LifeLONG with Ethan Suplee

Tonight, Ethan Suplee and 20-year fitness veteran Bonnie Lefrak tackle the physical and psychological hurdles of long-term weight loss, breaking down why sustainable weight loss is about deconditioning your mindset as much as it is about food.

(00:00) How do we break out of the cycle of demonizing carbohydrates?

(04:27) Why cutting carbs for a temporary water weight drop is a misleading formula for success

(08:25) How to beat the mental hurdles and guilt associated with eating carbs again

(12:02) What is the very first step for someone who has been heavy their whole life...

See how a viral challenge motivated this content creator to start his weight loss journey! Want to join the live tapings? Sign up at 2way.tv/ethan!

(00:00) Were you celebrated for your size as a kid?

(03:04) Did developing a sense of humor require genuine or feigned confidence?

(04:02) Feeling uncomfortable around fat people because it was like looking in a mirror

(09:13) How did you deal with colleagues who disliked you because of your weight?

(10:34) Was getting up in front of people to tell your story uncomfortable?

(13:26) The...

In tonight's episode, Ethan sits down with content creator Dez Mize to unpack her incredible 160-pound bariatric weight loss journey. From being diagnosed with hypothyroidism as a child and trying countless diets, to facing a turning point at Disneyland at 298 pounds, Dez candidly shares the struggles that led her to choose gastric bypass surgery. They go beyond the physical transformation to explore the mental health challenges of overcoming secret self-hate and shifting internal dialogue. If you're looking for honest insights about weight loss surgery recovery, dealing with loose skin, or how to love yourself at every stage of your...

Last week, Ethan posted an article to his SubStack that attracted a lot of attention. It had to be with the passing of someone he knew. It had to do with addiction. Due to the overwhelming response he received, he thought it best to focus on that topic this week.

In this episode of LifeLONG, host Ethan Suplee opens up about his Hollywood rock bottom, his transition from a severe heroin and opiate addiction to binge eating, and his incredible weight loss journey. Joined by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Elisabeth Jordanby, this conversation explores the science of neuroplasticity...

In this raw and incredibly vulnerable episode of LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee sits down with actor and longtime friend Tyler Labine to discuss the unvarnished reality of their weight loss journeys, addiction recovery, and the pursuit of sustainable fitness. From leaning into the funny fat guy trope in Hollywood to navigating the grueling complexities of sobriety and mental health, this conversation goes far beyond the scale to uncover what it truly takes to transform your life and mindset.

If you are searching for authentic conversations about overcoming binge eating, breaking the toxic diet cycle, or finding a fitness...

Are you tired of jumping from one restrictive diet to another? In this episode, Ethan dives into the weight loss psychology and behavior change needed to build a sustainable weight loss journey. He sits down with Corey Little, a former champion bodybuilder turned weight loss coach who champions a realistic approach to health. If you've been struggling with your weight loss mindset, Corey explains why your focus should shift from restrictive diets and smoking guns to the gradual magic of daily habits. Whether you're wondering how to stop binge eating at night or how to fit cream-filled donuts into...

In this episode, Ethan tackles the real, everyday hurdles of getting healthy, from dealing with achy feet when you're just starting out, to finally silencing that constant food noise in your head. He also digs into the social side of dieting and how to handle friends who might not be totally on board with your new lifestyle. The absolute highlight, though, is an amazing chat with community member Jake Rattet. He opens up about his 136-pound weight loss following gastric sleeve surgery, reminding us that the procedure is really just a tool. Later in the show, wellness expert Lauren...

In this week's episode, Ethan sits down with Tayler Newby to discuss her incredible 170-pound weight loss. They dive deep into the connection between ADHD, binge eating disorder, and weight gain, and how targeting mental health was the first step to her ultimate success. Tayler shares her honest experience with GLP-1 weight loss, explaining how the medication finally silenced her constant food noise. They also explore practical tips for tracking calories, the reality of trying to lose weight eating fast food in a calorie deficit, and how finding a workout you genuinely love, like pilates, can completely transform your...

Are you tired of crash diets that leave you freezing, miserable, and starving? So were we.

This week on the podcast, we are joined by someone who specializes in helping people achieve exactly that: Jordan Syatt.

Jordan is a strength and nutrition coach, author, and an incredible motivator who is all about sustainable practices and consistency over perfection. From struggling with severe disordered eating in his wrestling days to eating a McDonald's Big Mac every single day for a month just to prove a point about calorie deficits, Jordan breaks down the facts of fitness...

Together, Ethan and Kevin dive deep into the mental health challenges of obesity, emotional eating, and how to navigate diet relapses. From discussing DEXA scans and body fat percentages to the profound impact of multi-generational family support, this episode is packed with invaluable advice for anyone seeking a healthier mindset.

(00:00) Introduction and Meeting on Mallrats

(02:14) Facial Hair, Aging, and Altered Appearances

(04:11) The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living

(07:58) The "Big Guy" Persona and Health Motivations

(09:38) The Wake-Up Call: Kevin's Heart Attack

(14:27) Going Vegan and the "Secret" to Losing...

Are you tired of losing the same 20 pounds over and over? In this episode, Ethan Suplee sits down with Chris Terrell, who lost 125 pounds and has successfully kept it off for five years. Together, they dive deep into the reality of weight loss maintenance, overcoming emotional eating, and why giving up your strict diet rules might be the key to lasting success.

If you are currently on a wellness journey, trying to deprogram your food guilt, or simply want to know how to stop yo-yo dieting for good, this conversation will completely change your mindset!

Losing a massive amount of weight is a monumental achievement, but few people prepare you for what comes next: loose skin.

Today, Ethan sits down with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to strip away the myths, the marketing gimmicks, and the "snake oil" surrounding post-weight loss bodies. They dive deep into the realities of body contouring after massive weight loss, the surgical risks associated with new GLP-1 weight loss medications, and why popular non-surgical treatments simply do not work for severe skin laxity.

Whether you have lost 40 pounds or 300 pounds, this episode serves as...

In tonight's episode, Ethan Suplee sits down with weight loss coach Mike Pridgen to discuss the untold reality of long term weight loss success. While physical transformations get all the attention, Ethan and Mike explore why fixing your mind is the hardest part of a 100+ pounds down journey. From the anxiety of taking your shirt off in public to the truth about GLP-1 medications, this conversation dives deep into the sustainable fat loss habits required to truly keep the weight off.

(00:00) Introduction & Mike's Viral Beach Video

(03:04) Entering Maintenance & Shifting the Mindset

(06:12) Fad...

Ethan does an AMA with live and user-submitted questions!

(00:00) Intro & Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen

(01:41) Tonight's Focus: Viewer Q&A

(03:18) A Typical Day of Meals & Avoiding Food Boredom

(05:28) Balancing Cardio and Weightlifting

(06:47) Finding Alternatives to Food for Happiness

(09:11) Live Q&A with Ryan: Healthspan, Goals, & Rapid-Fire Questions

(25:22) Live Q&A with Amar: Binge Eating, Vicious Cycles, & Generational Effects

(35:32) Dating and Finding Love Before Weight Loss

(36:02) Live Q&A with Crystal: Passed-on Movie Scripts & Career Choices

(40:07) Live Q...

What happens when food becomes more than food?

This week on LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee sits down with Michael Collins, who lost an incredible 311 pounds after years of struggling with obesity, type 2 diabetes, emotional eating, and what many people now describe as "food noise."

At his heaviest, Michael weighed over 500 pounds. He was taking multiple medications, struggling to walk, and facing a frightening health prognosis. But his transformation wasn't just about weight loss.

Michael shows how trauma, grief, emotional eating, self-worth, and food addiction shaped his relationship with food for decades. And how addressing...

Both Ethan and Leah were placed on diets as children, which led to a lifetime of confusion and rebellion against food rules. Leah gained 100 pounds in her final two years of high school, using the freedom of driving to frequent fast-food restaurants.

In 2022, Leah shifted her goal from losing weight to gaining healthy habits. This positive framing allowed her to start with "easy wins" (she ate eggs every day for nearly two years to ensure she had at least one nutrient-dense meal), avoid over-restriction, and approach weight loss with a mindfulness first attitude.

After losing...

On tonight's episode, we explore the physical and psychological complexities of significant weight loss with Jennifer Brown (@thisiowamom)! Jennifer shares her transformation from a sedentary lifestyle at 342 pounds to becoming a marathon runner, losing 190 pounds along the way. The conversation delves into the GLP-1 paradox, the reality of food noise, and the long-term commitment required for habit-based change.

Jennifer’s journey began on July 7, 2019, at 342 pounds. Rather than a single lightbulb moment, it was sparked by a doctor's diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes with a blood sugar level of 221 and a desire to be healthy for her young ch...

On this episode of LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee talks with the transformation coach behind @brodfit_21 about what it really takes to create lasting change.

This is not about motivation or quick fixes. It is about structure. What it looks like when you keep showing up, even when nothing seems to be working.

They talk about:

Building simple, repeatable systems for training and nutrition

Why most people do not lack discipline. They lack structure

How being overweight shaped the way Rodney coaches others

The mindset shifts that turn short...

Alicia Briggs lost over 225 pounds and rebuilt her life in the process.

On this episode of LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee talks with the fitness coach and mom of four behind @thebrownmamimelts about what it really takes to create lasting change.

This isn’t about motivation or quick fixes. It’s about consistency—what it looks like when you’re tired, busy, and responsible for other people.

They talk about:

Building sustainable habits through walking, strength training, and nutrition

Navigating motherhood while prioritizing your own health

The mental and identity...

In this episode of LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee sits down with Johnny Muresan—an endurance athlete known for his incredible weight loss transformation. Once an athletic kid, life and habits led him to nearly 500 pounds. He made the decision to change—and started running.

Follow Johnny on Instagram: @johnnygoesrunning

He’s since lost over 150 pounds—going from walking to running marathons by building his life around discipline, accountability, and long-term health.

Now, he’s preparing to run the London Marathon on April 26—and we talk about what it looks like to gear up whil...

On this episode of Lifelong, Ethan Suplee sits down with Will Sasso for a conversation that goes far beyond weight loss.

Will has lived through the extremes—at one point weighing over 450 pounds, then losing more than 200. But as he explains, the real story isn’t the transformation—it’s what comes after.

They get into the parts of this journey that rarely get talked about:

the urge to hide food—and why it isn’t really about hunger

the feeling of wanting control more than anything else

how identity get...

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What happens when your life changes… and the plan doesn’t hold?

This week on LifeLONG, Ethan sits down with Josh Murphy—who went from nearly 450 pounds to losing over 200 pounds and hiking more than 2,000 miles on the Pacific C...

Gabriella Lascano is Bronx-born multi-hyphenate creator, actress, and self-love advocate whose work challenges the idea that acceptance is the end of the story. As a fitness coach and creator, she focuses on helping people move beyond all-or-nothing thinking—building realistic, sustainable routines that meet them where they are, while still pushing toward something more.

Here's a share link to the great NYT piece on her.

(00:09) Introduction: Practical Health and the Armor of Acting 

(01:21) Introducing Gabriella Lascano: The Space Between Body Positivity and Health 

(02:28) Gabrielle’s Journey: From the Bronx to Dig...

In this episode of LifeLONG, we’re talking about the food world we’re all living in. For many people on the long road to better health, the challenge isn’t just knowing what’s healthy. It’s what’s actually available. Over time, those everyday choices add up to something bigger: our long-term health.

The stakes are real. In the United States today, life expectancy can differ by more than a decade depending on income. And much of that story traces back to food.

We’re lucky to have two great guests with us:

...

Astrid Naranjo is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, physique coach, and creator of the InsideOut Fit program. She helps women rebuild their metabolism, get stronger, and develop a healthier relationship with food without restrictive dieting.

She'll be joined by Special Guest and genius influencer Alicia XL!

Astrid's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCOdRl9pMjB4KkoW-0kPQpQA

Astrid's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astridnar.apd

Alicia's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUPYn9JBT0fkyuqyg5Ts61Q

Alicia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciaaxl

Health is lifelong...

What if health worked more like that? Not “I have to fix everything,” but “What’s my next advance?”

To help us think through that, we’ve got Mike Pesca @pescagist. He’s an award-winning journalist, longtime host of The Gist, and now leading the relaunch of How To!.

https://www.mikepesca.com/how-to-with-mike-pesca

X: https://x.com/pescami?lang=en

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/

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Today on LifeLONG, Ethan sits down with Dr. Joey Muñoz, Ph.D., nutrition scientist, coach, and founder of Fit4Life Academy. https://fit4lifeacademy.health/

Dr. Muñoz earned his Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences from Florida State University and has spent more than a decade helping everyday people improve their health and transform their physiques using evidence-based strategies, not fads or fitness folklore.

We talk about what actually works when it comes to fat loss, muscle gain, metabolism, and sustainable habits. No gimmicks. No miracle protocols. Just science you can use in...

Welcome to a special Presidents Day we pre-recorded an AMA with a viewer mailbag. Plus Lisa De Pasquale, author of The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age: The Pursuit of Health, Success, and Human Fulfillment, will be joining us later to keep me honest.

📘 Grab Lisa’s book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...

🐦 Follow on X/Twitter: @LisaDeP

📸 Follow on Instagram: @Lisa_DeP

This episode also features an all-doctors lineup of clips with Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Ben Bikman, and Dr. Mike Israetel. Lots of good fuel for he...

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Zoom isn’t just Q&A. It’s your all-access pass to LifeLONG: see some pre-show prep, stick around after we stop recording, and connect with the crew and other viewers. Get your personalized link here:

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Dave Knapp, founder of On The Pen, joins Ethan Suplee on LifeLONG for a wide-ranging conversation about the latest developments in GLP-1 medications, metabolic health, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity treatment. https://www.ont...

Today’s guest is Jesse Mulley is a weight loss coach and creator behind @progressive.overhaul focused on building real, sustainable change without crash diets or misery.

Jesse just finished round two of skin removal surgery after losing 290 pounds naturally. His arms and legs carried a heavy daily burden, with rashes, pain, movement restrictions, and the emotional weight of excess skin.

For him, this wasn’t cosmetic. It was about comfort, mobility, and fully reclaiming his life. He made it happen through crowdsourcing, thanks to the community that has followed and supported his jour...

This episode of LifeLONG features Ethan Benard is a 26-year-old weight-loss creator from western Michigan documenting his journey from nearly 660 pounds toward sustainable health. He shares daily updates across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, tracking meals, movement, and workouts in real time.

His story gained wide attention after a viral post showing nearly 200 pounds lost, leading to a rapidly growing audience and collaborations with trainers and fitness brands. Ethan speaks candidly about the realities of losing weight in public, including the mental, emotional, and social challenges, while focusing on long-term health through balanced nutrition and strength...

This episode of LifeLONG features bodybuilding coach Dylan Guynn and tackles the intersection of muscle building, sustainable fat loss, and new public health developments. Ethan opens by criticizing the 2026 US government alcohol guidelines, which removed the specific numerical limits of one drink per day for women and two for men. The new guidance vaguely suggests drinking less if you can, a change Ethan argues benefits corporate lobbyists while obscuring the link between alcohol and cancer. The conversation then shifts to body composition, with Dylan explaining how a bodybuilding lifestyle, focused on muscle sparing rather than just weight loss, creates...

This week on LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee and Dr. Spencer Nadolsky investigate a strange phenomenon that hit fitness centers this January: the gyms were completely empty. We explore the conspiracy theory that the rise of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy has finally killed the desperate New Year’s Resolution rush, allowing people to focus on their health year-round instead. Dr. Nadolsky breaks down the hard data behind these nuclear tools for weight loss, specifically addressing the terrifying headlines about muscle wasting. He reveals the real difference between Semaglutide, which can result in nearly 40% fat-free mass loss, and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), whic...

Does "staying positive" actually make you feel worse? As we head into the New Year, the pressure to be optimistic and set massive goals can be overwhelming. In this episode of LifeLONG, Ethan sits down with educator and viral content creator Dr. Zac Bauermaster to dismantle the myth of "good vibes only" and explore a more sustainable approach to personal growth.

They kick things off by tackling the concept of "Toxic Positivity," the idea that forcing happiness can actually alienate us from our true feelings and the people around us. Ethan shares why overly chipper advice...

Can a simple act of kindness actually add years to your life? In this episode of LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee sits down with Lisa DePasquale, author of The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age, to reveal why middle age is actually the most powerful window for a radical life transformation. While many believe their best years are behind them, Ethan and Lisa discuss how the mental fortitude and maturity gained over four decades provide the exact tools needed to make weight loss and health habits finally stick. Lisa shares the details of her incredible journey losing 170 pounds, moving from the...

Today's episode features Ethan and guest Tyler "Smitty" Smith, an endurance athlete who successfully shed 90 pounds, discussing the intersection of practical health and real life. The discussion focuses on sustainable weight loss strategies and the critical mindset needed to overcome common hurdles like binge eating, body image issues, and gym anxiety. Smitty's journey from nearly 300 pounds to training for a 50-mile ultra-run provides a powerful roadmap for anyone seeking to boost their mental and physical well-being.

Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss and Diet Mindfulness

The primary challenge in weight loss is achieving consistency, not extreme...

This week, Ethan and transformation expert Jordan Grahm get super real about the journey of losing massive weight and, more importantly, keeping it off. Jordan shares his incredible story, dropping from a heaviest recorded weight of 424 pounds to 241 by focusing on sustainable habits like eating less and moving more. They both dive into the world of diet scams, with Jordan recounting a wild story about someone promising his excess skin could be removed by drinking shakes.

A big theme is finding momentum and accountability, whether it's Jordan walking his dog every day or Ethan's sneaky wife...

Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales offer a minefield of “miracle” supplements, shortcut workouts, and wellness claims that sound way too good to be true. Some are harmless… some waste your money… and some can genuinely set you back.

Ethan sits down with Adam Bornstein, co-founder of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The Pump Club and a longtime health and fitness expert., to break down the biggest health hustles of the season and how to avoid getting hooked.

Follow Adam @bornfitness on both Instagram and X.

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Have you had the week of Thanksgiving go by in a blur of only eating with no movement? Call in to share your Thanksgiving struggles and get the opportunity to ask Tony Trainbloom tips for having a more active holiday.

This week's episode features Holiday health insights from:

• Tony Trainbloom: https://www.instagram.com/trainbloom/

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Struggling with holiday eating? In this episode, Ethan Suplee and the LifeLONG community dive into practical health and mindset strategies to help you navigate the season without derailing your progress. Learn how to build sustainable habits that last a lifetime, not quick fixes that fizzle out.

This week's episode features special insights from:

• Jacob Foods: instagram.com/jacbfoods/

• Community Member Adam: instagram.com/bigadam604/

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