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The Truth About Supplements, Ozempic & Getting Older w/ Dr. Mike Israetel | goodsugar 292 Sep 24, 2026

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Dr. Mike Israetel joins Ralph Sutton and Marcus Antebi for a hilarious, uncensored conversation about fitness, health, weight loss, supplements, aging, and what actually works.

Dr. Mike breaks down the benefits of resistance training and cardio, whether running 30 miles a week is too much, which supplements may actually be worth taking, and why some popular health products might just be expensive urine.

They also dive into the rise of weight-loss drugs, why appetite may be one of the biggest factors in the obesity epidemic, what happens when people stop taking these medications, and how modern approaches to health have changed dramatically.

Plus, Dr. Mike talks about his rise on YouTube, anxiety, social media, longevity, bodybuilding, steroids, peptides, and why making healthy choices easier isn't necessarily a bad thing.

It’s health and fitness advice mixed with exactly the kind of chaos you’d expect from the goodsugar Podcast.

00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Mike Israetel

01:19 – Dr. Mike’s Origin Story: From Russia to Exercise Science

02:17 – Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

03:12 – Steroids, Aging & Training Through Pain

03:52 – Are Peptides Actually Worth It?

05:10 – Cardio vs. Strength Training for Longevity

06:53 – Is Running 30 Miles a Week Too Much?

07:35 – The Mental Benefits of Running

09:22 – Are Supplements Just Expensive Urine?

10:01 – Creatine, Collagen, Vitamins & Joint Supplements

10:58 – Dr. Mike’s Supplements Worth Considering

11:57 – NMN & Injectable Supplements

13:04 – Ralph Gets Roasted for Being 6'6"

14:13 – When Supplements Actually Make Sense

15:09 – Sauerkraut, Probiotics & Gut Health

16:05 – Broccoli Sprouts & Healthy Eating

16:58 – How Dr. Mike Became Huge on YouTube

18:21 – What Has Changed in Health & Fitness Science?

18:58 – Why “Lifestyle Change” Isn’t Always Enough

19:48 – Weight-Loss Drugs Changed Everything

21:21 – Does Taking a Weight-Loss Drug “Cheat” Weight Loss?

22:24 – Dr. Mike: If It Saves Your Life, Make It Easier

23:05 – Anxiety, Addiction & Weight-Loss Drugs

23:23 – Can Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Addictive Behaviors?

24:13 – Why Modern Anxiety Feels Different

26:01 – Do You Gain the Weight Back After Stopping?

27:13 – Why Regaining Weight Isn’t a Knock Against the Drugs

28:16 – Social Media, Smartphones & The Anxious Generation

29:22 – Are Kids Today Actually Better Adjusted?

30:04 – Dr. Mike Gets Roasted Before Leaving

30:55 – Dr. Mike Reviews His Own Terrible Podcast Room

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Stop Waiting to Be Happy | goodsugar 291 Sep 14, 2026

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What if the thing keeping you from being happy is the belief that something has to change first?

This week on goodsugar, Ralph Sutton and Marcus Antebi get into Tantra, and no, it’s not just about sex. Marcus breaks down the idea of being fully present in your life without needing to escape it, renounce everything, or wait for the perfect circumstances to finally feel okay.

That leads Ralph and Marcus into a bigger conversation about happiness, fear, gratitude, resilience, relationships, mortality, and the stories we tell ourselves about the future. Ralph opens up about one of his deepest fears involving his mother, Marcus puts him through an unexpectedly emotional meditation, and they explore how love and the fear of losing someone can exist at the same time.

They also get into the realities of running a health food business in New York, the evolution of the juice business, why junk food seems to win everywhere, and why meditation doesn’t mean much if you roll up the mat and immediately go back to being an asshole.

Maybe the goal isn’t to build the perfect life. Maybe it’s learning how to actually be present for the one you already have.

Marcus: "There is no one universal method for finding happiness. But there are universal things humans could stop doing that would help them feel better and improve their mental state.

Working to improve our mental state through the different seasons of our lives seems like a logical objective. The good news is that most of us are already doing it. We’re already in a self-help groove. That’s how we’re alive right now, listening to and reading things like this.

You are enlightened and you are in paradise. That is the truth. Your mind has the capacity to create that, and it doesn’t have to be diluted by anything. Stay in the present moment. The direct vehicle to that is the breath. Everything after that is philosophy you can put down."

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Nobody Prepares You for Watching Your Parents Get Older | goodsugar 290 Sep 07, 2026

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Ralph Sutton and Marcus Antebi are back behind the mics after last week's classic episode highlighting the first episode.

Getting older is inevitable. Getting better at being a human is the part we actually have some control over.

This week, Ralph Sutton and Marcus Antebi talk about aging parents, mortality, relationships, meditation, gratitude, and what happens when you realize you’re entering a completely different chapter of your life. Ralph opens up about his mom coming to New York at almost 80, Marcus talks about his mother’s frightening fall and recovery, and somehow a conversation about getting older turns into one about how we actually want to live.

We’re not gurus. We don’t have it all figured out. We’re two lifelong friends trying to learn from our mistakes, take better care of ourselves and the people we love, and hopefully become slightly better humans along the way.

If you’re trying to do the same thing, you’re part of this.

Subscribe to goodsugar, send this episode to a friend who’d get something out of it, and come along for the journey. We’ve got a lot more figuring out to do.

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Back To Where It All Began | goodsugar 289 Aug 31, 2026

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This week we’re taking a trip down memory lane, back to where the show began.

Ralph was in a late midlife crisis, 150 pounds overweight and stressed to hell. Marcus, his lifelong friend, almost like a brother, came to visit him at the podcast studio. The two have known each other since before they were born. Their parents were very close.

They sat there talking about Ralph’s struggles and his unhappiness, and Marcus said in jest, we should have a podcast called Fixing Ralph. Ralph shot back in his usual humorous way, no, it should be called The Sherpa and the Schmuck. Marcus asked, who’s the Sherpa and who’s the schmuck? Then they looked at each other and said, you know what, fuck it, let’s do a podcast.

A lot has changed for both of them since that day. Ralph lost 150 pounds. He went from never meditating a day in his life to being a daily meditator, and he runs 20 to 30 miles every week. His whole mentality shifted, slowly, over time. He admits the show became his weekly therapy, and it held him accountable to the health and wellness side of his life. Together the two of them have explored health and wellness across nearly 400 episodes.

This is episode one. Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or only recently discovered the show, there’s still plenty of road ahead, and we’re excited to see where this journey takes us next.

Enjoy this look back at Episode One of The Sherpa and the Schmuck, brought to you by goodsugar™.

Ralph and Marcus will be back, refreshed and ready to go, with your regularly scheduled programming next week.

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When Did Your Food Become Poison w/ Mark Bittman | goodsugar 217 (Re-release) Aug 17, 2026

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Marcus is out of town this week so we have a re-release episode with Mark Bittman. We will be back with brand new episodes next week. Enjoy this episode and stay healthy!

Join Marcus Antebi and Ralph Sutton on their journey to better health! On this episode of goodsugar Marcus and Ralph are joined by acclaimed New York Times food writer, and host of the Food With Mark Bittman Podcast, Mark Bittman!

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Ralph Sutton’s Running 101: How I Went From the Couch to Over 1000 Miles a Year | goodsugar 288 Aug 13, 2026

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Ralph Sutton takes a solo episode all about how he went from being overweight and unable to do a single pull-up to becoming a dedicated runner logging more than 1,000 miles a year.

Ralph breaks down how he started during COVID with Couch to 5K, why starting ridiculously small actually works, and the importance of finding an exercise routine you can stick with. He shares what he's learned about accountability, electrolytes, running shoes, hydration, energy gels, chafing, running in extreme weather, dealing with injuries, and staying consistent when motivation disappears.

AJ joins the conversation as Ralph explains why you don't need to be fast to be a runner, why he rotates different pairs of shoes, how he handles long runs, and why listening to your body can be more important than blindly pushing through pain.

Plus, Ralph explains why running ten miles through a snowstorm can make you feel like a warrior, how exercise creates positive momentum in the rest of your life, and why the only person you're really competing against is yourself.

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Health With Hunter: The Truth About Weight Loss, GLP-1s & Processed Foods | goodsugar 287 Jul 27, 2026

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Health coach and social media creator Health With Hunter (Hunter Stoller) joins the Goodsugar Podcast to talk about the habits that actually lead to long-term weight loss. After losing 50 pounds himself, Hunter shares what changed his life, why portion control matters more than most people realize, and how processed foods quietly sabotage your health.

The conversation also dives into the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, whether they're helping or hurting people, why strength training and protein are essential, healthy restaurant choices, seed oils, food marketing, plastic exposure, and the simple lifestyle changes anyone can make today.

Whether you're trying to lose weight, eat healthier, or simply understand what's really happening in today's food industry, this episode is packed with practical advice.

00:00 Introduction to Health With Hunter

01:15 Hunter's 50-pound weight loss journey

01:52 GLP-1 medications and the Ozempic debate

05:14 Where to begin if you want to lose weight

07:23 Why portion control changes everything

08:06 Why processed food is so addictive

09:56 Ingredients vs calories for beginners

11:29 Healthy restaurants are becoming mainstream

12:21 Hunter's NYC healthy restaurant guide

14:03 Why portion sizes aren't one-size-fits-all

15:14 How to choose healthier restaurants

16:43 The Seed Oil Scout app explained

18:30 Food marketing and consumer confusion

20:17 Why more people are demanding healthier food

23:12 The biggest nutrition misconceptions

24:16 Healthy desserts that actually taste good

26:19 Why processed foods are designed to hook you

27:58 Are microplastics really a health risk?

