American Glutton

American Glutton
American Glutton

Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the joys of suffering, relativism, dogged determination, and the proper way to braise a pork belly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. APR 28

    Mastering Your Mind & Meals with Dr. Allan Bacon

    Ethan Suplee is thrilled to share his conversation with Dr. Allan Bacon on the American Glutton Podcast, where they dive into the transformative power of health and fitness. Ethan opens up about his own journey, from rigid diets to finding balance, while Dr. Allan Bacon breaks down practical strategies to take control of your habits without guilt. Allan’s insights on mindset — like shifting from outcome-based goals to habit-focused ones — hit home for Ethan and will resonate with anyone looking to make lasting change. Tune in for an honest, actionable discussion that cuts through the noise of quick-fix solutions. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:08 - Alan’s Journey to Health and Fitness 01:07 - The Impact of Personal Loss on Allan’s Mission 03:19 - Reframing Self-Care as Selfless 04:51 - Teaching Kids Healthy Habits 07:47 - Redefining Selfishness 09:16 - Escaping Rigid Diets 11:12 - Willpower vs. Coping Mechanisms 13:37 - The Power of a Food Journal 16:55 - Recognizing Emotional Triggers 19:29 - External Factors, Not Identity 21:46 - Controlling Your Food Environment 24:23 - Strategies for Social Events 30:14 - Planning Ahead for Restaurants 33:34 - Handling Pushback from Others 36:49 - Parallels to Addiction Recovery 39:32 - Physical vs. Emotional Hunger 42:52 - The Apple Test for Hunger 46:14 - Anatomy of a Habit 49:00 - Realistic Habit-Building Timelines 51:02 - Allowing Discretionary Foods 53:41 - Adapting to Life’s Seasons 55:46 - Learning from Setbacks 58:01 - The Grayness of Extreme Diets 01:00:03 - Internalizing Motivation 01:01:59 - Habit-Based Goal Setting 01:06:08 - Shifting Your Identity 01:09:36 - Mastering the Basics 01:12:26 - Debunking Nutrition Myths 01:17:46 - Fasting Misconceptions 01:20:22 - The Value of Muscle as We Age 01:21:32 - Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 32m
  2. APR 14

    Ozempic Risks and Gut Fixes: Dr. Gundry’s Warning

    Ethan Suplee is thrilled to sit down with Dr. Stephen Gundry on the American Glutton Podcast to explore the alarming decline in America’s health since the 1970s. Together, they dive into the gut microbiome’s crucial role in regulating hunger and supporting weight loss, examining how antibiotics, glyphosate, and processed foods have severely disrupted this delicate system. Dr. Gundry offers practical solutions—such as incorporating prebiotic fiber and fermented foods—to help restore balance. The conversation also tackles the downsides of quick-fix drugs like Ozempic. This eye-opening episode challenges conventional health wisdom and offers real hope for sustainable change. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Stephen Gundry 01:11 - The Health Decline Since the 1970s 02:25 - Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Origins 03:06 - Impact of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics 04:22 - Glyphosate’s Effect on the Microbiome 05:39 - Dangers of NSAIDs like Advil 07:34 - Obesity Trends and High Fructose Corn Syrup 08:01 - Restoring the Gut Microbiome 12:21 - Three Steps to a Healthy Microbiome 19:07 - Gut-Centric Theory of Hunger 23:35 - Challenges of Getting Enough Fiber 25:23 - Efficiency and Modern Food Access 27:47 - Weight Loss Drugs and Their Risks 33:38 - Importance of Fermented Foods 36:11 - Reintroducing Beneficial Bacteria 40:48 - Overcoming Bacteriophobia 43:20 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

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4.8
out of 5
240 Ratings

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Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the joys of suffering, relativism, dogged determination, and the proper way to braise a pork belly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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