In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Ethan Bernad, a 26-year-old on a remarkable weight loss journey. From being 200 pounds at age nine to surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID at over 600 pounds, Bernad opens up about the turning points that reshaped his perspective on life. He shares the struggles of losing and regaining weight, finding purpose, and building a sustainable path forward.

With raw honesty and inspiration, Bernad discusses discipline, setbacks, resilience, and the mindset shift that fuels his transformation. This conversation is heartfelt, motivating, and a must-listen for anyone seeking change.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:01 – Introduction

01:25 – Childhood weight struggles

02:06 – Mental health and neglect

02:26 – Hospitalized with COVID

05:04 – Near-death experience sparks change

10:06 – Life after hospitalization

12:34 – Physical pain of extreme weight

17:46 – New mindset and motivation

19:00 – Losing 100 pounds naturally

23:18 – Starting to walk and record progress

24:16 – Social media growth and support

27:05 – Walking 10,000–20,000 steps at 500 pounds

28:44 – Long-term weight and fitness goals

33:29 – Doing it without weight loss surgery

38:22 – Loose skin and surgery reflections

42:39 – Rethinking goal weights

49:37 – Body composition and goals

53:49 – Skin removal surgery considerations

57:21 – Commitment to natural weight loss

59:25 – Building a supportive team

01:01:52 – Documenting the journey

01:03:55 – Closing remarks

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In this inspiring episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with school principal and viral motivator Zac Bowermaster. Zac shares how a personal battle with anxiety and depression reshaped his approach to leadership, connection, and community. From fist bumps in the hallways to “Protein with the Principal,” Zac’s story is packed with lessons on empathy, resilience, and building a culture where everyone feels seen.

They also dive into work-life rhythm, overcoming obsessive tendencies, and why small, consistent habits matter more than lofty one-time goals. A heartfelt, practical conversation that will leave you motivated to lead with purpose.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome & Boy Meets World nostalgia

02:59 Zac’s first-day-of-school perspective shift

04:29 Viral videos and the power of small moments

09:05 Battling anxiety, depression, and learning to open up

12:22 Sharing stories to connect and heal

19:05 Embracing challenges as part of life’s rhythm

22:45 Living day by day & morning habits

26:16 Balancing health goals with family life

34:41 Helping kids develop healthy habits

40:50 Positivity that resonates

44:44 Finding support after achieving big goals

48:37 Small habits toward big ambitions

50:13 Closing thoughts & gratitude

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In this heartfelt episode of the American Glutton Podcast, Ethan Suplee and Paige dive into the complex relationship between self-image and the scale. They explore how weight often defines identity, sharing personal struggles and societal pressures that tie self-worth to numbers. Ethan reflects on his journey, revealing how hitting target weights didn’t bring expected fulfillment and emphasizing goals like fitting into airplane seats or playing with kids. The candid conversation unpacks the challenge of shifting focus to health and non-scale victories, offering listeners relatable insights and practical perspectives on redefining personal transformation.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Intro and Game Show Banter

01:25 - Identity Beyond the Scale

02:11 - Ethan’s Struggle with Weight and Self-Worth

04:42 - The Scale’s Impact on Mental Health

07:32 - Gender and Societal Conditioning

09:56 - VO2 Max and Longevity Goals

12:48 - Cardio and Weight Loss Reflections

15:32 - Non-Scale Goals and Self-Image Tools

18:34 - Lasting Health Goals Over Numbers

21:51 - Airplane Seat Anecdote

25:52 - The Scale as a Progress Tool

29:46 - GLP-1 Medication and Health Focus

32:57 - Honest Reflection Using the Scale

37:17 - Ethan’s Identity and Scale Struggles

40:23 - Healthy Habits and Treats

41:46 - Real Talk on Ongoing Challenges

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