American Glutton

How do you navigate relationships when you have made a major life change, but the people around you still treat you like the old version of yourself?

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to discuss the friction that occurs when friends or family fail to acknowledge your progress after weight loss or sobriety. Ethan shares his personal experiences with rebuilding trust, handling lingering suspicion, and setting healthy boundaries with loved ones. He emphasizes that true transformation is ultimately proven through consistent daily action rather than words.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - Handling Friends Who Only Knew the Old You
01:31 - Evaluating Perceptions of Personal Change
03:40 - Setting Boundaries in Evolving Relationships
05:32 - Deflecting Unwanted Familial Comments
10:17 - Earning Back Trust Through Consistent Actions
15:25 - Why Long-Term Proof Takes Time
24:23 - Supporting Someone Else on Their Journey
30:52 - Addressing Repeating Patterns and Accountability
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Ever wondered why lasting physical change feels impossible despite doing everything right?

In this episode, Ethan sits down with transformational coach and author Jim Curtis to unpack how your mindset dictates your health. They dive deep into breaking subconscious childhood programming, overcoming shame, and shifting the internal stories that keep you stuck. Jim shares actionable insights on how changing your perspective and focusing on what you love can unlock profound personal transformation.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction & Hollywood Casting
03:10 - Early Diets and Sneaking Food
06:23 - Radical Acceptance and Overcoming Shame
08:06 - Jim’s Medical Mystery and Healing Journey
13:24 - Mind-Body Healing and the Placebo Effect
22:50 - Changing Your Identity to Change Reality
36:26 - Questioning the Stories We Tell Ourselves
44:25 - Realization vs. Manifestation
51:50 - Focus on What You Want, Not What You Fear
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Ever wondered why reaching your goal weight doesn't automatically bring lasting peace? Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to explore the difference between misguided confidence in fad diets and true certainty in long-term habits. Ethan shares how relying on temporary weight loss schemes repeatedly failed him, and why planning for maintenance must begin on day one. Together, they unpack the psychological arrival fallacy and discuss how finding daily satisfaction in small health wins is the key to sustainable success.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Intro and Recording Banter
01:45 - Defining Confidence and Certainty
02:41 - Misplaced Confidence in Past Fad Diets
04:02 - The Real Challenge: Weight Loss Maintenance
08:29 - Why Postponing Maintenance Planning Fails
11:06 - Acceptance, Imperfection, and Applying Grace
16:51 - Pragmatic Acceptance Versus Perfection
19:51 - The Arrival Fallacy and Shifting Your Baseline
24:35 - Finding Immediate Satisfaction in Daily Choices
26:46 - Regaining Certainty After Going Off Course
27:45 - Reframing Sweating and Breathing at the Gym
31:54 - Choosing Movement You Enjoy for Longevity
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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 service of others unlocks sustainable success. Ryan also breaks down how to reframe failure into valuable lessons and why acting as the person you want to become changes everything. Want more actionable insights from Ethan?

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 - Process vs. Perfection
00:02:00 - Aligning Work with Your Identity
00:06:05 - The Venn Diagram of Success and Satisfaction
00:10:15 - Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Survivor Bias
00:14:56 - Overcoming Ego When Pivoting Careers
00:20:10 - How Ego Impacts Fitness and Dieting Goals
00:24:43 - Living in Service of Others
00:31:37 - Reframing Failure into Lessons
00:37:54 - Applying "Act As If" to Daily Life
00:45:34 - Managing Stress and Releasing Emotional Tension
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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 motivation fades. Plus, Ethan answers listener questions on overcoming weight regain, setting a positive health example for teenagers, and his favorite podcast recommendations.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction and Post-COVID Life Changes
02:51 - Temporary Motivation vs. Sustainable Habits
03:39 - Why Discipline Beats Motivation
13:53 - Creating Layers of Motivation for Long-Term Goals
25:17 - Structuring Your Environment and Travel Routines
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