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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer’s Fight With Binge Eating Disorder

from In Good Health · host Greg Johnson, Danny O'Connor, Kristen Farrah

The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer’s Fight With Binge Eating Disorder For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete. Guests: Danny O’Connor, professional boxer, author, Weight Class Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farra Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete.

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