The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Jesse Sebastiani, aka MTV Jesse joins me on the show today. This is a milestone episode for me. Episode 100 of The Pocket. So grateful. This conversation was an important one. As social media is on the rise and every kid wants to be an influencer when they grow up, I hope whats discussed here shares insight into the full picture, not just the shiny objects of being one of the biggest influencers in the world. Drop a comment down below to let me know your thoughts on the show! Follow Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/mtvjesse/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation between Cru Mahoney and I. We filmed this a couple of months ago in Austin. A scoop inside of a mans mind. Some would call this "Bro Chat" Enjoy. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Follow Cru: https://www.instagram.com/crumahoney/ Key Moments: 05:00 Kanes are silly shoes 07:00 I fell in love last night 22:00 The E myth 39:00 The term “hybrid athlete” 49:00 How progression can kill your happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Murtagh has lived the brutal reality of the NFL. One day you’re chasing your dream, the next day your name is stripped off the wall and someone else is wearing your number. In this episode, Patty opens up about snapping his leg and ankle in a freak accident, battling isolation on the other side of the world, and what it’s really like to get cut without warning. He shares the mindset that’s kept him smiling through stretcher rides, the lessons from his late father that fuel his fight, and how he finds perspective through his family’s roots in Papua New Guinea. Key Discussion Points The injury that snapped his leg and ankle in half Life alone in America while battling uncertainty Lessons from his father and mum’s Papua New Guinea roots The brutal “next man up” reality of the NFL Staying optimistic when your dream is ripped away Follow Patty: https://www.instagram.com/patrick.murtagh/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 8:00 You need comparison in your life 12:20 Snapping his leg 19:00 Importance of making peoples day 32:00 Getting dropped from the Jags 40:30 The nudge you need. 43:00 Do you feel understood? 47:00 Don’t let life get too serious 49:00 A message for if you have a dream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down in Malibu with the legend himself, Laird Hamilton.  We got deep into Laird’s way of living, his philosophy on risk, fear, faith, confidence, and what it really means to carve your own path. Beyond being called The King of the Ocean, Laird is someone who has built a mindset and perspective that is unique to say the least. A lot of ah ha moments in this one. He is one wise man. Key Discussion Points The mindset that shaped Laird’s path from a young age Why “delusional confidence” can be a superpower How to deal with failure, risk, and setbacks The role of faith, intuition, and spirituality in life Why fulfillment can’t come from external validation Follow Laird: https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamilton/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 The birth of tow-in surfing 09:00 Delusional confidence as a superpower 20:11 Why external validation doesn’t last 29:45 The “ride to ride another day” philosophy 37:22 The Jaws wipeout that nearly broke him 42:12 Risk, mortality, and thoughts on death 01:14:15 Success vs broken values and faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I sit down with Robin Sharma - one of the greatest authors of all time. Robin has sold over 25 million books, he is the bestselling author of The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and The Wealth Money Can’t Buy. Robin has such a calming presence. I feel everything quiet down the moment he walked in the door. We explore the truths about success, the traps of chasing money, and the hidden forms of wealth that actually bring fulfillment. Robin shares powerful stories and frameworks that will change how you see life, work, and meaning. Key Discussion Points: The Johannesburg janitor who lived with dignity and mastery Why pressure and challenge create greatness The secret power of silence and early mornings The hidden cost of chasing money and climbing the wrong mountain The 8 forms of wealth that money can’t buy Follow Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robinsharma/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 The Janitor Who Called It His Office 04:00 Pressure Is Not the Enemy 07:00 4AM: The New 5AM 10:00 Why We Don’t Give Ourselves Permission 13:00 Intimacy, Trust, and Feeling Safe 18:00 Cutting Out Energy Vampires 21:00 The 8 Forms of Wealth 25:00 Everyone Needs Their Own “Painting” 29:30 Don’t Climb the Wrong Mountain 32:00 The Five Question Morning Maximizer 36:00 The Four Interior Empires 39:00 What Business Is Really About 44:00 Minimalism vs. Maximalism 49:00 The Hospital Window Story 52:00 Kindness, Karma, and Keeping Promises 1:00:00 Who Will Cry When You Die? