Explore every episode of the podcast Go In Courage Podcast

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #33: The Courage to Start Again: Navigating Through Divorce with Becky Nevitt.

In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Becky Nevitt for a very open and heartfelt conversation that will resonate deeply with anyone navigating life after divorce. With vulnerability and grace, Becky opens up about what it truly means to let go of the life you planned and find the courage to begin again. Together, we unpack the silent grief of losing your identity in a relationship, the fear of starting over, and the strength it takes to trust yourself again. This is more than a conversation about divorce. It’s about rediscovery, faith, and the power of choosing yourself when everything around you has changed.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

✅ Why divorce feels like grieving more than just a relationship

✅ The identity loss no one talks about after separation

✅ Judgement from your community and protecting your heart

✅ How to begin rebuilding when you don’t know where to start

✅ The power of honesty, surrender, and self-compassion

✅ Why beginning again is not failure - it’s freedom

✅ A powerful reminder: You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from strength.

If this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that it’s okay to begin again - with gentleness and courage.

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast Episode 32: From Pain to Power - How to Reclaim Your Story with Toni Mcrea.

In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with entrepreneur and self-development advocate Toni Mcrea, who shares her raw, unfiltered journey from internally thinking small to radically claiming her voice. Toni opens up about the cost of carrying childhood pain into adulthood, the subtle ways we give our power away, and the moment she stopped identifying as a victim — and started choosing courage instead. If you've ever struggled with feeling stuck, unseen, or silenced, this conversation is your reminder: you get to rewrite your story.

🌟 What You'll Learn: ✅ Why we unconsciously stay in victimhood — and how to move through it ✅ How to reconnect with your true self after childhood trauma ✅ The importance of releasing suppressed emotion ✅ How your nervous system impacts healing and relationships ✅ What it means to “choose yourself” over external validation ✅ Why reclaiming your story is the beginning of personal freedom ✅ How to shift from survival mode into empowered living ✅ The role of community, courage, and self-compassion in the healing process ✅ What inner child healing really looks like — and how to begin ✅ A powerful reminder: you are not broken. You are becoming.

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #31: Faith, Shame & Sacred Pleasure: Advice from a Christian Sex Coach In this episode, host Rix Banga interviews Teresa Young, an Arizona-based sex coach helping men and women heal from cultural and religious shame, reconnect with their bodies, and explore sacred pleasure. Teresa shares her powerful journey through church upbringing, purity culture, and the emotional toll of divorce—and how she now supports others in finding faith-based freedom in their sexuality.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

✅ Why shame disconnects us from pleasure and how to begin healing

✅ How to rebuild your relationship with your body after religious trauma

✅ What purity culture got wrong about sex, intimacy, and desire

✅ How Christian women can embrace pleasure without compromising faith

✅ What “sacred sex” really means - and why it’s not sinful

✅ Why mindset is more important than mechanics when it comes to intimacy

✅ How men and women carry shame differently in faith communities

✅ How divorce can affect your sexual identity - and how to reclaim it

✅ The surprising truth about how God views sex (hint: it's not through shame)

✅ Why being a sex coach and a Christian isn’t a contradiction - it’s a calling

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #30: Meet a Stronger You: What’s on the Other Side of Fear? with Mary Saunders and Rix Banga.

In this episode, Rix dives into a transformative conversation with empowerment coach Mary Saunders about the role of fear in personal growth. Far from being just a negative emotion, fear is framed as a signal - an invitation to step into something new, unfamiliar, and potentially life-changing. You’ll hear reflections on how to hold space for yourself in those uncertain moments and why courage often begins where comfort ends.

Whether you're navigating narcissistic abuse, dealing with internal resistance, or facing emotional challenges, this episode offers insights on how to meet a new version of yourself by walking through fear - not avoiding it.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #29: Healing Starts With You: Self-Trust & Transformation with Rix Banga and Ella Worsley.

In this episode, Rix sits down with Ella Worsley, a holistic healer and transformational coach, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Ella opens up about her early life, her dreams, and the path that led her to entrepreneurship and healing work. She shares her knowledge of powerful modalities like Reiki, NLP, and intuitive coaching, offering insights into how they support deep personal transformation. Together, they explore the importance of self-trust, the courage it takes to face fear, and the inner work required to move through trauma.

Ella speaks candidly about navigating relationships, healing attachment wounds, and the value of seeking professional guidance on the journey to wholeness. They also touch on her daily practices, preferences, and the books that continue to inspire her.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #29: Healing Starts With You: Self-Trust & Transformation with Rix Banga and Ella Worsley.

In this episode, Rix sits down with Ella Worsley, a holistic healer and transformational coach, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Ella opens up about her early life, her dreams, and the path that led her to entrepreneurship and healing work. She shares her knowledge of powerful modalities like Reiki, NLP, and intuitive coaching, offering insights into how they support deep personal transformation.

Together, they explore the importance of self-trust, the courage it takes to face fear, and the inner work required to move through trauma. Ella speaks candidly about navigating relationships, healing attachment wounds, and the value of seeking professional guidance on the journey to wholeness. They also touch on her daily practices, preferences, and the books that continue to inspire her.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #28: Stop Pretending, Start Becoming: The Masculine Growth Journey.

In this insightful and soul-stirring episode of the Go In Courage podcast, I sit down with Amanda Anne, a recovery speaker, alchemist and passionate energy healer. Together, we unpack what it really means to be a man in today’s world — and why true masculine growth begins when you stop pretending and start becoming who you really are.

We explore how men are often stuck in cycles of passivity, people-pleasing, or emotional avoidance, and how these patterns are holding them back from meaningful leadership, love, and impact. Amanda shares a compelling call to men: be honest, lead with integrity, and have the courage to face yourself.

🧠 In This Episode:

• The hidden cost of pretending and shrinking as a man
• Why masculinity isn’t toxic—but unprocessed pain is
• How men can show up with purpose, presence, and power
• The emotional work required to become a healthy leader
• Creating emotional safety and connection in relationships
• Speaking your truth, even when it’s uncomfortable

Whether you're a man on a healing journey or a woman who wants to understand the masculine experience better, this conversation is a powerful reminder that growth starts with truth.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #27: Awaken Your Masculinity: The Sovereign Man’s Courage

In this raw and reflective episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Matt Enns, coach and creator of The Sovereign Man, to explore what it truly means to live with purpose, take radical ownership, and embody masculine strength with integrity.

Matt opens up about his personal journey — from childhood dreams of becoming a ninja and artist to his transformation through coaching, jiu-jitsu, content creation, and a powerful faith experience. Together, they unpack the weight of societal pressure on men, the need for emotional awareness, and the courage it takes to live in alignment with your values in a noisy world.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:

• Why sovereignty starts with reclaiming authority over your internal world
• The role of childhood dreams in shaping adult identity
• How honesty became Matt’s most powerful tool for transformation
• What modern masculinity gets wrong — and how to reclaim it
• How extreme diet changes transformed Matt’s mental and physical health
• Why being misunderstood online is a risk worth taking for truth
• Creating daily rhythms that build inner strength and discipline

If you’re interested in personal growth, masculinity, sovereignty, or the faith-based journey of transformation — this episode is full of raw insight and courageous perspective.

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #26: What Happens When You Mix Courage, Curiousity & Connection?

In this episode of Go In Courage, Rix Banga sits down with Emma Krebs, a passionate podcaster and naturally curious individual. Both explore what courage means in different contexts, from moving across the world to having tough conversations. Emma shares her experiences stepping into discomfort, the impact of curiosity on personal growth, and how facing fears head-on has shaped her journey.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

• What courage really looks like in everyday life
• The power of curiosity in navigating uncertainty
• Overcoming fear and avoidance patterns
• The importance of relationships and tough conversations
• Lessons from travel, personal growth, and self-discovery

If curiousity and connection drives you, this episode will probably resonate with you.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #25: Courage in Acceptance.

In this episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Matt Brimble—a humanitarian, father, and ultra-runner—to discuss his journey of courage, healing from trauma, and embracing life with acceptance. Matt shares powerful insights on self-kindness, building a strong support system, and stepping into the unknown with confidence.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

• Why self-kindness is the foundation of resilience
• The importance of surrounding yourself with people who uplift you
• How to face uncertainty with courage and trust
• Lessons from ultra-running, humanitarian work, and personal growth
• Practical ways to embrace change and move forward

If you're navigating change, seeking courage, or looking for inspiration to step into the unknown, this episode is for you!

