{"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. 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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 health journey, this is the episode for you. (00:00) Intro (02:38) Childhood Hypothyroidism Diagnosis and Extracurricular Activities (04:30) The Struggle for Self Acceptance (07:17) Finding Confidence and Modeling Plus Size Fashion (10:37) A Childhood of Dieting and SlimFast (12:14) The Rollercoaster Incident at Disneyland (14:49) Choosing Weight Loss Surgery (18:24) The Strict Gastric Bypass Diet (20:27) Navigating the Mental Aspects of Eating (22:30) Acid Reflux and Vagus Nerve Complications (29:43) Hitting Goal Weight and Losing Blood During Surgery (32:01) Expectations Around Loose Skin and Plastic Surgery (35:42) Overcoming Secret Self Hate and Changing Inner Dialogue (38:34) Building a Social Media Community (42:10) Viewer Questions and Navigating Weight Regain (49:16) Advice for Pre Op Gastric Bypass Patients (51:09) Rapid Fire Questions (54:43) Show Wrap Up and Announcements 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 ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. …","meta_description":"In tonight's episode, Ethan sits down with content creator Dez Mize to unpack her incredible 160-pound bariatric weight loss journey. 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