The Pocket with Chris Griffin

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#69: Salim Najjar: Fix Your Nervous System, Fix Your Life.
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. Follow Salim: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ 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: https://join.whoop.com/chris Thank you to Papa Macros! Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life. https://www.papamacros.com.au/ 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
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#68: Wade Papenfus: Broke, Obsessive And A Secret Formula To Going Viral
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: Quitting law and going all in on YouTube Living broke in a caravan chasing the dream Why pain was the fuel for growth The power of solitude and self-awareness Staying forever young and free Building a life with no plan B Follow Wade: https://www.instagram.com/wadepapenfus/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ 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
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#67: Why You Should Be Self-Inflicting Challenge… | Chris Griffin Q&A
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. Key Discussion Points: Why pain is necessary for growth The lonely chapter and what it really means Navigating anxiety without letting it define you Masculinity, challenge, and modern relationships Plate spinning vs. laser focus Regaining momentum when you feel off track Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Try Papa Macros and use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off for life! https://www.papamacros.com.au/ 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
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#66: The ‘ALL IN’ Effect Will Transform Your Life… | Ollie Moore
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 Follow Ollie: https://www.instagram.com/mmoorefit/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Thank you to Switch Nutrition View my Chris Griffin Collection Page below to grab some of the products that I love and take daily. You can use code GRIFFIN for 15% off! https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4 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: https://join.whoop.com/chris Thank you Gymshark! Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off: https://www.gymshark.com/ Thank you to Papa Macros! Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life. https://www.papamacros.com.au/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 65: We Should Parent Our Daughters Different To Our Sons… | Mark Rolton
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. Key Discussion Points: The danger of giving kids too much Losing his daughter—and what it taught him From $430k debt to building an empire Why real growth comes through challenge Letting your kids choose their own path What it means to be a strong man today The quiet cost of ambition and leadership Enjoy and be sure to share this on your stories or to a friend who you think will love the show. Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markrolton/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Thank you to Switch Nutrition View my Chris Griffin Collection Page below to grab some of the products that I love and take daily. You can use code GRIFFIN for 15% off! https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4 Thank you to Whoop! Try Whoop for free today with my link below: https://join.whoop.com/chris Thank you Gymshark! CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off: https://www.gymshark.com/ Thank you to Papa Macros! CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life. https://www.papamacros.com.au/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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