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Nov 5
45m 34s

Colin Jackson

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NB: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSIONS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS.


This week, Gabby’s joined by Olympic silver medallist and world champion hurdler Colin Jackson. Colin talks about life after elite sport — how he stays fit, focused, and motivated, even without the finish line in sight.


He also opens up about his long struggle with eating disorders, sharing how he’s learned to rebuild a healthy relationship with food and himself.


It’s an honest, inspiring conversation with one of sport’s most familiar and uplifting voices.

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