The Pocket with Chris Griffin

A deep dive on the most important call you can possibly answer. Possibly one of the most universal messages for anyone at any stage of their journey. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on this episode! Love you all, Chris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alfie returns for the 3rd time. We deep dive on his optimism on a future with AI. It’s been interesting seeing the transition in Alfie’s state as he advances into massive success. He’s made millions of dollars but the money isn’t the goal. It’s not the thing that defines him. This version of Alfie was a different lens to the last two times I’ve chatted with him on The Pocket. Enjoy this beautiful set on the rocks in Bondi Beach as the sun rises. Follow Alfie: https://www.instagram.com/alfiegetshard/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 The future of AI and losing jobs 03:40 Will AI unlock more passion in our life? 06:30 What travel made Alfie realize 11:30 What most founders are running away from 14:30 Bree sat Alfie down and said… 19:00 The problem with content & social media… 26:00 How you stand out on social media 35:00 What discourages us most? 41:00 Sacrifice & desire 46:00 The problem with education systems 49:00 A profound mindset change 58:30 Are we reaching the end of in person experiences? 01:08:30 The problem with climbing the mountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Smoak (Higherup Wellness) returns again for the third time on The Pocket. A crowd favourite (including myself). We dove deep while hitting a gym session. Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/higherupwellness/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Listen to the last podcast we recorded together: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lNht10A4EeX5Qr7FvKmpP?si=98b93cb00c5c47bd Chapters: 00:03:10 Getting judged online 00:06:45 Why most men never change 00:14:30 Copycat culture and fake masculinity 00:18:15 One year since my dad died 00:22:50 A poem about being human 00:24:20 How grief actually works 00:30:45 Pain is how men are forged 00:32:50 Becoming proud of who you are 00:37:40 Asking Tony Robbins 00:41:45 Becoming undeniable 00:50:15 Trusting yourself without prep 00:54:30 Killing the old identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David is one of my good brothers. He inspires me massively in so many facets of life. It was a pleasure to spend a few days with him and his family. This was recorded on the last day together. We barely scratched the surface in this of the wisdom that David has. If you are wanting to understand more about religion, spirituality, and lifestyle quest for meaning, this episode is for you. Key Discussion Points Why David left corporate life to search for meaning His global spiritual journey through Israel, Egypt and the Dead Sea How ancient wisdom and modern physics point to the same truth Why silence, nature and presence change how you experience life What he discovered about purpose, connection and peace ANDDD MUCH MORE. Follow David and the Manna Brand: https://www.instagram.com/mannavitality/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 Why David walked away from corporate life 06:30 The inner spark that pushed him to question everything 12:15 Discovering books that changed his view of reality 18:40 Following intuition instead of having a plan 24:55 Traveling to sacred places in search of truth 31:20 The hidden history of Jesus and Mary Magdalene 38:10 How ancient wisdom became modern religion 44:45 Why separation is the root of human suffering 51:10 Understanding consciousness through physics 57:35 Being called to the Dead Sea 01:04:00 Living in the desert with no money or certainty 01:10:40 Learning to trust life instead of controlling it 01:17:25 Building Mana from spiritual and scientific discovery 01:23:50 How nature, silence and presence create peace 01:30:30 What David believes is the true meaning of life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is with reality TV star, Garret Miller from Siesta Key. Garret opens up about things he has never shared publicly before. His challenges with Mental Health, anxiety and the silent battle he faced from being on reality tv. Follow Garret: https://www.instagram.com/gbaby00/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is with Miki Agrawal. Miki was so amazing. She is the founder of Hiro Diapers, Tushy and Thinx, to name a few. A leader in women's business and an inspiring, passionate voice. I loved this. Find out how the most Taboo ideas, make the most amount of money, how women can succeed in business (and if that should be the goal), learn what soft power is, and much much more. Follow Miki: https://www.instagram.com/mikiagrawal/ Buy Hiro Diapers: https://www.instagram.com/hirodiapers/ Learn more about working with Miki: https://linktr.ee/mikiagrawal Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down why most people don’t have a sleep problem at all… They have a stress problem, a purpose problem, or a life-awareness problem. Todd Anderson is one of the sharpest voices in the world of sleep, human psychology, and high performance. He’s worked with elite athletes, Fortune 500 teams, and high performers who want to feel better, think clearer, and stop sabotaging themselves. Key Discussion Points: Why most sleep problems are actually stress and life-awareness problems The fear of losing momentum and the psychological cost of high performance Presence, flow state, and how elite performers access their best self Childhood patterns, identity, and the hidden roots of adult stress How to fix your relationship with sleep without becoming obsessive or rigid Follow Todd: https://www.instagram.com/toddanderson42_/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Try Dream Recovery and use code GRIFFIN: https://dreamrecovery.io/ Chapters: 00:00 Why sleep really matters 03:02 The culture shift around sleep 06:18 Morning routines vs efficiency 09:41 Stress disguised as sleep problems 12:28 How life stress stacks silently 15:17 Fear of losing momentum 18:49 Childhood wiring and identity 21:47 Todd’s upbringing and purpose 24:43 Overcoming insecurity 27:36 Why most people never start 31:05 Highs, lows, and perspective 36:42 When optimization becomes harmful 41:20 Presence and flow state 47:50 Why people feel worse than they think 53:40 How Dream Recovery began 58:55 Presence as the real superpower 01:09:26 New recovery tech 01:11:10 Final reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcoming Sage Bender to The Pocket. We dove deep, shared untold stories and revisited places he hasn't been in a while, sharing stories that have shaped him into the man he is today. Also, enjoy the horses in the background. We recorded this in a horse stable just outside of Austin. Follow Sage: https://www.instagram.com/sxgebender/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:00 Why friends make or break you 3:00 Growing up with the wrong influences 5:00 Getting caught in the wrong crowd 7:00 How Sage met the Austin boys 9:00 Stop chasing people, build yourself 11:00 Leaving his old life behind 13:00 Masculinity, integrity, intention 15:00 Vulnerability and humility 17:00 Fighting, presence, and peace 20:00 Confidence vs ego 23:00 Weak identities and fragile men 26:00 Why jiu-jitsu humbles everyone 29:00 Community, discipline, and respect 32:00 Rock bottom and drug use 36:00 Losing a friend and the wake-up call 40:00 Moving cities and outgrowing people 45:00 Faith, rebellion, and rebuilding belief 50:00 Sage on responsibility and self-awareness 55:00 Becoming the man you want to be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices