Obesity, Hormones & Health Lies We Believe with Dr. Erika Schwartz

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dr. Erika Schwartz for an eye-opening conversation about health, alcohol, obesity, and the medical system. They discuss the newly established links between alcohol and cancer, the overlooked impact of obesity on chronic disease, and why quick fixes rarely work without lifestyle change.Dr. Erika shares insights from her decades of clinical experience, stressing personal responsibility, hormone health, and the dangers of blindly trusting authority. Together, they explore why awareness and ownership are the foundation of true well-being and how individuals can take back control of their health.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Alcohol and cancer risks03:27 – Genetics vs lifestyle04:45 – Gym closures during COVID06:02 – Culture of drinking08:08 – Obesity and healthcare blind spots12:41 – Missing obesity in medical records15:29 – Weight loss drugs and access issues17:15 – Prevention over treatment18:12 – Ethan’s childhood diets20:10 – Quick fixes vs inner solutions22:22 – Medical errors and systemic failures25:40 – Hypocrisy in health movements28:26 – A patient’s story of medical neglect29:50 – Women’s hormones overlooked36:55 – Gender disparity in treatment39:31 – Women dropping out of society41:21 – Money, lobbying, and access42:16 – Alcohol as escape44:14 – Teaching ownership of health47:21 – Questioning authority and empowerment48:57 – Closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the joys of suffering, relativism, dogged determination, and the proper way to braise a pork belly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.