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliot Bewick is 20 and already saying the stuff everyone’s whispering about. We get into why Gen Z feels empty, why complaining is everywhere, and how stories and confidence actually change your life. No fluff. Just real talk, laughs, and a few hard truths.  Key Discussion Points: • Why complaining is just emotional noise and nobody’s getting better from it • The “we’re all in a simulation” mindset and why it wrecks motivation • Confidence vs ego and which one helps you actually win in life • Loneliness, validation, and why social media makes everything worse • How picking a story for your life is the move that changes everything Follow Elliot: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:00 The Problem With People That Complain 6:30 Why Complaint Culture Is Ruining Gen Z 12:00 How Social Media Fuels Complaining 18:00 Truth, Delusion, and the Simulation Trap 24:00 Why Faith and Belief Still Matter for Gen Z 30:00 Confidence vs Ego And Knowing the Difference 36:30 Storytelling as the Human Superpower 43:00 The Dangers of Chasing External Validation 50:00 Why Influencers End Up Lonely 57:00 Authenticity Isn’t an Excuse to Be Lazy 1:04:00 Elliot’s Social Media Blow-Up 1:11:30 The Power of Setting Delusional Goals 1:19:00 When Confidence Backfires 1:27:00 Why So Many Young Men Feel Lost 1:35:00 The Belief Driving Elliot at 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A different side of Ian Fonzian. From a kid hiding in his room with cystic acne to a man building businesses, running ultras, summiting Kilimanjaro and building a mammoth personal brand and following online. We talk about growing up feeling like a monster, how the military shaped him, and the massive decision to step away from Raw Dawg when it was at its peak. Ian opens up about loneliness, purpose, external validation, and what’s next with his gym and ice cream company. Key Discussion Points Growing up with extreme acne and the mental toll How solo travel skyrocketed his confidence The military experience and loneliness Building and leaving Raw Dawg at its peak Purpose, business pivots, and what’s next for Ian Follow Ian: https://www.instagram.com/fonzian/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:04:09 Chasing harder challenges 0:06:13 Purpose from suffering 0:07:21 Real talk about consistency 0:08:11 Business pivot ice cream and gym 0:09:18 Why I left Raw Dawg 0:13:00 Protecting friendships and leaving 0:19:58 Transformation and desert upbringing 0:23:34 Cystic acne nightmare and Accutane 0:32:01 Lingering trauma and confidence 0:35:25 Military reality check 0:37:42 Loneliness and marriage incentives 0:41:17 Leadership and rank problems 0:51:28 Creative ruts and working without an agent 1:12:45 What drives me now and what’s next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I elaborate on a quote that changed my life. I share why fear is the ultimate price tag for everything you want, how I’ve learned to trust the unknown, and why clarity only comes after you take the leap. This one’s for anyone feeling stuck, overthinking their next move, or waiting for the “perfect time” to start. If you’ve been looking for a sign - this is it. Key Discussion Points Why uncertainty is the cost of all your dreams The Steve Jobs quote that shaped my life How to get out of your own way and stop overthinking Turning fear into fuel and risk into reward Why taking the leap before you’re ready is the only way forward Blow up your podcast and apply to work with Chris: https://thepodcastjungle.com/apply Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 0:00 – The quote that shaped my life 2:40 – Why uncertainty is the price tag of your dreams 5:30 – Lessons from The Alchemist & discovering purpose 7:50 – Getting out of your own way 10:20 – The pressure of growth & building a team 12:30 – How trust creates calm in chaos 14:30 – Clearing noise to invite clarity 16:20 – Choosing what feels right, even in the dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s most fascinating thinkers in advertising and behavioral science. In this episode, he breaks down why logic often kills creativity, why the dumbest ideas (like Red Bull) end up making billions, and how consumer behavior makes no rational sense. From frozen yogurt lines to Airbnb’s unintended consequences, this conversation dives into the messy, illogical, and deeply human side of decision-making. We also had a whole lot of fun. Rory is one entertaining guy. Key Discussion Points Why logical decisions rarely lead to innovation Red Bull, frozen yogurt, and the psychology of “dumb” ideas Why entrepreneurs belong in casinos, not chess clubs How framing and emotion drive behavior more than facts Airbnb, matcha, and the paradox of things that shouldn’t work but do ANDDDD Much, much more Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Apply to work with Chris to build