The Pocket with Chris Griffin

In this engaging discussion, Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur and founder of Tushy and Thinx, dives into the power of taboo ideas that drive success. She shares her framework for launching businesses, emphasizing passion and real-world impact. Miki discusses her innovative Hero Diapers, designed to reduce waste and protect baby health using fungi technology. She also explores the importance of soft power in business and the role of women in entrepreneurship, urging a shift towards sustainable and community-focused practices.

In this lively discussion, Michael Smoak, a Christian coach and wellness creator, dives into the complexities of love and masculinity. He explores the dangers of choosing the wrong partner and how to avoid it. Lust versus long-term connections are dissected, emphasizing the importance of emotional compatibility. Michael shares insights on emotional health, the impact of suppressed feelings, and why authenticity fosters genuine relationships. He also candidly addresses coping with loss and imposter syndrome while encouraging purpose through service.

Todd Anderson, a sleep and performance coach for elite athletes and co-founder of Dream Recovery, dives deep into the complexities of sleep. He challenges the notion of sleep issues, suggesting they're often rooted in stress and life-awareness problems. Todd emphasizes the importance of purpose and community in enhancing sleep quality. He also discusses childhood patterns that lead to adult stress, the pitfalls of over-optimization, and practical tools like breathwork for better sleep. Listeners will gain insightful strategies to rewire their relationship with sleep.

Chris Petkas, a former Navy SEAL turned VC investor, discusses the importance of calmness and resilience in facing life's challenges. He explains why calm men can be the most dangerous and how military training fosters composure in chaotic situations. Petkas also emphasizes naivety as a superpower for starting difficult endeavors and argues that choosing a partner is the biggest risk in life. He shares insights on humility, learning through losses in jiu-jitsu, and contrasts the ambitious American mindset with Australia's tall-poppy culture.

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