Into Deep

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 healthFollow the show: https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_podFollow Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zachansen_Follow Geoff: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate

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 healFollow the Show:https://www.instagram.com/intodeep_podFollow Rebecca:https://www.instagram.com/thesharpmindFollow Geoff:https://www.instagram.com/geoff_elevate