The Pocket with Chris Griffin #117: The Silent Battle With Reality TV Fame (Garret Miller from Siesta Key)
Dec 22, 2025
Garret Miller, a reality TV personality from Siesta Key and fitness coach, opens up about his struggles with mental health and anxiety. He shares how daily breathwork helped manage his panic attacks and discusses the pressures of public perception and on-set manipulation. Garret reflects on his transition from reality TV to online coaching, emphasizing the importance of community and holistic recovery methods. He also talks about the transformative effects of marriage and deepening faith, urging others to address their anxiety.
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Use Daily Breathwork
- Use daily breathwork to manage acute anxiety and panic symptoms.
- Garret Miller credits Wim Hof breathing as a lifesaver during his worst anxiety periods.
Production Pressure Amplifies Stress
- Reality TV environments can gradually amplify stress through unpredictable, high-pressure situations.
- Garret describes production-driven uncertainty and substance use that compounded his anxiety.
Instant Fame Felt Surreal
- Garret's following jumped tens of thousands the night Siesta Key aired and public recognition felt surreal.
- He recalls being stopped in Tallahassee where people immediately asked for photos after the show debuted.