The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Danny Morel joins me on The Pocket! This conversation goes deep into emotional wounds, fear, commitment, masculine and feminine energy, and how childhood experiences shape the way men show up in relationships. We talk about why men avoid vulnerability, how chasing success can be a form of avoidance, and what it actually takes to experience real intimacy and freedom in love. This one is confronting, honest, and powerful. Key Discussion Points Why men are emotionally disconnected How childhood wounds shape adult relationships Fear, commitment, and avoidance in men The difference between boy energy and man energy What real intimacy and love actually require Order Danny’s book: https://awakenbook.com/ Learn more from Danny: https://link.me/dannymorel Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 Why men are emotionally behind 03:10 Masculine vs feminine energy explained 07:40 Unconscious fathers and emotional suppression 12:50 Pain as the trigger for awakening 18:30 Childhood wounds and relationship patterns 23:40 Victim consciousness vs creator consciousness 28:20 Real intimacy and telling the truth 33:10 Men, commitment, and fear of freedom 37:55 The phases of love and why couples get stuck 43:20 Why dependency is not love 48:10 Knowing when it is right to commit 52:40 Awareness, healing, and transformation 57:15 Fear, courage, and emotional growth 01:01:20 Enlightenment and living without fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is with Miki Agrawal.  Miki was so amazing. She is the founder of Hiro Diapers, Tushy and Thinx, to name a few. A leader in women's business and an inspiring, passionate voice. I loved this. Find out how the most Taboo ideas, make the most amount of money, how women can succeed in business (and if that should be the goal), learn what soft power is, and much much more. Follow Miki: https://www.instagram.com/mikiagrawal/ Buy Hiro Diapers: https://www.instagram.com/hirodiapers/ Learn more about working with Miki: https://linktr.ee/mikiagrawal Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big claim: one of my favourite episodes of the year. Michael Smoak (@higherupwellness) returns to the show.  If you liked the first time Mike came on, you wont be disappointed with this one. Completely different conversation, yet an absolute banger. Something about the synergy we have together is one I’m beyond blessed about. This episode was all about relationships, love, overcoming hardship, the battles that a man has and so much more. Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/higherupwellness/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 A man’s biggest challenge 11:00 An explanation of a mans biology 16:00 Defining lust 20:00 What a man and women need to be intimate 29:00 Difference between confidence and ego 35:00 The difficulty of submission when you’re winning 39:00 Inaction is selfish 44:00 The new drug 53:00 Why your body is screaming at you 59:30 Impacts of suppressed emotions 1:06:00 The key to deep connection 1:14:00 Zooming out the time horizon 1:30:00 The gap between you and happiness 1:35:00 Why do we keep suffering on purpose? 1:38:20 Imposter syndrome  1:45:00 Losing someone you gave your all to… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down why most people don’t have a sleep problem at all… They have a stress problem, a purpose problem, or a life-awareness problem. Todd Anderson is one of the sharpest voices in the world of sleep, human psychology, and high performance. He’s worked with elite athletes, Fortune 500 teams, and high performers who want to feel better, think clearer, and stop sabotaging themselves. Key Discussion Points: Why most sleep problems are actually stress and life-awareness problems The fear of losing momentum and the psychological cost of high performance Presence, flow state, and how elite performers access their best self Childhood patterns, identity, and the hidden roots of adult stress How to fix your relationship with sleep without becoming obsessive or rigid Follow Todd: https://www.instagram.com/toddanderson42_/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Try Dream Recovery and use code GRIFFIN: https://dreamrecovery.io/ Chapters: 00:00 Why sleep really matters 03:02 The culture shift around sleep 06:18 Morning routines vs efficiency 09:41 Stress disguised as sleep problems 12:28 How life stress stacks silently 15:17 Fear of losing momentum 18:49 Childhood wiring and identity 21:47 Todd’s upbringing and purpose 24:43 Overcoming insecurity 27:36 Why most people never start 31:05 Highs, lows, and perspective 36:42 When optimization becomes harmful 41:20 Presence and flow state 47:50 Why people feel worse than they think 53:40 How Dream Recovery began 58:55 Presence as the real superpower 01:09:26 New recovery tech 01:11:10 Final reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is with Chris Petkas, former Navy Seal turned VC investor. It was a powerful conversation around grit, determination and the willingness to fail. Chris’ marriage with Codie Sanchez inspires me, Chris’ well rounded success inspires me and Chris’ calm nature inspires me. I loved this conversation. We also recorded this in a horse stable just out of Austin with 5 real horses behind us. Key Discussion Points: Why calm men are often the most dangerous How military training builds composure under chaos Naivety as a superpower when starting hard things The biggest risk in life: choosing who you marry Jiu-jitsu, humility, and learning through losing Patriotism, perspective, and seeing the world Australia’s tall-poppy mindset vs America Follow Chris Petkas: https://www.instagram.com/chrispetkas/ Follow Chris Griffin: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 Why Calm Men Are the Most Dangerous 05:20 Military Recruitment 10:40 Naivety, Risk and Starting Before You’re Ready 15:55 Failure, Ego and Learning Through Pain 21:00 Suffering in Training vs Real Combat 26:15 Leaving the Military and Entering Business 30:30 The Competence Ladder 33:45 Long Distance Love 36:50 Choosing a Partner is your biggest risk 39:40 Building Marriage and Business Together 46:30 The Loneliness Myth 49:40 Patriotism, Perspective and Seeing the World 53:50 Australia vs America: Ambition and Tall Poppy Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices