Ethan trying to convince Donna that “slay queening“ meant she was actually slaying queens but then his dad somehow knowing the actual term is so on brand.
I do admire the way Ethan controls himself on these topics regarding weight and medication. I have had some poor reactions but Ethan handles himself well and respectfully. Kudos to you Ethan
I know and it's sad to still see "fans" shit on him and comment how he looks fat and horrible and he's not gonna be there for his child. Like he already knows all these things, that's not how to motivate someone
@@Anna13Tonks Thats horrible. Most of the comments I see are the opposite, always telling him how slim he's looking and that it looks like he lost weight, etc. I think these comments are harmful too in their own way, but most comments I see about Ethans appearance are usually pretty nice. People can be so shitty
The thing is shes not even joking. I also remember trying to get my friend to levitate during a sleepover when I was a young girl. And trying to summon demons... the good old days.
@@ThriftShopTunes “stiff as a board light as a feather” with all our friends lifting someone with two fingers each in kindergarten haha, it starts early and it’s great. Witches ftw.
I'm so glad they got the "FAMILIES" chant in there.. I was getting anxious waiting for it from the start and it took way too long haha Love that Donna knew the chant too.
oh my godddd. When Donna was just shooting at the ground, Ethan yelling RUN, her looking up to the sky and spinning around. So much chaos, I literally haven't laughed this hard in so long.
Please don't stop your meds, especially around the holidays and with a baby on the way! You look great! I'd gain 100 lbs in exchange for not being depressed! I know Donna means well, but I don't think she fully understands.
Donna is absolutely right though. She's saying there has to be another medication he can take that doesn't cut his life expectancy down because of weight gain. Not that he should stop his meds.
she didnt say stop them she asked if there were different medications to take. She doesnt fully understand like u said when they grew up ppl didn’t focus on mental health whatsoever. But im pretty sure Ethan knows whats right for him
“I won’t be picking Moses” - Donna the absolute sweetest savage on earth. 😂😂😂 Not even 10 minutes in and I know that will be my favorite moment of the episode.
It’s gotten to the point that i call my parents “grandma and grandpa” since my nieces and nephew are always around so thats what I always refer to them as😂
As a Mexican It's pretty cool to see my fav podcast talk about Homero Gomez, he's pretty much a legend among environmental activists here in Mexico. A hero who's life was sadly cut short..
the comments about weight were really hard to listen to. some people were just raised on that, i don't super blame Donna, and i appreciate the Ethan pushed back. it's just a generational trauma that needs to end. questioning her like that was so smart, and honestly made the situation feel so much better.
ugh grow up, ethan wasnt fat as a kid so its not like he grew up with her calling him fat. hes an adult who has made a living off of making fun of others, if he cant handle the “trauma” of his mother saying she thinks he should lose weight then he shouldnt be on the internet. have we all forgotten that being fat isnt healthy? it has nothing to do with cultural pressure to look “hot”, its about acknowledging you shouldnt be ordering pizza all the time if youre supposedly trying to lose weight!
Stop being so sensitive. Overweight and obese isn’t healthy. She cares about his health. People like you just care about ignoring problems and pretending everything is fine to make yourself feel better in the moment and avoid hard work.
I love how people under this comment are acting like they actually care about Ethan’s health. If you really cared you would care about his mental health too, and anti depressants can make you gain weight for no reason and make it extremely difficult to lose weight
@siân diann youre right, its not any of my business what he does with his body. i never said it was, and i couldnt give less of a shit how much he weighs. its also none of that girls business what his mother has to say about his weight. but i fundamentally disagree with the idea that pointing out peoples unhealthy weight is a “generational trauma that needs to end”. should we stop going to doctors too if theyre going to tell us our lifestyles are unhealthy? fuck the dentist cuz theyre gonna tell us to brush our teeth more? i want a family that points out you have gained weight and should try and make healthier decisions, not one who quietly ignores and/or even enables it. so, i say again, grow up.
