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The Pocket with Chris Griffin

The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Hosted by Chris Griffin

Episodes

160

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Conversations about life with Chris Griffin and friends.

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September 7, 20261 hr 35 min

#153: Sarah Perl: Manifested Millions With One Belief Shift

Sarah Perl went from a scarcity mindset to millions of followers and a thriving business, she says the shift happened the moment she changed her identity, not her hustle. She unpacks detachment, manifestation, and why your subconscious mind cares more about keeping you safe than getting you what you want, while also opening up about reprogramming her childhood scarcity beliefs, the fear of losing control that comes with wanting a family, and what it really takes to trust another person with your heart. Key discussion points Embodying the version of you that already has what you want, not suppressing the desire for it Chasing pushes people and outcomes away; magnetism comes from not needing something The subconscious mind's only job is to keep you safe, not to help you get what you consciously want Everything in life is a mirror: you change your reality by changing yourself, not by trying to change others Burning the boats and removing your own exit unlocks a level of drive most people never access Spite and pain, reframed correctly, can become one of the most powerful sources of spiritual motivation Feminine energy is surrender and trust Get your FREE Podcast Toolkit here: www.thepodpro.com/toolkit 00:00 Detachment is the real secret to manifestation 00:41 Why chasing anything makes it run away 02:29 Surrendering control lets things fall into place 03:23 Everything in life is a mirror 04:12 The water analogy: same substance, different state 06:07 You see your subconscious in your outcomes, not your thoughts 07:20 The operating system running your life on autopilot 09:54 Belief, not talent, is what separates people who have what they want 10:21 The law of assumption 11:14 Orbits: how changing identity changes your reality 15:32 Burning the boats: removing your own exit 17:00 Manifestation as laser focus and intuition 18:12 The 1 percent survival instinct hiding in you 19:44 How childhood scarcity shapes identity 22:23 Spite as the greatest spiritual motivation 25:54 Building faith through evidence of what you have survived 26:50 Confidence built through doing hard things 27:40 Confidence versus faith versus ego 29:41 Manifestation as feminine energy, control as false safety 32:16 Turning point: adopting a new identity to escape scarcity 33:28 The alter ego experiment that changed everything 34:48 Letting go of how and trusting divine timing 39:28 Why proximity to people who have done it makes it feel possible 50:39 Denying yourself because you never believed it was possible 52:00 What billionaires and old people both teach about desire 55:04 The game of life: wanting to experience everything 56:33 Challenges of being a woman in business 59:21 Working through subconscious resentment toward men 1:01:09 Love and business both require faith and surrender 1:04:07 Love as action, not just a feeling 1:07:31 The leg of the table versus the plate on the table 1:12:16 Reframing feminine energy and pregnancy as power, not sacrifice 1:17:01 A story about meeting the woman he wants to marry 1:21:35 What a man wants: a helper, not a competitor 1:26:04 Fear of abandonment and the risk of wanting a family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 1, 20261 hr 39 min

#152: Jules Horn: The Free Practice That Beats Every Biohack You've Bought

Most people think the fix for stress is another biohack: an ice bath, a supplement, a $150K hyperbaric chamber. Jules Horn says the real fix has been sitting in your chest the whole time. Former model, now breathwork and nervous system coach, Jules Horn unpacks why most people are stuck in fight or flight without even knowing it, why "what's possible isn't always optimal," and why chasing more, money, validation, relationships, never actually fills the void. Key discussion points Chronic stress and nervous system disregulation as the hidden default state of modern life The "stress cup": auditing what adds vs. removes stress from your day What's possible isn't the same as what's optimal Chasing achievement, money, or love never fills an internal void How trauma stays stored in the body until it's processed The "perfect breath" and why breath cadence is the lowest hanging fruit for regulation Why biohacks like ice baths and fasting can backfire without a regulated nervous system first Jules' burnout story: modelling career collapse, chronic back pain, and a family health history tied to suppressed emotion Belief and self-imposed limits Apply to join the greatest podcast school in the world, PodPro: www.thepodpro.com/apply I built this to offer a space I wish I had when I was starting out. Timestamps 00:00 The hidden cost of chronic stress 00:47 Why medication treats symptoms, not root causes 02:54 The stress cup: what adds vs. takes away 03:29 What's possible isn't always optimal 05:22 High achievers using busyness to avoid facing stress 06:43 Jules' male modeling career and burnout 07:44 The "Happiness" rat race video 08:47 Ego, intellect, and finding the middle path 11:07 The two voices: ego vs. God (intuition) 13:11 Unpacking ego vs. God further 16:08 Why self-love is the bottomless pit nothing else can fill 19:58 Look the monster in the face to release trauma 22:23 Where trauma lives in the body (root chakra breathwork) 27:23 Breath cadence and longevity (turtles vs. humans) 28:33 The perfect breath: 4s in, 6s out 32:11 The book on belly breathing exercise (20 day reset) 35:11 Why ice baths aren't bad, but not first 47:29 Growing up poor in Germany and breaking money scarcity 52:01 Chronic back pain and his family's health history 55:20 Self-love as the root of every optimization habit 58:23 Fixing relationships by healing the inner child first 1:00:48 Why we outsource the free stuff 1:04:07 The 80/20 rule: parasympathetic vs. sympathetic living 1:06:25 Root cause vs. Band-Aid (TRT, laxatives, biohacks) 1:20:53 Belief and breaking self-imposed limits 1:22:34 Collective consciousness and the ant in a circle story 1:24:38 Faith, energy, and spontaneous healing stories 1:28:00 Wrestling with faith: structured religion vs. spirituality 1:36:27 Everyone's gift is service, closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 20, 20261 hr 44 min

#151: Jack Nauseef: God's secret to unlimited energy

GOOOOOOD MORNINGGGGG. Jack Nauseef joins me on the show and we dove deep.  Absolutely loved this chat. A deep dive on transformation, God, surrender, kindness and how you can’t be grateful and have a bad day at the same time. Key Discussion Points: Why doing hard things makes you happier Having the guts to try Discipline is how you rebuild yourself The difference between confidence and ego Finding something bigger than success (God) Apply to join the greatest podcast school in the world, PodPro: www.thepodpro.com/apply I built this to offer a space I wish I had when I was starting out. Chapters: 00:00 The importance of having guts 05:16 Faith, morality and thinking less about yourself 08:51 Why Christianity is starting to make sense 10:27 Ego, success and staying humble 13:05 “I met my wife” — the relationship that changed everything 15:03 How podcasting changed my life 16:04 Gratitude is a way of life 17:25 Bullied, underestimated and finding basketball 19:47 From basketball manager to walk-on 23:11 The underdog mentality and the danger of ego 25:24 Why empathy matters more than taking things personally 31:22 Jesus, ego and learning to walk through the heart 34:43 Losing faith, temptation and searching for answers 37:24 The moment we met: “We have to lock in” 40:13 Rock bottom and feeling God’s disappointment 43:05 Work without knowing where you're going 45:17 There is no finish line in life 52:00 Why heartbreak can completely change a man 01:15:37 The values Jack learned from his father 01:36:10 Love, finding the right woman & why Jesus started making sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 20261 hr 7 min

#150: Fraser Grut: What's Your Dream, Bro?

Every rule was broken in this episode and I couldn't be happier. Today's episode is with Fraser Grut, my good friend and what better way to do it in his style. Fraser is on a mission to film 10,000 dreams (a 50 year mission) and he does it in such a cool, raw, authentic style. I let him steer the ship creatively with this one and I love how it turned out. We deep dive on God, having a mission, the importance of dreams and everything in between.  Fraser is a ball of life and has the most contagious energy. I hope you can feel it through the screen. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 7, 20261 hr 13 min

#149: Drew Lynch: The Raw Pressure Of Being A Comedian

Drew Lynch went viral initially for his Americas Got Talent success. He started becoming known as the comedian that stuttered, which lead him down a massive journey of self discovery deep diving into faith, god, the human brain and body, to get to the bottom of how to "return back to normal" We had a deep chat filled with laughs and cries. Enjoy. Apply to work with me to build your podcast and personal brand: https://thepodpro.com/apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30, 20261 hr 56 min

#148: Thomas Petrou: Your desires are being manipulated

Thomas Petrou comes on the show. Founder of The Hype House LA. We deep dive on navigating success at a young age. I loved this chat. If you want to build a successful podcast, claim my free Podcast Toolkit below: https://thepodpro.com/toolkit Chapters: 00:00 Does success get hollow the more you achieve? 07:10 The problem with consistency 13:00 The person you can not escape… 15:38 Why "Being Broke" Is a Mindset  20:36 The Get-Rich-Quick Lie & College Debate  27:59 Why School Doesn't Teach Real Life  30:10 The Dark Side of Overnight Success  35:10 Million-Dollar Success, Depression & Burnout  40:10 Fake Friendships in the Social Media World  44:05 Can Morality Exist Without God?  49:04 How Love & Faith Changed His Life  56:30 The Biggest Misconceptions About Christianity  01:03:30 Living by Conviction Instead of Culture  01:11:56 Social Media Is Replacing Real Life  01:17:50 Identity, Discipline & Becoming Your Best Self  01:25:40 Modern Dating Is Broken  01:29:30 Social Media's Impact on Relationships  01:36:30 Building Strong Relationships That Last  01:43:00 Final Lessons on Success, Faith & Fulfillment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 20261 hr 24 min

#147: William Scott: Dissolving the biggest fears men face in 84 minutes

Today we sit down with William Scott and deep dive on all of the biggest fears men face in 2026. We dissolve all of them in this conversation. Apply to work with Chris directly to build your podcast and personal brand: https://thepodpro.com/apply Follow Will: https://www.instagram.com/williamscxtt/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 16, 20261 hr 20 min

#146: Lindsey Fishman: How talking to the walls cured my depression

A combination of comedy, self improvement and serious deep dives into Lindsey's story. I had a lot of fun. Lindsey's energy is contagious, she has been blowing up all over social media for her viral skits and comedy clips. Enjoy Follow Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyfishman/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 20261 hr 13 min

#145: CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: “If they want you, they will get you”

John Kiriakou joins us on The Pocket today. We deep dive on how the CIA are controlling us. We discuss Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Bustamante, 911, and how every day civilians are being watched by the CIA and government. I have the greatest podcast school in the world. Apply to join PodPro: https://thepodpro.com/apply Get your free copy of The Podcast Toolkit: https://thepodpro.com/toolkit Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 29, 20261 hr 12 min

#144: Andy Elliot on Relationships, God and Mastering Communication

Andy Elliot returns on The Pocket. This time we deep dive on Jesus, relationships and love. This was a banger. Enjoy Apply to work with Chris to build your podcast: https://thepodpro.com/apply Chapters: 00:00 The thing most people lack 07:20 The biggest thing ruining homes 11:00 The greatest mentor (God) 17:55 How the Holy Spirit moves 22:00 Relationship over Religion 30:00 Andy’s challenge with Church 35:10 How Andy eliminated cuss words 42:00 The more you walk with God the more you see 48:00 The spiritual warfare 53:00 When you change, people don’t like it 1:03:00 Profound 9 minutes discussing Chris and his Christian girlfriend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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