045 – Forrest Griffin on Fighting, Fatherhood, and Life After the UFC - The Health Movement Podcast

The Health Movement Podcast: Where Mindset, Performance & Recovery AlignIn this episode, host Derek sits down with Forrest Griffin — UFC Hall of Famer, former Light Heavyweight Champion, and current Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute — for a candid conversation about discipline, structure, and what life looks like after the fight career ends.Forrest shares his unlikely path to becoming a household name in MMA, including the story of how he almost didn’t get on the plane to film The Ultimate Fighter. He opens up about the mental and physical toll of professional fighting, the role of recovery and routine in his life now, and how he helps the next generation of athletes perform at their peak without burning out.They explore how to stay sharp after 40, why ego lifts are overrated, and what it really means to reinvent yourself when the spotlight dims. Forrest’s blend of humor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom makes this a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone navigating life after high performance.Whether you're a longtime UFC fan, a coach, or someone trying to stay fit and focused as life evolves, this episode offers honest, practical takeaways you won’t hear anywhere else.Key topics include:✔️ Discipline by Definition – Doing what you don’t want to do ✔️ From the Cage to Corporate – Adapting from fighter to executive ✔️ Structure Matters – How routines create purpose and momentum ✔️ Training for Longevity – The new priorities after age 40 ✔️ Fighter Mindset – Why competition still shapes how he approaches life ✔️ Performance After the Spotlight – Staying healthy, relevant, and balanced ✔️ Real Talk on Recovery – Why it’s no longer optional ✔️ Career Curveballs – How one decision changed everything🎙 Tune in for a conversation that’s insightful, hilarious, and packed with lessons from one of MMA’s most recognizable figures.🚨 Live Event Alert! Join us June 18th at 8 PM EST for a special live show on YouTube and other streaming platforms featuring past guests Kris Bachman, Cait Clark, Joel D’Aigle, Sam Koop, and Kevin Stark — all coming together to raise money for veterans and their families through Team One Mile. Stay tuned for links and more details — this will be one of our biggest and most meaningful events yet. Follow us on YouTube so you don't miss a thing!📸 Follow Forrest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forrestgriffin/ 🌐 Learn more about Health Movement: https://healthmovement.us/ 📩 Join our newsletter for more expert insights: https://healthmovement.us/ 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcast