American Glutton

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Your Body Already Knows: Ayurveda’s Secret to Healing Women & Beyond with Nidhi Pandya Mar 10, 2025

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Ethan Suplee dives into the world of Ayurveda with guest Nidhi Pandya, an Ayurvedic doctor and author of Your Body Already Knows. Discover how women are reclaiming health, healing trauma, and finding balance in a chaotic world. From bio-individuality to perimenopause, Nidhi reveals why slowing down—not doing more—unlocks your body’s wisdom. A fresh take on wellness that challenges modern myths and inspires sustainable change for all.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Welcome to the American Glutton Podcast

00:10 - What Is an Ayurvedic Doctor?

01:27 - Connecting Life and Wellness

03:14 - Nidhi’s Focus on Women’s Health

04:56 - Ethan’s Take on Women’s Complexity

06:41 - When a Woman Heals, the World Heals

09:33 - Men vs. Women: Biological Nuances

11:02 - Trauma and Healing Differences

12:30 - Bio-Individuality in Ayurveda

16:23 - Your Body Already Knows: The Book

21:34 - Clarity Through Cleansing

24:40 - Finding Equilibrium in Modern Life

29:10 - Circadian Rhythms and Balance

31:55 - A Loving Approach to Health

35:39 - Upgrading Your Body’s Detox Ability

39:43 - Ancient Practices for Modern Energy

44:39 - Living Well Without Prescriptions

46:09 - Slowing Down for Big Discoveries

47:26 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Cracking the Hunger Code: A New Era in Weight Loss with Dr. Chris McGowan Mar 03, 2025

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In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee welcomes back Dr. Christopher McGowan to discuss the science behind weight loss, GLP-1 medications, and the body's resistance to maintaining weight loss. They explore the role of hunger hormones, the risks of rapid weight cycling, and groundbreaking new medical procedures that can help control appetite. Dr. McGowan shares insights on endoscopic techniques, including ghrelin-reducing procedures, and the future of weight loss interventions.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Welcome Back, Dr. Christopher McGowan

00:11 – The Science of Weight Regain

02:07 – The Struggle of Long-Term Weight Loss

04:32 – What Comes After GLP-1s?

06:42 – Compounded Medications and Market Trends

12:49 – Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting and Muscle Loss

17:28 – Ghrelin: The Hunger Hormone Explained

20:57 – New Endoscopic Procedures for Appetite Control

26:49 – Comparing Surgical and Non-Surgical Options

37:34 – The Future of Weight Loss Interventions

58:15 – Closing Thoughts and Final Takeaways

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Perspective Shift: Weight Loss & Self-Discipline Feb 24, 2025

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Ethan answers: “How has your perspective on diet changed from beginning to now? Meaning from when you very first tried dieting and maybe you weren’t successful and then had success, but then gained it back and now where you are mostly maintaining. What is your overall perspective on diet these days?”

00:00 – Introduction

00:35 – Ethan’s early struggles with weight

04:00 – The emotional impact of dieting as a child

10:45 – Breaking free from the yo-yo dieting cycle

17:30 – Discovering Stoicism and mindset shifts

23:17 – The power of changing perspectives

30:10 – Taking ownership of your habits

38:24 – Why there is no "finish line" in self-improvement

44:00 – Final thoughts and takeaways

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Losing 100 Pounds While Running a Barbecue Business - Duce Raymond’s Story Feb 17, 2025

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In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Duce Raymond, a chef and entrepreneur known for his passion for barbecue. Duce shares his journey of weight loss, sobriety, and building a thriving food business while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He opens up about overcoming addiction, the challenges of food-related temptations, and his approach to fitness and nutrition. Ethan and Duce also discuss the psychological struggles of weight maintenance and the realities of skin removal surgery after major weight loss.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction

01:48 - Duce’s love for food and barbecue

03:49 - Balancing a food business with weight loss

05:16 - Duce’s journey to sobriety

07:54 - Extreme diets and lessons learned

10:56 - The challenge of weight maintenance

17:40 - How sobriety changed Duce’s life

25:06 - Parenting, food, and body image

33:57 - Thoughts on weight loss drugs

41:45 - Considering skin removal surgery

50:31 - The mental challenges of transformation

58:35 - Closing thoughts

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Why Yo-Yo Dieting Fails & How to Break the Cycle with Kelly Springer Feb 09, 2025

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In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan sits down with Kelly Springer, a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in weight management and nutrition education. They discuss the impact of yo-yo dieting, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and the importance of personalized nutrition. Kelly shares insights on how proper education can transform health, her work in bariatrics and diabetes management, and the need for better nutrition policies in schools and healthcare. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation on the future of dieting!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - The evolution of weight loss and dieting

05:16 - Kelly’s journey into nutrition and bariatrics

08:05 - The lack of nutrition education in healthcare

13:43 - Finding balance in different diet trends

18:48 - The role of GLP-1 medications in weight management

22:30 - The power of personalized nutrition

26:28 - How food impacts mental health

33:08 - Why one-size-fits-all diets don’t work

39:22 - Using CGMs for better food awareness

46:26 - Closing thoughts & future of nutrition policy

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Where I Started, Where I Went and Where I Am. Feb 03, 2025

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In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee and Paige Dorian dive deep into Ethan’s lifelong journey with food, weight, and self-perception. From his earliest memories of dieting at age five to his struggles with body image, fad diets, and emotional eating, Ethan shares raw and honest insights about what truly shaped his relationship with food. He reflects on pivotal moments of self-realization, the role of personal responsibility, and his ultimate shift in mindset. Paige and Ethan also discuss the power of long-term change and finding balance.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction

00:28 - Revisiting Ethan’s journey: Where I started, where I went, and where I am

01:07 - The first diet at age five

03:43 - Learning to cheat on diets

07:15 - Emotional eating and secret binges

12:24 - A life-changing conversation on a flight

21:20 - The myth of the "right food"

26:32 - The moment self-consciousness began

37:00 - Breaking free from “right vs. wrong” thinking

41:31 - The mindset shift that changed everything

47:19 - Advice to Ethan’s younger self

54:32 - Q&A with listener questions

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The SAD Truth: How the Standard American Diet is Burning Us with Dr. Anthony Bazzan Jan 27, 2025

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Dr. Bazzan shares his belief in the value of eating live food and that our microbiome is "the basement of our house". He says for some, the house is on fire!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Anthony Bazzan

00:19 - What is Integrative Medicine?

03:13 - The Root of Ill Health: "Dismal Nutrition"

06:13 - Understanding Living Foods and Their Energy

12:04 - The Microbiome: Our Body's Command Center

13:32 - Chronic Inflammation: The Basement on Fire

17:59 - Steps to Change: Small Shifts for Big Results

23:21 - The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

38:27 - Dr. Bazzan’s Functional Medicine Approach

49:27 - Exploring Peptides and Their Role in Health

57:16 - Practical Tips for Incorporating Living Foods

01:00:42 - Closing Thoughts: Believe in What Works

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DON'T QUIT with Jake Steinfeld Jan 20, 2025

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Body By Jake: Tension and Kindness

Ethan welcomes back inspiration legend Jake Steinfeld, of Body by Jake. Sadly, Jake talks about the loss of his home in the recent Palisades fire, but true to form, gives us encouragement on how to persevere.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Introduction

02:37 – Jake’s Journey of Resilience

06:23 – The Rebirth After Loss

12:26 – The "Don't Quit" Poem

18:46 – Building Confidence Through Fitness

27:09 – The Impact of Fitness on Mental Health

33:27 – Jake’s Challenge to Future Generations

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How Steven Van Zandt Lost 100 Pounds in 6 Months & The Final Bad Habit Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with the legendary Steven Van Zandt about his incredible life journey. We discussed his resilience, how he navigated life's challenges, and the lessons he learned when things seemed to fall apart. Steven shared his insights on overcoming career setbacks, the battle between good and evil, and finding purpose when hope feels distant. He also spoke about his experiences with weight loss, and how he lost 100 pounds in 6 months. This conversation is full of inspiration and practical advice.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Welcome and Introduction

01:30 - Music as a Force for Change

07:57 - Resilience and Hitting Rock Bottom

13:00 - Embracing Life’s Unexpected Paths

22:59 - Tackling the Obesity Epidemic

35:10 - Breaking Bad Habits and Lifestyle Change

51:21 - The Best Exercise for Longevity

54:34 - Closing Thoughts and Inspiration

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Our religious ideas about food Jan 06, 2025

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Join Ethan Suplee and guest Alan Levinovitz as they explore the deep connections between food, health, and belief systems. From ancient dietary myths to modern-day health movements, this thought-provoking conversation uncovers the surprising ways our ideas about food shape our lives and culture.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Welcome and Introductions

02:48 - The Soda Tax Debate

07:06 - The Religion of "Natural" Foods

10:05 - Desperation and Dietary Gurus

15:14 - Healthy Living Beyond Restrictions

22:11 - Willpower vs. Environment in Diets

27:23 - Rituals and Sacred Eating

35:18 - The Power of Food Narratives

48:41 - The Danger of Dietary Fear

56:14 - Creating a Respectful Food Culture

01:07:32 - Finding Individual Truths in Eating