Defining Moments with Chris Beattie

By Chris Beattie

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Formerly The Bondi Podcast

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The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Defining Moments with Chris Beattie episodes:

June 29, 2026 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 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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21min
June 15, 2026 #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 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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1h 28min
June 10, 2026 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 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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14min
May 31, 2026 #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 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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1h 35min
May 28, 2026 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 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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19min
May 26, 2026 #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 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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1h 34min
May 23, 2026 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, 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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16min
May 17, 2026 #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 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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1h 49min
May 13, 2026 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 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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15min
May 09, 2026 #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 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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1h 23min

FAQs about Defining Moments with Chris Beattie:

How many episodes does Defining Moments with Chris Beattie have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.