Into Deep

Geoff Goddard

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.

  1. 17 hrs ago

    The Fastest Woman to Run Around Australia | Brooke McIntosh | EP32

    Brooke McIntosh became the fastest woman ever to run around Australia — but her story begins with a suicide attempt, years of anxiety and depression, and a life spent searching for validation instead of self-worth. Covering more than 14,000 kilometres in just 204 days, Brooke pushed her body to extraordinary limits. But the real challenge wasn't physical — it was learning to heal, trust herself, and find purpose after years spent looking for answers everywhere except within. After surviving a suicide attempt in 2022, Brooke was forced to confront the pain she had spent years avoiding. What followed was a profound journey of healing, self-discovery, and mental fitness that would eventually lead her to become one of Australia's most inspiring voices in mental health advocacy. In this episode, Brooke opens up about hitting rock bottom, the moment that changed everything, and how running became a vehicle for healing rather than achievement. Together, Geoff and Brooke explore mental health, resilience, trauma, self-worth, purpose, vulnerability, and why so many of us spend years avoiding the very conversations that could change our lives. Brooke shares powerful stories from the road, including the conversations that reinforced her mission to reduce suicide rates, her experience supporting a younger sister through addiction and homelessness, and the lessons she learned after spending more than six months alone with her thoughts while running around the country. The conversation also explores social media, self-trust, identity, and why true healing begins when we stop running from our pain and start listening to what it's trying to teach us. This episode is a conversation about resilience, purpose, mental health, self-acceptance, and finding the courage to become who you truly are. What You'll Learn: 🔥 How Brooke went from a suicide attempt to becoming the fastest woman to run around Australia 🏃‍♀️ The physical and mental challenge of running 14,000km around the country 🧠 What mental fitness actually means and how to build it daily 💭 Why so many of us seek validation instead of self-trust ❤️ The role vulnerability and connection play in mental health recovery 🌊 How silence, stillness, and solo running transformed Brooke's life ⚡ Why healing requires courage, not perfection 🤝 The importance of community when navigating difficult seasons of life 🌱 How to stop avoiding hard conversations and start creating meaningful change ✨ Why purpose is often found on the other side of pain Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod Follow Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/brookemcintosh Follow Geoff: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate

    1hr 6min

  2. 2 June

    Finding Light After Loss | Jenna Davies | EP31

    Entrepreneur, marketer, and founder of Big Appetite, Jenna Davies, was just 27 years old when she received the phone call no child ever wants to hear: “Jenna, your mum is dead.” In this episode, Jenna opens up about navigating immense loss through the uncertainty of the pandemic, the emotional chaos that followed, and how structure, therapy, discipline, and self-awareness became the foundation that slowly helped her rebuild herself. Together, Geoff and Jenna explore grief, anxiety, entrepreneurship, spirituality, AI, burnout, and the pressure so many people feel to keep performing while silently struggling underneath it all. Jenna shares how years of achievement and external success still couldn’t shield her from disconnection and unresolved pain — and why learning to slow down, trust herself, and reconnect to what actually mattered changed the trajectory of her life. The conversation also dives into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the future of work and creativity, and why human connection, intuition, and authenticity may become more important than ever in the years ahead. Jenna also recounts surviving meningococcal disease overseas and being placed into an induced coma over Christmas in London — an experience that profoundly shifted the way she views ambition, health, and purpose. This episode is a conversation about grief, resilience, identity, and learning how to rebuild yourself after life completely changes. What You’ll Learn: 🔥 How Jenna navigated the sudden loss of her mother at 27  🧠 The survival mode that followed grief and trauma  ⚡ Why structure and discipline became her anchor during difficult periods  🤖 Jenna’s perspective on AI, the future of work, and human creativity  💭 How intuition differs from anxiety and insecurity  🌊 The importance of alone time, reflection, and self-awareness  ✨ Jenna’s spiritual awakening after loss and near-death experiences  💼 The realities of entrepreneurship behind social media success  ❤️ Why pain and adversity can become our greatest teachers Follow the show:  https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod Follow Jenna:  https://www.instagram.com/jennaanddavies Follow Geoff:  https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate

    1hr 10min

  3. 18 May

    Running From Pain & Learning to Heal | Zac Hansen | EP30

    Zac’s childhood was marked by instability, addiction, violence, and emotional chaos. Even before losing his father to a drug overdose at just 11 years old, experiences that left him living in survival mode for years, suppressing emotions, chasing external success, and trying to outrun the pain he carried from childhood. In this episode, trade business owner and mental health advocate, Zac, opens up about growing up around addiction, violence, and instability, and how those experiences shaped the man he became. From working brutal roofing jobs as a teenager to building a successful business with 20 staff, Zac shares the hidden emotional cost of always needing to be “strong.” Together, Geoff and Zac explore trauma, masculinity, emotional suppression, relationships, spirituality, and what it actually means to heal. Zac also speaks powerfully about the mental health crisis within the trades industry, the pressure we carry in silence, and why vulnerability may be one of the bravest things we can do. This is a conversation about pain, purpose, self-awareness, and learning that real strength comes from facing yourself honestly. What You’ll Learn: 🔥 How Zac rebuilt his life after childhood trauma 🧠 Why so many of us stay stuck in survival mode 💭 The emotional impact of losing his father at 11 years old 🏗️ Lessons from building a successful business in the trades industry ⚡ Why external success never brought true fulfilment 🪞 The power of therapy, journaling, and self-awareness 🌊 How a solo silent retreat changed Zac’s life ❤️ Learning to receive love after years of emotional protection 💬 Why we need deeper conversations around mental health Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod Follow Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zachansen_ Follow Geoff: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate

    1hr 10min

  4. 6 May

    Surviving Generational Trauma, Anti-Semitism & Letting Go - Rebecca Sharp EP29

    Founder of The Sharp Mind, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, breathwork facilitator, and psychedelic-assisted therapy practitioner Rebecca Sharp joins Geoff for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, identity, motherhood, healing, and what it truly means to come home to yourself. Rebecca opens up about growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors, the generational trauma that shaped her nervous system, and what it has felt like being a Jewish Australian in today’s climate. She speaks candidly about the fear, hypervigilance, and loss of safety many Jewish Australians are currently experiencing in Sydney following rising antisemitism and global conflict — and how those experiences can reawaken intergenerational trauma carried through families for decades. From chronic hypervigilance and shame to learning how to feel safe in her own body, this episode explores the long road back to authenticity and wholeness. Together, Geoff and Rebecca unpack adoption, motherhood, psychedelics, emotional healing, nervous system work, and the process of integrating the parts of ourselves we once tried to hide. Rebecca also shares the beautiful story of adopting her daughter — a journey that resonates deeply with Geoff, who was also adopted at birth. This episode is vulnerable, powerful, and full of wisdom around healing, connection, and learning to fully embrace who you are. What You’ll Learn: 🔥 How generational trauma impacts the nervous system 🧠 What it means to “come home to yourself” 💭 What it’s like being a Jewish Australian in today’s global climate ❤️ Rebecca’s emotional journey into motherhood & adoption 🌿 Why safety isn’t avoiding emotions — it’s learning to feel them fully ⚡ The role psychedelics may play in the future of therapy 👥 Why difficult conversations are essential in today’s world 🎵 How music, stillness, and authenticity help people heal Follow the Show: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod Follow Rebecca: https://www.instagram.com/thesharpmind Follow Geoff: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate

    1hr 6min

  5. 15 Apr

    Finding Self Worth & Building Your Non Negotiables - Hayley Westoby - EP28

    Hayley Westoby joins Geoff to explore self-worth, relationships, mental health, and what it really takes to build a life that feels aligned from the inside out. Founder of The Gambit Collective, Hayley shares her journey through anxiety, toxic work environments, and relationships where she stayed too long — and how doing the inner work changed everything. From journaling and therapy to building non-negotiables and learning to walk away, this episode is a deep dive into growth, resilience, and self-awareness. Together, Geoff and Hayley unpack childhood experiences, identity, dating, business, and the small decisions that ultimately shape your life. What You’ll Learn 🔥 How Hayley built self-worth after staying too long in the wrong relationships  🧠 What doing the work looks like  💬 The power of therapy (and why everyone should try it)  ❤️ How to create non-negotiables in relationships, work & life  ⚡ Why choosing your “hard” is key to long-term happiness  🌿 The concept of your “ideal average day” and how to design your life  💭 How to reframe anxiety as a strength  👥 Why the right partner won’t require you to shrink or compromise Follow the Show https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod Follow Hayley https://www.instagram.com/hayleywestoby Follow Geoff https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate

    1hr 8min

  6. 30 Mar

    Overcoming Childhood Trauma & Choosing Authenticity - Sunshine Zerda EP27

    Sunshine Zerda is a wellness facilitator, community builder, and former Team USA gymnast who helps people create higher-quality life experiences through music, movement, and connection. In this conversation, we explore inauthentic living, the “golden handcuffs,” corporate burnout, trauma, identity, and what it takes to build a life that actually feels aligned. Sunshine opens up about spending years in a high-paying corporate career that looked successful on the surface—but felt deeply unfulfilling underneath. Caught between stability and truth, she shares the internal conflict of knowing something wasn’t right, while feeling unsure how to change it. She also speaks candidly about her upbringing, surviving childhood abuse, and how those early experiences shaped her identity, relationships, and the patterns she carried into adulthood. From toxic dynamics to eventually finding safety and support, her story is one of both awareness and transformation. Together, we explore how people lose connection to what they love, why fear and conditioning keep them stuck, and how taking small, intentional steps can begin to shift everything. We also dive into the role of movement, community, and environment in healing and creating a more aligned life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that looks good but doesn’t feel right, this conversation is a powerful reminder that change doesn’t require a perfect plan—just the willingness to take the next step.

    1hr 2min

  7. 16 Mar

    Reinventing Your Life in Your 30s When Achieving Feels Empty - Ram Castillo EP26

    Career change, burnout, purpose, and starting again in your 30s. In Episode 26 of Into Deep, Geoff sits down with Ram Castillo — former design director, author, Lifeline crisis support worker, and psychology student — for a powerful conversation about identity, reinvention, and what it really means to build a life that feels aligned. After spending 20 years in the creative industry and achieving many of the goals he once dreamed of — speaking around the world, writing books, and working at the top of the design ladder — Ram realised something surprising: success on the outside didn’t guarantee fulfilment on the inside. What followed was a deep personal reinvention. Ram shares the story of stepping away from an established career in design to pursue psychology in his mid-30s, the fears and doubts that came with that decision, and how mentorship, reflection, and support from his wife helped him navigate a major identity shift. We also explore Ram’s work as a Lifeline crisis support worker, where he’s spent years holding space for people experiencing loneliness, emotional pain, and suicidal thoughts. Through this work he’s come to understand a powerful truth — that sometimes people don’t need to be fixed, they need to be witnessed. Ram also opens up about his childhood experiences with bullying, growing up in a Filipino immigrant family in Sydney, and a recent spinal surgery that forced him to confront fear, surrender control, and reassess what truly matters. This episode is a deep reflection on purpose, mental health, personal growth, and life transitions. What You’ll Learn • How Ram realised his “ladder was leaning against the wrong wall”  • Why external success doesn’t always equal fulfilment  • The identity challenges behind major career transitions  • Lessons from working on the front line at Lifeline  • Why witnessing people can be more powerful than fixing them  • How Ram navigated fear and surrender during spinal surgery  • The importance of mentors during life reinventions  • Ram’s evolving definition of success Connect with Ram Instagram: @ramcastillo  LinkedIn: Ram Castillo Follow Into Deep Instagram: @intodeep_pod Follow Geoff Instagram: @geoff_elevate If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating or sharing it with someone who might need to hear it. It helps the show grow and allows us to bring more meaningful conversations to the podcast. Topics: career change, burnout, purpose, psychology, mental health, loneliness, identity, personal growth, life transitions

    1hr 12min

  8. 1 Mar

    Self Belief, Dealing with Disappointment & Breaking Barries in Woman's Sport - Kaye Scott - EP25

    Geoff sits down with world title–winning and commonwealth games medal winning boxer Kaye Scott — known in the boxing world as “The Glamour” — for a conversation that goes far beyond the ring. Kaye shares how she fell into boxing at 19, walking into a PCYC gym where she was the only woman and was largely ignored for months… yet kept showing up anyway. We unpack what it takes to stay the course when you feel out of place, and how that relentless consistency shaped her mindset, identity, and career. Kaye also opens up about a defining moment in women’s sport: female boxing was once illegal in NSW, and she became the first legally sanctioned female bout in the state — a pivotal moment in the fight for opportunity and recognition. We talk about: The mindset shift that helped her become a world champion (and finally allow herself to feel proud)Why being kinder to yourself improves performance The “bittersweet” reality of silver medals and chasing the top spot for yearsLosing her Olympic dream after weight divisions changed, and what it forced her to faceIdentity beyond sport — who are you when the thing you do gets taken away?The reality of pay gaps in boxing, and why many champions still work “normal jobs”OnlyFans sponsorship: judgement, autonomy, and using platforms as toolsHer definition of success: financial stability, health, purpose, relationships, and impactIf you’ve ever struggled with setbacks, perfectionism, or detaching from outcomes — this episode will hit. 🎧 Listen now: Episode 25 with Kaye Scott — available wherever you get your podcasts Follow Kaye Instagram: @kayescottFollow Into Deep Instagram: @intodeep_podFollow Geoff Instagram: @geoff_elevateIf this episode resonated, subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs it

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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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  • Creator
    Geoff Goddard
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Into Deep
  • Show Website
    Into Deep

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