#805 Eating Disorders & Males -Retired Boxer Danny O'Connor

Danny O’Connor is an elite professional boxer and former member of the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team. He’s also the author of the book Weight Class: A Fighter's Life-or-Death Battle with an Eating Disorder. He opens up about his own struggles with disordered eating in the hopes that more men will see that they are not alone.&nbsp;Link to theatre show that I mentioned, by comedian Tom Hertz June 26-28 in Hollywood at the Fringe Festival.&nbsp;it's about his bi-polar mother, and his bi-polar and it's called 'That's Where the Nail Was', it's at the Upstairs @ El Centro Theater in Hollywood, Go to hollywoodfringe.org, and search for the show's title.&nbsp;More about Danny:His book Weight Class via AmazonHis book Weight Class via Barnes &amp; Noblewww.Bitelikeaman.com&nbsp;This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.This episode is sponsored by Alma.&nbsp;Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance.&nbsp;Go to www.HelloAlma.com/happyhourThis episode is sponsored by Timeline.&nbsp;Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price . Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula and listeners can still get 20% off when they go to www.timeline.com/MENTALThis episode is sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show.&nbsp;Learn more about the world, improve your critical thinking skills and be entertained!&nbsp;Listen or subscribe here:&nbsp;jordanharbinger.com/subscribe&nbsp;Apple Podcasts: jordanharbinger.com/itunesSpotify: jordanharbinger.com/spotifyHere are the two episodes Paul recommended.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1280-cory-doctorow-why-everything-got-worse-and-what/id1344999619?i=1000747830030Andhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1238-ken-burns-what-if-the-american-revolution-isnt-over/id1344999619?i=1000736232557If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.comWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;It costs nothing.Our website is <a href="http://www.mentalpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b