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Weight Loss, Sobriety, and the Psychology of Addiction | LifeLONG
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- LifeLONG with Ethan Suplee
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- 3595
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Summary
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, mental health, and how to rewire your brain for lasting recovery.(00:00) Introduction and Topic Change (01:07) Ethan's Descent into Substance Abuse (06:49) Parallels Between Drugs and Food Addiction (11:11) Hitting Rock Bottom vs. Hollywood Clichés (15:39) The Complexity of Managing Food vs. Abstinence (18:02) Dr. Jordanby on Addiction Circuitry and Mindfulness (27:03) Neuroplasticity: Rewiring the Brain and Changing Habits (30:41) Navigating Recovery with Supportive Partners (34:48) Understanding Biological Predispositions and Stigma (38:24) Q&A with Mike: Anxiety, Depression, and People Pleasing (45:07) Releasing Shame Through Vulnerability (51:01) Q&A with Ashley: Dopamine Hits and Self-Compassion (57:40) Final Advice and Helpline Resources Want to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethan Don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more! Lastly, you can send questions to [email protected] and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.