your podcast: https://thepodcastjungle.com/apply Chapters: 0:00 Rory on Australia & first impressions 6:15 Ice cream vs frozen yogurt psychology 12:42 Restaurants, failure & Darwinian innovation 18:55 Why luck beats logic in business 25:30 The Red Bull paradox 31:48 Bubble tea, matcha & strange consumer habits 38:22 Why Australians undervalue themselves 45:10 Breakthroughs born by accident 52:04 The danger of pure logic 58:40 Emotion > facts in persuasion 1:05:15 Electric cars & tribal identity 1:12:02 Pensions, dating apps & real priorities 1:18:47 Social constraints we never question 1:25:33 Airbnb’s unintended consequences 1:32:20 Experience goods: only valuable once tried 1:39:05 Why Americans adopt faster 1:45:55 The myth of perfect information 1:52:40 Airports, bad purchases & brain mush 1:59:00 Final reflections with Rory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is ex-CIA officer and founder of EveryDaySpy, Andrew Bustamante. We went deep on the truth about government, money, perception, persuasion, and what real success actually looks like. He revealed how spy training connects to everyday life, why the CIA isn’t what conspiracy theories claim, and how the systems around us are designed to keep us predictable. What stood out most is his blunt honesty: happiness is a slippery pursuit, financial success is the only objective success, and once you see how the world really works, you can never unsee it. Key Discussion Points: The truth about the CIA vs conspiracy theories Influence vs persuasion (and how you’re being steered daily) How the world really works vs how we’re taught it runs Why governments don’t care about you (and never did) A debate on money, success, and what truly matters Learn more about Andrew: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4oEHBby Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook  Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/  Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 1:30 – CIA breathwork and field prep 6:40 – Debunking CIA conspiracies 11:20 – What the CIA actually does 16:45 – Influence vs persuasion explained 22:10 – How algorithms control your thinking 27:30 – The red pill: once you see it, you can’t unsee it 33:20 – How the world runs vs how the world works 38:50 – Governments don’t care about you 44:30 – Systems built to keep you predictable 50:40 – External validation vs real success 56:10 – Heated debate: what money really means 1:02:30 – Net worth and how it changes everything 1:08:00 – Curiosity vs commitment: why most stay stuck 1:13:10 – Raising kids with perspective outside the US 1:18:20 – Working for nothing vs working for something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Ash Dykes. When most people think of adventure, they picture travel, fun, maybe a little challenge. For Ash Dykes, it’s life or death. From pulling a 120kg trailer through the Gobi Desert with no backup, to hallucinating his way to survival on the brink of heatstroke, to being held at gunpoint and crossing crocodile-infested rivers. Ash has lived through it all. But this isn’t just about danger. It’s about why someone would willingly step into the unknown, where death is a real option, and what that teaches you about life, fear, and resilience. Ash shares how he went from a small coastal town in North Wales to setting world records in some of the most extreme places on Earth, and the mental discipline it takes to keep moving when everything in your body is screaming to stop. This conversation is raw, wild, and filled with lessons that go way beyond exploration. Key Discussion Points: Nearly dying of heatstroke in the Gobi Desert Training for world records with just a tire and sledgehammer The “third man syndrome” that saved his life Why fear is a package deal with growth Leading with kindness in life-or-death missions This one will make you rethink what’s really possible. Follow Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ash_dykes/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 03:00 Why Ash chases danger 09:40 Childhood dreams in North Wales 13:20 $10 bike across Vietnam 18:40 Illegal jungle crossings 24:50 Mongolia mission begins 31:00 Dragging 120kg through the Gobi 37:10 Heatstroke and hallucinations 42:00 The “third man” phenomenon 50:30 Wolves, bears, and crocs 58:20 Breaking down on the Yangtze 01:05:00 The weight of leadership 01:12:40 Survival in the Amazon 01:18:50 Love vs danger lessons 01:24:40 Next mission on the Yellow River 01:30:00 Chasing legacy and purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real talk… Jim Fortin changed my life as a young 17 year old. It is very full circle being able to sit down at his house for over 2 hours and have him on the show. Most people are living life backwards. They’re chasing more money, more success, more things… all while stuck in the same identity that keeps pulling them back. In this episode, Jim Fortin breaks down why 99.8% of people are working from