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

From being rejected daily on reality TV to becoming a global sensation, Lucinda Light is the breath of fresh air we all needed. In this deeply candid (and hilariously witty) episode, Lucinda sits down to spill the tea on her life before, during, and after Married at First Sight Australia  and her experience in the UK on Celebs Go Dating.

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Lucinda's socials
INSTA - instagram.com/lucindaslight
WEBSITE - lucindalight.com/

My socials
INSTAGRAMinstagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOKtiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

From being rejected daily on reality TV to becoming a global sensation, Lucinda Light is the breath of fresh air we all needed. In this deeply candid (and hilariously witty) episode, Lucinda sits down to spill the tea on her life before, during, and after Married at First Sight Australia &nbsp;and her experience in the UK on Celebs Go Dating. _____________________________________________________________________________
Lucinda's socials INSTA - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucindaslight/?hl=en">instagram.com/lucindaslight</a> WEBSITE - <a href="https://www.lucindalight.com/">lucindalight.com/</a> My socials INSTAGRAM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellaerapodcast">instagram.com/ellaerapodcast </a>TIKTOK <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emayding?lang=en">tiktok.com/@emayding </a>WEBSITE <a href="https://ellamayding.com.au/">ellamayding.com.au</a>

Love it or Leave it: Lucinda Light spills on where she's at now ✨

This episode was shot LIVE episode from the brand-new Baby Bunting Mentone store. I, with my live audience talk about the things I wish I knew I needed when I was pregnant (and which things I didn’t).

I’m joined by leading pediatric nutritionist, Abby McClennan to demystify the terrifying world of transitioning to solids. If you are terrified of choking, confused by the "mum community" backlash on TikTok, or don’t know your purees from your iron-rich finger foods, this episode is your ultimate no-BS guide.

This episode is sponsored by Baby Bunting for their June Storktake Sale. Shop babybunting.com.au now to get 20% off selected products across the entire store.

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Abby’s socials
INSTA instagram.com/mum_bub_nutrition/
PETITE MEAL COinstagram.com/petitemealco/
WEBSITE mumbubnutrition.com/  

My socials
INSTAGRAMinstagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOKtiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

This episode was shot LIVE episode from the brand-new Baby Bunting Mentone store. I, with my live audience talk about the things I wish I knew I needed when I was pregnant (and which things I didn&rsquo;t).
I&rsquo;m joined by leading pediatric nutritionist, Abby McClennan to demystify the terrifying world of transitioning to solids. If you are terrified of choking, confused by the "mum community" backlash on TikTok, or don&rsquo;t know your purees from your iron-rich finger foods, this episode is your ultimate no-BS guide.
This episode is sponsored by Baby Bunting for their June Storktake Sale. Shop <a href="http://babybunting.com.au">babybunting.com.au</a> now to get 20% off selected products across the entire store.
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Abby&rsquo;s socials INSTA <a href="http://instagram.com/mum_bub_nutrition/">instagram.com/mum_bub_nutrition/ </a>PETITE MEAL CO <a href="http://instagram.com/petitemealco/">instagram.com/petitemealco/</a> WEBSITE <a href="http://mumbubnutrition.com/">mumbubnutrition.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
My socials INSTAGRAM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellamayding">instagram.com/ellamayding </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellaerapodcast">instagram.com/ellaerapodcast </a>TIKTOK <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emayding?lang=en">tiktok.com/@emayding </a>WEBSITE <a href="https://ellamayding.com.au/">ellamayding.com.au</a>

The Difference Between Choking and Gagging Every Parent Needs to Know! 🚨

I tackle the topic of the reality of Reality TV and online bullying, it's a topic that has been weighing heavily on my chest all week. Triggered by back-to-back, last-minute guest cancellations from reality TV personalities who are simply "not okay," I strip back the glitz of instant celebrity to expose the brutal mental health toll of online life.

From cyberbullying and toxic "pile-ons" to the chilling reality of death threats, I unpack the blurred line between true public accountability and outright cruelty. She gets deeply personal, opening up about her own battles with defamatory TikTok pages, navigating a year-long stalker file, and she officially sets the record straight on her emotional Mother’s Day reconnection with fellow MAFS Alum.

 

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

I tackle the topic of the reality of Reality TV and online bullying, it's a topic that has been weighing heavily on my chest all week. Triggered by back-to-back, last-minute guest cancellations from reality TV personalities who are simply "not okay," I strip back the glitz of instant celebrity to expose the brutal mental health toll of online life.
From cyberbullying and toxic "pile-ons" to the chilling reality of death threats, I unpack the blurred line between true public accountability and outright cruelty. She gets deeply personal, opening up about her own battles with defamatory TikTok pages, navigating a year-long stalker file, and she officially sets the record straight on her emotional Mother&rsquo;s Day reconnection with fellow MAFS Alum.
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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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