Into Deep

Somatic healing, grief, and learning to trust the wisdom of your body.In Episode 21 of Into Deep, Geoff sits down with Alanna Lacioppa — 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 body, why we suppress instead of process, and how somatic work offers a grounded path back into alignment.This episode dives into nervous system regulation, intuition vs fear, relationships as mirrors, projection, impermanence, and what it means to love fully when nothing is permanent.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or stuck in your head — this conversation will meet you where you are.Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod/Follow Alanna: https://www.instagram.com/alignedbyalanna/Follow Geoff: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate/

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 psychologist.Together they unpack:limiting beliefs and how they formthe cognitive triangle and CBTbehavioural activation for depressionexposure therapy and building confidence through actionhow authenticity created the rapid rise of Sam’s social mediathe magic and community behind Unofficial Run ClubThis conversation is for anyone who has ever felt lost, stuck, or like they’re not enough. It’s a reminder that you’re not what you could be yet — and there is no limit to who you can become if you keep going.Follow SamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soeandco Unofficial Run Club: https://www.instagram.com/unofficialrunclubFollow GeoffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod

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 — the years she spent being judged and blamed for her late partner’s suicide — and how she slowly rebuilt her identity, confidence, and sense of self-worth after that experience.This episode explores the psychology of judgement, the impact of projection, the internalisation of criticism, and the emotional resilience required to live authentically. It is a conversation for anyone who feels held back by what others might think, and who is ready to strengthen their self-trust and step into a more grounded and unapologetic version of themselves.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why judgement and criticism cut so deeplyHow early experiences shape our fear of being judgedSophie's journey through grief, blame, and public scrutinyHow she rebuilt her identity after traumatic lossPractical tools for overcoming the fear of judgementHow to stop people-pleasing and express your true selfWhy authenticity requires discomfort — and why it’s worth itFollow the show: @intodeep_pod Follow Sophie: @fitnessbysophie Follow Geoff: @geoff_elevate

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 addiction is the opposite of connection — and that healing starts with honesty and small daily habits.Geoff and Trent dive into men’s mental health, the importance of stillness and structure in recovery, and how physical movement can reconnect us to purpose and self-respect.What you’ll learn:How Trent went from addiction to five years soberWhy addiction = disconnection, and how to rebuild connectionThe story behind The 440 Run Club and its message “Start in the Dark”The power of community, structure, and accountability in recoveryHow movement, meditation, and the ocean became healing ritualsWhy men struggle to ask for help — and how to change that narrativeThe mindset behind running sub-3-hour marathons in his 40sConnect:Trent: @trentknoxThe 440 Run Club: @the440Into Deep Podcast: @intodeep_podHost Geoff: @geoff_elevate#addiction #sobriety #mentalhealth #menshealth #mindset #intodeeppodcast

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/thesattvalife Follow the Show: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_pod Host: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate