American Glutton

Ever feel stuck in your health journey or worry too much about what other people think? Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to explore how small, consistent actions can help you break old patterns, build lasting habits, and move forward without waiting for motivation.They discuss finding the balance between self-compassion and accountability, embracing discomfort, and learning to stop seeking approval from others. Plus, Ethan answers listener questions about weight loss and health benefits, fitting exercise around family life and sleep, gym music, and managing food portions without counting calories.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - How to Get Unstuck and Start Making Changes05:27 - Asking for Help and Being Open to Advice09:34 - Breaking the Cycle of Dieting and Regaining Weight13:32 - Setting Realistic Goals and Making Sustainable Changes17:36 - Balancing Self-Compassion with Accountability20:08 - Finding Balance Between Enjoying Food and Making Healthy Choices23:50 - Setting Realistic Expectations for Long-Term Change27:47 - Making a Plan and Staying Consistent31:12 - Why Lasting Change Requires More Than One Solution

In this special bonus episode of American Glutton, Ethan announces his upcoming book, Glutton, published by Hachette and releasing on March 23, 2027. While often asked how he turned his life around and maintained it, the complete answer traces back through his childhood, career, relationships, and parenting. Written for anyone confronting addiction, disordered eating, or negative headspace, the book aims to offer perspective and hope.Tune in for an exclusive excerpt as Ethan reads a memory from the third grade about an intense classroom silence exercise and learning the art of disappearing. Episode HighlightsThe Book Announcement: Ethan shares the story behind writing Glutton, releasing March 23, 2027, through Hachette. The Full Journey: Why answering how he turned his life around required examining his entire path through childhood, career, relationships, and parenting. A Message of Hope: Hopes that sharing this story helps anyone struggling with disordered eating, addiction, or negative headspace. Exclusive Excerpt Reading: Ethan reads a story from third grade about sensory overload, classroom panic, and trying to stay unnoticed. Pre-Order Information: Details on securing a copy today ahead of release. Pre-Order DetailsGlutton is available for pre-order now at:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ethan-suplee/glutton/9780306835100/?lens=grand-central-publishing

What if achieving your biggest goals did not require endless suffering and willpower? Ethan sits down with author and speaker Jia Jiang to explore the principles behind his book, Easy Discipline. Jia breaks down why traditional "hard discipline" works against human nature and explains how anchoring habits in genuine enjoyment creates effortless consistency.Together, they discuss Jia's famous 100 days of rejection therapy, actionable friction-reducing systems to beat procrastination, and how to reframe intimidating obstacles into an exciting adventure.Join Ethan's newsletter for exclusive weekly insights, updates, and community discussions: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeEthan's new book is available for pre-order:Glutton - A Memoir of AppetiteBy Ethan SupleeAn intensely moving and ultimately hopeful memoir about addiction, fame, and decades of extreme weight gain and loss, from a man who broke free from cycles of misery and shame to become who he is today – actor, podcaster, and author Ethan Suplee.Pre-order from:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ethan-suplee/glutton/9780306835100/SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:03:39 - Welcome and Introduction00:04:16 - Hard Discipline vs. Easy Discipline00:07:11 - The E in EASY: Prioritizing Enjoyment00:09:44 - Ethan on Finding Exercise You Truly Enjoy00:13:30 - Why the Best Exercise Is the One You Will Do00:15:50 - 100 Days of Rejection Therapy00:21:03 - Reframing Major Requests as an Adventure00:25:20 - Turning Personal Flaws into Strengths00:27:06 - Overcoming the Procrastination Loop00:30:13 - Using Five Minutes of Accountability to Just Start00:33:32 - Redefining Human Potential and Possibility00:36:06 - Building Your Own Path Instead of Copying Others

Are we facing a national food crisis that threatens our health and economy? Ethan sits down with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and public health expert, to uncover how the modern food system is making us sick. They dive into the true cost of ultra-processed foods, the history behind our dietary guidelines, and why the "Food is Medicine" movement could be the ultimate solution to our healthcare crisis. Dr. Mozaffarian also shares his candid thoughts on GLP-1 drugs and the future of food policy.To hear more from Ethan and stay updated, sign up for his newsletter here:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:00 Episode Introduction00:02:09 Introduction to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian00:04:42 The American Food Crisis00:08:41 How We Got Here: Vitamins and Calories00:14:50 Food is Medicine and Economic Solutions00:20:58 Improving School Meals Through Policy00:26:21 Are Seed Oils Really the Problem?00:34:00 Defining Ultra-Processed Foods00:44:46 The Reality and Limits of GLP-1 Drugs00:54:19 Food Policy and Political Movements

What happens when people start looking to you for answers about their own lives and struggles? Ethan sits down with Paige to discuss the responsibility and pressure that comes with inspiring others, why he has stopped trying to solve everyone's problems, and the difference between someone who genuinely wants help and someone who simply wants to complain. Ethan also explains how he found a sustainable approach to weight loss, why there is no finish line, and how accountability keeps him moving forward. Subscribe to Ethan's newsletter for more on health, fitness, and life.https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - When People Start Looking to You for Answers 01:25 - Finding a Sustainable Approach to Weight Loss 05:13 - The Pressure of Inspiring Others 07:19 - Helping People Change Their Mindset 10:33 - The Difference Between Complaining and Asking for Help 14:10 - Why Ethan Stopped Trying to Solve Everyone's Problems 19:24 - The Breakthrough of Realizing There Is No Finish Line 21:30 - How Accountability Keeps Ethan Moving Forward 25:51 - Learning to Prefer How Healthy Eating Feels

Can you actually extend your life without sacrificing your quality of life? Ethan sits down with Dr. Florence Comite, a pioneering physician in precision medicine and longevity, to explore what really drives healthy aging. They discuss metabolic health, genetics, hormones, biomarkers, muscle, diabetes, GLP-1 medications, and why individual health data matters more than one-size-fits-all advice. Ethan also shares his own journey of losing 300 pounds, navigating different diets, and learning how to maintain his weight. Dr. Comite explains why understanding your personal biology can help you make better decisions about your health and future.Subscribe to Ethan's newsletter:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - What Does Longevity Really Mean?03:00 - Living Longer vs. Living Better06:00 - Why Diets Don't Work for Everyone09:00 - Genetics, Biomarkers and Small Habits12:00 - Women's Hormones and Menopause15:00 - Testosterone, Aging and Men's Health18:00 - Why GLP-1 Medications Matter21:00 - GLP-1s and the Future of Metabolic Health24:00 - Understanding Blood Sugar and A1C27:00 - Managing Type 1 Diabetes30:00 - The Limits of Modern Medicine33:00 - How Ethan Lost 300 Pounds36:00 - Weight Loss, Maintenance and Diet Breaks39:00 - Testosterone, Muscle and Five Key Biomarkers42:00 - When Dieting Goes Too Far45:00 - Should Everyone Take a GLP-1?48:00 - Exercise, Addiction and Finding Balance