In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dr. Erika Schwartz for an eye-opening conversation about health, alcohol, obesity, and the medical system. They discuss the newly established links between alcohol and cancer, the overlooked impact of obesity on chronic disease, and why quick fixes rarely work without lifestyle change.

Dr. Erika shares insights from her decades of clinical experience, stressing personal responsibility, hormone health, and the dangers of blindly trusting authority. Together, they explore why awareness and ownership are the foundation of true well-being and how individuals can take back control of their health.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Alcohol and cancer risks

03:27 – Genetics vs lifestyle

04:45 – Gym closures during COVID

06:02 – Culture of drinking

08:08 – Obesity and healthcare blind spots

12:41 – Missing obesity in medical records

15:29 – Weight loss drugs and access issues

17:15 – Prevention over treatment

18:12 – Ethan’s childhood diets

20:10 – Quick fixes vs inner solutions

22:22 – Medical errors and systemic failures

25:40 – Hypocrisy in health movements

28:26 – A patient’s story of medical neglect

29:50 – Women’s hormones overlooked

36:55 – Gender disparity in treatment

39:31 – Women dropping out of society

41:21 – Money, lobbying, and access

42:16 – Alcohol as escape

44:14 – Teaching ownership of health

47:21 – Questioning authority and empowerment

48:57 – Closing thoughts

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