The Hidden Addiction in Fitness Culture | Patrick Devenny

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.