#76: Cru Mahoney: What People Misunderstand About Discipline
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
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https://www.instagram.com/crumahoney/
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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
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#75: Jamie Obrien: How Burning The Rule Book Will Change Your Life
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
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https://www.instagram.com/whoisjob/
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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
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#74: Josiah Hein: A Life-Altering Moment That Changed Everything
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
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#73: Jaguar Heart: Gender Roles, Feminism, and Biological Truth
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
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https://www.instagram.com/purejaguar/
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https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/
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#72: Blaming? Adversity? Did The Matrix Try Cancel Me? | Q&A
Welcome to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.
Today, I answered some of your questions from my Instagram story.
Enjoy.
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