056 – Houston Dynamo’s Griffin Dorsey on Meditation, Mental Fitness, and Pro Soccer Life

In Episode 056 of The Health Movement Podcast, Houston Dynamo’s Griffin Dorsey opens up about the mental and emotional toll of going pro — and how meditation, journaling, and gratitude saved his love for the game.

“Once I achieved my dream of becoming a professional athlete… I wasn’t happy. That scared me.”

From Evergreen, Colorado to the MLS Draft, Griffin’s journey sounds like a dream — but behind the scenes, he was battling loneliness, pressure, and the weight of expectations. In this episode, he shares how hitting emotional rock bottom in Toronto led to a total shift in mindset.

Now, through meditation, a life coach, and a powerful daily gratitude practice, Griffin has found purpose beyond performance — and is passionate about helping young athletes do the same.

He talks about the identity crisis that can come with success, the reality of locker room dynamics in pro sports, and why stillness is just as important as sweat.

“I literally Googled ‘how to be happy.’ That’s what started it all.”

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
 ✅ Why success didn’t bring Griffin the joy he expected
 ✅ How meditation, journaling, and coaching helped him rebuild
 ✅ The pressure of being a high draft pick in a new country
 ✅ His advice to young athletes chasing the pro dream
 ✅ What it really takes to find fulfillment in and beyond the game

Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or someone navigating a personal transition, this episode is a powerful reminder that happiness isn’t something you win — it’s something you build, moment by moment.

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