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #24: People-Pleasing, Boundaries & Taking Back Your Power

In this episode, host Rix Banga interviews Breanne Felicella, a Life Coach and founder of "Diary of a People Pleaser", to dive deep into the journey of overcoming people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming self-worth. Breanne shares her personal struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and seeking external validation, and how she transformed her mindset to live authentically.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

• The hidden costs of people-pleasing & how to break free
• Why we seek external validation (and how to stop)
• How childhood conditioning shapes our boundaries & relationships
• The link between people-pleasing & narcissistic relationships
• Practical steps to start setting healthy boundaries today
• Overcoming fear & learning to put yourself first without guilt

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly putting others before yourself, struggling to say no, or stuck in toxic relationship patterns—this episode is for you!

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #23: Narcissistic Abuse, Healing from Trauma, & deciding to Go In Courage.

In this episode, host Rix sits down with Amy Goff, a Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Specialist, to discuss her powerful journey through marriage breakdown, single parenthood, and healing from trauma. Amy opens up about her personal experiences during lockdown, how she navigated a narcissistic relationship, and the courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone and seek help.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

• How authenticity & vulnerability can help build meaningful connections
• The impact of lockdown on relationships & recognising signs of a marriage breakdown
• Identifying narcissistic behaviours and setting healthy boundaries
• The power of trusting your gut instinct in relationships
• How self-awareness and self-care can aid healing and personal growth
• Breaking cycles of trauma and working towards happiness
• Strategies for reversing negative thoughts & building self-worth

If you've struggled with toxic relationships, self-doubt, or navigating after narcissistic abuse this episode is for you.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #22: Living a Life Uncaged takes Courage, Intuition and Authenticity. Rix Banga talks to transformational teacher and psychic Emma Zia to explore what it really means to live with courage and authenticity.

🌟 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to overcome fear through self-expression
• The truth about psychic abilities and intuition
• How courage transforms our sense of self and connection
• Why discomfort is a doorway to growth
• How to tell if your desires come from lack or potential

The conversation dives deep into themes of facing fears, breaking free from societal expectations, and rewiring our relationship with discomfort. Emma challenges common misconceptions about psychic abilities, explaining that everyone has the potential to tap into their intuition and access information beyond the physical realm.

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #21: Overcoming Bullying, Finding Faith & Building Courage.

In this heartfelt episode of Go In Courage, host Rix Banga speaks with Dan Robinson (vlogger, content creator, and the voice behind The English Catholic) about his deeply personal journey from being bullied in school to finding healing through faith and the courage to share his story publicly.

Dan opens up about how childhood bullying shaped his early struggles with depression and anxiety, and how those challenges impacted his adult life. He shares candid reflections on his evolving faith journey (from Anglicanism to Catholicism) and the role that forgiveness, community, and spiritual exploration played in his healing.

Together, Rix and Dan dive into the emotional toll of negative feedback as a content creator, the beauty of honest relationships, and the ongoing process of building courage - especially when fear still lingers in unexpected ways.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #20: Facing the Unknown - How Courage and Curiosity Shape Our Growth.

In this heartfelt episode of the Go In Courage podcast, Rix Banga is joined by Jessica Barker - a holistic practitioner, yoga teacher, sound healing facilitator, massage therapist, and life coach (Serendia Wellness). Together, they explore the role of courage in confronting fear, making life-altering decisions, and embracing the unknown.

🌿 Topics Covered:

• How fear can be an invitation to grow
• Transitioning from beauty therapy to holistic wellness
• The power of yin yoga and sound healing
• Courageous life choices: moving across the world with no safety net
• Building community and authenticity through retreats and coaching
• The link between fear, challenge, and transformation
• Tools to face fear: journaling, movement, community, and breathwork

The episode touches on everything from love languages and spiritual growth to the hero’s journey and building an inner home wherever you go.

🎙 Go In Courage Podcast #19: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Explained by a Recovery Coach.