Ethan: you have to stop telling people on the internet where you are Gary: wow, a ticket to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, which is right around the corner from our house
@@linneawesterdahl2375 Why take it with a grain of salt? If anyone should be concerned with Ethan’s physical well-being it should be his mother. Doesn’t mean she doesn’t actually think her baby is handsome
@May Hummel this was pre-recorded so they also could’ve edited things out if Ethan was uncomfortable. I think she’s worried because she knows it’s not the norm for him but a reaction to the medication, and mothers do worry about that stuff. He’s got health concerns around it too as mentioned but thinks the medication he’s on is worth the physical side effects regardless, which makes sense. But hoping he’ll be able to lose a bit of weight, especially when that’s a goal Ethan has already been talking publicly about for a while, seems fine to me
And AB cheating out of frustration by hitting the button for him then immediately acting like he didn't do it. You can tell it was eating at him the whole time too after he mentioned it again later
I think today is when I realized this podcast truly feels like coming home to relatives I never knew I needed. My family makes latkes every year, we always have such a grand time with them like this, and this was so wholesome and cozy to watch. Thank you for sharing a piece of your traditions with us, and thank you for having such an amazing family! Chag Sameach!
EDIT: This was commented prior to seeing the body shaming part. I agree that was sad & harmful. I hated it when my parents commented on my weight, too. I absolutely meant no harm - this was early in the episode and I watch these in spurts during the workday; I paused after commenting this when Donna dogged on her own appearance and then I resumed later. When I saw the body shaming part, I also commented (but it didn’t gain the traction this comment randomly did) about how that was sad & harmful, how parents have a way of making us feel small, and that Ethan is a handsome king perfect the way he is. I don’t agree with or defend the body shaming, this was a comment at the beginning because prior to that conversation, calling Donna a queen and beautiful and all that was not uncommon and that conversation began after Donna was dogging on her own appearance. If this came across as insensitive, I understand and I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. Peace & love. SECOND EDIT: Deleting the main part, as I think there’s no point to keeping something harmful (even unintentionally harmful) up. Thanks friends.
@@jescerie7382 she's his mom, literally been there for him most his life. Pretty sure she says her thoughts from a place of love instead of shaming. It's like ya'll were never criticized by your godly perfect parents your entire life lmao get over it.
@@re_i_gn no parents are perfect and I imagine she's a very loving mom, she certainly seems to adore him. Those comments also feel harsh and mean and unhelpful. Sooo.... that's my opinion but thanks anyway.
Not everyone looks “good” stick thin… Ethan you look AMAZING! and Yes, your mental health is 100% more important than being so skinny!! “The same problems still exists at a size 6” is a quote that’s helped me when battling my self-image ! You’re happy, successful, and SO LOVED. Keep on King!
Yes I came to comment something similar! I think Ethan looks great! He looked good at a smaller size and looks good now- it’s a shame he doesn’t seem to see himself the same way
I love Donna. But, I’m not going to lie- Donna’s comments on Ethan’s weight made me really sad and uncomfortable. It reminded me of a similar experience I had on an antidepressant and my own family’s reaction to my weight gain. Thankfully, I found a different antidepressant that works for my mental health AND weight goals, but it was really hard at the time. Stay strong Ethan- your mental health IS more important and (no disrespect to Hila but) I find you very handsome as you are.
Same here! As someone who has tried different medications it’s honestly a miracle Ethan was able to find a medication that works for him. I get she wants him to look his best but his best imo is him in a good mental place. The suggestion to try other meds just because of weight gain made me :/ if he’s said before lexapro helps him a lot
Right? I had to stop watching and come back to finish later because I'd never seen Donna appear mean or unlikeable before. Donna (like Hila) has mentioned struggling to gain enough weight, so I really don't think either can understand what it's like for him. Ethan's also in his mid 30's and he isn't GIGANTIC either. He also works out, so I'm not really concerned for his health and I think it's weird to expect him to go back to looking how he did as a teenager. Everyone putting aesthetics over Ethan suffering from depression shows we still have a long way to go in lessening fat phobia and the stigma of mental illness. I would put my money on suicide killing a mildly-overweight depressed person before a weight-related illness. I know Donna doesn't understand how hurtful this can be, but I bet if she reads the comments she'll try to be better in the future.
@@aleesiauh she is not simply fat shaming him she is concerned for his overall health and not saying stop taking that medication she is asking if there are other options that could both help his mental and physical health. His mom has a right to say whatever she wants to him that’s is her SON
Completely agree.... I'm in the exact same situation as Ethan being on lexapro and you can't understand how important the medication is. I wouldn't take it away to look a bit better. It's easy to say on the outside looking in and as two thin people.
@@sarahcdubz 100% I feel you. I'm on a treatment that makes me less societally "desirable" as well and you couldn't pay me enough to stop using it for the way it benefits my mental health. I'm glad Ethan has thick skin. I think it's the type of skin you grow when you've seen how dark it can be on the other side; nobody could ever convince you to go backward after you've climbed yourself out of that low.
donna is such a sweet woman but honestly ethans mental health is so much more important than gaining weight, as long as his physical health isnt in complete ruins i think a healthy mindset is a lot better than being “in shape” also for what its worth i personally think ethans v handsome and so does hila and her opinion is the only one that matters in this situation
I mean...yes but you might underestimate what it takes to be unhealthily overweight. In men basically having a waist size above a certain point represents like a 50% increased likelihood of all kinds of medical conditions that will ruin you.
@@shield_maiden_ it’s like like for so many topics when it comes to men. “Men are naturally good at this” or “men are biologically wired for that” like NOOOO it’s called conditioning. Besides being naturally bigger (for the most part), I don’t buy into any of that biological bullshit. A lot of the times this argument helps them be able to avoid accountability. And you know what else is funny? How the same men will argue something is biological, but then turn around and say “not ALL men”. Like which is it?? Sorry this turned into a tangent but it annoys me to no end
@@shield_maiden_ not only that buy also men had a giant headstart in that it was ok and sometimes encouraged for us to play games and definitely not so much with females.....at least in my own experience
@@mw7845 lol as a man the whole "not all men" "its biological" made me physical cringe! we can be really f'n dumb sometimes and wont even get it when the evidence is laid out in front of our faces. but thats not a cop out bc some men are just pos's too!
Can we please have a Families’ episode once a month. I just can’t get enough of Donna and Gary! Omg the aiming up on the video game was everything. God I love this family.
It's so tough. There's so many side effects to gaining weight but switching meds is going to have other unfavorable effects as well. Better to be stable mentally I guess
I think he should try BUPROPION!! it’s used as an anti depressant (and for smoking cessation) and doesn’t cause weight gain!! It actually causes weight loss so u need to make sure to eat on it. I think it would be really good for Ethan to try a new med!!
I had to quit Zoloft because of the side effects 💔 hoping I can find something better soon. Sometimes it’s worth quitting a med with bad side effects to find something that really works for you in every way. I can understand the apprehension though
@@RohaanSaleem his dad literally said he was a log... I'm so sorry Etha has spoken about how he feels about his weight before multiple times amd them knowing that and still teasing him is not fun amd games.
It's not rocket science to figure out that this is for the camera and everyone was very clearly comfortable with the conversation. Please just get over your own shit and stop imagining problems in a persons family that you watch on fucking TH-cam 😂
I get that they probably don’t mean any harm, but don’t let anyone tell you what to do with your body except your doctor. you are human and human beings come in all shapes and sizes. If your Lexapro is helping you, keep taking it. I’ve been on so many meds in the last nine years that I wish I found one that works for me as quickly as you did
Thank you Ethan for admitting that America has a lot of fault in why Mexico is the way it is, a lot of Americans don’t like to admit that but I respect you for that.
@@kimscissorhands there was a meme video about how many times nations' fates were altered to the worse by the cia and/or the american army...it's terrifying to think about...and those were only the ones they publically admitted
Ethan is beautiful the way he is and his mental health is honestly so much more important than anything else. Especially with a new baby on the way! How can you tell someone who battles with depression that you noticed that they gained weight since starting meds. Also fat people know they’re fat…
I’m honestly shocked by how cruel people can be… even though I’m sure Donna felt like she had good intentions, why would you point out something like that?? Basically telling him she misses when he was skinny and depressed
He has said he has wanted to change himself, she’s asking if he’s looked into other medications and he said he hasn’t tried really. Mental and physical health are equally as important imo and she’s asking if he’s tried to do both with an alternative medicine
@@hej6513 as a mother now who dealt with the mention of my weight my whole life. This is something I would never do to my kids. It doesn’t work. He isn’t just some who just struggles with just weight but mental disorders that make it that much difficult. It makes one feel like we aren’t ever good enough. This approach actually made me develop a destructive behavior. I was loosing weight because I would barf and not eat and she would look at me and praise me and it reenforced the behavior. She didn’t know and this is why it’s best to not talk about peoples weight unless they bring it up.
i mean you can’t be fully mentally healthy unless you’re physically healthy. but it’s 100% possible for him to achieve physical health on lexapro and not be “skinny”. skinny /= healthy. i feel like a lot of people don’t realize that. as long as ethan feels good and his overall health isn’t affected by his weight, he doesn’t need to worry about losing any. my mom was put on lexapro after my dad passed away and it ended up giving her thyroid issues that impacted her weight, so i think ethan should definitely talk to a doctor about his HEALTH on lexapro. and not his weight. but lexapro does have side effects that cause weight gain, it doesn’t necessarily cause it itself. health should be everyone’s primary concern, physical and mental. they coincide.
This actually makes me feel bad how much Donna and sometimes Hila publicly comment on Ethan’s weight knowing how insecure he probably is about it. Being fat shamed by your own family is one of the worst feelings, especially when you’re not even fat. He’s absolutely right, his mental health is more important. 💯
My parents did that and I have struggled my whole life with an eating disorder. I do think his family does it out of love and mine were just ashamed of me. But I know it still has to hurt.
I agree completely. I think it is wrong for them to comment on his weight, especially in front of millions. He knows how much he weighs. Just like you said, what goes on in his head is more important.
I don’t like the discussion of Ethan’s weight. I know she’s saying it out of love and concern but Ethan is right about mental health is more important than gaining the weight! 😓
Ethan, you're right. If that medication is really working for you, you should absolutely stay on it. You seemed pretty uncomfortable about changing medication, and if it starts to really impact your health and you're comfortable exploring avenues, then you should do it on your own time. Changing medication during a busy holiday season with the time it takes to adjust to it probably wouldn't be fun.
Really sad during the weight comment parts. You could really see in Ethans eyes that it affected him. Certain anti-depressants are very well known to cause weight gain, with most causing a 10lbs+ weight gain in around 1/4 people. This being mostly due to changing serotonin levels that cause the brain to intensely crave carbohydrates. If someone's mental health is bad enough it can lead to them ending their life, constant anxiety, career and personal life falling apart. Meanwhile, being overweight means not fitting in certain clothes and *MAYBE* health issues like BP and heart disease. As a NURSE, there are plenty of overweight individuals who have perfect BP, heart condition, blood panels. If the medications help you Ethan, please continue them. Papa Bless Since there are so many opposers to mental health in the comments lmk when yall want me to just start posting straight peer reviewed statistics
100000% agree. i am on lexapro like ethan and i have gained some weight but the overall mental stability i have gained is worth it. i had really bad mental health crises when i tried to taper off my lexapro. totally agree with you.
@UCJnpYnHPcJR1Nmi4speB2Cg (just my anecdotal info) but for me my appetite increased a lot when i started taking lexapro and i literally don't feel full even after eating a full meal. i never had this before so i gained a few pounds and it's hard to get it off even when i try really hard. i have lost lots of weight before in my life so i know how to, but it's still insanely hard on the lexapro. i'm even on stimulants as well but i am still hungry all the time. i think it sends signals to your brain, so there's definitely a chemical factor as well. i've also heard it can cause it even if diet stays the same but i don't know the specific info and don't wanna spread misinfo
@@expensivepink7 Lexapro, and almost all anti-depressants, are linked to an intense craving of carbohydrates. This is due to the changes to serotonin levels In healthcare we literally call zoloft, z-OHHH-loft, because it turns person into the O shape. Wish his family researched and learned about this part of him a little more so they understand it's not just him wanting pizza cause it's yumyum, his brain is incessantly telling him "GIVE ME CARBS"
that was so refreshing to hear Ethan's take on Mexican cartels, wow. Like the first person I've heard w a large following to give this take instead of shitting on Mexico for being a dangerous country w/o addressing the actual problem. It's so unfortunate what the cartels and US/Mex govs have done to it. It's seriously so beautiful.
I thought it was common knowledge that the cartels and the US have made Mexico what it is. Maybe we only learn about that outside of the US, where we don't have the propaganda.
It makes sense to me after this video why Ethan struggles with his body and food. Donna picking him apart and saying things about gaining weight being as bad as depression was definitely a lot as someone in ED treatment. I urge Ethan to please seek a dietician, specifically with an ED background, because it has honestly helped me so tremendously!
@@MyMolesKeeper yeah normally I can handle it but this was particularly bad. i know Donna probably has no idea the power of what she’s saying, but it was hard to sit through as much as I did.
Yeah her point about “weight can age a person” and how she looks young because she’s thin really missed the mark. She looks good because of her genetics. She’s thin because of her metabolism. It’s completely normal for someone’s metabolism to slow down as they age. It just so happens that hers didn’t, which isn’t due to her virtue
@@complainielainie I agree because I see some thin women that look much older than they are but when they gain a little weight they actually look a bit younger. I've only been able to gain weight after 35 and I feel I look so much better than I did 5-8 years ago!
This is the first time I've ever disagreed with Donna. As someone who has been trying to get an anti depressant to "work for me" for 2 years now, I get so much hope from hearing Ethan talk about how is medication helps him. He shouldn't try to find another medication Just because this one causes him to gain weight. Having a small waistline isn't worth wanting to be "unalive".
donna talking about how ethan "used to be so handsome" really made me sad. please don't make your family members feel lesser than because of their weight. imagine all the comments he sees every day from people trying to hurt him, then hearing comments from the people that LOVE him too? man that'd mess me up. he's so successful and making an awesome community for the fupa troopers, why do we have to focus on the size of his body? it's so weird to me. no hate to anyone, I love every person in this video so much, and I know ethan will say it's not a big deal, but still. :(
please don’t stop your meds just to look “better”. people look their best when they’re mentally at peace, no matter what. ♥️ edit: wasn’t saying people should be unhealthy or anything! just saying people shouldn’t make personal changes just to look more “attractive” :)
Unwanted weight gain can have a negative impact on your mental health too though… If it’s causing him this much grief, he should work with his doctor to switch to something else
I agree this is the same conversation I have with my parents, I'm dreading it this Christmas I've been on Lexapro for 12 years and gained weight and developed BED during the pandemic I feel for Ethan ❤❤
@@Sarah-nt8nw he said he’d rather have pills to help his mental health and that he doesn’t care about the physical weight bit as much as his mental health, she should’ve listened and left it at that. He’s not a child he knows his health better than his mum
Ethans parents ripping the absolute shit out of his weight is ONLY acceptable because they are unbelievably hilarious. But to add, it's ok Ethan, I experienced massive weight gain too as soon as I went on Lexapro and im off it now and I'm struggling to lose the weight. It happens and it's NORMAL. Don't let people rip you to shit over it. Love you Ethan ❤️
nah as someone who is into fitness, hearing that sounded really messed up. Just because you're related to someone doesn't make it acceptable for them to talk down on someone. And people wonder why kids grow up having bad self esteem, because the people around them always got something negative to say. Ethans parents are sweet but the way they brought it up was kinda mean
I just wanna say to Ethan losing weight is not even as close to important as being healthy you are beginning your health journey not to look good primarily but to feel good so I am proud of you
@@buffywasright there's definitely truth to what both of u are saying! The journey to overall health(mental and physical) is just a difficult process to tackle for anyone. We all have to do our best to figure out what we can personally handle. There's not a one size fits all method or perfect road to happiness. And that's perfectly okay.
@@buffywasright losing weight is part of being healthy but his mom is specifically relating being skinny to looking good and asking that if him. She clearly knows this has been on Ethan for a long time. He has even gone vegan trying to “look good” but that’s not exactly where it starts. Doing it to get results is fine but for someone like Ethan who struggles losing it because of the meds he’s on. It’s harder than someone not on them. So for him still being chubby doesn’t mean he’s not internally beginning to be more healthy.
Ethan is husband goals and handsome as fuck, especially in that sweet turtleneck. Your mental health and wellbeing is so much more important than the way you look.
Donna with peace and love please realize that Ethan gets hundreds of comments a day from haters commenting on his appearance. He doesn’t need the people that should be supporting most, telling him to look good again. It really gave me a sad feeling. Mental health is always more important. Always.🤍
We stan a mentally stable king. Yes, being thinner and a little more athletic can benefit physical health, but sometimes mental well being is more important. ❤ Ethan is a skinny legend.
I swear to God I was crying laughing at Ethan freaking tf out over Donna's terrible control skills 🤣😭 her looking at the ceiling spinning and Ethan panicking
Ethan, you are our handsome king! And those days were not in kindergarten only. You are a beautiful man and I'm sure Hila and all the foot soldiers agree!💜
I agree to me Ethan has always looked very handsome. His personality and his character and humor are a big bonus😁 Hila is so lucky to have him as a husband and Ethan is lucky to have her❤️
I really wish everyone around Ethan would stop giving him crap about his body :( he looks perfectly the fine the way he is. All he’d have to do to look “dapper” for the wedding is clean up a bit. It just idk, the guy doesn’t deserve to always be told to lose weight or what he can and can’t eat.
I’m so confused how Ethan’s family can’t see it’s not just about Ethan losing weight. Most weight gain has psychological reasoning behind it & he needs SUPPORT more than shaming during this period of his life. Understand his hurt and encourage him to live a healthier life ❤️❤️
God damn, being fat shamed so hard by his parents. Ethan, you're way more than your damn weight. You're a handsome boi, no matter the majesty of your fupa
I would do anything for this series to come back even if it was once a month. I love Donna and Gary so much. They honestly make me laugh every time they are on. Donna and Ethan's relationship is so sweet and fun to watch too. Bring back Families!
Ethan is objectively not ugly, he just needs a good barber and a tailor. You can absolutely have „swagger“ at any weight, we’re just used to comparing people to models when there’s many ways of being good looking.
I honestly think your comment is mean, basically calling him ugly as he is right now (without barber and suit). I would have a hard time reading something like this about myself. Not sure if you were trying to compliment him but starting with “you’re not a model”, yeesh
@@suzienothing9855 saying someone could look good with different grooming methods is by no means as damaging as commenting on their body saying they are incapable of being handsome and good looking because of their weight.
The weight gain with antidepressants is so rough to deal with. I used to be a ballerina, maybe 120 at heaviest. I struggle to look at myself now because the weight gain is so upsetting, but every other aspect of my life has improved exponentially.
Ethan is and always has been a handsome guy. It’s the first thing I noticed when i came across H3 videos years ago (and yes Hila is pretty,they’re a good looking couple even if that’s a shallow thing to say). With some extra weight Ethan is still handsome,he’s still Ethan. So don’t say he needs to lose weight or he needs to look better. He doesn’t need to do anything, especially when you know that weight gain is a side effect of his meds. There’s so much more to looks than weight.
@@jennyshoutsrawr yeah it really annoys me.. and it also sends out this idea that people can’t gain weight without being talked down on. What kind of message is that
I felt bad for Ethan when they were talking about his weight. I have trauma from my mom using that "you would look cuter if you lost weight" tactic my entire life.
I lost the weight about 50 pounds and my mom literally always says I'm withering away. Don't think everyone understands the weight of there words especially when they have never struggled with weight.
I was thinking the same thing! Even when you get a “thick skin”, for lack of a better word, about that stuff as you get older, it’s still tough to hear. Really negatively impactful words that are intended to be harmless/helpful:/
Totally, recovering from an ED atm because of things like that and my mums relationship with food, but I also have to recognise it’s not my mums fault, she was brought up the same way cause of social pressures to be thin. Doesn’t make it hurt less tho lol
Bruh that's too true, parents are so sweet and sensitive but sometimes they just casually drop these bombs ''you'd look so much better if you cut all your dreadlocks'' Jesus mom, just tryna look like me over here?
With peace and love I’m so confused as to why they’re all commenting on Ethan’s weight. He honestly looks the healthiest he has in so long & he’s glowing. We love you King, just the way you are ✨🧸
Donna gives such mom energy with Ethan weight and Dans hair 😭😭 absolutely going for everyone insecurities in such a savage way but with the sweet intentions only moms have
Donna is a wonderful, sweet mother, but I think it’s important to realize that Ethan is a handsome man regardless of his weight gain, and his mental health stability will always be more important than being fat. I always hear Ethan talk so negatively about his body and it really makes me sad.
Right. We know Ethan wants to get healthy and the best way for him to become successful is to take care of his mental health and everything else will follow.
It’s being brought up more and more lately and I feel bad for him :( if I was insecure about my weight/ wanted to lose weight but struggled with it, and I was constantly reminded of it or told I would be more attractive if I lost weight, it would make me feel horrible. The way they keep talking about it negatively is also a way people develop eating disorders..
Right! It is all about mental health and yes eating good and keep in shape is good for the body and mind as well however being thin isn’t the key to health.
Ethan: “You can pick between Moses, Jesus”
Donna: “well I won’t be picking Moses”
the burns from Donna don’t stop 🔥
She woke up and chose savage mode 🤣
the way my eyes popped out of my head when she said that
yes miss sweeney :)
That's our queen
I came to the comments jus for that 💀💀💀
Ethan trying to convince Donna that “slay queening“ meant she was actually slaying queens but then his dad somehow knowing the actual term is so on brand.
100% hahah
what exactly is their brand?
AHAHA I just got to that part and AB is just nodding along in the background I laughed so hard
Nobody:
Dan: “that’s regicide!”
Donna is a queen and she knows it. She knew what the ‘slay queen’ meant
Ethan getting the security guard involved is 100% Michael Scott chair vs copier energy
Yeah but also it was super wholesome
@@trashcollector6184 totally agree!
I hope mr security guard makes some good money with his yoga
Whenever Ethan turns into Ethan Scott I kind of love it.
@@Alexandra_Wolf Ethan Scott 🤣
I do admire the way Ethan controls himself on these topics regarding weight and medication. I have had some poor reactions but Ethan handles himself well and respectfully. Kudos to you Ethan
I know and it's sad to still see "fans" shit on him and comment how he looks fat and horrible and he's not gonna be there for his child. Like he already knows all these things, that's not how to motivate someone
@@Anna13Tonks Thats horrible. Most of the comments I see are the opposite, always telling him how slim he's looking and that it looks like he lost weight, etc. I think these comments are harmful too in their own way, but most comments I see about Ethans appearance are usually pretty nice.
People can be so shitty
Where do they talk about Ethan's weight? Time, please?
@@mmmissmiss3356 can’t you just watch the podcast?
@@mmmissmiss3356 around the 20 minute mark
Donna saying séances and tarot is “just things girls do” lol amazing
✨🔮💖👩🏾🤝👩🏼JustGirlyThings😌👭🏻💖🔮✨
So iconic
I wanna hear the rest of that levitation story 👀
A queen among peasants
I mean it's True loll
Talking about witchcraft
Donna: “Ethan! That’s just what girls do!”
The feminine urge to do a seance
Witchcraft is for the girls 👭 love Donna for that
The thing is shes not even joking. I also remember trying to get my friend to levitate during a sleepover when I was a young girl. And trying to summon demons... the good old days.
@@ThriftShopTunes There's a WKUK sketch about this lol
@@ThriftShopTunes “stiff as a board light as a feather” with all our friends lifting someone with two fingers each in kindergarten haha, it starts early and it’s great. Witches ftw.
Ethan really gaslighting his mom about “slay queen”😂😂
That felt wrong 😂😂
With peace and love I think Ethan is just dumb lol
She also said "slay queening" instead of "slaying, queen".
@@wolfiepoos949 lol no Ethan was clearly joking
@@wolfiepoos949 it’s so obviously a joke
Doesn’t seem like “gaslighting”, he was likely not well informed. :)
1:10:10
I love how Love is hyping up Swami whom he's probably never seen before.
It was adorable
He said he saw him before in the parking lot. He raced out there on the love bot and tried talking to him 🤣
love is the best crew member
I'm currently crying at Ethan accidentally saying "frenemies" and then they all join in saying "families, families, families"
One of my fav H3 moments to date lmao
I'm so glad they got the "FAMILIES" chant in there.. I was getting anxious waiting for it from the start and it took way too long haha Love that Donna knew the chant too.