31:09 Small lifestyle changes that make a difference

32:41 Growing nearly one million followers online

34:28 Why consistency beats going viral

35:16 The latest research on plastics

36:14 Where to follow Health With Hunter

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Blood Flow Restriction Training & The Future of Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Nicholas Rolnick | goodsugar 286 Jul 20, 2026

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Back pain affects almost everyone at some point, but why do some people recover while others deal with chronic pain for years?

Dr. Nicholas Rolnick joins Ralph Sutton and Marcus Antebi to break down the biggest misconceptions about physical therapy, why movement is often the best medicine, and how blood flow restriction training is changing the way athletes and everyday people recover from injuries.

They also dive into weight cutting in combat sports, bodybuilding, flexibility versus strength, posture, sitting all day, spinal mobility, and why MRI results don't always explain your pain.

Whether you're dealing with nagging aches, trying to stay active as you age, or simply want to move better, this episode is packed with practical advice you can actually use.

0:00 Welcome & introducing Dr. Nicholas Rolnick

1:06 How Zac Amico led Ralph to today’s guest

3:33 Dr. Rolnick’s journey into physical therapy

6:09 What is blood flow restriction training?

8:16 Is blood flow restriction actually safe?

9:14 Weight cutting, bodybuilding & combat sports

12:48 Why chronic back pain is so difficult to treat

15:04 The biggest mistakes physical therapists make

18:34 Should you exercise through pain?

20:06 Why spinal mobility matters more than most people realize

23:45 Marcus shares his recent back injury

26:07 How Dr. Rolnick diagnoses pain without relying on imaging

29:14 Why MRI results don’t always tell the whole story

33:28 Is sitting causing your lower back pain?

36:14 Final thoughts & where to find Dr. Rolnick

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Revisiting Our Last 6 Guests With New Questions | goodsugar 285 Jul 13, 2026

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In this episode, Ralph and Marcus revisit the last six guests who joined the goodsugar Podcast and dive into all the questions they wish they had asked the first time around.

From back pain, sleep, relationships, sexual health and genetics to longevity, pseudoscience and building healthier habits, they reflect on what each guest taught them, what stuck with them, and where they still have questions.

Featuring discussions inspired by Dr. Rob Jones, Kathryn Nicolai, Dr. Justin Houman, Dr. Nan Wise and Natalie Sampson, this episode serves as both a recap of some of our favorite conversations and a deeper look at the topics we're still exploring.

If you've missed any of these episodes, this is the perfect place to start before going back and watching the full interviews.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Why we're revisiting our last six guests

01:23 Dr. Rob Jones and back pain

03:18 Confidence versus certainty in healthcare

05:27 How to prevent back injuries

07:09 Kathryn Nicolai and better sleep

09:17 Marcus' nighttime productivity habits

10:00 Ralph's morning routine

11:28 Learning new skills throughout life

13:07 Ultimate Frisbee memories

15:39 Dr. Justin Houman and men's sexual health

17:02 Parenting, blended families and relationships

20:57 Would you date a friend's ex?

22:06 Dr. Nan Wise and modern relationships

23:02 Natalie Sampson, genetics and personalized health

24:44 Can your genes predict your future?

26:12 Should doctors keep updating their knowledge?

27:24 Science versus pseudoscience

29:10 Saunas, heat therapy and longevity

30:16 Final thoughts

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I Thought I Was Invincible Until This Happened | goodsugar 284 Jul 06, 2026

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Marcus Antebi and Ralph Sutton dive into Marcus' history as a skydiver with more than 2,300 jumps, including terrifying close calls, witnessing fatalities, and the brutal landing that permanently changed how he viewed risk.

The conversation explores adrenaline addiction, lucid dreaming, trauma, business stress, Muay Thai, motorcycles, and the mindset shift that comes with getting older and becoming a parent. Marcus explains why extreme sports eventually lost their appeal and what he pursues today instead.

If you've ever wondered what it feels like to jump out of a plane thousands of times, why experienced skydivers are often the ones taking the biggest risks, or how adrenaline changes the brain, this episode is full of incredible stories and honest conversations.

00:00 Intro

02:33 Running a business and solving constant problems

04:00 Family reunion and surprise visit

05:33 Marcus' lucid dream and its meaning

08:19 Objective reality and higher dimensions

09:39 A remarkable skydiving survival story

12:06 Witnessing death and trauma

13:37 Why experienced skydivers take the biggest risks

16:43 Why Marcus stopped skydiving

18:11 Marcus' worst skydiving accident

20:45 Recovering from a life-changing landing

22:31 Jokes about Marcus' accident