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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What happens when nutrition myths collide with lived experience and real science? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Jacob to explore the confusion, fear and evolving beliefs around food, dieting and identity.

They talk about breaking free from restrictive rules, learning to trust your body and replacing guilt with grounded understanding. The conversation digs into calories, keto history, processed food fear, personal patterns and how to rebuild a healthy relationship with eating.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome and intro

01:09 Falling into nutrition misinformation

02:51 Studying nutrition and shifting beliefs

04:46 Ethan’s dieting history

07:09 Calories in calories out realization

10:06 Fear and judgment around food

12:23 Personal experimentation and routines

14:48 Learning to individualize nutrition

16:42 Keto, identity and starting over

18:58 Trusting real science

21:44 Shifting the goal from weight loss to fat loss

24:43 The dark side of extreme calorie restriction

28:25 Coaching through mindset and misinformation

31:32 The problem with cookie cutter coaching

33:56 Missing life because of food rules

38:24 Food fear and social consequences

41:22 Why online nutrition beliefs shift

43:54 Ultra processed food vs mindset

46:34 Diet soda, health claims and nuance

48:54 Reintroducing processed foods without chaos

51:06 The failure of abstinence based eating

53:13 Food as culture and connection

55:09 Final thoughts and closing

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What happens when running becomes a path to understanding pain, purpose and growth? Ethan sits down with Nick Thompson to explore the mindset behind doing hard things, pushing physical limits and finding meaning in movement. From beating cancer to setting records in his forties, Nick shares stories that challenge excuses and expand what we believe is possible.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro

00:50 Nick’s approach to running

03:35 Breaking mental limits

07:50 Discipline and daily habits

12:03 The message behind Nick’s book

15:50 Why hard things matter

20:37 Building capacity over time

24:40 Coming back from cancer

27:18 Getting faster in the forties

29:01 Advice for new runners

30:42 Walking and mindfulness

31:33 Training in any weather

32:12 Running to the airport

32:49 Closing conversation

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What does it really take to change your mindset and stick with it? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige to explore why lasting change isn’t just about making one big decision but about continuously reframing and recommitting every single day. From battling unfairness to redefining success, Ethan shares hard-earned insights into discipline, mindset, and self-acceptance. 

Whether you’re struggling with food, fitness, or any form of personal growth, this conversation will challenge your perspective on what it means to truly change.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome to the American Glutton Podcast

00:19 What does mindset really mean?

01:03 Ethan explains why mindset isn’t a one-time decision

02:50 The struggle of daily reorientation and repetition

06:35 Defining the first step toward lasting change

07:44 Why wanting something isn’t enough

11:02 The myth of permanent results and “easy” success

13:40 Searching for the one cause behind failure

15:48 Ethan’s real definition of mindset

17:16 Rebuilding from failed diets and methods

19:48 The hard truth about sustainable change

21:02 The unfairness of the journey

22:51 The dessert story that reveals life’s unfairness

26:58 Life isn’t fair – and that’s okay

27:43 What to do when it feels too hard

29:18 Restructuring your life for success

31:53 Maintenance and constant upkeep

34:29 Adapting to new circumstances

35:29 Finding balance in imperfect conditions

38:11 Accepting what’s realistic for you

40:33 Redefining success and celebrating small wins

43:08 The antithesis of mindset

44:49 Realistic goals versus unrealistic dreams

46:39 Finding satisfaction in your own story

48:34 Ethan’s approach to balance and self-compassion

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your body after major weight loss? Ethan sits down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to dive deep into the realities of loose skin, surgical options, and what it truly takes to rebuild confidence after a transformation.

They explore the pros and cons of surgery, common misconceptions, and the emotional side of body changes. Whether you’re on your own fitness journey or simply curious about what comes next, this conversation pulls back the curtain on life after weight loss.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

• Introduction and Ethan’s relationship with food
• The emotional side of body transformation
• Understanding the issue of loose skin after weight loss
• Surgical solutions and realistic expectations
• How Dr. Rady Rahban approaches body contouring procedures
• Final insights and takeaways

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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 HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The Missing Piece: Community

02:59 Life Is Still Life

05:38 The Power of Honest Conversations

06:34 Learning from Experts and Peers

11:17 Starting Over with Radical Honesty

15:46 Unlearning Old Beliefs About Food

22:10 Energy In vs Energy Out

26:02 Closing Thoughts on Community

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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. 

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Introduction and welcome

04:15 Andrea’s background and early influences

10:40 Showing up every day despite challenges

18:30 Mindfulness and presence in daily life

22:00 Andrea’s surprising encounter with smudge spray

28:45 Strategies for building resilience

35:20 Redefining health and self-acceptance

42:10 Key takeaways and reflections

48:20 Closing thoughts

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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.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Introduction

00:47 – Why lifting weights may be a waste of time

02:33 – Understanding variable resistance

04:16 – Why 90 percent quit the gym in 90 days

06:02 – Muscle transformations and genetics

10:57 – NFL athletes vs the rest of us

12:15 – The dominance of Westside Barbell

14:27 – Creating the X3 system

16:42 – How the X3 works at home

18:34 – Can bands really replicate heavy weights?

20:30 – From bone density device to fitness innovation

21:22 – The truth about carbs and nutrition

25:26 – Strength vs cardio and longevity

29:24 – Experiments with protein and essential amino acids

31:04 – Osteoporosis and bone density training

33:38 – Why traditional weightlifting often fails

36:38 – The psychology of progress in the gym

38:20 – Success stories with the X3 system

40:00 – OsteoStrong and fracture prevention

41:44 – The deadly risk of hip fractures

42:35 – Closing thoughts and wrap up

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