Ethan Suplee

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  1. The Moment She Realized Alcohol Was Going to Kill Her

    JAN 26

    The Moment She Realized Alcohol Was Going to Kill Her

    What happens when you come face to face with death and are forced to make a choice? Ethan sits down with Jaimie Alexander to unpack a raw, deeply personal story about sobriety, self-worth, and survival. Jaimie opens up about being a highly functioning alcoholic, the quiet rationalizations that kept her drinking, and the medical crisis that nearly took her life. What followed was a moment of clarity that changed everything and led to a commitment she could not ignore. This conversation is honest, emotional, and unfiltered, exploring pain, meaning, and the power of choosing to stay. For more reflections like this, subscribe to Ethan’s newsletter here: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Wired Headphones and Small Talk 00:26 Jaimie’s Journey to Sobriety 01:31 High-Functioning Alcoholism Explained 03:13 The Illusion of Control 05:54 Drinking as Medication 06:07 The Question of Rock Bottom 09:03 Dating, Anxiety, and Drinking Before the Date 10:38 Accidentally Sober in a Snowstorm 15:10 Withdrawal, Denial, and Pushing Through 18:03 Severe Appendicitis and Ignored Pain 21:44 Facing Death in the Operating Room 25:54 “Do You Want to Stay or Go?” 29:43 Surviving Against the Odds 31:18 Choosing to Stay Alive 36:26 Power, Perspective, and Agency 41:30 Self-Kindness as a Practice 47:24 Meaning, Suffering, and Choice 53:57 Toxic Positivity vs Real Empathy 58:04 Sobriety, Growth, and Closing Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
  2. The Gen X Guide to Middle Age

    12/15/2025

    The Gen X Guide to Middle Age

    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. For more insights and updates on health, wellness, and Ethan’s personal journey, be sure to sign up for his newsletter here: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  3. Breaking Free from Food Fear with Jacob Smith

    11/24/2025

    Breaking Free from Food Fear with Jacob Smith

    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. If you want more honest conversations like this, sign up for Ethan’s newsletter: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  4. From 660 Pounds to Fighting for Life: Ethan Benard’s Journey

    08/18/2025

    From 660 Pounds to Fighting for Life: Ethan Benard’s Journey

    In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Ethan Benard, a 26-year-old on a remarkable weight loss journey. From being 200 pounds at age nine to surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID at over 600 pounds, Benard opens up about the turning points that reshaped his perspective on life. He shares the struggles of losing and regaining weight, finding purpose, and building a sustainable path forward. With raw honesty and inspiration, Bernad discusses discipline, setbacks, resilience, and the mindset shift that fuels his transformation. This conversation is heartfelt, motivating, and a must-listen for anyone seeking change. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:01 – Introduction 01:25 – Childhood weight struggles 02:06 – Mental health and neglect 02:26 – Hospitalized with COVID 05:04 – Near-death experience sparks change 10:06 – Life after hospitalization 12:34 – Physical pain of extreme weight 17:46 – New mindset and motivation 19:00 – Losing 100 pounds naturally 23:18 – Starting to walk and record progress 24:16 – Social media growth and support 27:05 – Walking 10,000–20,000 steps at 500 pounds 28:44 – Long-term weight and fitness goals 33:29 – Doing it without weight loss surgery 38:22 – Loose skin and surgery reflections 42:39 – Rethinking goal weights 49:37 – Body composition and goals 53:49 – Skin removal surgery considerations 57:21 – Commitment to natural weight loss 59:25 – Building a supportive team 01:01:52 – Documenting the journey 01:03:55 – Closing remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  5. The Truth About Obesity, Diabetes, and New Weight Loss Drugs

    08/25/2025

    The Truth About Obesity, Diabetes, and New Weight Loss Drugs

    In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dave Knapp, patient advocate and founder of the first patient-centric obesity medicine news platform. Dave shares his deeply personal journey with obesity and type 2 diabetes—from years of yo-yo dieting and keto struggles to discovering GLP-1 medications that changed his life. Together, Ethan and Dave explore misconceptions about obesity, the emotional toll of weight loss, the rise of new medical treatments, and the importance of community in navigating these challenges. This honest, eye-opening conversation is filled with hard truths, hope, and inspiration for anyone on a health journey. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:02 – Welcome and introductions 01:18 – Living with diabetes and obesity 04:40 – Obesity as a chronic disease 08:29 – Misconceptions about type 2 diabetes 10:22 – High school struggles and keto beginnings 13:36 – Diagnosis and the wake-up call 15:51 – Year of keto and frustration 23:24 – Facing surgery and discovering new drugs 26:35 – Building a patient-driven platform 33:46 – Safety concerns and misconceptions 41:46 – Why people resist obesity medications 46:32 – Transfer addiction and mental health 52:06 – Long-term effects and unanswered questions 56:27 – Loose skin and hidden struggles of weight loss 01:00:39 – The misconceptions about rapid results 01:02:55 – Final reflections and gratitude Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  6. Why Weightlifting Is a Waste of Time

    10/12/2025

    Why Weightlifting Is a Waste of Time

    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. For more insights from Ethan, sign up for his free newsletter: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min