Welcome to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.

Today, I answered some of your questions from my Instagram story.

Enjoy.

Welcome to episode 71 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. We are welcoming back to the show Alfie Robertson today.

Alfie was featured on episode 1 of The Pocket and fun fact, our friend group was the reason The Pocket became the name of this show. That’s a story for another day.

You’ve probably seen this guy on your instagram screen every day for the past 18 months. Alfie went from working a 9 to 5 job in climate consulting, drinking on weekends, to now, where he’s running a wildly successful online business, impacting thousands, and building one of the fastest-growing personal brands in the world.

In this episode, we speak about the cost of growth, the identity shifts that come with real change, and why most people never break free from the cycles holding them back.

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Timestamps:

04:30 – 09:00: Family support and early self-belief

09:00 – 13:30: Breaking identity loops and doubt

13:30 – 18:00: The secret power of environment

18:00 – 22:30: 75 Hard and giving up alcohol

22:30 – 27:00: Why action is louder than planning

27:00 – 31:30: Building belief and spotting ceilings

31:30 – 36:00: The truth about success on Instagram

36:00 – 40:30: From fitness to building Amplify

40:30 – 45:00: Lessons from scaling 

45:00 – 49:30: The power of leverage

49:30 – 54:00: Standing out in a crowded world

54:00 – 58:30: Managing pressure and public perception

58:30 – 1:03:00: Top line vs bottom line

1:03:00 – 1:07:10: Building for impact not ego

Welcome to episode 70 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today’s guest is Rochelle Fox.

From the outside, Rochelle Fox had it all, a booming career, a picture-perfect life. But on the inside? She was quietly falling apart.

Haunted by years of trauma, panic attacks, and an eating disorder, Rochelle was living behind a mask. It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with PTSD that everything clicked. That moment cracked her open and meditation rebuilt her.

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the subconscious, the stories we unknowingly live out, and the healing journey that comes with rewriting your code. 

Rochelle doesn’t hold back. She shares the raw truth about what it takes to start again from nothing.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re living someone else’s life… this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – 4:50 — The panic attacks behind the smile

4:50 – 9:40 — Naming PTSD: Label it, kill it

9:40 – 14:31 — Boogie board trauma and self-worth

14:31 – 19:21 — How Aussie culture kills ambition

19:21 – 24:12 — Your subconscious is driving everything

24:12 – 29:02 — Life is a game — play it

29:02 – 33:52 — From survival mode to magnetic self

33:52 – 38:43 — Meditation made me feel again

38:43 – 43:33 — Breaking free from fake identities

43:33 – 48:23 — Let it burn — fresh start

48:23 – 53:14 — The truth about nervous system hacks

53:14 – 58:04 — Don’t be your brain’s bitch

58:04 – 1:02:54 — Solo rituals to find your truth

1:02:54 – 1:07:45 — Control your attention, control your life

1:07:45 – 1:12:35 — What’s next for Rochelle Fox

Welcome to episode 69 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Our guest today is Salim Najjar. What looked like rock bottom losing his business, dislocating his shoulder, going broke, turned out to be the moment Salim found everything.

In today’s episode, Salim opens up about the unseen forces running our lives: our nervous system, our heart rate variability (HRV), and the emotional scars we don’t even realise we’re carrying.

He breaks down why most of us stay stuck, how to actually move trauma out of the body, and why real health has nothing to do with how fit you look  and everything to do with how free you feel inside.

This is a deep, important conversation for anyone who’s chasing more but feels like they’re stuck at the same level.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 01:26 | Rock Bottom Changes Everything

01:26 – 05:48 | Trauma Stored in the Body

05:48 – 11:35 | Loss Sparks Deeper Awareness

11:35 – 17:22 | Chronic Stress and Disease

17:22 – 23:18 | Obsessing Over HRV Scores

23:18 – 28:30 | Balancing Podcasting and Training

28:30 – 31:52 | Food, Fuel, and Busy Routines

31:52 – 39:19 | What HRV Really Means

39:19 – 46:48 | Comparison Destroys Nervous System

46:48 – 51:10 | Signs You Need Recovery

51:10 – 54:11 | Importance of Rest and Tracking

54:11 – 1:02:02 | Strengthening the Nervous System

1:02:02 – 1:09:34 | Three Pillars to Boost HRV

1:09:34 – 1:16:55 | How Sleep Changes Everything

1:16:55 – 1:24:12 | Community and Nervous System Health

1:24:12 – 1:31:57 | Rewrite Your Story, Change Your Life

1:31:57 – 1:38:20 | How Breathwork Boosts HRV

1:38:20 – 1:46:42 | Training the Parasympathetic Response

1:46:42 – 2:03:23 | Healing Through Relationships

2:03:23 – 2:16:54 | Curiosity, Compassion, and Final Words

In this episode, I’m joined by Wade Papenfus - a wild creator, deep thinker, and a man who said f**k plan B and backed himself into the unknown.

Wade went from living in a caravan with nothing but a camera and a dream, to building one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels in Australia.

We talk about what it means to truly bet on yourself when you’ve got no safety net, no fallback, and no backup plan. Wade opens up about chasing discomfort, his obsession with learning, and how he found freedom through sacrifice.

This one’s a deep dive into risk, rebellion, and real self-belief. From walking away from law, to training like an animal, to living out of a van and uploading daily with zero traction… until it all clicked.

If you’ve ever felt called to do something bold, but fear, doubt, or comfort held you back, then this episode might be the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

Key Discussion Points:

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Timestamps:

2:33 - 6:40 Wade on surface-level conversations vs depth

6:40 - 11:15 Where his need for depth comes from

11:15 - 17:01 Why most people don’t know themselves

17:01 - 20:41 The “eternal grom” and not growing old

20:41 - 24:16 From snow season to studying law

24:16 - 28:35 Law school, identity, and obsession

28:35 - 33:30 Solitude, self-esteem, and showing up real

33:30 - 38:10 The problem with trying to fit in

38:10 - 44:28 Starting YouTube and being held back by fear

44:28 - 49:40 The turning point: breaking through insecurity

49:40 - 54:45 Going all in while living like he was broke

54:45 - 1:04:00 Living in Indo and the real grind phase

1:04:00 - 1:12:45 Creative energy, burnout, and balance

1:12:45 - 1:25:00 The spiritual side of creation and alignment

1:25:00 - 1:48:40 Ownership, identity, and final reflections

Welcome to another solo Q&A episode! A very raw and unfiltered chat. I opened up about everything from navigating confusion and anxiety to the lonely season of life I am in, the importance of pain, what it means to be a strong man today and much, much more.

If you’re in the thick of it right now - building, doubting, or questioning what’s next - this one’s for you.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - 1:26 Intro

1:26 - 5:34 Figuring out what you want in life

5:34 - 11:13 Why young men need challenge

11:13 - 15:17 The reality of the lonely chapter

15:17 - 20:38 Managing anxiety and mental overload

20:38 - 23:47 The toughest question my mentor asked me

23:47 - 26:06 Why I feel guilty when I rest

26:06 - 27:50 What my diet looks like right now

27:50 - 32:16 How I built strong communication skills

32:16 - 34:43 A message to my future self

34:43 - 35:57 Do books help you communicate better?

35:57 - 38:11 How to get back momentum after falling off

38:11 - 38:57 Am I doing Melbourne HYROX?

38:57 - 40:03 What I’ll miss most about Australia

40:03 - 42:19 How my solo trip changed everything

42:19 - 46:25 Commitment issues in relationships

46:25 - 50:18 My honest thoughts on alcohol

50:18 - 52:17 How I stayed jacked while building my brand

52:17 - 56:09 Do we all have the same 24 hours?

56:09 - 58:30 How long it really takes to get in shape

58:30 - 59:26 Final thoughts and wrap-up

In this episode, I’m joined by my good mate Ollie Moore, a hybrid athlete who’s on a mission to become the best in the world. 

And when I say “all in,” I mean it… this guy is the walking, talking definition of it.

Ollie opens up about what it truly means to back yourself 100%, the mindset shifts that come from sacrifice and self-discipline, and the unseen work that separates the good from the great. 

