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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…

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How to Stop Letting Ego Ruin Your Growth, with Ryan Hanley

Are you letting ego or arbitrary goals dictate your personal growth and career? In this episode, Ethan sits down with executive and strategist Ryan Hanley to explore how letting go of perfectionism can completely shift your trajectory. They dive deep into the dangers of survivor bias, how to find true alignment in your daily work, and why shifting your mindset from self-serving metrics to being in…

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Ethan Suplee: What is More Important: Discipline or Motivation?

Ever wonder why fleeting motivation isn't enough to reach your long-term health goals? In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to discuss why discipline always beats motivation when building sustainable habits. They unpack how to turn temporary bursts of inspiration into lasting daily routines and explore how layering your personal "whys" keeps you on track when…

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How She Lost 120 lbs and Ditched Scale Obsession

Ready to ditch scale obsession and build a sustainable lifestyle? Ethan sits down with journalist, motivational speaker, and coach Melinda Long to discuss her incredible 120-pound weight loss journey. Melinda shares how overcoming fear sparked a complete life overhaul, leading her to prioritize muscle building and long-term health over a number on the scale. Together, Ethan and Melinda explore the…

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The New Food Pyramid and What I Think About Fiber

Eager to understand why everyone is suddenly talking about fiber? Ethan sits down with Paige to break down the new food pyramid, why fiber has become such a hot topic, and what actually matters for long-term health. They discuss whole food sources of fiber, whether supplements and gummies are worth taking, the role of protein, complete versus incomplete proteins, and why food labels can be…

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How To Build Habits That Actually Stick, with Jon Gordon

How do you build lifelong habits that actually stick? In this episode, Ethan sits down with bestselling author Jon Gordon to discuss the profound impact of mindset shifts and small, positive routines. Jon shares insights from his book, The Power of Positive Habits , exploring how to reframe negative defaults, build a connected lifestyle, and focus on sustainable changes over temporary quick fixes.…

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Ethan Suplee: If you don't know where to start, Start here.

Can you actually make weight loss last? Ethan sits down with Paige to unpack the question that frustrates almost everyone who has ever lost weight: how do you keep it off? They discuss why most diets fail after the weight comes off, the difference between dieting and long-term maintenance, the psychology of food rules, calorie awareness, and why sustainable habits matter more than short-term…

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Why Most Diets Fail With Harley Pasternak

What if the key to better health isn't cutting carbs, but changing how you think about them? Ethan sits down with fitness expert Harley Pasternak to unpack the myths surrounding carbohydrates, fad diets, and sustainable weight loss. Drawing from both science and personal experience, they explore why moderation beats restriction, how fear around food develops, and practical strategies for building…

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The Part of Weight-loss No One Prepares You for

Have you ever wondered what happens to your mindset after undergoing a massive physical transformation? In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan sits down with the legendary Paige Dorian to discuss the unexpected mental hurdles of weight loss, particularly the lingering identity of still feeling like an overweight person. Ethan shares his personal struggles with persistent body image habits and…

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You Lost the Weight... So Why Do You Feel the Same?

Have you ever lost weight only to realize your mindset never caught up? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman to talk about the part of weight loss people rarely discuss: identity. They explore what happens after the scale changes, why maintaining weight loss can feel harder than losing it, and how old beliefs around food, restriction, carbs, and self-perception can stay long…

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Ethan Suplee: How I made my Weight loss Stick

In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige to talk about one of the hardest parts of losing weight: keeping it off. Ethan shares the mindset shift that finally changed things for him, moving away from chasing diets and toward understanding energy balance, maintenance, and long term habits. They talk about years of experimenting with HCG and keto, the unexpected lessons that came from challenging…

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