The Pocket with Chris Griffin

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: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/ https://everydayspy.com/ 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

From building two million-dollar businesses in his early twenties to walking away from it all for a life of freedom and meaning, Jai Howitt’s story is all about letting go of what feeds your ego so you can build what truly matters. Key Discussion Points: How growing up as one of seven kids shaped his drive Building and losing businesses that looked good but felt empty Letting go of ego and the need for validation Designing a life you don’t want to escape from How to fail fast, pivot, and keep moving forward Follow Jai: https://www.instagram.com/jai.journeys/ Art Of Mondays - get $500 off your annual membership: https://www.artofmondays.com/chris Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 00:00 - 04:45 Building million-dollar businesses and burning it all 04:46 - 10:12 The shark story 10:13 - 17:30 Growing up one of seven with something to prove 17:31 - 24:50 Early struggles with validation 24:51 - 32:15 Family road trip 32:16 - 39:40 The warehouse, ego, and identity traps 39:41 - 48:05 Letting go 48:06 - 55:30 Chasing validation 55:31 - 1:07:20 Designing a life you don’t want to escape from 1:07:21 - 1:19:00 Purpose and failing fast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mateo Caputo’s life looked smooth on the outside, but the reality was anything but. From sleeping at bus stops to selling weed just to eat, he found his escape at the skatepark and that board ended up saving his life. Mateo opens up about homelessness, family addiction, finding fitness during lockdown, and why he’ll never play the victim card again.  This was a good one and highly requested! Key Discussion Points: - Growing up homeless - When family addiction forced him to choose a different path - The power of surrounding yourself with the right people - Leaving the victim mindset - How health, Hawaii, and a leg injury changed everything - Building a brand by sharing the real, raw journey Follow Mateo: https://www.instagram.com/teosworld_/ 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/ Timestamps: 1:30 - 8:00 - Mateo’s rough childhood and homelessness 8:00 - 14:00 - Skateboarding as survival and escape 14:00 - 20:00 - Family addiction and choosing a different path 20:00 - 26:00 - Healing relationships and seeing parents as humans 26:00 - 32:00 - Heroes vs villains and using pain 32:00 - 38:00 - Finding fitness during COVID and going all in 38:00 - 44:00 - Developing and overcoming an eating disorder 44:00 - 50:00 - Moving to Hawaii and the moped accident 50:00 - 56:00 - Building an authentic online presence 56:00 - End - The bigger message behind Mateo’s story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

80% of people hate the sound of their own voice, but what if your voice was actually made to heal you? Todays guest is Leah Free and we dive deep into the idea of vocal liberation, why so many of us feel blocked or ashamed to speak up, and how learning to trust your own sound can unlock your most authentic self. We talk about the hidden traumas that shut down our expression, how your voice is connected to your nervous system, and practical ways to start loving the sound that’s always been inside you. This is an episode for anyone who’s ever cringed hearing themselves talk, or felt too scared to say what they really feel. Key Discussion Points: Why so many people hate their own voice How your voice heals your body The link between vocal expression and authenticity Why women especially fear being heard How to reconnect to your true sound Follow Leah: https://www.instagram.com/leahlivefree/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 01:30 – 05:30 — Why we hate our voice 05:30 – 09:00 — The voice heals your body 09:00 – 13:00 — Pattern interrupts and breath 13:00 – 17:00 — Vocal liberation explained 17:00 – 21:00 — Finding your true sound 21:00 – 25:00 — Trusting instinctive sounds 25:00 – 29:00 — Why we’re scared to be heard 29:00 – 33:00 — Women and vocal fear 33:00 – 37:00 — Trauma stored in the voice 37:00 – 41:00 — Releasing subconscious blocks 41:00 – 45:00 — Purpose and authenticity 45:00 – 49:00 — Sound and trance states 49:00 – 53:00 — Leah’s personal journey 53:00 – 57:00 — Trusting life’s timing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Raphael has been called a real-life wizard. But what makes this episode special is the raw journey of someone who was born feeling everything, then spent years trying to feel nothing just to fit in. From reading minds and seeing people’s deepest insecurities as a child, to battling dissociation, depression, and suicidal thoughts after years of shutting himself down… Daniel opens up about the pain of being misunderstood, the journey back to self, and the power of energetic healing. We talk about the “system” that keeps people stuck in loops of shame and smallness. We go deep into identity, energy, ownership, victimhood, and how healing your internal world changes everything outside of you. This is a conversation about remembering who you were before the world told you who to be. Daniel’s lived it and he’s here to help others do the same. Learn more from Daniel and use code GRIFFIN at checkout on his website: https://www.dreamporting.com/training Key Discussion Points – What it means to be a real-life wizard – Childhood gifts, trauma, and suppression – Feeling like an alien in your own life – Suicidal depression, meds, and the identity spiral – Breaking the script and healing from the inside – Why most people are stuck in a loop of false stories – Taking radical ownership (and why it’s the most freeing thing you can do) – The real meaning of success and authenticity – Energy, timelines, and reprogramming your subconscious – The moment everything shifted at a festival – Why Daniel now focuses on being more human Follow Daniel: https://www.instagram.com/danielraphael1/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cru Mahoney is a rare breed. And this is the second time I have interviewed him. He’s never touched alcohol, caffeine, or drugs. He has ran every day for over 2500 days. But this episode goes deep. Much more than just a ‘Stay HARD’ discipline ridden podcast that has two young men telling you how to live your life. We discussed some profound topics that made me ponder deeply. We talk about the internal war most people avoid, the difference between emotional and physical survival, and why self-respect is built in the quiet moments of daily effort. We also dive into identity, loneliness, food freedom, and how so many people are chasing success while quietly hating themselves. Key Discussion Points: Cru’s philosophy behind running every day The truth about being your own hero Why most people never find peace Food, orthorexia, and emotional restraint The illusion of success vs true fulfillment What people misunderstand about self-discipline How to find clarity by stripping back the noise Follow Cru: https://www.instagram.com/crumahoney/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Timestamps: 06:40–13:20 Why Cru runs every day 13:20–20:00 Keeping promises to yourself 20:00–26:40 Life gets harder, that’s okay 26:40–33:20 Emotional vs physical survival 33:20–40:00 Finding clarity through discomfort 40:00–46:40 Work, excuses, and true purpose 46:40–53:20 Self-worth and extreme ownership 53:20–1:00 Freedom through simple discipline 1:00–1:06 Struggles with identity and relatability 1:06–1:13 Nutrition, routine, and food mindset 1:13–1:20 Orthorexia and eating awareness 1:20–1:26 Environment, addiction, and temptation 1:26–1:33 Alignment vs restriction in lifestyle 1:33–1:40 Final thoughts on living free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today, I answered some of your questions from my Instagram story. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices