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Into Deep
Author: Geoff Goddard
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Into Deep is a podcast that dives into the mindset and stories behind the humans making an impact. Join host Geoff Goddard—wellness coach, psychotherapist-in-training, and lifelong seeker of human potential—as he sits down with deep thinkers, high performers, and purpose-driven guests to explore what drives them, what challenges shaped them, and how they elevate their mental and physical well-being.
Expect raw conversations, practical wisdom, and a whole lot of heart. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, insight, or tools for personal growth—this is your place to get into deep.
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Breathwork, healing, and the courage to release control. In Episode 22 of Into Deep, Geoff sits down with Elise Griffin — founder of Soul Breath, breathwork facilitator, and empowerment counsellor — for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, control, and the body’s innate ability to heal. Elise opens up about living with anorexia from her early teens into her late 20s, and how restriction became a coping tool — a way to feel in control when her inner world felt chaotic and unsafe. She sh...
Somatic healing, grief, and learning to trust the wisdom of your body. In Episode 21 of Into Deep, Geoff sits down with Alanna La Cioppa — somatic coach, yoga teacher, and psychotherapy & counselling student — for a deeply human conversation on loss, presence, and rebuilding purpose after grief. Alanna shares her experience of growing up as a carer, losing both her sister and mother within 18 months, and the identity collapse that followed. Together, they explore how grief lives in the bo...
Samuel Dreyfus is a provisional psychologist, ruthless optimist, and founder of the Unofficial Run Club. In this episode, he and Geoff explore the chaos of your twenties, feeling “behind,” and how the things that look like mistakes often become the foundation for who you are. Sam shares openly about ADHD, self-doubt, and the belief he carried for years that he was “too dumb” for university. A single high-distinction changed his story — and set him on an eight-year journey to becoming a psycho...
Sophie Handsaker returns to Into Deep for her second appearance after several clips from her first episode went viral. In this conversation, Geoff and Sophie dive directly into the core theme of the episode: how to overcome the fear of judgement. They read through and discuss the negative comments and criticism Sophie received online, unpacking why judgement affects us so deeply and how it shapes the way we show up in the world. Sophie also opens up about a deeply personal chapter of her life...
Founder of The 440 Run Club and mental-health advocate Trent Knox joins Geoff to explore addiction, sobriety, and how self-discovery begins once you stop running from yourself. Trent opens up about his five-and-a-half-year journey of sobriety, the pain that led him to rock bottom, and how community, movement, and vulnerability helped him rebuild his life. From numbing with alcohol and drugs to leading one of Sydney’s most inclusive running communities, his story is a powerful reminder that ad...
From film director to meditation teacher, Marcus Hamil’s nervous breakdown at the age of 40 became his breakthrough to a spiritual journey. Co-founder of The Sattva Life, Marcus shares how meditation rewires the mind, enhances focus and resilience, and helps high-achievers live more fulfilled, calm, and productive lives. We explore crisis as awakening, the science of meditation, and what it truly means to master yourself from the inside out. Follow Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/thes...
Human behaviour practitioner, manifestation mentor, and gym owner Sara McNelis joins Geoff to explore the intersection of science and spirituality — and how to truly rewire the subconscious mind. Sara shares her four-step manifestation method, the psychology behind why most people stay stuck, and how integrating spirit with structure transforms every area of life. She also opens up about leaving her marriage, rebuilding her life in Sydney, and embodying her highest self through discipline, se...
Physiotherapist, breathwork trainer, and yoga & pilates teacher Caoimhe Gibney shares how somatics, safety, and community can transform burnout and grief into purpose. We explore trauma-informed facilitation, why “devotion over discipline” beats rigid routines, the science–spirit tension behind her Onam Collective method, and how to rebuild trust in your body’s signals. In this episode: • Safety first — the foundation of trauma-informed work • Somatics & embodiment — practical ways ...
Dr Sarah McKay on optimising brain health & performance: why social connection beats most biohacks, how sleep powers peak performance, what visualisation really changes in the brain, and practical emotional regulation you can train—plus women’s brain health myths, phones vs attention, and when mindfulness programs help (or don’t). Guest: Dr Sarah McKay — Oxford-trained neuroscientist, author, and science communicator. Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay Chapters 00:00...
In this episode, I sit down with Nerida Bint — Australia’s #1 Emotional Intelligence Educator — to explore how emotional intelligence can help us heal shame, fight fear, and build lasting self-worth. Nerida’s story is one of powerful transformation. For years, she battled rejection wounds, shame, and the deep belief that she wasn’t “enough.” After a painful breakup in 2020, the collapse of her women’s gym business during COVID, and years of therapy that left her searching for more, Nerida hi...
This week on Into Deep, I sit down with the incredible Rhiannon O’Loughlin — hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and event host — for a raw and honest conversation about healing, purpose, and modern relationships. We dive into Rhiannon’s journey from fitness and coaching into hypnotherapy, the life-changing power of inner child work, and the story of a client who overcame addiction and transformed her life. We also explore her personal battles with eating disorders, toxic patterns, vulnerability i...
In this powerful episode of Into Deep, I sit down with Jermaine Jones – endurance runner, cyclist, and adventurer – for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, mental health, and taking on the impossible. Jermaine opens up about an intense period in his late teens when he faced multiple personal tragedies, job loss, and relationship heartbreak – a time that pushed him to the brink. We explore how he turned that pain into fuel, finding purpose through endurance challenges, including...
In Episode 10, I sit down with longtime friend and unapologetic force of nature Sophie Handsaker—personal trainer, podcast host, cafe owner, and mother. Sophie’s story is anything but ordinary. From falling pregnant the first night she met her now-fiancé, to losing her late partner to suicide, to building a business while raising a fiery little boy—she brings a level of candour and chaos that’s both hilarious and deeply moving. We talk: The raw truth of motherhood (without the Instagram fil...
What if the goal isn’t to quit alcohol or drugs forever—but to build a relationship with them that doesn’t ruin your life? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nick Blair—mentor, coach, speaker and founder of Mind Health Bender —to unpack our cultural obsession with extremes, and why the all-or-nothing approach to sobriety might be doing more harm than good. We explore: 🔸 Why total abstinence isn’t realistic (or necessary) for everyone 🔸 How to shift from substance abuse to i...
In this episode, I sit down with the magnetic and deeply grounded Andrew Marsh—better known as Marshy—a Vedic meditation teacher with over 30 years of experience guiding everyday people, elite athletes, and high performers toward inner peace. We talk about: 🔹 His early sense of spiritual connection as a child 🔹 The wild years of psychedelic exploration that had to stop 🔹 Discovering a spiritual practice beyond meditation 🔹 Why so many of us are chasing peace in the wrong places 🔹 How m...
For years, Rachel Pfeiffer found herself stuck in a painful loop, drawn to emotionally unavailable partners and repeating the same toxic dynamics that left her feeling broken and disconnected. Through this pain came the lessons learnt on how to attract a more conscious and fulfilling relationship. In this raw and revealing conversation, Rachel first stepped into a therapist's office at age 11. Now a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and somatic healing practitioner, she opens up about he...
What does it really mean to be vulnerable—and how does it shape the quality of our relationships? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Bevan Pfeiffer, a relationship psychotherapist, former actor, and yoga teacher who brings deep emotional intelligence and embodiment into the therapy room. Drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gestalt, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Bevan helps individuals and couples reconnect with themselves and each other—especially when life feels overwhe...
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by international speaker and leadership coach Matt Cogin, whose story is a wild, raw, and deeply inspiring ride. Matt opens up about his early years—leaving home at 14, dealing drugs in high school, a near-fatal motorbike crash, and an overdose that became a wake-up call. His path to healing was anything but linear, but it lit the fire for a complete transformation. Now, after delivering over 1,000 workshops across 12 countries, Matt coaches students and y...
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by mindset coach Zoe Dunlea, whose journey from self-destruction to self-mastery is nothing short of inspiring. Zoe opens up about her past struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, the deep feelings of unworthiness that consumed her, and the rock bottom moments that ultimately sparked her transformation. Her story is raw and honest and a testament that change is always possible, no matter how far gone you feel. Now, as a coach helping others step into their...
Alexa is one of the most resilient and remarkable humans I’ve ever had the privilege of speaking with. Her story is one of grit, growth, and a relentless will to keep moving forward—no matter the odds. From growing up with an alcoholic father to surviving a near-death experience during what should have been a routine medical procedure, Alexa has faced more than most do in a lifetime—and somehow come out the other side stronger, not hardened. We talk about her wild journey, including her time ...



