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The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Story telling and education from leaders all around the world with Chris Griffin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. #76: Cru Mahoney: What People Misunderstand About Discipline

    1 DAY AGO

    #76: Cru Mahoney: What People Misunderstand About Discipline

    Cru Mahoney is a rare breed. And this is the second time I have interviewed him. He’s never touched alcohol, caffeine, or drugs. He has ran every day for over 2500 days. But this episode goes deep. Much more than just a ‘Stay HARD’ discipline ridden podcast that has two young men telling you how to live your life. We discussed some profound topics that made me ponder deeply. We talk about the internal war most people avoid, the difference between emotional and physical survival, and why self-respect is built in the quiet moments of daily effort. We also dive into identity, loneliness, food freedom, and how so many people are chasing success while quietly hating themselves. Key Discussion Points: Cru’s philosophy behind running every day The truth about being your own hero Why most people never find peace Food, orthorexia, and emotional restraint The illusion of success vs true fulfillment What people misunderstand about self-discipline How to find clarity by stripping back the noise Follow Cru: https://www.instagram.com/crumahoney/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 06:40–13:20 Why Cru runs every day 13:20–20:00 Keeping promises to yourself 20:00–26:40 Life gets harder, that’s okay 26:40–33:20 Emotional vs physical survival 33:20–40:00 Finding clarity through discomfort 40:00–46:40 Work, excuses, and true purpose 46:40–53:20 Self-worth and extreme ownership 53:20–1:00 Freedom through simple discipline 1:00–1:06 Struggles with identity and relatability 1:06–1:13 Nutrition, routine, and food mindset 1:13–1:20 Orthorexia and eating awareness 1:20–1:26 Environment, addiction, and temptation 1:26–1:33 Alignment vs restriction in lifestyle 1:33–1:40 Final thoughts on living free

    1h 44m
  2. #75: Jamie Obrien: How Burning The Rule Book Will Change Your Life

    9 JUN

    #75: Jamie Obrien: How Burning The Rule Book Will Change Your Life

    Jamie O’Brien is one of the most iconic surfers of all time, but it’s not because he followed the path everyone expected. Signed at 13, Pipeline Masters champ by 21, and already staring down a life of competition, Jamie realised it wasn’t what he wanted. He literally burnt the ASP rulebook, pioneered a new era of free surfing, and built a global brand doing it his way. In this episode we go deep on fear, risk, happiness, and how chasing mastery can sometimes steal your joy. It’s an incredible look inside the mind of someone who has shaped surf culture for a generation. This convo was truly powerful. Key Discussion Points Burning the ASP rulebook and walking away from comp surfing How fear and calm coexist inside a big barrel Why chasing the perfect wave still drives him at 41 Building an empire outside of the traditional surf world How growing up with little money fuels his work ethic The balance of staying youthful and chasing big dreams Follow Jamie: https://www.instagram.com/whoisjob/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:30 Intro 01:30 - 06:00 The thrill and fear of the barrel 06:00 - 10:30 Signed at 13 and growing up fast 10:30 - 15:00 Walking away from competition surfing 15:00 - 19:30 Burning the rulebook 19:30 - 24:00 Fear rituals and risk mindset 24:00 - 28:30 Staying young, driven and building an empire 28:30 - 33:00 Teaching others and the surf school 33:00 - 37:30 Pipeline ego and surf culture 37:30 - 42:00 Why progress can kill the joy 42:00 - 46:30 Starting new hobbies and learning 46:30 - 51:00 The power of travel 51:00 - 55:30 Work ethic and building from nothing 55:30 - 01:00:00 The hunger for more 01:00:00 - 01:04:09 Why he keeps chasing waves

