The Hard Truth About Mindset: Why Change Never Gets Easier

What does it really take to change your mindset and stick with it? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige to explore why lasting change isn’t just about making one big decision but about continuously reframing and recommitting every single day. From battling unfairness to redefining success, Ethan shares hard-earned insights into discipline, mindset, and self-acceptance. 

Whether you’re struggling with food, fitness, or any form of personal growth, this conversation will challenge your perspective on what it means to truly change.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome to the American Glutton Podcast

00:19 What does mindset really mean?

01:03 Ethan explains why mindset isn’t a one-time decision

02:50 The struggle of daily reorientation and repetition

06:35 Defining the first step toward lasting change

07:44 Why wanting something isn’t enough

11:02 The myth of permanent results and “easy” success

13:40 Searching for the one cause behind failure

15:48 Ethan’s real definition of mindset

17:16 Rebuilding from failed diets and methods

19:48 The hard truth about sustainable change

21:02 The unfairness of the journey

22:51 The dessert story that reveals life’s unfairness

26:58 Life isn’t fair – and that’s okay

27:43 What to do when it feels too hard

29:18 Restructuring your life for success

31:53 Maintenance and constant upkeep

34:29 Adapting to new circumstances

35:29 Finding balance in imperfect conditions

38:11 Accepting what’s realistic for you

40:33 Redefining success and celebrating small wins

43:08 The antithesis of mindset

44:49 Realistic goals versus unrealistic dreams

46:39 Finding satisfaction in your own story

48:34 Ethan’s approach to balance and self-compassion

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