In this powerful episode of the Go In Courage podcast, Rix Banga dives deep into the topic of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships with Tiara Thomas, a Narcissistic Abuse Specialist and Recovery Coach.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

• What narcissism really is (beyond the buzzwords)
• Signs of toxic relationships
• Trauma bonds and why they're so hard to break
• The difference between narcissistic traits vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• How gender influences narcissistic behaviour
• What real healing and recovery looks like

Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship or supporting someone who is, this episode brings clarity, validation, and hope.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #18: A Punjabi Son’s Journey Through Divorce, Dialysis and Grief

In this deeply moving Go In Courage episode, Sunny Sidhu shares with Rix Banga, his powerful journey through grief, resilience, and rediscovering his voice as a man in the Punjabi community. From losing his mother in early 2024, to navigating cultural expectations around masculinity, emotions, and mental health — Sunny opens up like never before.

🎙️ We discuss:

• The impact of growing up in a single-parent home
• Watching his mother battle cancer and kidney failure
• The emotional toll of caregiving and loss
• Cultural stigma around men’s mental health in Punjabi and other South Asian communities
• The healing power of vulnerability, relationships, and therapy

This honest conversation explores what it really means to be strong, why grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and how talking can be the most courageous thing you ever do.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #17: The Art of Connection: How to Build Relationships That Matter with Helena Summer

In this powerful episode of the Go In Courage podcast, we dive deep into love, relationships, and courageous communication with special guest Helena Summer, an Androgynous Semantic Realignment Specialist. From growing up during war-torn Yugoslavia to becoming a nun, to now coaching individuals and couples to transform their relationships — Helena shares her extraordinary story and practical insights.

We explore how trauma shapes our capacity for connection and courage, the inner battles we face in our minds, and how they affect peace in our relationships. Helena shares why respect and cherishing are foundational to lasting love, and how the language we use can either create clarity or conflict. We challenge the obsession with red flags and instead invite listeners to live by green flags—those everyday actions that build trust and connection. From regenerative (not just sustainable) relationships to practical ways men and women can better understand and support each other, this conversation offers a fresh, grounded perspective. Plus, we dive into the subtle art of emotional alignment, healthy communication, and leading with integrity in love.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #16: The Cost of Creativity: Rejection, Resilience & Finding Your Path with Bollywood Violinist Jessica Diamond.

In this soul-stirring and vulnerable episode, host Rix Banga sits down with Jessica Diamond — artist, international performer, and one of the UK’s leading Bollywood violinists. Together, they explore the emotional highs and lows of life in the spotlight, how to face rejection without losing heart, and the courage it takes to stay authentic in a world that constantly demands more.

Jessica opens up about navigating setbacks, imposter syndrome, and the behind-the-scenes realities of the entertainment industry — from red carpets and royalty to moments of deep personal doubt. This is a conversation about artistry, identity, and choosing to rise again when life throws curveballs.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #15: Exploring Intimacy: Building Stronger Relationships with Katherine Smailis and Rix Banga.

In this soul-deep episode of Go In Courage, I’m joined by Katherine Smailis, a holistic wellness practitioner and trauma-informed coach, for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the fear of being seen, and how insecurity holds so many of us back from fully stepping into who we are. Together, we unpack how past experiences shape our self-worth, how people-pleasing often disguises a deep fear of rejection, and what it truly means to feel safe in your own body. Katherine shares her personal journey of unravelling internalised beliefs, reconnecting with herself, and learning to sit with discomfort as part of the healing process.

Gain actionable insights to deepen your self-connection, improve relationships, and discover how emotional intelligence transforms lives. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or scared to be truly known - this episode is for you.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #14: Building Emotional Intelligence: Learning to Pause Before Reacting.

In this episode of the Go In Courage podcast, I sit down with Mollie Emberton - an artist and deep thinker who opens up about the quiet, consistent courage it takes to face insecurity, navigate emotional struggles, and keep moving forward when life feels heavy. We talk about the power of journaling, letting go of guilt, dealing with emotional overwhelm, and the unseen strength it takes to grow internally while everything around you is still in motion. Mollie shares honestly about working through family challenges, self-doubt, and how she’s learned to check her emotional responses with wisdom and grace.

Whether you're feeling stuck, insecure, or simply trying to grow, this conversation will remind you: you don't have to be loud to be brave.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #13: Can Courageous Communication Deepen Love, Sex & Intimacy? with Natalie Kazarian.

In this powerful opening episode of the Relationship Series, Rix Banga interviews Natalie Kazarian, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California, to explore the courage it takes to build emotionally connected, self-aware, and fulfilling relationships.

