
Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life
The Rich Roll Podcast
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Dieting, Shame, and Substance Struggles
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between early dieting experiences and body image issues, highlighting the feelings of rebellion and secrecy that accompany such pressures. It discusses the speaker's journey into substance use, beginning at a young age, as a misguided attempt to escape emotional turmoil fueled by societal and familial expectations. The narrative also delves into the allure of opioids encountered during a hospital stay, illustrating how substance use became a means of coping with both physical and emotional pain.
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