Is it ever too late to rewrite your habits and reclaim your health? In this episode, Ethan sits down with returning guest Lisa De Pasquale to discuss her latest book, *The Gen X Handbook to Middle Age*. Together, they dive deep into the unique experience of their generation, exploring how "latchkey kids" are now navigating the challenges of aging and health.

Ethan and Lisa bond over their shared history, discussing how the explosion of processed food in the 1980s shaped their early habits and left them to figure out wellness later in life. Lisa opens up about her own transformation, detailing her 170-pound weight loss and the reality of maintaining it while dealing with loose skin and the physical limitations that come with getting older. They discuss the importance of making fitness fun, using movie montage playlists to stay motivated, and why perfection is not the goal.

The conversation touches on the nostalgia of fast food culture, the judgment surrounding diet choices, and why it is crucial to reject the idea that you have missed the boat on getting healthy.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro and Welcome

00:39 The Gen X Identity Crisis

02:07 The Wealth Transfer Myth

03:22 The First Generation of Processed Food

05:37 Starting Health Journeys Later in Life

07:19 The Power of the Perfect Workout Playlist

10:31 Training Montages and Movie Nostalgia

13:17 Adapting Workouts to Busy Schedules

15:17 The Realities of Aging and Mobility

17:51 Fast Food Nostalgia and Marketing Collabs

20:25 The Judgment of Food Choices

25:18 How Independence Fueled Bad Habits

29:51 There Is No Finish Line

32:05 Dealing with Loose Skin and Surgery

37:06 Swimwear Anxiety and Body Image

38:29 Generational Food Pyramids

41:18 The Politics of Health and Food

44:23 Dealing with Public Disappointment After Weight Loss

47:43 Navigating Career Identity Post-Weight Loss

49:03 The Gen X Approach to Plastic Surgery

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Is it possible to survive the holiday season without completely derailing your health goals?

Ethan sits down with Page Dorian to discuss the "season of gluttony" sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They explore practical strategies for navigating food focused gatherings, from planning cheat meals to dealing with family members who might pressure you to overindulge. Ethan shares his personal history with rapid holiday weight gain and offers advice on determining if that slice of pie is truly worth the setback to your progress.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

• Introduction
• How to stay on plan during the holidays
• Avoiding the downward spiral
• The eating challenge story
• Knowing your own limitations
• Willpower and character
• Managing family expectations
• The Christmas Vacation example
• Practical tips for success

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What if everything you believe about dieting and weight loss is wrong?

Ethan Suplee sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel for a brutally clear look at fad diets, sustainable fat loss, and the real science behind building muscle while dropping weight. They talk through keto myths, progressive overload, food psychology, and why modern life is designed to make you overeat. If you have ever felt stuck or confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode cuts through the noise.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The Keto Mistake Ethan Discovered

02:45 What Mike’s TED Talk Changed

06:07 Progressive Overload Explained Simply

12:47 What Failure in Training Really Means

17:32 How Beginners Should Actually Train

20:30 Muscle vs Fat and Why Muscle Matters

23:26 Why Muscle Improves Metabolic Health

27:07 Why Overweight People Often Excel at Lifting

29:23 Why Fad Diets Set You Up for Failure

32:46 The Danger of One Size Fits All Diets

35:59 Hunger, Evolution and Modern Food

41:21 The Red Pill of Understanding Food

45:56 Why Food Is Not Moral or Immoral

48:30 The Forbidden Food Effect

52:13 Ethan Reintroduces Carbs and Freaks Out

53:55 Why Boring Science Wins in the End

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