American Glutton

In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige to talk about one of the hardest parts of losing weight: keeping it off. Ethan shares the mindset shift that finally changed things for him, moving away from chasing diets and toward understanding energy balance, maintenance, and long term habits.They talk about years of experimenting with HCG and keto, the unexpected lessons that came from challenging old beliefs about food, and why changing your body does not automatically change the way you see yourself. Ethan also opens up about identity after weight loss, self criticism, and the habits that can stay long after the scale changes.Plus, Ethan answers a listener question about OMAD, protein intake, and how to approach fat loss while preserving muscle.Subscribe to Ethan’s newsletter here: Ethan Suplee NewsletterSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction02:46 - How I finally made weight loss stick06:28 - Why maintenance is harder than dieting09:56 - Learning energy balance changed everything13:34 - HCG, keto, and years of chasing results18:39 - The gym conversation that shifted my thinking22:35 - Reading Bigger Leaner Stronger and changing approach24:55 - Diet Coke guilt and inherited beliefs about food30:28 - Why results matter more than food rules36:00 - The hidden part of weight loss: identity39:22 - Still feeling like the old version of yourself42:08 - Practical ways to challenge negative self-talk49:44 - Does that feeling ever go away?50:41 - Why action helps more than overthinking53:49 - Listener Q&A: OMAD, protein, and maintaining muscle58:15 - Tips for fitting protein into a limited eating window Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your favorite superfood actually a marketing success story? Ethan sits down with Natalie Alibrandi, a nutrition and food science expert who helps take products from concept to commercialization, to unpack how food trends are born. They explore the rise of kale, goji berries, cottage cheese hacks, and the powerful role marketing plays in shaping what we believe is healthy.Natalie breaks down formulation, regulation, and the realities of the food industry, while Ethan digs into how consumer psychology drives demand.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction and Natalie’s Background05:42 How Food Trends Are Born12:18 The Rise of Superfoods18:47 Marketing vs Nutritional Reality26:15 Product Formulation and Food Science34:02 Consumer Psychology and Health Claims42:30 The Business of Health Foods50:11 Regulation, Labels, and Transparency58:27 Social Media and Trend Acceleration01:05:44 Final Thoughts and Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.For more reflections like this, subscribe to Ethan’s newsletter here:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Wired Headphones and Small Talk00:26 Jaimie’s Journey to Sobriety01:31 High-Functioning Alcoholism Explained03:13 The Illusion of Control05:54 Drinking as Medication06:07 The Question of Rock Bottom09:03 Dating, Anxiety, and Drinking Before the Date10:38 Accidentally Sober in a Snowstorm15:10 Withdrawal, Denial, and Pushing Through18:03 Severe Appendicitis and Ignored Pain21:44 Facing Death in the Operating Room25:54 “Do You Want to Stay or Go?”29:43 Surviving Against the Odds31:18 Choosing to Stay Alive36:26 Power, Perspective, and Agency41:30 Self-Kindness as a Practice47:24 Meaning, Suffering, and Choice53:57 Toxic Positivity vs Real Empathy58:04 Sobriety, Growth, and Closing Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Want more insights like this? Subscribe to Ethan’s newsletter here: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - What Functional Medicine Really Means04:10 - Treating Root Causes Instead of Symptoms09:05 - Why One Size Fits All Diets Fail14:40 - When Weight Is a Symptom, Not the Problem20:30 - Brain Inflammation and Mental Health27:15 - The Emotional Cost of Chronic Illness32:40 - A Child’s Drawing That Changed Everything38:20 - Why Patients Feel “Crazy” When Labs Are “Normal”45:10 - Food, Inflammation, and Modern Lifestyles52:35 - Why Healing Requires Education, Not Just Treatment59:40 - What Real Health Transformation Looks Like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.