EP 47: Breath Work Saved My Life… Eddie Nelson Shares Her Story From Being In A Rehab Centre at 14
Welcome to episode 47 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Our guest today is Eddie Nelson. Eddie has an inspiring story from being in a rehab centre at 14 years old due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption, to building a breath work and movement method called BRED. Her classes have been taking Australia by storm combining Pilates and Breath work into the one class, leaving everyone feeling revitalised.Some key topics we covered:Eddie’s childhood. The challenges she faced with sickness in family, more specifically her younger sister, excessive drug and alcohol usage and why she was doing that.What got Eddie out of her rut. The severity of her lows and the things that slingshot her forwardWhy Eddie kept attracting the same people into her lifeMasculine & Feminine divide and how important leaning into Eddie’s feminine has beenA trip to India that changed her whole outlook on lifeAND, much, much, much more.Follow Eddie:https://www.instagram.com/eddie_nelson/Thank you to Melrose Future Lab!Start to feel alive and running on all cylinders with their NAD+ Booster product. See below link:https://melrosefuturelab.com/products/nad-booster?selling_plan=2319941790Thank you to our sponsor of this episode: Switch NutritionView my Chris Griffin Collection Page below to grab some of the products that I love and take daily.You can use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 20% off!https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4Thank 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/chrisFollow The Pocket on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 46: My Father Shot My Mother With A Pistol In Front Of Me… | Rawson Kirkhope, Co-Founder of VRTUS
Welcome to episode 46 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.This episode we have the amazing Rawson Kirkhope as our guest. Rawson is the Co-Founder of the rapidly growing fitness empire in Bondi, VRTUS.To see where Rawson has come from, to where he is today is something we all can gain inspiration from. Rawson experienced extreme challenges growing up with a father that had Schizophrenia, resulting in multiple personalities, some days were great, some days were extremely terrifying. Things took a massive turn when Rawson was 13 and his Dad shot two bullets into his mother, while he stood there in the shower watching. Crazy I know.We go through his whole story including all the highs and lows that followed that moment and led him to where he is today having a booming fitness business leaving a major impact on the local communities and beyond.This was a good one fam! Enjoy.Follow Rawson:https://www.instagram.com/rawsonkirkhope/Check out VRTUS:https://www.instagram.com/vrtusbondi/Thank you 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 CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off!https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4Thank you 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/chrisTry OXYSHRED Energy today by going into your local 7-Eleven, Ampol, Coles, Woolworths or OTR!Thank you Papa Macros!Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life.https://www.papamacros.com.au/Follow The Pocket on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 45: The “Nice Guy” Dilemma… A Raw, Honest Chat With Dean Lucas & Chris Griffin
Welcome to episode 45 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!My guest today is Dean Lucas. Dean is a good friend, ex pro mountain bike rider, founder of creative studio The Nest in Burleigh and an all round great person. We covered a lot in this convo. We spoke about relationships and how being the nice guy never works out. We spoke about falling into the same old patterns, what does happiness actually mean, how to find passion and drive, feeling lost in life and much much more.Follow Dean:https://www.instagram.com/deanos_mykonos/Check out The Nest in Burleigh:https://www.instagram.com/thenestburleigh/Thank you 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 CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off!https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4Thank you 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/chrisThank you Papa Macros!Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life.https://www.papamacros.com.au/Follow The Pocket on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 44: The Challenges Of Balancing Business & Motherhood | Steph Claire Smith Opens Up
Welcome to Episode 44 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Today’s guest is the incredible Steph Claire Smith, co-founder of the fitness and wellness platform, Kic. Steph opens up about her life, from her early days in Melbourne to the highs and lows of modeling in America, the joys and challenges of motherhood, and her recent diagnosis of ADHD. This conversation is raw, heartfelt, and inspiring.Key Highlights:Life in the Spotlight: Steph takes us through her early twenties when she was navigating the modeling world in the U.S. She shares the unique challenges she faced during this time, including the pressures of the industry and how it shaped her perspective on self-worth and wellness.Balancing Business and Family: As a co-founder of a thriving business and a hands-on mom to her three-year-old son, Harvey, Steph reflects on what it takes to balance work and family. With another baby on the way, she opens up about the challenges and rewards of motherhood and how she prioritizes what truly matters.Motherhood Real Talk: Steph doesn’t hold back as she shares the realities of parenting—both the beautiful and the tough moments. She reflects on how becoming a mom has changed her and how she approaches life with her growing family.ADHD Diagnosis: In a deeply personal moment, Steph reveals her recent diagnosis of ADHD. She explains how this discovery has helped her better understand herself and the adjustments she’s making to navigate this new chapter in her life.Steph’s honesty and vulnerability make this episode a must-listen. Whether you’re a fan of her work with Kic, a parent juggling multiple roles, or someone navigating personal growth, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and connected.Follow Steph:https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith/1 Month FREE on KIC:Use the code CHRISGRIFFIN for 1 month free with the Kic App when you sign up to a monthly subscription at www.kicapp.com Thank you 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 CHRISGRIFFIN for 15% off!https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4Thank you 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/chrisTry OXYSHRED Energy today by going into your local 7-Eleven, Ampol, Coles, Woolworths or OTR!Thank you Papa Macros!Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life.https://www.papamacros.com.au/Follow The Pocket on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EP 43: Happiness? Long Distance Relationships? Toxic Work Environment? | Chris Griffin Q&A
Welcome to episode 43 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Our guest today is… Me… The very first solo episode of The Pocket and it was a good one.I asked you all to ask me some questions and I compiled some great ones together and answered them in this episode.What to expect:How to find happiness?Advice for someone in a toxic work environment?Routines are hard. Are they important?How to speak confidently and clearly?Side hustle or full time?Long distance relationships?And, much, much more.Enjoy!Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/Thank you Papa Macros!Use code CHRISGRIFFIN for 10% off your orders for life.https://www.papamacros.com.au/Thank you 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 CHRISGRIFFIN for 20% off!https://switchnutrition.com.au/collections/chris-griffin?rfsn=7921810.4c98a4Thank you 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/chrisFollow The Pocket on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.