‘It shows you there is hope’: Football coach on anorexia recovery journey

• Anorexia nervosa can affect individuals across diverse demographics, including male athletes and coaches, challenging stereotypes that limit early recognition and intervention in certain populations
• Physical activity and purposeful pursuits (such as bodybuilding) may facilitate psychological recovery when integrated into holistic treatment approaches for eating disorders
• Patient narratives demonstrating recovery outcomes can improve hope and treatment engagement, particularly among men who may be underdiagnosed due to underreporting and clinical bias

Jordan Caldwell, who once struggled to see a future beyond anorexia, says bodybuilding gave him a new purpose in life.

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