Defining Moments with Chris Beattie
- Episodes
- 91
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- Latest episode
- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
Sharing the moments and stories that define extraordinary people. Host Chris Beattie sits down with people from all walks of life to explore the experiences, decisions and setbacks that shaped who they became. From athletes and entrepreneurs to experts and people with remarkable life stories, these are honest conversations about change, identity, resilience, purpose and what it means to build a meaningful life.
Episodes 91
Comedian Shane Todd: You Have to Risk Looking Stupid
What does it take to back yourself when nobody knows whether you'll succeed?In this episode, Chris sits down with Northern Irish comedian Shane Todd to explore the years of uncertainty behind his success, from …
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What does it take to back yourself when nobody knows whether you'll succeed?
In this episode, Chris sits down with Northern Irish comedian Shane Todd to explore the years of uncertainty behind his success, from terrifying early gigs and working in a call centre to travelling across Ireland for little or no money, before eventually taking the leap into full-time comedy.
Shane shares why he kept going when things weren't working, how he dealt with the fear of other people's opinions, and why taking small risks, asking for opportunities and simply giving things a go can change the direction of your life.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & The First Stand-Up Gig
03:06 - Growing Up Around Dark Northern Irish Humour
06:02 - Overcoming Paralysing Stage Fright & Blanking Out
11:15 - The "One and Done" Mindset
14:56 - The 4-Year Slump: Why He Kept Going
17:42 - Call Centre Job vs Chasing the Dream
20:12 - Scraping Together Petrol Money for Gigs
22:53 - Fired from Dishwashing: No Backup Plan
25:07 - Sleeping in Luton Airport to Perform in London
28:03 - Tall Poppy Syndrome: Why Ambition Scares People
33:23 - Asking for Gigs & The Worst-Case Scenario
36:54 - Choosing Comedy Over a Traditional Career
39:16 - Start Small: The Power of Low Stakes
42:23 - The Turning Point: Going Full-Time
46:29 - The Deathbed Regret Test
48:57 - The £480 Parking Disaster
51:04 - Competing with Premier League Football on Stage
55:04 - The Funniest Heckle He’s Ever Received
59:49 - Fatherhood & How It Changed His Work Ethic
01:05:27 - Cancel Culture, Offence & Clean Comedy
01:10:57 - Jimmy Carr's Rule: Intent vs Content
01:13:52 - His Next Big Dream: Writing a Sitcom
01:16:22 - Wrap Up
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The Reality of Modern Dating, Tech, and Loneliness | Nick Slater
Are we becoming more connected, healthier and productive, but less happy?In this episode, Chris sits down with content creator Nick Slater to explore some of the biggest trends shaping modern life, from AI …
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Are we becoming more connected, healthier and productive, but less happy?
In this episode, Chris sits down with content creator Nick Slater to explore some of the biggest trends shaping modern life, from AI relationships and male loneliness to smartphone addiction, the obsession with self-improvement, modern relationships and the future of work.
Chapters:
00:00 Can AI Replace Real Human Relationships?
06:11 AI and the Future of Human Creativity
10:46 Why Are Young Men So Lonely?
19:50 The Pressure on Men to Be Strong
23:17 Are Smartphones Making Our Lives Worse?
34:48 Has Self-Improvement Culture Gone Too Far?
47:13 The Strange Rise of Boy Kibble
54:53 Are We Too Quick to Label People?
59:50 Will AI Change How We Work?
1:06:12 What Does the Future Look Like?
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Building an Empire at 22 Nearly Destroyed Him | Lewis Huckstep
At just 22, Lewis Huckstep owned three gyms and appeared to have everything going for him. Behind the scenes, he was anxious, depressed and completely burned out.When a business sale collapsed, Lewis found …
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At just 22, Lewis Huckstep owned three gyms and appeared to have everything going for him. Behind the scenes, he was anxious, depressed and completely burned out.
When a business sale collapsed, Lewis found himself on the floor crying, desperate to escape the life he'd built.
In this shorter episode, Lewis opens up about the hidden cost of chasing success, the $142,000 workplace dispute that threatened his business, and the painful realisation that achieving more wasn't making him happier.
You can listen to the full episode with Lewis on all of our channels if you want to hear more about his story.
