The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Sage Bender, a professional jiu-jitsu practitioner, coach, and content creator, shares his transformative journey through faith, recovery, and community. He delves into the importance of choosing the right friends for personal growth and discusses how jiu-jitsu teaches vulnerability and humility. Sage reflects on his past struggles with addiction and the wake-up call from losing a dear friend. He emphasizes the journey of rebuilding faith and confidence grounded in authenticity, urging listeners to embrace their humanity and focus on self-improvement.

Adam Lamb, a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor, shares insights on the mindset of being 'too dumb to quit.' He discusses how stubbornness can either empower or hinder success. Adam reflects on his challenging upbringing, evolving beliefs about money, and navigating parenting in today’s world. The conversation also delves into the importance of vulnerability, the dynamics of confidence versus ego, and fostering resilience in children while emphasizing authentic relationships. His experiences in healthcare further highlight the gaps in traditional medical education.

Cillian Dunne, an author and long-form journalist who lived with Manuel Noriega’s right-hand man, shares gripping insights from his time in Panama. He discusses the moral complexities of living alongside a trained assassin and how trust was earned through shared secrets. Cillian dives into the U.S.'s role in supporting and later dismantling its own dictator, revealing dark partnerships and hidden motives of power. His personal journey of overcoming poverty to pursue storytelling adds a powerful layer to the conversation about conviction and courage in the face of global corruption.

George from TheTinMen, a content creator focused on men’s issues and mental health, dives deep into the struggles that modern men face. He discusses how traditional education fails boys and the impact of misleading statistics about male violence. The conversation highlights the need for better support systems, as emotional and financial abuse against men often goes unnoticed. George also criticizes the portrayal of men in media and calls for a redefinition of masculinity that values men beyond traditional roles. A powerful dialogue on the need for change in society.

This is an important episode. I hope you can feel the passion ring through the microphone. I meant every word I said. If you're in a rut or you don't know what to do with your life, then this episode is for you. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 What is the meaning of life? 04:30 The best part about no one believing in you 09:00 You can do whatever you want in your life 14:00 My story when things changed 20:00 The more you learn the less you know 25:00 Take the risk… 29:00 Poem 1: Tunnel Vision 33:00 A profound realisation about greatness 38:30 Poem 2: Are you on the right path? 44:40 Poem 3: Lonely nights 50:00 The quality of connection comes down to this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A perfect balance between inspiration, motivation and education. An episode for the people struggling to go all in on their dreams. Charlie has lived a million lives, from touring the world with some of the most famous people of our generation, to building multi million dollar companies, to being in a superbowl ad with Lebron James, the list goes on and on and on. This episode with Charlie Rocket was a good one!  Enjoy fam x Follow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlie/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:00 What it means to be a delusional optimist 3:00 The imagination behind success 5:40 Seeing the impossible before it’s real 8:00 Speaking your dreams into existence 10:30 The goldfish story that changed his brain 13:00 Training your mind to dream bigger 17:00 Turning pain into gratitude 20:30 Losing his scholarship and needing a miracle 24:00 His mom’s life-changing advice 28:00 Getting fired and learning to serve others 31:30 Why negativity is an addiction 35:30 The contagious energy of winners 39:30 When no one believes in you 48:30 How he manifested his Nike commercial 59:30 The truth about unrealistic dreams 1:09:00 Living proof that delusion creates destiny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a heartfelt conversation, Marshal Crews, a creative entrepreneur and founder of multiple businesses, shares his incredible journey. From being adopted and facing childhood trauma to surviving a fatal car crash that took his mother's life, he reflects on how these experiences shaped his purpose. Marshal discusses rejecting a victim mindset, the importance of creativity, and his mission to teach others to build purpose-driven brands. His story reveals that resilience can emerge from the darkest places, inspiring creatives to embrace their paths.

Welcome back! Today’s episode is with Erwin McManus. This was a special conversation. I loved it. Erwin is a Pastor, an Author, a Family man and a super successful Entrepreneur. I could speak with Erwin for 8 hours straight. His energy is contagious. Enjoy. Do Erwin’s 7 Frequencies test: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/products/the-seven-frequencies-of-communication-assessment Follow Erwin: https://www.instagram.com/erwinmcmanus/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Please leave The Pocket a 5 star review on Spotify and Subscribe on Youtube if you enjoyed this episode. Chapters 0:00 Why Australia fears greatness 6:10 The ceiling that kills leadership 11:55 Chris’s challenger frequency revealed 17:40 When drive turns into manipulation 23:25 The shadow that controls you 29:10 Love is the way out 34:55 The danger of transactional relationships 40:40 Why uncertainty gives life meaning 46:25 How wonder keeps you alive 52:10 Finding beauty in faith and science 57:55 The proof of life through love 1:03:40 The genius of Jesus 1:09:25 Are we all quantumly connected 1:15:10 The power of words 1:21:55 Living fully alive in light, not shadow 1:28:30 Proof that Jesus is real through essence 1:36:00 The impact Charlie Kirks death had on the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Darin Olien today. Was a very special episode. Darin is a master in longevity and utilising earths magic and how tapping into it will unlock a life filled with health, wealth and fulfilment.Follow Darin:https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/Chapters:3:00 The System That Profits From Sickness6:10 Why We’ve Lost Ownership Of Our Health9:15 How Media Hijacks Our Stress Response12:40 Curiosity: The Superpower They Don’t Teach You15:20 The Hidden System Controlling Your Body18:10 Erased From Medicine By Design21:40 Should You Use THC?29:00 Losing His Father and Finding Purpose38:00 The Voice of the Soul42:30 Silence Creates Clarity47:10 Staying Grounded While Building Success51:00 A Distracted World56:00 How To Build Real Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noah Rolette from Raw Dawg returns to the show. 1 year later, a whole lot a life lived in that year… Many challenges and blessings that Noah states has made it the hardest year of his life. We dove deep into how he got his ex girlfriend pregnant and they’re co-parenting the baby, his transitions in business and what has set his career to the next level, his drives, the future of RAWDAWG (if any), and so much more. Follow Noah: https://www.instagram.com/noah.rolette/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:00 The return of Noah Rolette 3:00 The night she called - “I’m pregnant.” 7:30 Trying to make the relationship work 9:40 Why he refuses daycare and wants his son raised at home 12:00 Breaking generational patterns with his dad 15:00 The rise and fall of RawDawg and catching the running wave 21:00 How he learned to detach from everything - even success 29:00 The moment everything flipped 33:00 Running a business with best friends 38:00 How money changed his mindset 44:00 What couples therapy taught him about communication 51:00 Fatherhood, perspective, and the next chapter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices