Defining Moments with Chris Beattie

Episodes

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  Building an Empire at 22 Nearly Destroyed Him | Lewis Huckstep 29.10.2026 15m

  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.Chapters00:00 Three Gyms at 22, But Miserable Inside01:16 The Reality Behind His Success02:00 Why Lewis Decided to Sell03:04 The Phone Call That Broke Him03:49 Giving Away a $200,000 Business04:35 The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything05:40 The Employee Who Triggered a Crisis08:00 A Workplace Complaint Changes Everything09:36 The $142,000 Insurance Disaster12:14 Searching for Answers and Accountability14:15 What Lewis Would Say to Her TodayFollow us on Instagram - @defining_moments_pod
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  When Achieving Everything at 22 Makes You Miserable | Lewis Huckstep 21.10.2026 1h 48m

  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.Chapters00:00 Three Gyms at 22, But Miserable Inside05:40 The $142,000 Business Disaster15:36 When His Best Friend Turned Against Him26:28 The Decision That Changed Everything33:40 Chasing His Father's Approval50:38 Why Success Doesn't Make You Happy1:03:54 How Your Past Shapes Who You Are1:19:15 Finding Purpose When You Feel Stuck1:28:11 Why Success Can Destroy Relationships1:39:42 An Honest Conversation About Life After Having a Baby
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  How MAFS Bride Became Australia's Most Hated Woman | Bec Zacharia 14.10.2026 18m

  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 Everything01:27 What Producers Told Bec to Do04:19 Why MAFS Dinner Parties Get So Explosive08:03 Alcohol, Exhaustion and Producer Pressure14:05 The Death Threats Begin15:21 Australia's Most Hated Woman17:12 The Darkest Moment of Bec's Life
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  Controversial MAFS Bride Became Country's Most Hated Woman | Bec Zacharia 09.10.2026 1h 18m

  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.Chapters00:00 Becoming Australia's Most Hated Woman02:03 The Dinner Party That Changed Everything07:15 What Really Happens Behind the Scenes of MAFS13:44 Are MAFS Couples Matched for Love or Entertainment?20:01 The Truth About Producer Pressure28:01 Alcohol, Exhaustion and the Dinner Parties34:30 Death Threats and the Darkest Period of Beck's Life51:44 Who Really Goes on MAFS for Love?57:28 The Truth About Beck and Danny1:07:56 Losing Her Job and Rebuilding Her LifeInstagram - @defining_moments_pod
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  HYROX FALLOUT: James Kelly Reveals Truth About Hunter McIntyre 03.10.2026 17m

  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.Chapters00:00 Hunter McIntyre Was My HYROX Hero03:20 When Hunter Took James Under His Wing05:15 When the Friendship Changed06:42 Beating Hunter at the World Championships07:55 “He’s a Bully”10:20 How Does Hunter Bully People?12:25 The World Championships Controversy14:25 “He Thinks He’s Bigger Than HYROX”15:35 Why HYROX Needs RivalriesInstagram - @defining_moments_pod
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  Elite HYROX Star on Cost of Becoming World Class | James Kelly 30.09.2026 1h 18m

  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-Class07:04 When Ambition Costs You Friendships13:52 What Is James Really Chasing?17:12 Becoming a Prisoner of External Validation28:45 The Truth About Hunter McIntyre46:01 The Psychology of Peak Performance54:16 Why “No One Cares” Is Powerful59:08 Dealing With Failure and Setbacks1:05:13 The Relationship Behind the Athlete1:11:39 Who Is James Kelly Without HYROX?Follow on Instagram - @defining_moments_pod
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  How I Became Australia's Most Expensive Male Escort 20.09.2026 20m

  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 Proposition04:38 Becoming a Male Escort05:55 Inside Sydney’s Escort Industry07:37 How Escort Bookings Actually Work12:14 The Darker Side of Escorting15:33 Who Hires Male Escorts?18:43 The Cost of Selling SexCheck out the full episode with Marcus on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_pod
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  British Soldier Nearly Killed by Senior Officers 17.09.2026 19m

  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 Officers02:21 The Injuries That Nearly Killed Him02:38 Waking From a Three-Week Coma04:30 What Happened to His Attackers06:02 Why Marcus Joined the Army10:26 The Brotherhood He Had to Leave12:53 Two Years of Rehabilitation16:07 His Army Career Was Over17:11 Losing His Identity and PurposeContent warning: This episode contains discussion of serious violence and suicide.Follow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_pod
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  From British Soldier to $2,000-an-Hour Male Escort | Marcus Richardson 13.09.2026 1h 37m

  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 Everything06:02 Why Marcus Joined the British Army12:53 Two Years of Rehabilitation16:07 Losing His Career and Identity22:00 Reaching the Edge32:27 Marcus on Modern Masculinity41:04 Moving to Australia42:01 Becoming a High-End Male Escort54:18 The Reality Behind Escorting1:02:14 When Sex Became a Problem1:11:15 His Family Finds Out1:16:22 Living With an Uncertain Future1:21:31 Why Marcus Quit Escorting1:31:28 Loneliness, Friendship and What Comes NextContent warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, sexual assault, violence and drug use.Follow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_pod
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  Surviving a Near Death Experience | Richie Harkham 29.06.2026 20m

  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 Everything02:24 - I Thought I Was Going To Die04:46 - Realising He Was Wasting Life07:08 - The Things He Hadn't Done Yet09:32 - Why We Keep Putting Things Off11:54 - The Wake-Up Call He Never Wanted14:18 - Finding Perspective After Near Death16:42 - Living Every Moment To The Full19:06 - Don't Wait For Your Wake-Up CallFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  #66 Don't Waste Your Second Chance | Richie Harkham 15.06.2026 1h 27m

  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 - Introduction01:26 - What The Accident Taught Him05:35 - Why Resilience Means Bouncing Forward08:10 - Losing His Identity After Injury12:03 - Meaning, Hope And Survival17:25 - Why Resilience Matters More Today20:14 - Meditation, Yoga And Inner Strength32:26 - Motorcycle Crash That Changed Everything39:33 - Eight Surgeries And Years Of Pain50:25 - The Power Of Letting Go57:31 - The Infection That Nearly Cost Him His Leg01:08:35 - The Recovery That Finally Worked01:08:59 - Building Hark Angels From Pain01:16:27 - The Story Of Lucy01:24:21 - Would He Do It All Again?Follow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  These Habits Rebuilt His Confidence | Drew Harrisberg 10.06.2026 13m

  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 - Introduction01:30 - The Diagnosis That Changed Everything03:00 - Losing Confidence And Identity04:30 - Hiding His Diabetes Diagnosis06:00 - Chasing External Validation07:30 - Why Looks Won't Save You09:00 - Rebuilding Confidence Through Habits10:45 - Keeping Promises To Yourself12:15 - Building Self Worth Within13:45 - Becoming A Better VersionFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  #65 His Life Depends On These Habits | Drew Harrisberg 31.05.2026 1h 34m

  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 Character08:45 - Life Before The Diagnosis17:20 - The Day Everything Changed24:50 - Learning To Live Again32:10 - Losing Confidence And Identity39:40 - Finding Purpose Through Adversity44:15 - Rebuilding Self Worth Internally50:05 - Exercise As Powerful Medicine57:30 - When Healthy Becomes Unhealthy63:50 - The Plant Based Transformation70:40 - Purpose Beyond Yourself77:15 - Living With Constant Discipline83:30 - Presence In A Distracted World89:40 - Preparing For Fatherhood95:45 - Would He Take A CureFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  My Wedding Day Panic Attack | Perry Howell 28.05.2026 18m

  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 Trailer01:30 - A Hurricane Hits Wedding Week02:15 - From Plan A To F03:00 - The Unsigned Prenup03:45 - No Celebration Or Romance04:30 - Don't File The Marriage Certificate05:15 - The Wedding Day Panic Attack06:15 - Why She Still Proceeded07:15 - Financial And Family Pressure08:15 - Betraying Herself And Her Gut09:30 - Learning To Be Herself10:45 - Hiding Behind Wedding Planning12:00 - Her Sister's Crucial Support13:30 - The Cost Of People Pleasing15:00 - Creating A Soft Place To LandFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  #64 I Ignored My Gut... And Got Married | Perry Howell 26.05.2026 1h 33m

  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 People09:00 - Building The "Perfect Life"18:00 - Ignoring Her Intuition For Years27:00 - Calling Off Her Marriage36:00 - The Cost Of People Pleasing45:00 - Leaving America Behind Completely54:00 - Rebuilding Her Life In Australia63:00 - Finding Herself Through Wellness72:00 - Masculine And Feminine Energy81:00 - Learning To Trust YourselfFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  Iran Was Nothing Like the News | Fergal Guihen 23.05.2026 15m

  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 Iran02:00 - Media Narratives Vs Reality04:00 - Kindness From Complete Strangers06:00 - Travelling Through Political Conflict08:00 - How Travel Changes Perspective10:00 - Why Fear Often Misleads Us12:00 - Taking The First Step When Faced With FearFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  #63 The Cost of Playing It Safe | Fergal Guihen 17.05.2026 1h 48m

  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 Failure09:00 - Lessons From End Of Life Care18:00 - Why He Left Ireland Behind27:00 - Dealing With Family Doubt36:00 - How Small Steps Build Confidence45:00 - Drugged And Attacked In Iran54:00 - Surviving Brutal Winter Conditions63:00 - What Loneliness Taught Him72:00 - Losing His Cousin To Suicide81:00 - Finding Purpose Through AdversityFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  Why You're Not Happy And How To Fix It | Cooper Chapman 13.05.2026 14m

  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 Habits02:00 - Take Responsibility04:00 - Practise Gratitude06:00 - Build Connection08:00 - Stay Present10:00 - Choose Kindness12:00 - Take Action14:00 - Better Mental HealthFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  #62 Why Success Never Feels Like Enough | Cooper Chapman 09.05.2026 1h 22m

  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 Validation09:00 - Pro Surfing Life18:00 - Losing Sponsorship27:00 - Values Over Victimhood36:00 - Good Human Factory45:00 - Five Core Values54:00 - Responsibility Mindset63:00 - Gratitude & Connection72:00 - Kindness & Habits81:00 - The 1% ClubFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681
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  What Happened When I Stopped Overthinking | Matt Ringrose 20.04.2026 18m

  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 Creativity02:05 - The Science Behind Creative Thinking04:00 - Accessing Deeper Levels of Consciousness06:10 - Where the Best Ideas Actually Come From08:00 - Why We Struggle to Access Creativity10:00 - The Cultural Trap of Chasing Happiness11:40 - Meditation vs Alcohol: What We’re Really Seeking13:00 - Why Drinking Becomes Less Appealing14:20 - How Meditation Changes Your Desires16:00 - Aligning With Growth & Natural BehaviourFollow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681