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1025 Processing Pain, Losing 250+ Pounds & Dissecting Trauma w/Actor Ethan Suplee

Oct 28, 2020

Ethan Suplee, known for his roles in Remember the Titans and My Name is Earl, shares his transformative journey of losing over 250 pounds and its impact on his identity and career. He candidly discusses the emotional and psychological challenges tied to his weight, revealing how childhood experiences shaped his relationship with food and exercise. Through personal anecdotes, he delves into the struggles of typecasting in acting and the importance of authenticity. The conversation is a powerful exploration of self-acceptance, healing, and the complexity of navigating personal insecurities.

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Intro

2min

Transformative Journeys: Weight Loss and Wisdom in Acting

4min

Navigating the Weight Journey

17min

The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Food and Exercise

5min

Navigating Insecurities and Embracing Acting

17min

Confronting Temptation: The Battle of Guilt and Indulgence

4min

Mindful Meal Planning and Parenting Insights

18min

Navigating Typecasting and Cherished Moments in Acting

3min

Reflections on Acting and Authenticity

23min

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Embracing Healing and Connection

2min

“I could create this other identity that would distract people from how fat I am, and talking about that, or poking fun at me.”

Ethan Suplee has starred in movies and TV shows like Remember the Titans, My Name is Earl, American History X, and over 40 other titles, and just recently launched a podcast called American Glutton. On today's podcast, Ethan and Lewis have a therapeutic conversation and Ethan really opens up in a big way. He was willing to take a deep dive into his past to dissect some of the most crucial moments in his childhood, acting career, and health journey so that he could share with us the knowledge that he’s gained along the way.

Check out Ethan’s podcast: https://www.americanglutton.net/

The Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-pod

A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-pod

The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-pod

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