Ethan Suplee sits down with Garrett Welsh, who shares his incredible journey of losing 220 pounds and overcoming addiction. You'll be inspired by his raw honesty about sobriety, mental health, and embracing life’s challenges, from loose skin to self-doubt. They dive into how he transformed his habits through simple, mindful choices, and we’re excited for you to hear his powerful perspective on reframing struggles into growth.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:02 - Introduction to Garrett Welsh

00:16 - Garrett’s Weight Loss Journey

01:07 - Struggles with Addiction

01:52 - Path to Sobriety

03:05 - Transfer Addiction and Food

04:48 - First Steps to Health

07:52 - Current Goals and Skin Removal Surgery

10:23 - Mental Health and Family History

12:17 - Social Media and Community Support

13:36 - Planning for Surgery Recovery

15:50 - Daily Routine and Lifestyle

16:50 - Balancing Work and Health

19:15 - Food Philosophy and Macros

20:40 - Past Eating Habits

22:43 - Meal Prep and Structure

23:49 - Snacking Strategies

26:05 - Breaking Bad Habits

29:13 - Reframing Perspectives

30:55 - Dealing with Loose Skin

39:46 - Approach to Cutting Weight

42:06 - Confidence and Inner Work

47:03 - Closing Thoughts

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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

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Ethan Suplee welcomes Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, to explore the transformative yet complex world of GLP-1 agonists. They dive into the emotional and mental challenges of weight loss, the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting, and the revolutionary potential of these medications beyond mere thinness. From personal struggles to societal shifts, this candid conversation unpacks the science, the stigma, and the hope for lasting health—offering nuance in a polarized debate.

• 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
• 00:51 - The Polarizing Debate on GLP-1 Agonists
• 03:10 - The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting
• 05:50 - Chronic Disease and Long-Term Medication
• 10:55 - Reframing Weight Loss Motivation
• 14:10 - The Mental Side of Eating
• 19:22 - Social Contracts and Lifestyle Changes
• 24:46 - Weight Loss Isn’t the Cure
• 32:44 - When to Stop the Medication
• 43:38 - Cost and Access Challenges
• 51:13 - How GLP-1 Medications Work
• 55:44 - Final Thoughts and Hope

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