the wrong place - behavior over identity, and how to flip it so transformation actually sticks. We unpack subconscious programming, the stories we tell ourselves, habits that shape our entire reality, and how to finally step into the identity of the person you want to become. Key Discussion Points • Why most people “work backwards” in life • How your subconscious identity sabotages change • The hidden role of habits and stories • Breaking free from scarcity and limitation • The real path to lasting transformation Thank you all for the support. This one is special. Very special for me. Learn more about working with Jim: www.jimfortin.com/chris Follow Jim: https://www.instagram.com/iamjimfortin/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Apply to work with Chris to help launch or grow your podcast: www.thepodcastjungle.com/apply Timestamps: 00:03:00 – Why 99.8% of people work backwards 00:07:00 – Growing up poor and breaking free from it 00:12:00 – The truth about identity vs behavior 00:16:30 – Oprah, habits, and why change doesn’t stick 00:21:00 – The power of stories we tell ourselves 00:26:00 – Reprogramming subconscious beliefs 00:31:00 – My own resistance to coaching 00:35:00 – Doubt as the doorway to transformation 00:39:30 – How people’s energy shapes your life 00:45:00 – Relationships, attachment, and emotional maturity 00:51:00 – Financial abuse and subconscious control 00:56:30 – Why providing isn’t enough in relationships 01:02:00 – Doing vs being: where real change happens 01:08:00 – How identity creates self-fulfilling prophecies 01:15:00 – Final lessons on stepping into who you truly are Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was raw and real. Straight from the heart filled with passion. Hopefully this can give you the nudge you need to take the leap. Apply to work with me to start or scale your podcast: http://www.thepodcastjungle.com/apply Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Savanna Faith Stone and she has absolutely blown up this year all over social media. At just 20 years old, she’s gone viral for saying things most people are too scared to even whisper. In this episode, she opens up about why she believes feminism was a CIA operation, why she’d gladly give up her right to vote for a more conservative country, and how her faith and marriage shape the way she sees the world. We dive into her transformation from a liberal high schooler and model to leaning into her feminine and becoming what people consider a “trad wife”, her battles with online hate, and why she refuses to tone down her message no matter how much backlash it brings. We also bring her husband on the show to get his perspective on the whole situation. This is raw, controversial, and guaranteed to make you think. Key Discussion Points: • Why Savanna says women shouldn’t vote • Her belief that feminism was designed as a psyop • The role of faith and trust in her marriage • The backlash she’s faced and how she handles hate • Why she calls corporate jobs “modern slavery” • The importance of speaking boldly in a cancel culture world ANDDDD so much more Follow Savanna: https://www.instagram.com/savannafaithstone/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ There will be no sponsorships in this episode, I doubt the controversy is something the lovely sponsors want to be apart of. I loved this conversation so much. If you enjoy it as much as I do share it on your socials and leave us a 5 start review and subscribe. Love you all. Timestamps: 00:03:00 – “Women shouldn’t vote” 00:08:40 – Facing hate online 00:14:50 – No separate bank accounts 00:19:20 – Fertility reality check 00:25:40 – Two paths for women 00:31:15 – Cancel culture & soul selling 00:36:50 – Christ at the center 00:42:30 – Corporate slavery 00:48:10 – Losing sponsors, gaining freedom 00:53:55 – Husband enters the chat 00:59:40 – Pain, stoicism, manhood 01:05:00 – Married young, no turning back 01:09:20 – Fame and isolation 01:11:00 – Too young to advise? 01:12:20 – Final verse to live by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Michael's sake, drop your #stepcheck in the comments! Today’s guest is Michael Smoak and this conversation was one like no other he has ever been on. This year has been tough for Michael. Losing his father to sickness at the beginning of the year created a newfound drive to make the most out of life. While this conversation surfaced his story and loss of father, it was probably the most value packed episode I have done all year. In fact I would go to say that it was my favourite episode I’ve recorded this year. Michael opens up about recording final conversations with his father, learning to laugh through chaos, and why surrendering to truth and God reframed everything. We also get into the reps behind real communication, the trap of routine-as-cage, and how curiosity hardens into conviction. We break down confidence vs ego, the table and plates mindset, and why ownership beats victimhood when