned to meditation in the first place and how meditation has changed both of their lives...

In this episode Chris is joined by former professional beach sprinter Katie Williams. The pair talk about the pressure of competing at the top level and Katie missing out on the 2016 World Championships due to illness which led to her retiring from the sport. Katie also opens up about dealing with the death of her friend and NSW team mate Saxon Bird at a young age as well as her experience in the...

Chris is joined on the sofa for chat by Bella Massey, Founder of Immersia Freediving (@immersiafreediving).In this episode the pair talk all things freediving, including diving with Tiger Sharks in the Maldives, the more extreme side of the sport where people dive down hundreds of meters and the physical, social and and mental health benefits associated with freediving. Bella also tells the story...

In this episode Chris is joined by clinical nutritionist Sally O'Neil (@thefitfoodieblog).In her late 20s, Sally developed the eating disorder orthorexia - an obsession with eating healthy food! The eating disorder resulted in Sally losing 14kgs over a very short space of time. At the peak of the eating disorder, Sally's bodyweight dropped to 43kgs which was dangerously low for someone of her stat...

Chris sits down with Bonditony for a chat in Tony's famous Bondi Rock n Roll burger restaurant. Bonditony is one of the biggest characters in the Bondi community and his burgers are frequently ranked up there with the best in Sydney. Before the burger restaurant gig, Tony spent a decade in the music industry promoting and managing bands. The pair talk about Tony's time in the music industry, the d...

This is episode two of our series of shorter episodes called Bondi Shorts where we shine a light on something specific within the Bondi community. Joining Chris on the sofa for a chat is Jason, the man behind the Instagram account @dronesharkapp. The pair talk about the sea life that comes into Bondi, including Great White Sharks, and get into the debate on shark nets and drum lines. Instagram - @...

Chris is joined on the sofa by Fitfluencer Alexa Towersey (@actionalexa). Alexa is a former alcoholic who has now been sober for 16 years. The pair talk about Alexa's life pre and post alcohol, the challenges and benefits of living an alcohol free lifestyle, alcoholism running in families and Alexa appearing on the TV show Naked and Afraid. Instagram - @the_bondi_podcast #thebondipodcast #bondibea...

Chris is joined by father and son combo all the way from the UK, Big John and Johnny Fisher. Big John is a social media personality famous for his legendary catchphrase - BOSH! Johnny is a professional heavyweight boxer known as The Romford Bull and is currently undefeated after 11 fights (10 KOs). The pair are currently boshing their way around Australia and it was great to have them in for a cha...

In this episode Chris is joined by Neil O'Sullivan (@neilosul) Founder of Nimbus Co (@thenimbusco).The pair talk about football, Neil's mental health journey and the benefits of using saunas and ice baths to improve mental and physical health. Instagram - @the_bondi_podcast #thebondipodcast #bondibeach #bondi #podcast #icebath #wimhofmethod #wimhof #coldtherapy #coldexposure #recovery #breathwork...

In this episode Chris is joined by KAAIAA Founder, Leah Simmons (@iamleahsimmons). Chris and Leah talk about Leah's life in London working and partying in the music industry, moving back to Australia and how Leah ended up pursuing a career in the health and fitness industry. The pair then discuss how Leah eventually grew angry at the industry given the misuse of social media, the decision to move...

This is the first in a series of shorter episodes where we shine a light on something specific within the Bondi community. First up is the amazing Instagram account @morningbondi as Chris is joined by the man behind the camera, Amaury Treguer (or "Amo" as he is more commonly known by around these parts). Instagram - @the_bondi_podcast #thebondipodcast #bondibeach #bondi #podcast #morningbondi #pho...

In 2020, Bondi based personal trainer Joel Costello required life saving surgery to have a tumour removed from his brain. In this episode Chris and Joel talk about Joel's decision to go ahead with the high risk surgery, how the brain tumour impacted his personal life and Joel's long recovery journey which still continues today. Instagram - @the_bondi_podcast #thebondipodcast #bondibeach #bondi #po...

Two time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Bronte Campbell comes in for a chat as she prepares for the Paris Games later this year. Chris and Bronte talk about Bronte's experience at London 2012, Rio 2016 and the COVID impacted Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. They also discuss Bronte's break from swimming after the Tokyo games, the decision to return to the pool for Paris and Bronte's special relationship w...

In this episode Chris is joined by professional boxer Kate McLaren fresh from her WBC title fight against Enja Ryan. Chris and Kate talk about the fight before talking about Kate's fascinating journey from UK model to professional boxer in Australia. Instagram - @the_bondi_podcast #thebondipodcast #bondibeach #bondi #podcast #femaleboxer #boxing #boxer #boxingtraining #fitness #femalefighter #wome...