💬 Based on YOUR real-life questions from Instagram, this deep and wide-ranging conversation covers:

• Why emotional intimacy is the foundation of a healthy sex life
• The role of courage and vulnerability in long-term partnerships
• How to navigate attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, secure)
• Common relationship myths and why self-awareness is key
• How to repair broken trust and communicate better
• Sex, emotional connection, and balancing different needs
• Signs of unhealthy dynamics and when to seek help
• The truth about "soulmates" and building a shared life
• How journaling and movement support emotional health
• Why couples therapy isn't just for when it's falling apart

✨ Plus: Natalie shares her own journey into therapy, her love of art, the power of empathy, and why your most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #12: Brave on Stage, Breaking Inside: Identity, Anxiety & Seeking Help with Becca Francis.

In this heartfelt and honest episode, host Rix Banga speaks with Becca Francis - a gifted actress, singer, and dancer who recently performed in Mother Goose with Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop on London’s West End. But behind the applause and stage lights lies a much deeper story - one of internal battles, anxiety, identity, and emotional courage. Becca opens up about what it’s like to live as “two completely separate people”: thriving onstage while privately struggling with mental health. Together, they explore the hidden emotional cost of creative careers and how to reclaim your voice when it feels like the world, or your own mind, is too loud.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:

• How performers manage dual identities on and off stage
• What anxiety and self-doubt can look like behind success
• Why visibility can feel terrifying — even when it’s your dream
• The emotional toll of being a sensitive, high-performing artist
• How to embrace both vulnerability and strength in creative work
• Navigating fear, expectation & the pressure to keep smiling
• Becca’s honest insight on healing and hope for others who relate.

If you’ve ever questioned your place in the world — especially while chasing your passion — this episode offers a powerful reminder that you’re not alone and your courage matters.

🎙️ Go In Courage Podcast #11: Living With Epilepsy, A Mindset of Resilience & Reinvention with Stuart Smith.

In this raw and revealing episode, host Rix Banga speaks with Stuart Smith, a creative entrepreneur in the design space who’s lived through moments that could have ended everything — including a life-threatening seizure while driving on the M25. What follows is a conversation not just about survival, but about starting again with courage, rebuilding from health scares, handling burnout, and rediscovering a sense of purpose. Stuart opens up about balancing business pressures with personal recovery, what it means to lead with integrity, and how to find clarity in the mess.

🌟 What You’ll Learn

• How health challenges can trigger deep personal transformation
• Why vulnerability makes you a stronger entrepreneur
• What Stuart learned after a near-fatal seizure
• The emotional toll of burnout, and how to come back from it
• Courageous leadership through failure and uncertainty
• Tools and mindset shifts for long-term resilience

Whether you're in business, battling burnout, or facing a fresh start, this conversation offers a brave and honest roadmap back to yourself.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. In this episode, Micaela Hollins shares some of her life experiences and thoughts around courage.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. In this episode, Ian Smith (CEO of the East to West Charity) shares some of his life experiences and thoughts around courage.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. In this episode, Toby Payne (founder of Mooshoo and author of "Health & Well-Being Made Easy: The 12 Principles of Outstanding Health & Well-Being" shares some of his life experiences and thoughts around courage.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. In this episode, Guy Trevithick (General Manager Twinings Tea) shares some of his life experiences and thoughts around courage.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. Today's guest is Vivek Behl who shares his experiences of being courageous.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. Today's guest is Emily Parker, Co-Pastor of Flow Church UK, who shares her thoughts on the subject.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. Today's guest is Sola Osinoiki, Global VP, author, public speaker who shares his thoughts on the subject.

In this episode, Sophia Choudry (Founder of www.rotibox.co.uk) shares some of her life experiences overcoming fear.

Overcoming fear is part of the human adventure, and we believe this is not just done in the big moments of life, but the day to day moments too. The Go In Courage Podcast is hosted by Rix Banga, who talks to real people about real life, discussing ideas around courage, and gaining insight from every day people. Today's guest is Marija Mckean, Executive Officer CofE & musician who shares her thoughts on the subject.

It's our first episode of the Go In Courage Podcast, where we talk to real people about real life. We are joined by Sam Phillips in the studio, looking at the meaning of courage and how it has had an impact on his life.