The Pocket with Chris Griffin

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

In this episode, I’m joined by Wade Papenfus - a wild creator, deep thinker, and a man who said f**k plan B and backed himself into the unknown.Wade went from living in a caravan with nothing but a camera and a dream, to building one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels in Australia.We talk about what it means to truly bet on yourself when you’ve got no safety net, no fallback, and no backup plan. Wade opens up about chasing discomfort, his obsession with learning, and how he found freedom through sacrifice.This one’s a deep dive into risk, rebellion, and real self-belief. From walking away from law, to training like an animal, to living out of a van and uploading daily with zero traction… until it all clicked.If you’ve ever felt called to do something bold, but fear, doubt, or comfort held you back, then this episode might be the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.Key Discussion Points: Quitting law and going all in on YouTube Living broke in a caravan chasing the dream Why pain was the fuel for growth The power of solitude and self-awareness Staying forever young and free Building a life with no plan B Follow Wade:https://www.instagram.com/wadepapenfus/Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/Timestamps: 2:33 - 6:40 Wade on surface-level conversations vs depth6:40 - 11:15 Where his need for depth comes from11:15 - 17:01 Why most people don’t know themselves17:01 - 20:41 The “eternal grom” and not growing old20:41 - 24:16 From snow season to studying law24:16 - 28:35 Law school, identity, and obsession28:35 - 33:30 Solitude, self-esteem, and showing up real33:30 - 38:10 The problem with trying to fit in38:10 - 44:28 Starting YouTube and being held back by fear44:28 - 49:40 The turning point: breaking through insecurity49:40 - 54:45 Going all in while living like he was broke54:45 - 1:04:00 Living in Indo and the real grind phase1:04:00 - 1:12:45 Creative energy, burnout, and balance1:12:45 - 1:25:00 The spiritual side of creation and alignment1:25:00 - 1:48:40 Ownership, identity, and final reflections

Welcome to another solo Q&A episode! A very raw and unfiltered chat. I opened up about everything from navigating confusion and anxiety to the lonely season of life I am in, the importance of pain, what it means to be a strong man today and much, much more.If you’re in the thick of it right now - building, doubting, or questioning what’s next - this one’s for you.Key Discussion Points: Why pain is necessary for growth The lonely chapter and what it really means Navigating anxiety without letting it define you Masculinity, challenge, and modern relationships Plate spinning vs. laser focus Regaining momentum when you feel off track Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/Try Papa Macros and use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off for life!https://www.papamacros.com.au/Timestamps:0:00 - 1:26 Intro1:26 - 5:34 Figuring out what you want in life5:34 - 11:13 Why young men need challenge11:13 - 15:17 The reality of the lonely chapter15:17 - 20:38 Managing anxiety and mental overload20:38 - 23:47 The toughest question my mentor asked me23:47 - 26:06 Why I feel guilty when I rest26:06 - 27:50 What my diet looks like right now27:50 - 32:16 How I built strong communication skills32:16 - 34:43 A message to my future self34:43 - 35:57 Do books help you communicate better?35:57 - 38:11 How to get back momentum after falling off38:11 - 38:57 Am I doing Melbourne HYROX?38:57 - 40:03 What I’ll miss most about Australia40:03 - 42:19 How my solo trip changed everything42:19 - 46:25 Commitment issues in relationships46:25 - 50:18 My honest thoughts on alcohol50:18 - 52:17 How I stayed jacked while building my brand52:17 - 56:09 Do we all have the same 24 hours?56:09 - 58:30 How long it really takes to get in shape58:30 - 59:26 Final thoughts and wrap-up

In this episode, I’m joined by my good mate Ollie Moore, a hybrid athlete who’s on a mission to become the best in the world. And when I say “all in,” I mean it… this guy is the walking, talking definition of it.Ollie opens up about what it truly means to back yourself 100%, the mindset shifts that come from sacrifice and self-discipline, and the unseen work that separates the good from the great. We also talk about what belief really looks like, where it comes from, and how to protect your energy, your environment, and your dreams at all costs.There’s a raw honesty in this one. From building daily habits and letting go of distractions, to friendships, relationships, and training in complete silence and so much more.EnjoyChris xFollow Ollie:https://www.instagram.com/mmoorefit/Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/Thank you to Switch NutritionView 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=7921810.4c98a4Thank 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/chrisThank you Gymshark! Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off:https://www.gymshark.com/Thank you to Papa Macros!Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life.https://www.papamacros.com.au/Timestamps:01:34 – “You think you're sore, you are”02:43 – Belief is built by doing hard things05:47 – Clear goals lead to strong self-belief08:09 – How you do anything is how you do everything11:04 – Real belief vs toxic positivity13:27 – Life growing up in country UK20:06 – Cutting distractions brought clarity23:37 – From side hustle to main focus30:28 – Letting people into your curated world35:01 – Why “live a little” holds people back43:15 – Solo training as therapy54:07 – Race day mindset: compete with yourself1:05:22 – Staying close to friends while chasing goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.