This week’s guest is perhaps the most perfectly fitted to a show about ‘eras’ ever. From the high-pressure stadium lights of the NRL to the rose ceremonies of The Bachelor, to Book-Toker, podcaster and most recently, a top-three finish in the jungle, Luke Bateman has lived many lives.

But beneath the "Alpha" athlete exterior, Luke was a boy who hid his love for fantasy novels in locker room toilets and a man who fought a debilitating, million-dollar gambling addiction. Luke shares how he overcame all of that and the path he’s now on.

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His socials
INSTAinstagram.com/lukebateman_/
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@lukesreads
PODCAST In The Good Books

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast

TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding

WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

This week&rsquo;s guest is perhaps the most perfectly fitted to a show about &lsquo;eras&rsquo; ever. From the high-pressure stadium lights of the NRL to the rose ceremonies of The Bachelor, to Book-Toker, podcaster and most recently, a top-three finish in the jungle, Luke Bateman has lived many lives.
But beneath the "Alpha" athlete exterior, Luke was a boy who hid his love for fantasy novels in locker room toilets and a man who fought a debilitating, million-dollar gambling addiction. Luke shares how he overcame all of that and the path he&rsquo;s now on.
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His socials INSTA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukebateman_/">instagram.com/lukebateman_/</a> TIKTOK <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lukesreads">tiktok.com/@lukesreads</a> PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-the-good-books-with-luke-bateman/id1846478227">In The Good Books</a>
My socials INSTAGRAM&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellaerapodcast">instagram.com/ellaerapodcast</a>
TIKTOK&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emayding?lang=en">tiktok.com/@emayding</a>
WEBSITE&nbsp;<a href="https://ellamayding.com.au/">ellamayding.com.au</a>

Welcome to The Ella Era. Your host, Ella Ding has been working on this era she's so excited to help you find YOUR era. 

She'll be bringing you raw, unfiltered conversations with incredible people that she's inspired by who have stories to tell.

She's always evolving, trying new trends, seeing what sticks … and you’re coming along for that ride too. Can’t wait to see you in your best era.

INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding

TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding

WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

Welcome to The Ella Era. Your host, Ella Ding has been working on this era she's so excited to help you find YOUR era.&nbsp;
She'll be bringing you raw, unfiltered conversations with incredible people that she's inspired by who have stories to tell.
She's always evolving, trying new trends, seeing what sticks &hellip; and you&rsquo;re coming along for that ride too. Can&rsquo;t wait to see you in your best era.
INSTAGRAM&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding</a>
TIKTOK&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emayding?lang=en">tiktok.com/@emayding</a>
WEBSITE&nbsp;<a href="https://ellamayding.com.au/">ellamayding.com.au</a>

The Ella Era

“Manhood is Hard to Attain, Easy to Lose”: Luke Bateman on the $1M Rock Bottom and Finding His Way Out

In this raw episode, I sit down with model and content creator Mia Fevola. Growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of a controversial AFL icon, Mia opens up about bonding over losing our fathers as babies, navigating family addiction, and her mother’s incredible strength.

We also discuss the childhood memories her brain blocked out, the breathtaking moment her time on I'm a Celebrity... came true, the impact of trolls and she clears the air on those viral Robert Irwin dating rumors.

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Her socials

INSTA instagram.com/mia.fev/
YOUTUBE youtube.com/c/MiaFevola
MALT COLLECTIVEinstagram.com/malltcollective/

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

 

LINK TO BABY BUNTING / LIVE RECORDING T&Cs

In this raw episode, I sit down with model and content creator Mia Fevola. Growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of a controversial AFL icon, Mia opens up about bonding over losing our fathers as babies, navigating family addiction, and her mother&rsquo;s incredible strength.
We also discuss the childhood memories her brain blocked out, the breathtaking moment her time on I'm a Celebrity... came true, the impact of trolls and she&nbsp;clears the air on those viral Robert Irwin dating rumors.
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Her socials
INSTA <a href="instagram.com/mia.fev/">instagram.com/mia.fev/</a> YOUTUBE <a href="youtube.com/c/MiaFevola">youtube.com/c/MiaFevola</a> MALT COLLECTIVE <a href="instagram.com/malltcollective/">instagram.com/malltcollective/</a>
My socials INSTAGRAM&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellaerapodcast">instagram.com/ellaerapodcast</a> TIKTOK&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emayding?lang=en">tiktok.com/@emayding</a> WEBSITE&nbsp;<a href="https://ellamayding.com.au/">ellamayding.com.au</a>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E3iQH8ECQXOddKYRncrryEZVRxaxIuLw/view?usp=drive_link">LINK TO BABY BUNTING / LIVE RECORDING T&amp;Cs</a>

Growing Up Fevola: Mia Fevola on the things she never planned to speak about publicly

Welcome back to the Ella Era! In this explosive episode, we are sitting down with Married at First Sight fan-favorite Rachel Gilmore, and she is holding absolutely nothing back. After capturing the hearts of the nation as the relatable 9-to-5 corporate girly, Rachel opens up about the jarring reality of overnight fame, navigating the dating world after 16 years of being single, and the real reason she and Steven are no longer on speaking terms.

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HER SOCIALS

INSTAinstagram.com/rachlea_x/

MY SOCIALS

INSTAGRAM:instagram.com/ellamayding

PODCAST IG:instagram.com/ellaerapodcast

TIKTOK:tiktok.com/@emayding

WEBSITE:ellamayding.com.au

Welcome back to the Ella Era! In this explosive episode, we are sitting down with Married at First Sight fan-favorite Rachel Gilmore, and she is holding absolutely nothing back. After capturing the hearts of the nation as the relatable 9-to-5 corporate girly, Rachel opens up about the jarring reality of overnight fame, navigating the dating world after 16 years of being single, and the real reason she and Steven are no longer on speaking terms.
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HER SOCIALS
INSTA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachlea_x/">instagram.com/rachlea_x/</a>
MY SOCIALS
INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding</a> PODCAST IG: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/ellaerapodcast">instagram.com/ellaerapodcast</a>
TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://tiktok.com/%40emayding">tiktok.com/@emayding</a>
WEBSITE: <a href="https://ellamayding.com.au">ellamayding.com.au</a>

"He Let Bec Take the Fall" – Rachel Gilmore's Last Say on MAFS 'FB Gate'

Are you still afraid of Creatine? In this episode I get Melbourne’s leading naturopath back on Lucas Aoun (Ergogenic Health) to cut through the noise. We’re talking about why every woman should be on Creatine, the reality of "bulking" myths, and why buying better salt might actually be worth it. From peptide trends to the "Anti-Aging" amino acid you’ve never heard of, this is your blueprint for peak performance in 2026.

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HIS SOCIALS

INSTAinstagram.com/ergogenic_health/
YOUTUBEyoutube.com/c/boostyourbiology
WEBSITE boostyourbiology.com/
PODCAST podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/boost-your-biology-with-lucas-aoun/



MY SOCIALS

INSTAGRAM:instagram.com/ellamayding

PODCAST IG:instagram.com/ellaerapodcast

TIKTOK:tiktok.com/@emayding

WEBSITE:ellamayding.com.au

Are you still afraid of Creatine? In this episode I get Melbourne&rsquo;s leading naturopath back on Lucas Aoun (Ergogenic Health) to cut through the noise. We&rsquo;re talking about why every woman should be on Creatine, the reality of "bulking" myths, and why buying better salt might actually be worth it. From peptide trends to the "Anti-Aging" amino acid you&rsquo;ve never heard of, this is your blueprint for peak performance in 2026.
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HIS SOCIALS
INSTA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ergogenic_health/">instagram.com/ergogenic_health/</a> YOUTUBE <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/boostyourbiology">youtube.com/c/boostyourbiology</a> WEBSITE <a href="https://www.boostyourbiology.com/">boostyourbiology.com/</a> PODCAST <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/boost-your-biology-with-lucas-aoun/id1520485498">podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/boost-your-biology-with-lucas-aoun/</a> 
MY SOCIALS
INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding</a> PODCAST IG: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://instagram.com/ellaerapodcast">instagram.com/ellaerapodcast</a>
TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://tiktok.com/%40emayding">tiktok.com/@emayding</a>
WEBSITE: <a href="https://ellamayding.com.au">ellamayding.com.au</a>

“Manhood is Hard to Attain, Easy to Lose”: Luke Bateman on the $1M Rock Bottom and Finding His Way Out

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