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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In this engaging episode of the American Glutton Podcast, host Ethan Suplee chats with Dr. Aly Cohen, a rheumatologist and environmental health expert. Dr. Cohen dives into the evolving role of rheumatology, tackling complex conditions like autoimmune diseases and gout. She discusses her book, *Detoxify*, offering practical strategies to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in food, water, and products.

From the benefits of frozen organic produce to her 21-day plan for healthier living, Dr. Cohen emphasizes sustainable changes over perfection. Tune in for insights on navigating the modern food system and improving health without extreme measures.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Aly Cohen

00:18 - What is a Rheumatologist?

01:47 - Gout and Modern Diets

02:58 - Protein and Individualized Nutrition

04:15 - Detoxifying the American Diet

07:12 - Chemicals in Food and Health Impacts

09:28 - Benefits of Frozen Organic Foods

12:16 - Lifestyle and Environmental Health

16:13 - The Four A's Framework

19:54 - Challenges with Extreme Health Approaches

24:31 - Regulatory Failures and Individual Action

27:38 - Obesogens and Weight Gain

32:23 - The 21-Day Detoxify Plan

35:17 - Safer Personal Care Products

42:59 - Water Filtration Solutions

48:54 - Patient Stories and Practical Changes

51:49 - Closing Thoughts and Resources

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https://ethansuplee.substack.com/

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https://www.americanglutton.net/

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