Chapters
00:00 Three Gyms at 22, But Miserable Inside
01:16 The Reality Behind His Success
02:00 Why Lewis Decided to Sell
03:04 The Phone Call That Broke Him
03:49 Giving Away a $200,000 Business
04:35 The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything
05:40 The Employee Who Triggered a Crisis
08:00 A Workplace Complaint Changes Everything
09:36 The $142,000 Insurance Disaster
12:14 Searching for Answers and Accountability
14:15 What Lewis Would Say to Her TodayFollow us on Instagram - @defining_moments_pod
When Achieving Everything at 22 Makes You Miserable | Lewis Huckstep
At 22, Lewis Huckstep owned three gyms and appeared to have everything going for him. Behind the scenes, he was anxious, depressed and completely burned out. When a business deal collapsed, he found himself on …
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At 22, Lewis Huckstep owned three gyms and appeared to have everything going for him. Behind the scenes, he was anxious, depressed and completely burned out. When a business deal collapsed, he found himself on the floor crying, desperate to escape the life he'd built.
In this episode, Lewis opens up about the childhood experiences that fuelled his obsession with success, the breakdown that forced him to rethink everything, and why achieving more doesn't necessarily make us happier.
We explore the hidden cost of ambition, the need for external validation, overcoming self-doubt, finding purpose, and whether it's possible to build a successful life without sacrificing your happiness, relationships and mental health.
Chapters
00:00 Three Gyms at 22, But Miserable Inside
05:40 The $142,000 Business Disaster
15:36 When His Best Friend Turned Against Him
26:28 The Decision That Changed Everything
33:40 Chasing His Father's Approval
50:38 Why Success Doesn't Make You Happy
1:03:54 How Your Past Shapes Who You Are
1:19:15 Finding Purpose When You Feel Stuck
1:28:11 Why Success Can Destroy Relationships
1:39:42 An Honest Conversation About Life After Having a Baby
How MAFS Bride Became Australia's Most Hated Woman | Bec Zacharia
How did a MAFS bride become one of Australia's most hated women?In this episode, Bec Zacharia opens up about the controversial dinner parties that made her a national talking point, revealing the pressure she …
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How did a MAFS bride become one of Australia's most hated women?
In this episode, Bec Zacharia opens up about the controversial dinner parties that made her a national talking point, revealing the pressure she faced from producers, the role of alcohol and exhaustion, and what really happened behind the scenes of Married at First Sight.
Bec also reflects on her own behaviour, the relentless online abuse and death threats that followed, and the devastating impact the public backlash had on her mental health.
Chapters:00:00 The MAFS Dinner Party That Changed Everything
01:27 What Producers Told Bec to Do
04:19 Why MAFS Dinner Parties Get So Explosive
08:03 Alcohol, Exhaustion and Producer Pressure
14:05 The Death Threats Begin
15:21 Australia's Most Hated Woman
17:12 The Darkest Moment of Bec's Life
Controversial MAFS Bride Became Country's Most Hated Woman | Bec Zacharia
Married at First Sight (MAFS) bride Bec Zacharia opens up about what it was really like becoming one of the most hated women in Australia.In this episode, Bec takes us behind the scenes of Married at First …
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Married at First Sight (MAFS) bride Bec Zacharia opens up about what it was really like becoming one of the most hated women in Australia.
In this episode, Bec takes us behind the scenes of Married at First Sight, revealing the pressure from producers, what really happens at the infamous dinner parties, and the truth about her relationship with Danny.
She also opens up about the public backlash, receiving death threats, losing her job, and reaching one of the darkest points of her life.
Chapters
00:00 Becoming Australia's Most Hated Woman
02:03 The Dinner Party That Changed Everything
07:15 What Really Happens Behind the Scenes of MAFS
13:44 Are MAFS Couples Matched for Love or Entertainment?
20:01 The Truth About Producer Pressure
28:01 Alcohol, Exhaustion and the Dinner Parties
34:30 Death Threats and the Darkest Period of Beck's Life
51:44 Who Really Goes on MAFS for Love?
57:28 The Truth About Beck and Danny
1:07:56 Losing Her Job and Rebuilding Her Life
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HYROX FALLOUT: James Kelly Reveals Truth About Hunter McIntyre
Hunter McIntyre was once the athlete who inspired James Kelly to get into HYROX. Then they became friends. Then everything changed.In this episode, James opens up about the breakdown of their relationship, why …
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Hunter McIntyre was once the athlete who inspired James Kelly to get into HYROX. Then they became friends. Then everything changed.
In this episode, James opens up about the breakdown of their relationship, why he believes things shifted when he became a genuine competitor, and why he now describes his former hero as a “bully”.
From their early friendship to beating Hunter at the World Championships, James shares his perspective on one of HYROX’s biggest personalities, and explains why he believes Hunter sometimes thinks he’s bigger than the sport.
Chapters
00:00 Hunter McIntyre Was My HYROX Hero
03:20 When Hunter Took James Under His Wing
05:15 When the Friendship Changed
06:42 Beating Hunter at the World Championships
07:55 “He’s a Bully”
10:20 How Does Hunter Bully People?
12:25 The World Championships Controversy
14:25 “He Thinks He’s Bigger Than HYROX”
15:35 Why HYROX Needs Rivalries
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Elite HYROX Star on Cost of Becoming World Class | James Kelly
James Kelly is one of the world’s top HYROX athletes, but the pursuit of becoming world-class has come at a cost.In this episode, James opens up about the sacrifices behind elite performance, his struggle with …
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James Kelly is one of the world’s top HYROX athletes, but the pursuit of becoming world-class has come at a cost.
In this episode, James opens up about the sacrifices behind elite performance, his struggle with external validation, his complicated relationship with Hunter McIntyre, dealing with disappointing results, and the challenge of separating who he is from what he achieves.
We also explore flow, pressure, relationships, identity, and what it really takes to perform at your best.
Chapters:
00:00 The Cost of Becoming World-Class
07:04 When Ambition Costs You Friendships
13:52 What Is James Really Chasing?
17:12 Becoming a Prisoner of External Validation
28:45 The Truth About Hunter McIntyre
46:01 The Psychology of Peak Performance
54:16 Why “No One Cares” Is Powerful
59:08 Dealing With Failure and Setbacks
1:05:13 The Relationship Behind the Athlete
1:11:39 Who Is James Kelly Without HYROX?
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How I Became Australia's Most Expensive Male Escort
Just days after arriving in Australia, Marcus Richardson was offered $6,000 by a stranger to sleep with his wife while he watched.What began as a bizarre encounter on a night out in Sydney led Marcus into the …
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Just days after arriving in Australia, Marcus Richardson was offered $6,000 by a stranger to sleep with his wife while he watched.
What began as a bizarre encounter on a night out in Sydney led Marcus into the world of high-end male escorting. He started charging $300 an hour, entered an underground network of sex workers and eventually became one of Australia's most expensive male escorts.
In this episode, Marcus reveals what really happens behind closed doors, who hires male escorts, the darker side of the industry, and the psychological impact years of selling sex has had on him.
Chapters:
00:00 The $6,000 Proposition
04:38 Becoming a Male Escort
05:55 Inside Sydney’s Escort Industry
07:37 How Escort Bookings Actually Work
12:14 The Darker Side of Escorting
15:33 Who Hires Male Escorts?
18:43 The Cost of Selling Sex
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British Soldier Nearly Killed by Senior Officers
Marcus Richardson was a British soldier when a night out in Cyprus ended with him being brutally attacked by three senior military personnel.The assault left Marcus with a brain haemorrhage, missing teeth and …
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Marcus Richardson was a British soldier when a night out in Cyprus ended with him being brutally attacked by three senior military personnel.
The assault left Marcus with a brain haemorrhage, missing teeth and serious brain injuries. He woke from a coma three weeks later and began a two-year rehabilitation with one goal: returning to active service.
In this episode, Marcus tells the story of the attack, the injuries that nearly killed him, and the devastating moment he discovered his career in the British Army was over.
Chapters:
00:00 Attacked by Senior Military Officers
02:21 The Injuries That Nearly Killed Him
02:38 Waking From a Three-Week Coma
04:30 What Happened to His Attackers
06:02 Why Marcus Joined the Army
10:26 The Brotherhood He Had to Leave
12:53 Two Years of Rehabilitation
16:07 His Army Career Was Over
17:11 Losing His Identity and Purpose
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of serious violence and suicide.
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From British Soldier to $2,000-an-Hour Male Escort | Marcus Richardson
Marcus Richardson was building a career in the British Army when a brutal assault left him in a three-week coma with a brain haemorrhage and eventually ended the career that had given him his identity and …
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Marcus Richardson was building a career in the British Army when a brutal assault left him in a three-week coma with a brain haemorrhage and eventually ended the career that had given him his identity and purpose.
In this episode, Marcus opens up about losing the life he thought he would have, moving to Australia and unexpectedly becoming the country’s most expensive male escort. He shares what that world is really like behind closed doors, the psychological cost of selling sex, his complicated relationship with his father, and why he has finally decided to walk away.
Chapters:
00:00 The Night That Changed Everything
06:02 Why Marcus Joined the British Army
12:53 Two Years of Rehabilitation
16:07 Losing His Career and Identity
22:00 Reaching the Edge
32:27 Marcus on Modern Masculinity
41:04 Moving to Australia
42:01 Becoming a High-End Male Escort
54:18 The Reality Behind Escorting
1:02:14 When Sex Became a Problem
1:11:15 His Family Finds Out
1:16:22 Living With an Uncertain Future
1:21:31 Why Marcus Quit Escorting
1:31:28 Loneliness, Friendship and What Comes Next
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, sexual assault, violence and drug use.
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Surviving a Near Death Experience | Richie Harkham
Richie Harkham was on top of the world when a devastating motorcycle accident changed everything.In an instant, he went from believing he had it all figured out to thinking he was going to die. Lying on the …
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Richie Harkham was on top of the world when a devastating motorcycle accident changed everything.
In an instant, he went from believing he had it all figured out to thinking he was going to die. Lying on the side of the road, Richie realised there were so many things he still wanted to do and that he had been taking life for granted.
In this episode, Richie shares the accident that nearly killed him, the perspective it gave him, and why he now believes none of us should wait for a near-death experience to start truly living.
Chapters:
00:00 - The Accident That Changed Everything
02:24 - I Thought I Was Going To Die
04:46 - Realising He Was Wasting Life
07:08 - The Things He Hadn't Done Yet
09:32 - Why We Keep Putting Things Off
11:54 - The Wake-Up Call He Never Wanted
14:18 - Finding Perspective After Near Death
16:42 - Living Every Moment To The Full
19:06 - Don't Wait For Your Wake-Up Call
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#66 Don't Waste Your Second Chance | Richie Harkham
Richie Harkham's life changed forever after a devastating motorcycle accident left him fighting to save his leg and questioning whether he could keep going.Over the years that followed, Richie endured chronic …
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Richie Harkham's life changed forever after a devastating motorcycle accident left him fighting to save his leg and questioning whether he could keep going.
Over the years that followed, Richie endured chronic pain, multiple failed surgeries, and some of the darkest moments of his life. But the experience also taught him powerful lessons about resilience, perspective, purpose, and making the most of the life you've been given.
In this episode, Richie shares the story of his recovery, the mindset that got him through it, and why he believes adversity can become one of life's greatest teachers.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - What The Accident Taught Him
05:35 - Why Resilience Means Bouncing Forward
08:10 - Losing His Identity After Injury
12:03 - Meaning, Hope And Survival
17:25 - Why Resilience Matters More Today
20:14 - Meditation, Yoga And Inner Strength
32:26 - Motorcycle Crash That Changed Everything
39:33 - Eight Surgeries And Years Of Pain
50:25 - The Power Of Letting Go
57:31 - The Infection That Nearly Cost Him His Leg
01:08:35 - The Recovery That Finally Worked
01:08:59 - Building Hark Angels From Pain
01:16:27 - The Story Of Lucy
01:24:21 - Would He Do It All Again?
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These Habits Rebuilt His Confidence | Drew Harrisberg
Drew Harrisberg shares how a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 22 triggered a complete identity crisis, leaving him struggling with confidence, self-worth and a sense of who he was.Drew opens up about tying his …
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Drew Harrisberg shares how a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 22 triggered a complete identity crisis, leaving him struggling with confidence, self-worth and a sense of who he was.
Drew opens up about tying his self-worth to his appearance, hiding his diagnosis for years, and the daily habits that ultimately helped him rebuild his confidence from the inside out.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
03:00 - Losing Confidence And Identity
04:30 - Hiding His Diabetes Diagnosis
06:00 - Chasing External Validation
07:30 - Why Looks Won't Save You
09:00 - Rebuilding Confidence Through Habits
10:45 - Keeping Promises To Yourself
12:15 - Building Self Worth Within
13:45 - Becoming A Better Version
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#65 His Life Depends On These Habits | Drew Harrisberg
At 22 years old, Drew Harrisberg was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. What followed was a period of uncertainty, grief, lost confidence and a complete identity shift.In this episode, Chris sits down with Drew to …
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At 22 years old, Drew Harrisberg was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. What followed was a period of uncertainty, grief, lost confidence and a complete identity shift.
In this episode, Chris sits down with Drew to explore resilience, self-worth, purpose, health, and the lessons adversity can teach us about who we really are.
Chapters:
00:00 - How Adversity Reveals Character
08:45 - Life Before The Diagnosis
17:20 - The Day Everything Changed
24:50 - Learning To Live Again
32:10 - Losing Confidence And Identity
39:40 - Finding Purpose Through Adversity
44:15 - Rebuilding Self Worth Internally
50:05 - Exercise As Powerful Medicine
57:30 - When Healthy Becomes Unhealthy
63:50 - The Plant Based Transformation
70:40 - Purpose Beyond Yourself
77:15 - Living With Constant Discipline
83:30 - Presence In A Distracted World
89:40 - Preparing For Fatherhood
95:45 - Would He Take A Cure
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My Wedding Day Panic Attack | Perry Howell
Chris sits down with Perry Howell to explore what happens when you ignore your intuition, live for other people's expectations, and lose touch with who you really are.Perry shares the story of experiencing the …
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Chris sits down with Perry Howell to explore what happens when you ignore your intuition, live for other people's expectations, and lose touch with who you really are.
Perry shares the story of experiencing the worst panic attack of her life on the morning of her wedding, the pressure that led her to go through with it anyway, and the lessons she learned from rebuilding her life and identity on the other side.
Listen to the full episode with Perry on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction Trailer
01:30 - A Hurricane Hits Wedding Week
02:15 - From Plan A To F
03:00 - The Unsigned Prenup
03:45 - No Celebration Or Romance
04:30 - Don't File The Marriage Certificate
05:15 - The Wedding Day Panic Attack
06:15 - Why She Still Proceeded
07:15 - Financial And Family Pressure
08:15 - Betraying Herself And Her Gut
09:30 - Learning To Be Herself
10:45 - Hiding Behind Wedding Planning
12:00 - Her Sister's Crucial Support
13:30 - The Cost Of People Pleasing
15:00 - Creating A Soft Place To Land
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#64 I Ignored My Gut... And Got Married | Perry Howell
After years working with major global brands and celebrities in Los Angeles, Perry Howell found herself disconnected from who she truly was.From calling off a marriage, to leaving behind the life she had built …
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After years working with major global brands and celebrities in Los Angeles, Perry Howell found herself disconnected from who she truly was.
From calling off a marriage, to leaving behind the life she had built in America and starting again in Australia, this conversation explores what happens when you stop living for other people’s expectations and start listening to yourself instead.
This one is for people who feel stuck, disconnected, burnt out, or trapped in a version of life that no longer feels aligned.
Chapters:
00:00 - Living For Other People
09:00 - Building The "Perfect Life"
18:00 - Ignoring Her Intuition For Years
27:00 - Calling Off Her Marriage
36:00 - The Cost Of People Pleasing
45:00 - Leaving America Behind Completely
54:00 - Rebuilding Her Life In Australia
63:00 - Finding Herself Through Wellness
72:00 - Masculine And Feminine Energy
81:00 - Learning To Trust Yourself
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Iran Was Nothing Like the News | Fergal Guihen
What if the places we fear most are nothing like we’ve been told?In this Defining Moment, Chris sits down with Fergal Guihen to explore how travelling through Iran completely changed his perspective on fear …
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What if the places we fear most are nothing like we’ve been told?
In this Defining Moment, Chris sits down with Fergal Guihen to explore how travelling through Iran completely changed his perspective on fear, media narratives and human connection.
After cycling across multiple countries during his 30,000km journey from Ireland to Australia, Fergal reflects on the extraordinary kindness he experienced from strangers in Iran, despite growing up believing it was somewhere dangerous.
Chapters:
00:00 - Fear Before Entering Iran
02:00 - Media Narratives Vs Reality
04:00 - Kindness From Complete Strangers
06:00 - Travelling Through Political Conflict
08:00 - How Travel Changes Perspective
10:00 - Why Fear Often Misleads Us
12:00 - Taking The First Step When Faced With Fear
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#63 The Cost of Playing It Safe | Fergal Guihen
What would you do if fear of regret became bigger than fear of failure?In this episode, Chris sits down with Fergal Guihen to explore the mindset shift that led him to leave behind a safe life in Ireland and …
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What would you do if fear of regret became bigger than fear of failure?
In this episode, Chris sits down with Fergal Guihen to explore the mindset shift that led him to leave behind a safe life in Ireland and cycle 30,000km across 28 countries to Australia.
From working as a nurse and hearing people’s end-of-life regrets, to surviving extreme conditions, loneliness, and dangerous situations on the road, this is a powerful conversation about courage, purpose, and choosing growth over comfort.
This one is for people who feel stuck, are scared to take the first step, or know deep down they’re capable of more.
Chapters:
00:00 - Fear Of Regret Vs Failure
09:00 - Lessons From End Of Life Care
18:00 - Why He Left Ireland Behind
27:00 - Dealing With Family Doubt
36:00 - How Small Steps Build Confidence
45:00 - Drugged And Attacked In Iran
54:00 - Surviving Brutal Winter Conditions
63:00 - What Loneliness Taught Him
72:00 - Losing His Cousin To Suicide
81:00 - Finding Purpose Through Adversity
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Why You're Not Happy And How To Fix It | Cooper Chapman
Better mental health comes from the small daily actions everyone can take, not just big life-changing moments.In this Defining Moment, Chris sits down with Cooper Chapman to explore simple habits like …
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Better mental health comes from the small daily actions everyone can take, not just big life-changing moments.
In this Defining Moment, Chris sits down with Cooper Chapman to explore simple habits like gratitude, responsibility, connection, mindfulness, and kindness, and how applying them consistently can create real change.
This one is for people who want practical tools they can use immediately to improve their mindset, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Chapters:
00:00 - Daily Habits
02:00 - Take Responsibility
04:00 - Practise Gratitude
06:00 - Build Connection
08:00 - Stay Present
10:00 - Choose Kindness
12:00 - Take Action
14:00 - Better Mental Health
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#62 Why Success Never Feels Like Enough | Cooper Chapman
What happens when your identity is built on external validation?In this episode, Chris sits down with Cooper Chapman to explore the transition from professional surfing to building The Good Human Factory, and …
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What happens when your identity is built on external validation?
In this episode, Chris sits down with Cooper Chapman to explore the transition from professional surfing to building The Good Human Factory, and how losing a major sponsor became the catalyst for a much bigger purpose.
This one is for people who want practical tools to improve their mental health, build stronger habits, and stop tying their self-worth to achievements alone.
Chapters:
00:00 - External Validation
09:00 - Pro Surfing Life
18:00 - Losing Sponsorship
27:00 - Values Over Victimhood
36:00 - Good Human Factory
45:00 - Five Core Values
54:00 - Responsibility Mindset
63:00 - Gratitude & Connection
72:00 - Kindness & Habits
81:00 - The 1% Club
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What Happened When I Stopped Overthinking | Matt Ringrose
In this Defining Moment, Chris and Matt Ringrose discuss how daily meditation helps reduce stress, boosts creativity, and ultimately led to Chris giving up alcohol.A short, powerful take on fear, clarity, and …
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In this Defining Moment, Chris and Matt Ringrose discuss how daily meditation helps reduce stress, boosts creativity, and ultimately led to Chris giving up alcohol.
A short, powerful take on fear, clarity, and why less thinking can lead to better decisions.
Chapters:
00:00 - Meditation & The Link to Creativity
02:05 - The Science Behind Creative Thinking
04:00 - Accessing Deeper Levels of Consciousness
06:10 - Where the Best Ideas Actually Come From
08:00 - Why We Struggle to Access Creativity
10:00 - The Cultural Trap of Chasing Happiness
11:40 - Meditation vs Alcohol: What We’re Really Seeking
13:00 - Why Drinking Becomes Less Appealing
14:20 - How Meditation Changes Your Desires
16:00 - Aligning With Growth & Natural Behaviour
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#61 What's Really Holding You Back? | Matt Ringrose
What if the things you’ve been avoiding didn’t feel hard anymore?In this episode, Chris sits down with Vedic meditation teacher Matt Ringrose to explore how a simple daily habit can reduce fear, quiet …
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What if the things you’ve been avoiding didn’t feel hard anymore?
In this episode, Chris sits down with Vedic meditation teacher Matt Ringrose to explore how a simple daily habit can reduce fear, quiet overthinking, and make taking action feel natural.
This one is for people who want to build inner stability, and approach life with more clarity and confidence.
Chapters:
00:00 - Why Meditation Matters
09:00 - Confidence & Identity Shift
18:00 - Unlocking Creativity
27:00 - Finding Inner Peace
36:00 - Quitting Alcohol Naturally
45:00 - How Meditation Works
54:00 - Rethinking Enlightenment
63:00 - Karma Explained Simply
72:00 - Creation vs Destruction
81:00 - Living With Purpose
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Rebuilding After Defeat | Johnny Fisher
In this defining moment, Johnny Fisher reflects on the aftermath of his first professional loss and the advice that helped him reset, refocus, and come back stronger.After getting knocked out, Johnny found …
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In this defining moment, Johnny Fisher reflects on the aftermath of his first professional loss and the advice that helped him reset, refocus, and come back stronger.
After getting knocked out, Johnny found himself facing doubt, pressure, and the reality of failure at the highest level. What followed was a shift in mindset, sparked by a conversation with Eddie and Barry Hearn, that changed how he viewed setbacks and his own identity as a fighter.
Watch or listen to the full conversation with Johnny on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Chapters:
00:00 - Advice & Slowing Down
03:15 - “You’re Going To Fall”
06:30 - Changing Trainers
09:45 - Training & Routine Reset1
2:30 - Pressure, Knockdown, Turning Point
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#60 You Must Embrace Failure | Johnny Fisher
Johnny Fisher joins Chris Beattie for a powerful conversation on failure, pressure, and what it really takes to come back stronger. A professional boxer known for his explosive rise, Johnny opens up about the …
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Johnny Fisher joins Chris Beattie for a powerful conversation on failure, pressure, and what it really takes to come back stronger. A professional boxer known for his explosive rise, Johnny opens up about the toughest moment of his career so far, getting knocked out, and how that experience reshaped his mindset, identity, and approach to the sport.
Chris and Johnny explore the reality behind setbacks in high performance environments, the pressure of expectations, and the advice that changed everything after the loss.
Johnny shares:
- What it actually feels like to get knocked out and lose
- The mental battle after defeat and how he processed it
- The advice from Eddie and Barry Hearn that changed his perspective
- Why failure can be a turning point, not an endpoint
- How he rebuilt his confidence and came back stronger
Chapters:00:00 - Getting Knocked Out & What It Revealed2:32 - Breaking Down the Rematch Loss5:54 - Feeling Underprepared & Tactical Mistakes7:12 - New Coach & Brutal Training Camp10:10 - The Comeback & Career Turning Point12:24 - Emotional Reaction & Processing Defeat16:05 - Pressure, Overthinking & Mental Battles20:28 - Family, Faith & Becoming a Role Model26:12 - Advice from Eddie Hearn & Changing Trainers32:20 - Inside a Professional Training Camp44:22 - Knockout Win & What’s Next56:10 - Tyson Fury, Boxing Politics & Life Outside the Ring1:07:03 - Life Goals, Perspective & Love Life
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One Breathwork Session Changed Everything | Eddie Nelson
Defining Moments is a short-form series that pulls out the most powerful insight from each long-form conversation.In this Defining Moment, breathwork practitioner Eddie Nelson shares the moment that completely …
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Defining Moments is a short-form series that pulls out the most powerful insight from each long-form conversation.
In this Defining Moment, breathwork practitioner Eddie Nelson shares the moment that completely changed her life.
After years of feeling disconnected from her body, Eddie describes the first breathwork session that made her feel present, grounded and fully connected to herself for the first time.
If this resonates, the full episode goes deeper into:
- Breathwork for anxiety and nervous system regulation
- How breathwork improves sleep and performance
- The science behind breath and emotional release
Watch or listen to the full conversation with Eddie on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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#59 Breathwork for Anxiety, Better Sleep & Peak Performance | Eddie Nelson
In this episode, I sit down with breathwork practitioner Eddie Nelson to explore how breathwork can be used as a practical tool for anxiety, better sleep and peak performance.We break down what breathwork is …
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In this episode, I sit down with breathwork practitioner Eddie Nelson to explore how breathwork can be used as a practical tool for anxiety, better sleep and peak performance.
We break down what breathwork is actually doing inside the body, how it impacts the nervous system, and why so many people feel disconnected from themselves without even realising it.
We cover:
- How breathwork regulates anxiety and stress in real time
- Why most people are stuck in a constant fight or flight state
- The link between breathing, sleep quality and recovery
- How breathwork can improve focus and performance at work or in sport
- The science behind turning off the thinking mind and dropping into the body
Whether you struggle with anxiety, poor sleep or simply want to perform at a higher level, this episode gives you tools you can start using immediately.
If this resonates, make sure you subscribe and share the episode with someone who could benefit.
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The Phone Call That Saved Me | Baz Du Bois
Barry Du Bois is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and TV presenter best known for his work on The Living Room. He is a Board member of R U OK? Day and is often described as a modern-day elder, sharing …
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Barry Du Bois is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and TV presenter best known for his work on The Living Room. He is a Board member of R U OK? Day and is often described as a modern-day elder, sharing lived experience, hard-won perspective, and practical tools to help people navigate adversity with strength and humanity.
