
The Glenn Beck Program Ep 271 | Jillian Michaels Exposes the REAL Biggest Losers | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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Oct 25, 2025 Jillian Michaels, renowned fitness expert and former trainer on The Biggest Loser, discusses the toxic influence of Big Food and its role in food addiction. She critiques the cultural narrative of body positivity as a manipulation by the food industry. Jillian expresses her fears about the modern Left, contrasts American food policies with Europe, and champions personal responsibility in health. The conversation also touches on the complexities of vaccine debates, the evolving political landscape, and the need for open dialogue amid cancel culture.
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From Martial Arts To Biggest Loser
- Jillian Michaels described her path from overweight teen to martial-arts student and early fitness trainer.
- She recounted moving into entertainment briefly, then back into fitness, which led to her audition for The Biggest Loser and eventual hiring.
The Cost Of A TV Persona
- Michaels reflected on being cast as the 'Darth Vader' trainer and how the show both built and boxed her career.
- She accepted the portrayal as part of the platform that enabled her later projects and products.
How Industry Engineers Our Eating
- Jillian argues Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma and Big Insurance form a 'catastrophic quartet' that captured policy for profit.
- She highlights the 'bliss point' engineering of food to maximize fat, sugar and salt to drive compulsive eating.