life is loud. This was a good one! Key Discussion Points: • Count it all joy. Perspective is the lever • Curiosity into conviction into competence • Confidence is evidence. Ego needs applause • Be the table. Everything else is plates • Communication reps that actually work • Ownership over victimhood, always Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/higherupwellness/ Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Check out our sponsor of the podcast: Dream Recovery. Use code GRIFFIN for 15% off your entire order: https://dreamrecovery.io/ Get a free podcast playbook with everything you need to know to build a successful podcast: https://thepodcastjungle.com/ Timestamps: 03:00–09:20 Laugh through chaos. Count it joy  09:20–15:40 Childhood wounds and early filters  15:40–22:00 Mortality as a compass  22:00–28:20 Parents, character, lines that stick  28:20–34:40 Cyber to creator. The jump  34:40–41:00 Sales school. Empathy and voice  41:00–47:20 Curiosity into conviction  47:20–53:40 Confidence vs ego  53:40–1:00:00 Routine or freedom  1:00:00–1:06:20 Be the table, not the leg  1:06:20–1:12:40 Mirrors in relationships  1:12:40–1:19:00 Triggers show where you aren’t free  1:19:00–1:25:20 Communication reps that work  1:25:20–1:31:40 Faith, discipline, adaptable routine  1:31:40–1:37:00 Final takeaways and thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Guzman has built an empire in fitness but the road to Alphaland nearly broke him. In this episode Christian opens up about burning through $110k a month just to keep the lights on, taking a $1M loan that barely scratched the surface, and the relentless two-year grind that pushed him to his limits. We get into the chaos of building something permanent, the mistakes that cost millions, how ego can tank a healthy business, and why he is finally shifting his focus to balance, family, and the things that actually matter. This was a good one! Key Discussion Points: • The reality of running out of money mid dream • When ego makes business decisions for you • Building calm in the middle of absolute chaos • Why Christian refused to quit even when he should have • The role of family and relationships in building an empire • Knowing when to slow down after years of full speed grind Follow Christian: https://www.instagram.com/christianguzmanfitness/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 03:00–07:30 The property that made Alphaland possible 07:30–12:00 $110k a month to stay alive 12:00–16:30 The moment he thought he was done 16:30–21:00 Lessons from the wild twenties 21:00–25:30 Managing people without losing yourself 25:30–30:00 When ego wrecks a business 30:00–34:30 Choosing family over the grind 34:30–39:00 Making time before it runs out 39:00–43:30 Building a place people belong 43:30–48:00 What sacrifice really looks like 48:00–52:30 The loneliness of mastery 52:30–57:00 Why he never quits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Elliott’s story is pure grit. He’s been betrayed, hit rock bottom, and built it all back up not just once but over and over. Today he leads the largest sales training company in the world and still wakes up hungry every day.  We talk about building a self-belief that cannot be shaken, why suffering is the best teacher, how to lead yourself before anyone else, and why the right partner can be your biggest competitive edge. This one will light you up. People hate on Andy, people told me not to interview Andy, but I make sure I make my judgments based on my experience, not everyone else’s projections. I enjoy my time with Andy, I’m fascinated by him and I think you will be too. Key Discussion Points: • Why comfort kills growth • Loyalty you cannot put a price on • How self-imposed hardship sharpens you • Confidence vs ego and knowing the line • Drawing the right people into your circle • Building a team that feels like family • How physical discipline hardens the mind • Turning pain into permanent fuel • Why your partner matters more than you think • Playing for legacy and not just quick wins Timestamps: 03:20–09:11 Pain, suffering, and the refiner’s fire 09:11–12:00 The curse of comfort and staying hungry 12:00–15:45 Confidence vs ego and being coachable 15:45–18:45 Why connection beats information 18:45–23:05 Loyalty, betrayal, and building trust 23:05–26:47 How Jackie changed Andy’s life forever 26:47–30:15 Building a team that feels like family 30:15–33:08 Discipline, self-respect, and physical fitness 33:08–36:20 Creating life-changing impact for others 36:20–39:37 Using pain and doubt as fuel 39:37–42:02 The boring work that builds empires 42:02–44:53 Why family alignment determines long-term success 44:53–48:10 Changing who you are and coming back stronger 48:10–50:42 Resilience, redemption, and becoming a legend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Wells is known as the world’s top supplement formulator with over 40 patented ingredients, but behind the success is a story of