This Actor Lost 200 LBS - Here’s How

Rich Roll June 23, 2025
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Thanks for stopping by! I used to be an unhealthy corporate lawyer. At 40 I decided to change my life. I switched to a 100% plant-based diet, lost 50 pounds and started exploring human potential across a spectrum mind/body/spirit disciplines: ultra-endurance, wellness, nutrition, mindfulness, psychology, relationships, parenting, leadership, and spirituality. Now 57, I share what I have learned in talks, books, and on my podcast. I'm also a dad to 4 kids & live in Malibu, California. ALL MY LINKS http://richroll.komi.io MY STUFF ✩ WEBSITE - http://richroll.com ✩ PODCAST: Rich Roll Podcast - http://bit.ly/richrollpod ✩ MEMOIR: Finding Ultra - http://j.mp/findingultrabook ✩ MEAL PLANNER - http://meals.richroll.com ✩ COOKBOOK - The Plantpower Way - http://bit.ly/theplantpowerway SOCIALS ✩ Instagram - http://instagram.com/richroll ✩ Twitter - http://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans

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Ethan Suplee is a renowned actor known for My Name is Earl, American History X, and The Wolf of Wall Street. We discuss his journey from 530 pounds to recovery, the mythology of transformation, radical moderation, and more. READ MORE👉🏾 http://bit.ly/richroll918 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… LMNT: Get a FREE LMNT sample pack for just $5 shipping👉https://bit.ly/drinklmnt2025 On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉https://bit.ly/betterhelp2025rrp Birch: Get 20% OFF sitewide👉https://bit.ly/birchliving Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:52 Childhood & Being Forced onto Weightloss Diets 00:07:08 Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol 00:10:29 Early Acting Career and Coping Mechanisms 00:13:09 Rapid Success and Strained Family Relationship 00:16:18 Weight Loss Journey and Challenges 00:21:32 Food and Drugs as a Coping Mechanism 00:27:09 Reflections on Service and Sobriety 00:28:10 Sponsor Break 00:30:03 Ethan's Wide Range of Acting Work 00:34:39 The Escalation of Drug Use & Transition to Heroin 00:39:12 Physical Struggles and Weight Gain 00:44:51 Reflections on Hope and Future 00:45:38 Interventions and Attempts at Sobriety 00:49:49 Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure 00:51:57 Steps Towards Sobriety 00:56:00 Shifting Focus to Weight 00:59:12 Obsession with Cycling and Weight 01:02:28 Accident and Reflection 01:04:26 Shifting Fitness Routines and Obsessions 01:06:13 Sponsor Break 01:08:42 Revealing Vulnerabilities and Seeking Help 01:12:33 Unconditional Love and Self-Acceptance 01:17:38 Experiences with All-Liquid Diet & Blood Type Diet 01:20:51 Reflections on Transformation & Change 01:22:38 Concerns about Current Weightloss Interventions 01:27:42 The Importance of Accepting the Lifelong Commitment 01:30:09 The Role of Coaching and Sharing Personal Experiences 01:33:23 Debunking Misconceptions about Weight Loss 01:35:09 The Power of Momentum in Fitness 01:40:16 Realizing Self-Worth and Potential 01:42:38 Challenges of Parenting and Type 1 Diabetes 01:47:53 Balancing Discipline and Freedom in Parenting 01:51:33 Struggles with Travel and Desire to Graduate from the Program 01:52:20 Three Fundamental Truths of Life: Pain, Uncertainty, and the Need for Constant Work 01:55:13 The Dangers of Prescriptive Advice and the Importance of Nuance 02:01:47 Commitment to Change and Growth 02:07:01 Addressing Nicotine Addiction 02:08:00 Encouragement for Change and Building Momentum 02:10:26 Final Thoughts and Appreciation CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast

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