American Glutton

How do you navigate the mental and physical hurdles of long term weight maintenance? In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with host Paige to answer listener questions on everything from breaking through stubborn plateaus to the realities of life after GLP 1 medications.

Ethan shares his personal strategies for managing intense food cravings with healthy hacks and explains why he prioritizes sleep as the essential foundation for any successful health journey. He also offers advice on using a diet break to reset your metabolism when progress stalls.

• Swapping to Egg Whites
• Calculating Caloric Maintenance
• The Work of Weight Maintenance
• GLP 1s and Regaining Weight
• Navigating Cravings and Food Hacks
• Prioritizing Sleep Over the Gym
• Using Diet Breaks to Reset

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What happens when you come face to face with death and are forced to make a choice?

Ethan sits down with Jaimie Alexander to unpack a raw, deeply personal story about sobriety, self-worth, and survival. Jaimie opens up about being a highly functioning alcoholic, the quiet rationalizations that kept her drinking, and the medical crisis that nearly took her life. What followed was a moment of clarity that changed everything and led to a commitment she could not ignore. This conversation is honest, emotional, and unfiltered, exploring pain, meaning, and the power of choosing to stay.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Wired Headphones and Small Talk

00:26 Jaimie’s Journey to Sobriety

01:31 High-Functioning Alcoholism Explained

03:13 The Illusion of Control

05:54 Drinking as Medication

06:07 The Question of Rock Bottom

09:03 Dating, Anxiety, and Drinking Before the Date

10:38 Accidentally Sober in a Snowstorm

15:10 Withdrawal, Denial, and Pushing Through

18:03 Severe Appendicitis and Ignored Pain

21:44 Facing Death in the Operating Room

25:54 “Do You Want to Stay or Go?”

29:43 Surviving Against the Odds

31:18 Choosing to Stay Alive

36:26 Power, Perspective, and Agency

41:30 Self-Kindness as a Practice

47:24 Meaning, Suffering, and Choice

53:57 Toxic Positivity vs Real Empathy

58:04 Sobriety, Growth, and Closing Reflections

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What if improving your physical health was never the real starting point?

In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist, journalist, and author, to explore the often ignored mental and emotional foundations of health. Together, they unpack the science of stress, the reality of mind body connection, and why resilience is not about toughness but about acceptance, flexibility, and daily practice.

Dr. Narula shares deeply personal stories from her medical training and clinical work, revealing how trauma, mindset, and social connection directly impact heart health and longevity. This conversation challenges quick fixes and offers a more honest blueprint for lasting change.

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What if weight gain, depression, and chronic illness are symptoms rather than the real problem?

Ethan sits down with Dr.Josh Redd, a functional medicine doctor, to explore why treating symptoms alone often fails. On this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee and Dr. Redd dig into inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, mental health, and why personalized care matters more than one-size-fits-all diets or pills. They discuss real patient stories, overlooked root causes, and what true healing can look like.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - What Functional Medicine Really Means

04:10 - Treating Root Causes Instead of Symptoms

09:05 - Why One Size Fits All Diets Fail

14:40 - When Weight Is a Symptom, Not the Problem

20:30 - Brain Inflammation and Mental Health

27:15 - The Emotional Cost of Chronic Illness

32:40 - A Child’s Drawing That Changed Everything

38:20 - Why Patients Feel “Crazy” When Labs Are “Normal”

45:10 - Food, Inflammation, and Modern Lifestyles

52:35 - Why Healing Requires Education, Not Just Treatment

59:40 - What Real Health Transformation Looks Like

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What does it really mean to start over without punishing yourself? Ethan Suplee sits down with Paige Dorian to unpack the emotional and psychological weight of restarting, whether it is after the holidays, a setback, or yet another failed plan. Ethan speaks candidly about crash diets, the illusion of quick fixes, and why weight loss is something to manage, not cure.

Together, they explore sustainable habits, realistic readiness, and the importance of support and accountability. This conversation is a grounded reminder that real change comes from compassion, not extremes.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Starting Over and January Resets

02:05 The Gloom of Restarting

06:38 Why Crash Diets Fail

09:31 Sustainable Change vs Quick Fixes

12:17 Mindless Eating and Awareness

14:57 Exercise and Unrealistic Expectations

19:36 The Readiness Formula

24:03 Weight Loss vs Life Improvement

26:01 Accountability and Support Systems

30:55 Managing Weight for Life

36:44 Broadening the Goal Beyond Weight

42:19 Compassion, Guardrails, and Self Control

48:00 New Year Perspective

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"What diet should I do?" It is one of the most common questions Ethan receives. In this solo episode, Ethan sits down to address the complexities of starting a weight loss journey. He shares his personal history with extreme diets, explaining how reducing responsibility with food initially helped him gain control.

Ethan discusses the psychological benefits of diet breaks, the reality of loose skin, and the dangers of scale obsession. He emphasizes that whether you choose keto, veganism, or calorie reduction, the key is finding a sustainable long term plan.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

0:00 The "What Diet Should I Do?" Question

1:17 Extreme Diets and Initial Goals

2:43 Reducing Responsibility with Liquid Diets

4:47 The Trap of Yo-Yo Dieting

5:50 Reintroducing Carbs and Food Intolerance

7:37 Diet Plateaus and Metabolic Adaptation

9:45 The Importance of Maintenance Periods

11:28 Maintenance is Still a Diet

13:17 Handing Power Over to Someone Else

14:38 Finding the Right Approach for You

15:45 Using Extreme Diets as a Mental Reset

17:34 The Reality of Loose Skin

18:48 Overcoming Scale Obsession

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What really drives sustainable weight loss, and why do so many popular diets fail people long term?

Ethan sits down with Tony Bloom to unpack the confusion, frustration, and misinformation surrounding modern diet culture. Drawing from personal experience and years in the fitness industry, Tony explains why no single diet is magic, how social media amplifies bad nutrition advice, and why communication and individualization matter more than dogma.

Ethan reflects on his own history with keto, calorie fear, and chasing the “right” answer, revealing how mindset and adherence shape real results. This episode cuts through noise and ideology to focus on what actually works for humans in the real world.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

• Meeting Tony Bloom
• Escaping Diet Fads
• Ethan’s Keto Experience
• Why Diets Become Dogma
• Individualization Matters
• The Map Is Not Reality
• When Simple Answers Fail
• Wanting to Hear the “Right” Answer
• Changing Your Mind Is Hard
• Weight Loss vs Health Debates
• Language and Definitions
• What a Calorie Really Is
• Why Calories Trigger People
• The Mental Game of the Scale
• Preference vs Truth
• The White Coat Problem
• Trust, Credentials, and Reality
• Adherence Over Ideology
• Final Takeaways

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Is it ever too late to rewrite your habits and reclaim your health? In this episode, Ethan sits down with returning guest Lisa De Pasquale to discuss her latest book, *The Gen X Handbook to Middle Age*. Together, they dive deep into the unique experience of their generation, exploring how "latchkey kids" are now navigating the challenges of aging and health.

Ethan and Lisa bond over their shared history, discussing how the explosion of processed food in the 1980s shaped their early habits and left them to figure out wellness later in life. Lisa opens up about her own transformation, detailing her 170-pound weight loss and the reality of maintaining it while dealing with loose skin and the physical limitations that come with getting older. They discuss the importance of making fitness fun, using movie montage playlists to stay motivated, and why perfection is not the goal.

The conversation touches on the nostalgia of fast food culture, the judgment surrounding diet choices, and why it is crucial to reject the idea that you have missed the boat on getting healthy.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro and Welcome

00:39 The Gen X Identity Crisis

02:07 The Wealth Transfer Myth

03:22 The First Generation of Processed Food

05:37 Starting Health Journeys Later in Life

07:19 The Power of the Perfect Workout Playlist

10:31 Training Montages and Movie Nostalgia

13:17 Adapting Workouts to Busy Schedules

15:17 The Realities of Aging and Mobility

17:51 Fast Food Nostalgia and Marketing Collabs

20:25 The Judgment of Food Choices

25:18 How Independence Fueled Bad Habits

29:51 There Is No Finish Line

32:05 Dealing with Loose Skin and Surgery

37:06 Swimwear Anxiety and Body Image

38:29 Generational Food Pyramids

41:18 The Politics of Health and Food

44:23 Dealing with Public Disappointment After Weight Loss

47:43 Navigating Career Identity Post-Weight Loss

49:03 The Gen X Approach to Plastic Surgery

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Is it possible to survive the holiday season without completely derailing your health goals? 

Ethan sits down with Page Dorian to discuss the "season of gluttony" sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They explore practical strategies for navigating food focused gatherings, from planning cheat meals to dealing with family members who might pressure you to overindulge. Ethan shares his personal history with rapid holiday weight gain and offers advice on determining if that slice of pie is truly worth the setback to your progress.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 

• Introduction
• How to stay on plan during the holidays
• Avoiding the downward spiral
• The eating challenge story
• Knowing your own limitations
• Willpower and character
• Managing family expectations
• The Christmas Vacation example
• Practical tips for success

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What if everything you believe about dieting and weight loss is wrong?

Ethan Suplee sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel for a brutally clear look at fad diets, sustainable fat loss, and the real science behind building muscle while dropping weight. They talk through keto myths, progressive overload, food psychology, and why modern life is designed to make you overeat. If you have ever felt stuck or confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode cuts through the noise.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The Keto Mistake Ethan Discovered

02:45 What Mike’s TED Talk Changed

06:07 Progressive Overload Explained Simply

12:47 What Failure in Training Really Means

17:32 How Beginners Should Actually Train

20:30 Muscle vs Fat and Why Muscle Matters

23:26 Why Muscle Improves Metabolic Health

27:07 Why Overweight People Often Excel at Lifting

29:23 Why Fad Diets Set You Up for Failure

32:46 The Danger of One Size Fits All Diets

35:59 Hunger, Evolution and Modern Food

41:21 The Red Pill of Understanding Food

45:56 Why Food Is Not Moral or Immoral

48:30 The Forbidden Food Effect

52:13 Ethan Reintroduces Carbs and Freaks Out

53:55 Why Boring Science Wins in the End

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