trauma, depression, obesity, and suicidal thoughts. In this episode, we dive into Shawn’s raw personal journey, how pain shaped his purpose, and why he believes modern life is leaving us all dangerously nutrient deficient. We talk about the lies we’ve been told about health, the war on our brains, the true cause of burnout, and why supplements are no longer just “nice to have.” This is one of the most eye-opening convos we’ve had on the podcast. Follow Shawn: https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Check out our sponsor of the podcast: Dream Recovery. Use code GRIFFIN for 15% off your entire order: https://dreamrecovery.io/ Get a free podcast playbook with everything you need to know to build a successful podcast: https://thepodcastjungle.com/ Timestamps: 03:00–07:20 Supplements are no longer optional 07:20–11:35 Lifespan, healthspan, and youthspan 11:35–15:50 Escaping the system and ancient wisdom 15:50–18:22 How the food industry keeps us sick 18:22–22:05 The doctor who changed everything 22:05–26:00 Trauma, obesity, and internal war 26:00–30:04 Turning pain into purpose 30:04–34:30 Psychedelics and the second life 34:30–38:55 Loneliness, depression, and healing 38:55–43:20 Nightclubs, numbness, and real connection 43:20–47:00 Addiction, apathy, and burnout 47:00–52:00 Why caffeine makes you feel worse 52:00–58:04 Going viral with better energy 58:04–1:04:00 Kim Kardashian and Paraxanthine’s rise 1:04:00–1:09:45 Caffeine is not what you think 1:09:45–1:13:10 Understanding your bioindividuality 1:13:10–1:16:30 Smart supplementation for brain and sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Baulch (aka PrimeTrain) was stuck in the loop, partying every weekend, waking up with regret, and telling himself it was fine because everyone else was doing the same. But deep down, he knew he wasn’t proud of who he was becoming. Seven months ago, he made a decision that changed everything. He gave up drinking, cleaned up his circle, and went all in on his potential. Since then, his business has hit six figures a month, his energy has shifted, and he’s finally living the life he used to just talk about. In this raw and honest episode, we unpack what it really takes to change, why so many men stay stuck in the same cycles, and the brutal self-talk that finally pushed him to break free. He’s not perfect. But he’s giving life a red hot crack. This convo was powerful. Key Discussion Points: – The drinking cycle most men can’t escape – Self-sabotage, regret, and rock bottom – How quitting alcohol unlocked his best self – Business growth and inner confidence – Why most people never change Check out our sponsor of the podcast: Dream Recovery. Use code GRIFFIN for 15% off your entire order: https://dreamrecovery.io/ Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombaulch/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Apply to join Chris’ Podcast School: https://www.thepodcastjungle.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one hit different. Zack Telander is a musician, father, and seasoned weightlifter, he’s also a man who calls out the fluff on social media. Especially in a world that rewards curated personas over real connection. In this episode, we dove deep into the dark side of content, the addiction to documenting everything, the manipulation of the algorithm, and the pressure to always perform.  Zack opened up about fatherhood, anxiety, chasing authenticity, and why we’re more drawn to flaw than perfection. We spoke about content, but we really spoke about life. It was a good one fam! Follow Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zack_telander/ Listen to Zacks music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Pe957QMENAWMZF7ityC81?si=Yte3OKPTRDy_XIOzoGSPJw Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Check out our sponsor of the podcast: Dream Recovery. Use code GRIFFIN for 15% off your entire order: https://dreamrecovery.io/ Key Discussion Points: Why documenting everything ruins the moment The danger of highlight reels and fake personas Content before craft — and the cost of playing the game Zack’s poem on burnout and modern life Why we crave real human connection, not more content 00:00 - 03:45 Why content is cannibalizing itself 03:45 - 07:10 If everything is content, nothing is 07:10 - 11:00 Algorithms vs authenticity 11:00 - 15:25 Charlatans, fake personas, and funnels 15:25 - 19:40 Fatherhood and breaking OCD cycles 19:40 - 25:05 Why being broke taught him resilience 25:05 - 30:10 Zack’s poem “The Millennial” 30:10 - 35:40 Content before craft and the myth of potential 35:40 - 40:00 Outsourcing your voice and losing the soul 40:00 - 44:30 When content is systemized, humans disappear 44:30 - 48:20 Doomscrolling, manipulation, and influencer ethics 48:20 - 53:00 The culture of lines 53:00 - 58:00 Transaction vs transformation in coaching 58:00 - 60:45 Why connection matters more than content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices