Go In Courage Podcast

Rix Banga
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Go In Courage is a personal growth and mental wellbeing podcast hosted by Rix Banga, exploring what it really means to live courageously. Through honest, thoughtful conversations with everyday people, coaches and inspiring guests, we explore confidence, anxiety, relationships, identity, emotional resilience and the courage to rebuild when life doesn't go to plan. These aren't conversations about perfect lives or having all the answers. They're real stories about overcoming fear, navigating change, understanding ourselves and discovering what matters most. Whether you're finding your feet after a difficult chapter, working on your relationships or simply curious about becoming a braver version of yourself, there's a conversation here for you. Real people. Real life. Real conversations. Go In Courage

  1. Oct 4

    From Sex Parties to Becoming the Therapist She Needed: The Courage to Look Within with Jemma Hardelle

    From sex parties and hedonism to retraining as a therapist, Jemma Hardélle has lived a life that has challenged many of the usual rules around relationships, identity and what a successful life is supposed to look like. In this episode of Go In Courage, Jemma joins me for an open conversation about the courage it takes to question the scripts we inherit and work out what is actually true for us. We talk about people pleasing, learning to say no, neurodivergence, relationships, therapy and the stories we can internalise about ourselves from an early age. Jemma shares how growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia affected the way she saw herself, how her own unconventional relationship experiences led her into ethical non monogamy and polyamory, and why struggling to find a therapist who could truly understand the complexity of her life ultimately inspired her to retrain and become that person for others. We also explore why relationships sometimes need reviewing as we change, what it means to take the mask off in therapy, and the importance of having somewhere we can tell the truth without fear of judgement. At its heart, this is a conversation about authenticity. About asking whether the life, relationship or identity that once fitted you still fits today. And having the courage to be honest about the answer.

    From Sex Parties to Becoming the Therapist She Needed: The Courage to Look Within with Jemma Hardelle

  2. Sep 21

    "I was 15. It was an adult industry" | Natalie J on glamour modeling, Baywatch actress & reinvention

    Natalie J joins me to talk about finding herself in an adult industry at just 15, the identity that was built around her, and the long journey toward reclaiming her own story. Natalie trained in ballet from a young age before her life changed dramatically as a teenager when modelling and national media attention arrived far earlier than she was ready for. What followed took her through glamour modelling, Los Angeles, Baywatch Nights, music videos, international travel and a world that often looked glamorous from the outside while internally she was still trying to understand who she really was. In this conversation, Natalie speaks openly about being 15 in an adult industry, the pressure of being defined by other people, changing her name, starting again in America, resilience, reinvention and the courage it took to keep moving forward. We also explore body image, fame, authenticity, relationships, spirituality, self belief and what it means to finally take ownership of your own story. Now a writer, Natalie reflects on how writing her memoir, Dark Star: A Child’s Body, a Photographer’s Obsession, a Media Frenzy, helped her reclaim a story that for years had been shaped by other people. Find Natalie on Instagram: @nataliej.world Dark Star is available on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0cCGDahp

    "I was 15. It was an adult industry" | Natalie J on glamour modeling, Baywatch actress & reinvention

  3. Sep 2

    You Don’t Build Courage by Staying Comfortable, You Need to Take Action with Sam Carter-Smith

    🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 56: You Don’t Build Courage by Staying Comfortable | Sam Carter-Smith. In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Sam Carter-Smith, an events producer, boxing coach, consultant and mentor working with founders in the health and fitness industry. Together they explore what courage actually looks like in everyday life, why growth often requires discomfort, the role boxing and sport can play in men’s mental health, fatherhood, community, purpose and what happens when we deliberately step outside of our comfort zones. Sam shares his experience coaching thousands of people through their first boxing events, including men who later told him the process helped them through some of the lowest points in their lives.

    You Don’t Build Courage by Staying Comfortable, You Need to Take Action with Sam Carter-Smith

  4. Aug 3

    You Are Not Broken: Autism, ADHD, Courage and Reinventing Your Life with Amie Barlow

    🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 55: You Are Not Broken: Autism, ADHD, Courage and Reinventing Your Life with Amie Barlow. What happens when you stop forcing your brain, career and identity into a life that was never designed for you? In this episode, Rix Banga welcomes fitness and ADHD coach Amie Barlow for an honest, funny and deeply personal conversation about autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, identity and reinvention. Amie shares her journey from professional dance and performing in the West End to building a successful career in fitness, online coaching and content creation. After growing her business quickly, she realised she had built it around somebody else’s model and that it no longer worked for her brain, energy or sense of purpose. Diagnosed with ADD at 11 and later diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, Amie reflects on finally understanding herself without allowing those labels to become limitations. Together, Rix and Amie explore emotional regulation, anxiety attacks, childhood triggers, trauma responses, relationships, dopamine, intuition, faith, entrepreneurship and what it means to build a life around how your brain genuinely works.

    You Are Not Broken: Autism, ADHD, Courage and Reinventing Your Life with Amie Barlow

  5. Jul 29

    The Hero’s Journey: Why Transformation Feels Like Everything Is Falling Apart with Kat Smailis

    🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 54: When Your Old Life No Longer Fits: The Courage to Transform What happens when the identity you built your life around no longer feels like you? In this episode, Rix Banga welcomes Kat Smailis back to the Go In Courage podcast for a reflective conversation about identity, personal transformation and the courage to follow an invitation into the unknown. Kat shares why she stepped away from being known primarily as an intimacy therapist and entered a season of profound change. She explores the uncertainty of releasing an old identity without knowing what will replace it, and how her experience in Egypt became a defining turning point. Together, Rix and Kat unpack the hero’s journey, our resistance to uncertainty, the psychological death of an old self and what happens when your previous life no longer fits. Rix also reflects on loss, resilience and learning that courage is not always about enduring more pain. Sometimes it means treating yourself more gently while you heal. Looking to the hero's journey, using modern day stories such as Superman, The Matrix, The Alchemist and metamorphosis, they explore what it means to live from the heart and become who you are ready to be.

    The Hero’s Journey: Why Transformation Feels Like Everything Is Falling Apart with Kat Smailis

  6. Jul 26

    Rejection, Depression, Ayahuasca and Her Healing Journey with Jean Bender

    🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 53: Discarded, Rejected and Depressed: How Jean Turned Pain Into Purpose. In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Jean Bender, a holistic practitioner based in Bali, to explore depression, rejection, childhood trauma, panic attacks, spirituality, emotional healing and what it means to rebuild your life after losing connection with yourself. Jean shares her journey from growing up in Germany and being forced to become independent at a young age, to experiencing abandonment, family breakdown and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for her younger sister. After years of carrying more than she could emotionally process, Jean reached a point where she completely shut down. She fell into a severe depression, slept for almost a month and discovered that depression was not simply sadness. For her, it felt like complete numbness, as though a grey veil had fallen over her entire life. Together, Rix and Jean unpack the impact of childhood rejection, the relationship between emotional pain and physical wellbeing, destructive coping mechanisms, panic attacks and the courage required to face the parts of ourselves we would rather avoid.

    Rejection, Depression, Ayahuasca and Her Healing Journey with Jean Bender

  7. Jul 5

    My Body Forced Me to Become a Healer, with Julia Schmidt

    🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 52: My Body Forced Me to Become a Healer - Here's What I Learned, with Julia Schmidt In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Julia Schmidt, a holistic therapist and practitioner based in Bali, to explore chronic illness, depression, healing, shadow work, spirituality, courage and what it means to reconnect with who you really are. Julia shares her journey from growing up in Germany and struggling with depression from a young age, to travelling, moving to Bali, walking away from a marketing agency and dedicating her life to holistic healing. Together, they unpack the connection between mind, body, emotions and the nervous system, and why healing often requires us to look honestly at the things we would rather avoid. Julia also opens up about living with autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, asthma and nasal polyps, and how her own health struggles led her into studying multiple healing modalities. This is a deep, honest and thought-provoking conversation about pain, purpose, anxiety, trust, generational patterns, community, spirituality and why we do not have to heal alone. Julia also shares the heart behind Sacred Emotions, her retreat work, and The Holistic Safe Space, where she supports people through one-to-one sessions.

    My Body Forced Me to Become a Healer, with Julia Schmidt

  8. Jun 22

    Finding Strength After Sexual Assault: I Returned the Shame That Was Never Mine to Carry

    🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 51: Finding Strength After Sexual Assault: I Returned the Shame That Was Never Mine to Carry (Dandelions Carry No Shame). In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Sara, a pilot, public speaker and founder of Dandelions Carry No Shame, to explore courage, trauma healing, shame, self-worth and what it means to rebuild after painful life experiences. Sara shares her journey from growing up in Sweden and struggling with labels around intelligence, to becoming a female pilot in a male-dominated industry. She opens up about overcoming a fear of flying, handling a real Boeing 737 engine failure early in her career, and the moment she finally told herself: “Sara, you are a very capable woman.” This is a powerful, honest and deeply human conversation about sexual assault, silence, shame, therapy, self-love, laughter, grief and the difference between reckless courage and courage that comes with wisdom. Sara also shares the heart behind her movement, Dandelions Carry No Shame, created to help people return the shame that was never theirs to carry and begin to bloom again. Please listen with care, as this episode includes discussion of sexual assault, trauma, bulimia and emotional abuse.

    Finding Strength After Sexual Assault: I Returned the Shame That Was Never Mine to Carry
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Go In Courage is a personal growth and mental wellbeing podcast hosted by Rix Banga, exploring what it really means to live courageously. Through honest, thoughtful conversations with everyday people, coaches and inspiring guests, we explore confidence, anxiety, relationships, identity, emotional resilience and the courage to rebuild when life doesn't go to plan. These aren't conversations about perfect lives or having all the answers. They're real stories about overcoming fear, navigating change, understanding ourselves and discovering what matters most. Whether you're finding your feet after a difficult chapter, working on your relationships or simply curious about becoming a braver version of yourself, there's a conversation here for you. Real people. Real life. Real conversations. Go In Courage

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  • Creator
    Rix Banga
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Go In Courage | Rix Banga
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