Barry is the creator of 5 Days to a Calmer, Stronger You, a gentle, practical course designed to help people reset their nervous system and build sustainable resilience without pressure or overwhelm.
DISCOUNT OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS - Barry is offering the course at a discounted rate of $27 for the first 100 listeners of this podcast by using the code BAZCHRISPOD at https://barrydubois.com/5days
Defining Moments is a short-form series that pulls out the most powerful turning point from each long-form conversation.
In this Defining Moment, Barry “Baz” Du Bois shares the night he almost ended his life.
After years of private trauma including repeated miscarriages, IVF heartbreak, his mother’s passing, and his wife’s cancer diagnosis, Baz found himself wealthy and outwardly successful but emotionally broken. Sitting alone in his car on a rainy night, he believed everyone would be better off without him.
What changed everything was a simple phone call.
This is a raw conversation about depression, male identity, hidden suffering, and the life-saving power of human connection.
If this resonates, the full episode goes deeper into resilience, adversity, and why comfort can quietly erode our strength.
Watch or listen to the full conversation with Baz on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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#58 Comfort Is Making Us Weak | Baz Du Bois
About the guest:Barry Du Bois is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and TV presenter best known for his work on The Living Room. He is a Board member of R U OK? Day and is often described as a …
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About the guest:
Barry Du Bois is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and TV presenter best known for his work on The Living Room. He is a Board member of R U OK? Day and is often described as a modern-day elder, sharing lived experience, hard-won perspective, and practical tools to help people navigate adversity with strength and humanity.
Barry is the creator of 5 Days to a Calmer, Stronger You, a gentle, practical course designed to help people reset their nervous system and build sustainable resilience without pressure or overwhelm.
DISCOUNT OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS - Barry is offering the course at a discounted rate of $27 for the first 100 listeners of this podcast by using the code BAZCHRISPOD at https://barrydubois.com/5days
When Baz Du Bois was told he had three months to live, he refused to accept it. But this isn’t just a cancer story. It’s about resilience.
In this episode, Baz opens up about being given a terminal diagnosis, battling multiple myeloma, nearly taking his own life, and the phone call that pulled him back from the edge.
Baz believes comfort is killing resilience. We avoid hard conversations.
We shield our kids from struggle. We chase ease and ultimately lose strength.
In this episode we discuss:
- What staring at death really teaches you
- The difference between confidence and true resilience
- Why saying “I’m with you” can save a life
- How avoiding pain makes you weaker
- Raising strong kids in a comfortable world
- Leaning into hard things instead of running from them
This is a conversation about mortality, mental health, fatherhood, and the cost of an easy life.
About the guest:Barry Du Bois is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and TV presenter best known for his work on The Living Room. He is a Board member of R U OK? Day and is often described as a modern-day elder, sharing lived experience, hard-won perspective, and practical tools to help people navigate adversity with strength and humanity.
Barry is the creator of 5 Days to a Calmer, Stronger You, a gentle, practical course designed to help people reset their nervous system and build sustainable resilience without pressure or overwhelm.
DISCOUNT OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS - Barry is offering the course at a discounted rate of $27 for the first 100 listeners of this podcast by using the code BAZCHRISPOD at https://barrydubois.com/5days
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The Hidden Risks of Fat Loss Drugs | Sally O'Neil
Defining Moments is a short-form series that pulls out the most important insight or turning point from each long-form conversation.In this Defining Moment, Clinical Nutritionist Sally O’Neil explains why rapid …
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Defining Moments is a short-form series that pulls out the most important insight or turning point from each long-form conversation.
In this Defining Moment, Clinical Nutritionist Sally O’Neil explains why rapid fat loss doesn’t automatically mean better health.
We unpack the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, how they suppress appetite, and the hidden risks that can follow. From muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies to hair thinning, hormonal disruption and long-term metabolic consequences, Sally explains what can happen when calories drop but food quality does not improve.
We also discuss:
- Why discipline still matters in the Ozempic era
- How low calorie intake can quietly create deficiencies
- The risks of accessing fat loss drugs through grey-market clinics
- Why “skinny” and “healthy” are not the same thing
If this resonates and you want the full context, the complete episode with Sally O’Neil dives deeper into GLP-1 drugs, AI in nutrition, modern diet culture, and what sustainable fat loss actually looks like.
Watch or listen to the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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