{"podcast":{"title":"LifeLONG with Ethan Suplee","slug":"lifelong-with-ethan-suplee-7617312","podcast_index_feed_id":7617312,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6931f393aef2c71c1d822bf3","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/lifelong","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6931f393aef2c71c1d822bf3/1765384693204-819d4bb0-3609-453a-8313-5bd3facb7592.jpeg","author":"2WAY","episode_count":42,"summary":"The premise is simple and serious: health isn’t a finish line; it’s an ongoing practice. And every Monday at 7PM ET, the show will offer a place to reset, recalibrate, and recommit. Ethan brings to this project what so few people in the “wellness” world do: lived experience, humility, humor, and a refusal to peddle shortcuts. LifeLONG will nurture honest conversations like no other about what it takes to build and maintain a healthier life. Each episode will blend real talk, audience participation, and practical tools: food, fitness, mindset, recovery, and community. Viewers can ask questions, share their own challenges, and shape the discussion in real time. The goal is not perfection, but progress. Not performance, but connection. LifeLONG also reflects the larger mission of 2WAY: to create thoughtful, substantive live programming that brings people together around ideas, challenges, and the hard work of self-improvement — all in real time, without a script. If you’re beginning a health journey, returning to one, or simply looking for a weekly moment of accountability, I hope you’ll join us for this first step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T04:21:23.047081+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lifelong-with-ethan-suplee-7617312"},"episode":{"title":"Chronic Disease, Food Policy & Weight Loss Journeys | Kelly McKenna & Joshua Ray Walker | LifeLONG","slug":"chronic-disease-food-policy-weight-loss-journeys-kelly-mckenna-joshua-ray-walker-lifelong","published_at":"2026-03-17T17:40:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lifelong-with-ethan-suplee-7617312/chronic-disease-food-policy-weight-loss-journeys-kelly-mckenna-joshua-ray-walker-lifelong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lifelong-with-ethan-suplee-7617312","url":"https://shows.acast.com/lifelong/episodes/chronic-disease-food-policy-weight-loss-journeys-kelly-mcken","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6931f393aef2c71c1d822bf3/e/69b991f6e03672b0c75b590d/media.mp3","summary":"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: 🩺 Kelly McKenna, who works with End Chronic Disease, an organization focused on pushing prevention to the center of American health policy. 📍 https://www.instagram.com/end.chronic.disease/ 🌐 https://www.endchronicdisease.org/ 🎸 Joshua Ray Walker, country musician, colon cancer survivor, and someone documenting a remarkable journey to reach 400 pounds in 400 days. 📍 https://www.instagram.com/400days.to.400lbs/ 🌐 https://www.joshuaraywalker.com/ Together we talk about food policy, chronic disease, and the personal fight to take back control of health in a food system that often works against us. And maybe even a little western music! (00:08) Introduction and the Food Environment (02:26) Defining Chronic Disease (04:42) Kelly's Autoimmune Journey (08:10) Environmental Toxins and Trauma (12:40) Preventive Health Policies in Schools (19:28) Joshua Ray Walker and Colon Cancer (26:27) The 400 Days to 400 Pounds Journey (34:04) Healthcare Access and Life Expectancy (39:24) Why GLP-1 Medications Aren't an Option (42:26) Joshua's Upcoming Album and Tour (44:40) Q&A: The ROI of Healthy Food (49:03) Q&A: The MAHA Movement (50:31) The Challenges of Touring and Weight Loss (54:17) Q&A: Fasting, Moderation, and Endocrine Healing (01:03:50) Where to Follow Joshua's Journey…","meta_description":"In this episode of LifeLONG, we’re talking about the food world we’re all living in. 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