Most people don’t even know men can have eating disorders.

In this powerful episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with former college football player Patrick Devenny, who opens up about a hidden battle that nearly destroyed his life.

From chasing NFL dreams to spiraling into obsession with food, fitness, and control, Patrick shares how what looked like “discipline” on the outside was actually deep pain, shame, and addiction on the inside.

We talk about:

-Why eating disorders in men go unnoticed
-How fitness culture can mask serious struggles
-The role of identity, loss, and control in addiction
-The turning point that changed everything
-How Jesus, community, and truth led him toward healing

If you’ve ever struggled with body image, shame, or feeling trapped in your own mind—this episode is for you.

Jesus came for the broken. And healing starts when we stop hiding.

Highlights:
0:00 Intro
3:40 Can men have eating disorders?
5:10 Patrick’s football journey & identity
9:30 Losing everything—and hitting rock bottom
12:45 Can Jesus actually heal something like this?
17:50 The hidden world of male eating disorders
22:00 When “discipline” becomes obsession
27:30 The breaking point
31:00 The moment everything changed
34:00 Finding identity beyond performance
38:30 Practical steps toward healing
46:00 Why men must speak up

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