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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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 psychological roots of weight loss, navigating family dynamics during major health changes, and the crucial role of women's hormonal health.

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00:00 - Welcome Melinda Long

00:17 - The Catalyst for a 120-Pound Weight Loss

01:50 - Shifting Focus From the Scale to Muscle

03:48 - Debunking the Fear of Getting Bulky

05:32 - Building Sustainable Habits Beyond Diets

07:35 - Addressing the Mental Roots of Obesity

11:32 - Managing Shame and Weight Maintenance

14:13 - Macro Tracking and Healing Your Relationship With Food

16:40 - The Power of Real-Life Community

18:18 - Relationship Dynamics and Personal Change

20:07 - Communicating Health Goals With Family

28:20 - Hormones, Perimenopause, and Women's Wellness

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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 misleading.

Ethan also explains how fiber may support satiety, gut health, and overall wellness, while keeping expectations grounded in real-world nutrition.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome and a Funny Wedding Ring Story

03:24 Why Fiber Is the New Nutrition Focus

05:23 Does the New Food Pyramid Really Matter?

06:13 The Best Whole Food Sources of Fiber

08:26 Fiber Supplements and Gummies

10:13 Vegetables That Pack More Fiber

11:07 Fiber, Gut Health, and Cancer Risk

14:01 Understanding Protein Labels and Complete Protein

16:14 Comparing Real Nutrition Labels

20:00 What Does "Processed Food" Really Mean?

21:34 How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need?

24:02 Can Fiber Help With Weight Loss?

25:43 Fiber Around Exercise and Recovery

27:09 Whole Foods Versus Convenient Protein Snacks

29:03 Airport Eating and Staying on Track

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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. They dive deep into the reality of long-term consistency, moving past comfort, and choosing daily growth.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:01:23 - Welcome to American Glutton

00:02:16 - The Micro-Habits That Spark Big Changes

00:04:31 - The Daily "Thank You" Walk

00:05:33 - Reframing Your Perspective on Effort

00:07:08 - Mindset and Health Go Hand in Hand

00:09:44 - Shifting Identity from "Thin" to "Fit and Strong"

00:11:27 - The Danger of Overcomplicating Routines

00:14:15` - The Power of Prayer and Meditation

00:16:07 - Mastering Your Morning Routine

00:17:25 - Why We Tune into Negative Frequencies

00:20:45 - The Zone: Connection vs Disconnection

00:24:01 - Finding a Higher Power in Community

00:28:21 - Positive Discontent vs Complacency

00:30:04 - Three Things Every Human Needs to Thrive

00:32:17 - Love Tough: Applying Parenting Boundaries to Yourself

00:34:54 - The Holistic Reality of Weight Loss Drugs

00:39:56 - Downstream Effects and Working with Nature's Design

00:43:23 - Episode Outro

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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 restriction.

Ethan also shares what has changed in his own approach and why consistency, not perfection, has made the difference.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Can You Make Weight Loss Last?

01:00 - The HCG Diet and Chasing Quick Fixes

04:15 - Why Maintenance Is Different From Weight Loss

06:00 - Understanding Energy Balance

08:15 - Learning to Count Calories

11:20 - Regaining Weight and Career Pressures

15:20 - When Keto Stopped Working

18:20 - Rethinking Carbohydrates

20:00 - The Books That Changed Ethan's Perspective

22:15 - Diet Coke Myths and Childhood Beliefs

25:00 - Food Rules, Guilt, and Letting Go

27:00 - Eating Carbs Without Fear

29:00 - Building Sustainable Habits for Life

30:30 - Final Takeaways

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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 healthier eating habits that last. If you're tired of nutrition confusion and looking for a balanced approach, this conversation is for you.

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00:00 - Welcome and Why Carbs Get a Bad Reputation

03:18 - The Fear of Reintroducing Carbohydrates

08:05 - Why Extreme Diets Eventually Fail

13:47 - The Psychology Behind Food Restriction

19:12 - Building a Sustainable Relationship with Food

24:56 - Why Moderation Is So Difficult

30:18 - Debunking Common Nutrition Myths

36:11 - Practical Habits That Actually Work

41:02 - The PATH Method for Balanced Meals

47:01 - Moderation as a Lifelong Philosophy

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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 reveals actionable tools, such as choosing positive self-talk and immediate physical action, to overcome negative mental loops. Plus, Ethan answers a listener's question about breaking through a frustrating weight loss plateau.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Announcements and Community Substack

00:58 Welcome to American Glutton

01:32 Sitting Down with Paige Dorian

02:21 The Mental Hurdles of Weight Loss

07:43 Coping Mechanisms and Emulating Confidence

15:10 Overcoming the Overweight Identity

17:28 Shifting Out of a Funk Through Activity

19:00 Q&A Section: Jimmy's Weight Journey

20:26 Strategies for Breaking a Weight Loss Plateau

23:52 Episode Wrap-Up and Outro

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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 after physical transformation. Ethan also shares personal stories from years of dieting and what finally helped create lasting change.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro and choosing the real topic

02:40 How Ethan made weight loss stick

06:30 Why maintaining is harder than dieting

14:20 Diet history and chasing quick fixes

24:00 Rethinking food rules and calorie awareness

30:20 Carb guilt and changing old beliefs

36:30 The part of weight loss no one prepares you for

39:20 Why identity does not change overnight

46:00 Carrying old habits into a new body

50:40 Action versus staying stuck in your head

53:00 Final reflections and listener questions

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