    1h 2m
  3. #74: Josiah Hein: A Life-Altering Moment That Changed Everything

    2 JUN

    #74: Josiah Hein: A Life-Altering Moment That Changed Everything

    Josiah Hein is one of those people who lights up every room he walks into. But behind the energy and laughter is a story most people never hear. In this episode, we dive into the transformation that took place when Josiah became a father just 23 days before we recorded. We talk about the pressure that comes with showing up for your family, the insecurities that ruled his younger years, and the moment everything shifted when he felt the love of God for the first time. From growing up in Canada and hustling from the age of 10, to losing his sister in one of the most painful moments of his life… to finding confidence not from validation, but from love, this convo was truly powerful.  Key Discussion Points: – What fatherhood taught him overnight – The difference between earned confidence and real confidence – Losing his sister and how it changed the way he lives – Why he stopped chasing approval – The moment he felt loved for who he truly was – Finding faith, purpose, and freedom – How pain pushed him into purpose Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:26 - You can’t control their reaction 03:26 – 06:37 - Early fatherhood and feeling useless 06:37 – 11:05 - The moment everything changed for him 11:05 – 15:15 - Her strength showed me her soul 15:15 – 19:56 - Wasted potential and painful realizations 19:56 – 25:10 - Hustling from age 10 25:10 – 27:55 - Losing his sister changed everything 27:55 – 30:00 - How grief led to virality 30:00 – 33:12 - When the videos blew up 33:12 – 36:05 - Using humor to survive school 36:05 – 39:18 - Short memory is a superpower 39:18 – 43:14 - The Jesus vision that shifted him 43:14 – 47:46 - Feeling loved for the first time 47:46 – 52:00 - New identity, new country, new chance 52:00 – 01:06:48 - Confidence, patterns, and raising his son

    1h 7m
  4. #73: Jaguar Heart: Gender Roles, Feminism, and Biological Truth

    26 MAY

    #73: Jaguar Heart: Gender Roles, Feminism, and Biological Truth

    Welcome to episode 73 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. My guest today is Jaguar Heart. Jag’s energy is one of a kind. He’s someone who owns every part of himself and encourages others to do the same. Known for his bold takes on masculinity, relationships, and self-responsibility, Jaguar has built a name for speaking truth in a world full of noise. In this episode, we dive deep into identity, masculine energy, emotional resilience, and what it really means to live in integrity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misunderstood, or like you’re not being your full self, this one will hit home. Key Discussion Points: Why loneliness is often just a lack of self-connection The difference between boundaries and standards How men and women thrive in their natural roles Why responsibility is the gateway to freedom The truth about affirmations and identity Follow Jaguar: https://www.instagram.com/purejaguar/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/

    1h 29m
  5. #72: Blaming? Adversity? Did The Matrix Try Cancel Me? | Q&A

    19 MAY

    #72: Blaming? Adversity? Did The Matrix Try Cancel Me? | Q&A

    Welcome to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today, I answered some of your questions from my Instagram story. Enjoy.

    57 min
  6. #71: Alfie Robertson: Life Design Matters More Than Chasing $100m (Or Do Both)

    12 MAY

    #71: Alfie Robertson: Life Design Matters More Than Chasing $100m (Or Do Both)

    Welcome to episode 71 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. We are welcoming back to the show Alfie Robertson today. Alfie was featured on episode 1 of The Pocket and fun fact, our friend group was the reason The Pocket became the name of this show. That’s a story for another day. You’ve probably seen this guy on your instagram screen every day for the past 18 months. Alfie went from working a 9 to 5 job in climate consulting, drinking on weekends, to now, where he’s running a wildly successful online business, impacting thousands, and building one of the fastest-growing personal brands in the world. In this episode, we speak about the cost of growth, the identity shifts that come with real change, and why most people never break free from the cycles holding them back. Key Discussion Points: Giving up alcohol and choosing discomfort Why belief is more powerful than strategy Building a brand instead of being an influencer Leaving your old identity behind The mindset shift that made him unstoppable Follow Alfie: https://www.instagram.com/alfiegetshard/ Join Amplify: https://applytoamplify.com/apply Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Thank you to Switch Nutrition View my Chris Griffin Collection Page below to grab some of the products that I love and take daily. You can use code GRIFFIN for 15% off! https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4 Thank you to Whoop! If you want to take your health and fitness to the next level try Whoop for free today with my link below: https://join.whoop.com/chris Thank you Gymshark!  Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off: https://www.gymshark.com/ Timestamps: 04:30 – 09:00: Family support and early self-belief 09:00 – 13:30: Breaking identity loops and doubt 13:30 – 18:00: The secret power of environment 18:00 – 22:30: 75 Hard and giving up alcohol 22:30 – 27:00: Why action is louder than planning 27:00 – 31:30: Building belief and spotting ceilings 31:30 – 36:00: The truth about success on Instagram 36:00 – 40:30: From fitness to building Amplify 40:30 – 45:00: Lessons from scaling  45:00 – 49:30: The power of leverage 49:30 – 54:00: Standing out in a crowded world 54:00 – 58:30: Managing pressure and public perception 58:30 – 1:03:00: Top line vs bottom line 1:03:00 – 1:07:10: Building for impact not ego

    1h 26m
  7. #70: Rochelle Fox: Uncovering The Beliefs That Are Holding You Back.

    5 MAY

    #70: Rochelle Fox: Uncovering The Beliefs That Are Holding You Back.

    Welcome to episode 70 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today’s guest is Rochelle Fox. From the outside, Rochelle Fox had it all, a booming career, a picture-perfect life. But on the inside? She was quietly falling apart. Haunted by years of trauma, panic attacks, and an eating disorder, Rochelle was living behind a mask. It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with PTSD that everything clicked. That moment cracked her open and meditation rebuilt her. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the subconscious, the stories we unknowingly live out, and the healing journey that comes with rewriting your code.  Rochelle doesn’t hold back. She shares the raw truth about what it takes to start again from nothing. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re living someone else’s life… this episode is for you. Key Discussion Points: The Smile Was a Mask - Rochelle opens up about hiding trauma behind a perfectly curated life. Programming vs. Personality - Why most of who we are isn’t chosen — it’s conditioned. The Breakdown That Saved Her - The rock bottom moment that made her turn to meditation. You Keep Attracting What You Don’t Want - Rochelle unpacks how subconscious patterns control your reality. Fresh Page Energy - Burning it all down and rebuilding life with intention. Follow Rochelle: https://www.instagram.com/rochelle_fox/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Thank you to Whoop! If you want to take your health and fitness to the next level try Whoop for free today with my link below: https://join.whoop.com/chris Thank you to Papa Macros! Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life. https://www.papamacros.com.au/ Timestamps: 0:00 – 4:50 — The panic attacks behind the smile 4:50 – 9:40 — Naming PTSD: Label it, kill it 9:40 – 14:31 — Boogie board trauma and self-worth 14:31 – 19:21 — How Aussie culture kills ambition 19:21 – 24:12 — Your subconscious is driving everything 24:12 – 29:02 — Life is a game — play it 29:02 – 33:52 — From survival mode to magnetic self 33:52 – 38:43 — Meditation made me feel again 38:43 – 43:33 — Breaking free from fake identities 43:33 – 48:23 — Let it burn — fresh start 48:23 – 53:14 — The truth about nervous system hacks 53:14 – 58:04 — Don’t be your brain’s bitch 58:04 – 1:02:54 — Solo rituals to find your truth 1:02:54 – 1:07:45 — Control your attention, control your life 1:07:45 – 1:12:35 — What’s next for Rochelle Fox

    1h 13m
  8. #69: Salim Najjar: Fix Your Nervous System, Fix Your Life.

    28 APR

    #69: Salim Najjar: Fix Your Nervous System, Fix Your Life.

    Welcome to episode 69 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Our guest today is Salim Najjar. What looked like rock bottom losing his business, dislocating his shoulder, going broke, turned out to be the moment Salim found everything. In today’s episode, Salim opens up about the unseen forces running our lives: our nervous system, our heart rate variability (HRV), and the emotional scars we don’t even realise we’re carrying. He breaks down why most of us stay stuck, how to actually move trauma out of the body, and why real health has nothing to do with how fit you look  and everything to do with how free you feel inside. This is a deep, important conversation for anyone who’s chasing more but feels like they’re stuck at the same level. Follow Salim: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Thank you to Whoop! If you want to take your health and fitness to the next level try Whoop for free today with my link below: https://join.whoop.com/chris Thank you to Papa Macros! Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life. https://www.papamacros.com.au/ Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:26 | Rock Bottom Changes Everything 01:26 – 05:48 | Trauma Stored in the Body 05:48 – 11:35 | Loss Sparks Deeper Awareness 11:35 – 17:22 | Chronic Stress and Disease 17:22 – 23:18 | Obsessing Over HRV Scores 23:18 – 28:30 | Balancing Podcasting and Training 28:30 – 31:52 | Food, Fuel, and Busy Routines 31:52 – 39:19 | What HRV Really Means 39:19 – 46:48 | Comparison Destroys Nervous System 46:48 – 51:10 | Signs You Need Recovery 51:10 – 54:11 | Importance of Rest and Tracking 54:11 – 1:02:02 | Strengthening the Nervous System 1:02:02 – 1:09:34 | Three Pillars to Boost HRV 1:09:34 – 1:16:55 | How Sleep Changes Everything 1:16:55 – 1:24:12 | Community and Nervous System Health 1:24:12 – 1:31:57 | Rewrite Your Story, Change Your Life 1:31:57 – 1:38:20 | How Breathwork Boosts HRV 1:38:20 – 1:46:42 | Training the Parasympathetic Response 1:46:42 – 2:03:23 | Healing Through Relationships 2:03:23 – 2:16:54 | Curiosity, Compassion, and Final Words

    2h 17m
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