What does it really take to build a healthier life that lasts?In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige to explore the role of community, honesty, and discipline in sustaining long-term change.He opens up about the highs and lows of his weight loss journey, the myths he had to unlearn, and why connection with others is just as important as diet and exercise. Listeners will hear candid insights, practical advice, and the power of shared experiences.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 The Missing Piece: Community02:59 Life Is Still Life05:38 The Power of Honest Conversations06:34 Learning from Experts and Peers11:17 Starting Over with Radical Honesty15:46 Unlearning Old Beliefs About Food22:10 Energy In vs Energy Out26:02 Closing Thoughts on Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Surprising Tool to Find Strength with Andrea Leigh Rogers
What happens when strength, resilience, and self-discovery collide in the middle of life’s hardest moments? Ethan sits down with Andrea Leigh Rogers to explore her journey through challenges, the unexpected tools she leaned on, and the mindset shifts that helped her move forward. Together they discuss how presence, awareness, and vulnerability can reshape the way we approach health and happiness. This conversation is filled with insight and inspiration for anyone working toward lasting change. Stay connected with Ethan and get more stories, updates, and exclusivecontent by signing up for his newsletter here: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction and welcome04:15 Andrea’s background and early influences10:40 Showing up every day despite challenges18:30 Mindfulness and presence in daily life22:00 Andrea’s surprising encounter with smudge spray28:45 Strategies for building resilience35:20 Redefining health and self-acceptance42:10 Key takeaways and reflections48:20 Closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Weightlifting Is a Waste of Time
What if everything you thought about lifting weights was wrong? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. John Jaquish, the inventor of the X3 Bar and author of Weightlifting Is a Waste of Time. John shares why traditional weight training fails most people, the science behind variable resistance, and how his system helps build muscle and improve bone density faster. They also explore diet, longevity, and why so many quit the gym within 90 days. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation.For more insights from Ethan, sign up for his free newsletter: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Introduction00:47 – Why lifting weights may be a waste of time02:33 – Understanding variable resistance04:16 – Why 90 percent quit the gym in 90 days06:02 – Muscle transformations and genetics10:57 – NFL athletes vs the rest of us12:15 – The dominance of Westside Barbell14:27 – Creating the X3 system16:42 – How the X3 works at home18:34 – Can bands really replicate heavy weights?20:30 – From bone density device to fitness innovation21:22 – The truth about carbs and nutrition25:26 – Strength vs cardio and longevity29:24 – Experiments with protein and essential amino acids31:04 – Osteoporosis and bone density training33:38 – Why traditional weightlifting often fails36:38 – The psychology of progress in the gym38:20 – Success stories with the X3 system40:00 – OsteoStrong and fracture prevention41:44 – The deadly risk of hip fractures42:35 – Closing thoughts and wrap up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Obsession to Balance: Ethan’s Journey Beyond Weight Loss
What happens when losing 300 pounds still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to share the biggest challenges he has faced in his weight loss and maintenance journey. He opens up about chasing perfection, why it never brought peace, and how shifting his mindset toward balance and improvement changed everything. Ethan also talks about the role of his podcast in keeping him accountable and connected.Subscribe to Ethan's Substack:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Welcome and Introduction00:34 – Ethan’s Biggest Challenges01:21 – Feeling Overwhelmed at the Start02:26 – Early Diet Attempts04:30 – Losing 80 Pounds in Two Months05:33 – The Moving Finish Line07:28 – The Illusion of Perfection09:00 – Maintaining Weight for Eight Years13:19 – Chasing Goals Without Satisfaction17:25 – The Closest Ethan Came to “Perfect”18:15 – Life as an Ecosystem21:23 – Finding Balance Beyond Diets23:29 – How the Podcast Helps Maintain Success26:44 – Parallels with Sobriety28:23 – Dealing with Negative Feedback33:10 – Lessons from Age and Experience35:58 – Final Reflections and Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Obesity vs. Smoking: The Controversial Debate You Need to Hear
In this episode of American Glutton, I sit down with Dr. Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla for a no-holds-barred conversation on health, culture, discipline, and resilience. We dive into the politics of obesity, the cultural shift around smoking, and why hard work still trumps talent. From the dangers of over-reliance on medication to the impact of safe spaces on mental health, Drew and Adam bring raw insights, provocative takes, and personal stories. If you’re ready to challenge conventional thinking about health, masculinity, and personal responsibility, this episode is a must-listen.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Introduction 02:13 – The state of health in America 03:59 – Cultural shifts and smoking 06:24 – Safe spaces vs. resilience 08:25 – Obesity and public health 11:45 – Medication, peptides, and risk 18:04 – Stigma, shame, and health truths 20:49 – The obesity paradox debate 27:03 – Victim mentality and hard work 29:45 – Relentlessness vs. talent 31:37 – Discipline and education 33:09 – Getting soft vs. true progress 37:34 – Participation trophies and culture 42:08 – Gender balance and societal impact 45:39 – Nutrition myths and upbringing 49:28 – Medical science, patience, and policy 51:09 – Closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the joys of suffering, relativism, dogged determination, and the proper way to braise a pork belly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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