We also talk about what belief really looks like, where it comes from, and how to protect your energy, your environment, and your dreams at all costs.

There’s a raw honesty in this one. From building daily habits and letting go of distractions, to friendships, relationships, and training in complete silence and so much more.

Enjoy

Chris x

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Timestamps:

01:34 – “You think you're sore, you are”

02:43 – Belief is built by doing hard things

05:47 – Clear goals lead to strong self-belief

08:09 – How you do anything is how you do everything

11:04 – Real belief vs toxic positivity

13:27 – Life growing up in country UK

20:06 – Cutting distractions brought clarity

23:37 – From side hustle to main focus

30:28 – Letting people into your curated world

35:01 – Why “live a little” holds people back

43:15 – Solo training as therapy

54:07 – Race day mindset: compete with yourself

1:05:22 – Staying close to friends while chasing goals

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Today we sit down with Mark Rolton, property developer, entrepreneur, and founder of Massland, one of Australia’s most successful property development companies. 

Known for his business acumen and no-fluff mindset, Mark goes deep in this conversation, opening up about his personal life, values, and philosophy in a way that most people haven’t seen.

This episode covers much more than business. It’s about parenting, legacy, masculinity, grief, and the reality of building true resilience. Mark shares raw, powerful stories that cut straight to the core of what it means to lead—both in business and at home.

From Chris:

This is honestly one of my favourite episodes to date. Mark’s calm, grounded nature combined with his perspective on parenting, growth, and loss really stuck with me. The topics we explored here are some of the most important and meaningful I’ve ever had on the podcast and I truly believe everyone can take something from this.

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Enjoy and be sure to share this on your stories or to a friend who you think will love the show.

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Timestamps:

0:05 – Why Mark doesn’t share problems

0:11 – The tunnel analogy for challenge

0:16 – Business as a tool for growth

0:22 – Masculinity and personal development

0:27 – How over-giving harms kids

0:33 – Mark’s upbringing and money drive

0:38 – Starting in property with no capital

0:44 – Lessons from Keith Cunningham

0:49 – Wealth, values, and true success

0:55 – Losing his daughter

1:00 – Processing grief and finding purpose

1:06 – His approach to fatherhood today

1:11 – Raising sons vs. daughters

1:17 – Leadership, loneliness, and legacy

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Today we sit down with Benji Haldon, a hybrid athlete, entrepreneur, and co-founder of one of the largest coaching platforms in the world, MyCoach. Known online for his physical strength and straight-talking mindset content, Benji opens up in a way most people haven’t seen before.

This conversation dives deep into the emotional toll of heartbreak, the pressure of chasing success, and what it really means to rebuild your life when it all falls apart. It’s about more than fitness. It’s about identity, grief, personal power, and learning to find yourself again, piece by piece.

Key Discussion Points:

Enjoy team! Be sure to share this with your friends.

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Timestamps:

02:00 – “Stop shrinking” — going all in.

05:30 – Leaving everything behind.

09:15 – One friend that changed everything.

13:00 – Success… and still feeling empty.

17:40 – The father wound.

23:00 – Losing identity after football.

28:30 – Sleeping at the office.

33:45 – Chasing a dream no one believed in.

38:00 – Grieving someone still alive.

42:20 – Navigating heartbreak in public.

47:10 – The move to Australia.

53:00 – Breaking a world record… why?

58:30 – Addicted to pain and progress.

1:03:00 – Becoming someone he's proud of.

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In this episode, Chris sits down with Georgie Stevenson - an entrepreneur, former lawyer and podcaster. Best known for co-founding Naked Harvest Supplements and hosting the Rise & Conquer podcast. 

Georgie opens up in a way she rarely has on other shows. This conversation goes deep. From spirituality to identity, ego, growth, and trauma, Chris and Georgie break open the surface and talk about the raw stuff that shapes who we really are. It’s a refreshing, honest, and vulnerable chat that left both of them reflecting long after the mics were off.

Key Discussion Points:

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Thank you to Whoop!

If you want to take your health and fitness to the next level try Whoop for free today with my link below:

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Thank you Gymshark! 

Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off:

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