Could your indoor environment be the hidden obstacle to your health goals? Ethan sits down with Dr. John La Puma to discuss his research on the Indoor Epidemic. They dive into why humans spend ninety-three percent of their lives inside and how seventeen minutes of daily nature can boost longevity. The conversation covers the science of morning light, screen addiction, and the critical role of strength training when using GLP 1 medications.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Episode intro

00:13 John La Puma Joins the American Glutton Podcast

01:30 The Art of Food vs. Functional Energy

05:20 The Stress of the Professional Kitchen

06:38 Transitioning From Medicine to Food

07:34 Ethan's History With Fad Diets

10:00 The Connection Between Soil and Health

15:00 Screens as the New Ultra Processed Food

16:39 The Minimum Effective Dose of Nature

19:23 Defining Green and Blue Spaces

22:24 Reversing Myopia and the Sky View

24:50 Using Morning Light to Reset the Body

26:56 The Glymphatic System and Brain Cleaning

30:14 How Environment Dictates Behavior

33:17 The Healing Power of Hospital Greenery

34:21 Green Exercise and All Cause Mortality

38:21 How Trees Improve the Immune System

40:01 The Role of GLP 1 in Weight Management

43:59 Preventing Muscle Loss on Weight Loss Drugs

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What if the weekends are the reason your progress keeps slipping?

Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to break down why unstructured weekends can derail even the most disciplined routines. He shares practical strategies for maintaining consistency, from planning meals ahead of time to navigating social events, travel, and family obligations without losing momentum. Ethan also challenges the idea that weight loss is just about willpower, reframing it as a matter of structure and preparation.

If you’re serious about staying on track long term, this conversation will shift how you approach your weekends.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Introduction

00:46 Why weekends derail progress

01:14 Creating structure for weekends

03:31 Travel, disruption, and planning ahead

05:17 Meal prep and staying consistent

06:44 Weight is a result, not the problem

09:43 Observing how others actually eat

12:30 The myth of a slow metabolism

15:35 Addressing the real root of weight gain

17:41 Handling social events and weekends

20:30 Taking breaks from triggering habits

23:44 Managing busy schedules with kids

27:18 Planning ahead vs reacting in the moment

29:18 Weekend stress and increased hunger

30:34 Getting back on track after slipping

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What does it really take to get comfortable being uncomfortable? Ethan sits down with Ken Rideout to unpack the role of discipline, discomfort, and mindset in building a better life. They explore why chasing comfort can quietly hold you back, and how leaning into challenge can reshape your identity over time. Ethan reflects on the practical side of growth, from daily habits to long-term perspective shifts, offering a grounded and honest take on what real change looks like.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Introduction

Ethan Meets Ken Rideout

The Comfort Trap

Reframing Discomfort

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Identity and Habit Change

The Reality of Long-Term Growth

Practical Discipline Strategies

Mindset Shifts That Stick

Closing Thoughts

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