American Glutton

Ready to ditch scale obsession and build a sustainable lifestyle? Ethan sits down with journalist, motivational speaker, and coach Melinda Long to discuss her incredible 120-pound weight loss journey. Melinda shares how overcoming fear sparked a complete life overhaul, leading her to prioritize muscle building and long-term health over a number on the scale. Together, Ethan and Melinda explore the psychological roots of weight loss, navigating family dynamics during major health changes, and the crucial role of women's hormonal health.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Welcome Melinda Long
00:17 - The Catalyst for a 120-Pound Weight Loss
01:50 - Shifting Focus From the Scale to Muscle
03:48 - Debunking the Fear of Getting Bulky
05:32 - Building Sustainable Habits Beyond Diets
07:35 - Addressing the Mental Roots of Obesity
11:32 - Managing Shame and Weight Maintenance
14:13 - Macro Tracking and Healing Your Relationship With Food
16:40 - The Power of Real-Life Community
18:18 - Relationship Dynamics and Personal Change
20:07 - Communicating Health Goals With Family
28:20 - Hormones, Perimenopause, and Women's Wellness
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Eager to understand why everyone is suddenly talking about fiber? Ethan sits down with Paige to break down the new food pyramid, why fiber has become such a hot topic, and what actually matters for long-term health. They discuss whole food sources of fiber, whether supplements and gummies are worth taking, the role of protein, complete versus incomplete proteins, and why food labels can be misleading.

Ethan also explains how fiber may support satiety, gut health, and overall wellness, while keeping expectations grounded in real-world nutrition.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Welcome and a Funny Wedding Ring Story
03:24 Why Fiber Is the New Nutrition Focus
05:23 Does the New Food Pyramid Really Matter?
06:13 The Best Whole Food Sources of Fiber
08:26 Fiber Supplements and Gummies
10:13 Vegetables That Pack More Fiber
11:07 Fiber, Gut Health, and Cancer Risk
14:01 Understanding Protein Labels and Complete Protein
16:14 Comparing Real Nutrition Labels
20:00 What Does "Processed Food" Really Mean?
21:34 How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need?
24:02 Can Fiber Help With Weight Loss?
25:43 Fiber Around Exercise and Recovery
27:09 Whole Foods Versus Convenient Protein Snacks
29:03 Airport Eating and Staying on Track
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How do you build lifelong habits that actually stick?
In this episode, Ethan sits down with bestselling author Jon Gordon to discuss the profound impact of mindset shifts and small, positive routines. Jon shares insights from his book, The Power of Positive Habits, exploring how to reframe negative defaults, build a connected lifestyle, and focus on sustainable changes over temporary quick fixes. They dive deep into the reality of long-term consistency, moving past comfort, and choosing daily growth.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:01:23 - Welcome to American Glutton
00:02:16 - The Micro-Habits That Spark Big Changes
00:04:31 - The Daily "Thank You" Walk
00:05:33 - Reframing Your Perspective on Effort
00:07:08 - Mindset and Health Go Hand in Hand
00:09:44 - Shifting Identity from "Thin" to "Fit and Strong"
00:11:27 - The Danger of Overcomplicating Routines
00:14:15` - The Power of Prayer and Meditation
00:16:07 - Mastering Your Morning Routine
00:17:25 - Why We Tune into Negative Frequencies
00:20:45 - The Zone: Connection vs Disconnection
00:24:01 - Finding a Higher Power in Community
00:28:21 - Positive Discontent vs Complacency
00:30:04 - Three Things Every Human Needs to Thrive
00:32:17 - Love Tough: Applying Parenting Boundaries to Yourself
00:34:54 - The Holistic Reality of Weight Loss Drugs
00:39:56 - Downstream Effects and Working with Nature's Design
00:43:23 - Episode Outro
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Can you actually make weight loss last?

Ethan sits down with Paige to unpack the question that frustrates almost everyone who has ever lost weight: how do you keep it off? They discuss why most diets fail after the weight comes off, the difference between dieting and long-term maintenance, the psychology of food rules, calorie awareness, and why sustainable habits matter more than short-term restriction.

Ethan also shares what has changed in his own approach and why consistency, not perfection, has made the difference.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Can You Make Weight Loss Last?
01:00 - The HCG Diet and Chasing Quick Fixes
04:15 - Why Maintenance Is Different From Weight Loss
06:00 - Understanding Energy Balance
08:15 - Learning to Count Calories
11:20 - Regaining Weight and Career Pressures
15:20 - When Keto Stopped Working
18:20 - Rethinking Carbohydrates
20:00 - The Books That Changed Ethan's Perspective
22:15 - Diet Coke Myths and Childhood Beliefs
25:00 - Food Rules, Guilt, and Letting Go
27:00 - Eating Carbs Without Fear
29:00 - Building Sustainable Habits for Life
30:30 - Final Takeaways
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What if the key to better health isn't cutting carbs, but changing how you think about them? Ethan sits down with fitness expert Harley Pasternak to unpack the myths surrounding carbohydrates, fad diets, and sustainable weight loss. Drawing from both science and personal experience, they explore why moderation beats restriction, how fear around food develops, and practical strategies for building healthier eating habits that last. If you're tired of nutrition confusion and looking for a balanced approach, this conversation is for you.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Welcome and Why Carbs Get a Bad Reputation
03:18 - The Fear of Reintroducing Carbohydrates
08:05 - Why Extreme Diets Eventually Fail
13:47 - The Psychology Behind Food Restriction
19:12 - Building a Sustainable Relationship with Food
24:56 - Why Moderation Is So Difficult
30:18 - Debunking Common Nutrition Myths
36:11 - Practical Habits That Actually Work
41:02 - The PATH Method for Balanced Meals
47:01 - Moderation as a Lifelong Philosophy

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