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 shares how anxiety and shame isolated her, and the moment things reached crisis point in her 20s when her weight dropped into the low 30kg range.

Together, they explore how yoga became her first pathway back to safety in her body, and how a single breathwork + ice bath workshop changed everything — helping her release stored emotion, reconnect with calm, and ultimately build the community that now gathers every Sunday at DY Beach.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in their head, overwhelmed by life, or ready to stop surviving and start living more honestly.

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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.

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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 form
• the cognitive triangle and CBT
• behavioural activation for depression
• exposure therapy and building confidence through action
• how authenticity created the rapid rise of Sam’s social media
• the magic and community behind Unofficial Run Club

This 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.

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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 deeply
• How early experiences shape our fear of being judged
• Sophie's journey through grief, blame, and public scrutiny
• How she rebuilt her identity after traumatic loss
• Practical tools for overcoming the fear of judgement
• How to stop people-pleasing and express your true self
• Why authenticity requires discomfort — and why it’s worth it

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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 sober
• Why addiction = disconnection, and how to rebuild connection
• The story behind The 440 Run Club and its message “Start in the Dark”
• The power of community, structure, and accountability in recovery
• How movement, meditation, and the ocean became healing rituals
• Why men struggle to ask for help — and how to change that narrative
• The mindset behind running sub-3-hour marathons in his 40s

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• Host Geoff: @geoff_elevate
  
  

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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.

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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, self-worth, and daily rituals.

What You’ll Learn:
✨ The real science behind manifestation
🧠 How subconscious programming shapes 95% of your life
💭 Healing your inner child & creating new identity patterns
🔥 Why “doing the work” means more than just positive thinking

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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 to meet your nervous system
• Turning burnout into purpose without “fixing” yourself
• Intuition as a muscle — head desires vs. soul desires
• Science x spirit — posture, fascia, and when evidence lags experience
• Community as currency — belonging, facilitation, and starting small

About Caoimhe Gibney
Caoimhe is a Sydney-based Irish physiotherapist, breathwork facilitator, yoga & pilates instructor, and host of the Soul Searching podcast. Through Onam Collective, she trains facilitators to blend science, somatics, and trauma-informed care into embodied, transformative experiences.

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