American Glutton

What if the way you are eating is directly shaping how you feel every single day?

In this episode, Ethan sits down with Rachael DeVaux to unpack the powerful connection between food, energy, cravings, and overall well being. They explore how ultra-processed foods impact mood and performance, and why many people fail to connect what they eat with how they feel. Rachael shares practical insight on shifting toward whole foods and how small nutritional changes can create noticeable differences in energy and stability.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Introducing Rachael DeVaux
Ethan’s Health Journey and Context
The Real Impact of Sugar Crashes
Why Energy Dips Keep Happening
Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods
Emotional Eating and Hidden Triggers
Building Awareness Around Daily Choices
Protein, Satiety, and Cravings
Sustainable Nutrition vs Diet Culture
Small Changes That Create Big Results
Long Term Habits That Actually Stick
Final Thoughts on Taking Control of Your Health

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Are carbohydrates really the enemy of weight loss? In this episode of the American Glutton podcast, Ethan sits down with Paige to tackle the intense debate surrounding low-carb and no-carb diets.

Ethan passionately argues against moralizing food and blaming a single macronutrient for weight gain. Instead of relying on unsustainable quick fixes, he emphasizes the importance of looking at total energy intake, emotional triggers, and foundational health pillars like quality sleep. Tune in to hear why extreme diets often fail and how to build a realistic approach for long-term success.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Introduction and Weather
The Carb Debate: Low Carb vs. No Carb
The Reality of Caloric Deficits
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs, and Moralizing Food
Quick Fixes vs. Real Examinations
Shifting Mindsets and Sustainable Strategies
Closing Thoughts

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What does it really take to lose weight and keep it off for good? Ethan sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt to unpack the science of metabolism, appetite regulation, and long term weight management. They explore why the body resists weight loss, how biology influences hunger, and what actually works beyond willpower. Dr. Wyatt shares practical insights drawn from decades of clinical research, offering clarity in a space full of confusion.

If you are serious about understanding sustainable fat loss, this conversation delivers real answers.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 Welcome, Dr. Holly Wyatt
00:02:09 Ethan’s Weight Loss History
00:04:32 Appetite and Hormones Explained
00:12:31 The Reality of Weight Loss Maintenance
00:13:57 Extreme Calorie Restriction
00:16:37 Why We Regain Weight
00:18:28 Metabolism Adaptation
00:30:45 Set Point and Biological Defense
00:40:26 Exercise and Long-Term Health
00:50:34 Final Takeaways on Sustainable Fat Loss
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Is your favorite superfood actually a marketing success story? Ethan sits down with Natalie Alibrandi, a nutrition and food science expert who helps take products from concept to commercialization, to unpack how food trends are born. They explore the rise of kale, goji berries, cottage cheese hacks, and the powerful role marketing plays in shaping what we believe is healthy.

Natalie breaks down formulation, regulation, and the realities of the food industry, while Ethan digs into how consumer psychology drives demand.

HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Introduction and Natalie’s Background
05:42 How Food Trends Are Born
12:18 The Rise of Superfoods
18:47 Marketing vs Nutritional Reality
26:15 Product Formulation and Food Science
34:02 Consumer Psychology and Health Claims
42:30 The Business of Health Foods
50:11 Regulation, Labels, and Transparency
58:27 Social Media and Trend Acceleration
01:05:44 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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How do you navigate the mental and physical hurdles of long term weight maintenance? In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with host Paige to answer listener questions on everything from breaking through stubborn plateaus to the realities of life after GLP 1 medications.

Ethan shares his personal strategies for managing intense food cravings with healthy hacks and explains why he prioritizes sleep as the essential foundation for any successful health journey. He also offers advice on using a diet break to reset your metabolism when progress stalls.

Swapping to Egg Whites
Calculating Caloric Maintenance
The Work of Weight Maintenance
GLP 1s and Regaining Weight
Navigating Cravings and Food Hacks
Prioritizing Sleep Over the Gym
Using Diet Breaks to Reset

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