Trisha is crying too
@Tommie Stars ok tommie
There's no such thing as a coincidence...
Swami was absolutely shook when he took a bite of Ethan’s latke. his facial expression was too good😭
SWAMI = FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY
We need more Swami cameos!
FAMILIES FAMILIES
Swamilies
Swamussy
@@NathanSplosion you need to leave! XD
this is my favourite christmas gift
omg
You mean Hanukkah
Who is “christmas”?
@@kevindube7096 Jesus Christ!?
@@kevindube7096 we love you gawd!
imo ethan is not even that big, he’s 36 and a dad. he looks his age. comparing him to his early adulthood is just unfair imo
His belly is pretty big, the rest of the body isn't.
Right exactly. He looks happy and that what matters!
@@leolego2 in my opinion he’s just got a dad bod lol
Honestly yeah, I think in a lot of eps he looks average and just a bit plump. Guess it's a crazy take lol
I guess for American standards he looks like a normal 36 year-old :P
oh my godddd. When Donna was just shooting at the ground, Ethan yelling RUN, her looking up to the sky and spinning around. So much chaos, I literally haven't laughed this hard in so long.
SAME omfg hahah
Please don't stop your meds, especially around the holidays and with a baby on the way! You look great! I'd gain 100 lbs in exchange for not being depressed! I know Donna means well, but I don't think she fully understands.
i went off under the members upload about this but i need to comment here too YES I SECOND THIS
That's just trading 1 health issue for another...
Donna is absolutely right though. She's saying there has to be another medication he can take that doesn't cut his life expectancy down because of weight gain. Not that he should stop his meds.
@@uncleremus3211 exactly
she didnt say stop them she asked if there were different medications to take. She doesnt fully understand like u said when they grew up ppl didn’t focus on mental health whatsoever. But im pretty sure Ethan knows whats right for him
“I won’t be picking Moses” - Donna the absolute sweetest savage on earth. 😂😂😂 Not even 10 minutes in and I know that will be my favorite moment of the episode.
Lmao I know I was dying 😂😂 I'm mad nobody caught that!! Not even Dan! Haha!!!
@@christinecannibal844 me too!! She deserved a laugh for that one!
Sean. Sean Sean
@@joshuaaldaco8438 Shauuuuuuuuuun
Queeeeen I’m screaming laughing
I love how Donna calls Gary "dad" sometimes. My parents do the same
lol mine too
My mom has always done that
Daddy
It’s gotten to the point that i call my parents “grandma and grandpa” since my nieces and nephew are always around so thats what I always refer to them as😂
@@Claugustus Daaddyyy?
Swami saying “I love you all” after his taste test was so cute and wholesome 🥺😂❤️
As a Mexican It's pretty cool to see my fav podcast talk about Homero Gomez, he's pretty much a legend among environmental activists here in Mexico. A hero who's life was sadly cut short..
@@Redzoasi third Mexican here and I completely agree with both of you.
Its such a sad situation
It was shown how are you respect him. The pictures, murals, portraits, the funeral with thousands of people... I teared up.
Cuando la peda fellow mexicans foot soldiers?
I love how Donna calls her group of friends her girlfriends- idk why, it just gives off cool aunt vibes
Same 😂
I agree. I’m in my 30s and wanna use that lingo forever.
I like when she asks if it's okay to say something and then says it right after
Using a word, is very worth the praise
@@TheAcidicMolotov ligma
the comments about weight were really hard to listen to. some people were just raised on that, i don't super blame Donna, and i appreciate the Ethan pushed back. it's just a generational trauma that needs to end. questioning her like that was so smart, and honestly made the situation feel so much better.
ugh grow up, ethan wasnt fat as a kid so its not like he grew up with her calling him fat. hes an adult who has made a living off of making fun of others, if he cant handle the “trauma” of his mother saying she thinks he should lose weight then he shouldnt be on the internet. have we all forgotten that being fat isnt healthy? it has nothing to do with cultural pressure to look “hot”, its about acknowledging you shouldnt be ordering pizza all the time if youre supposedly trying to lose weight!
Stop being so sensitive. Overweight and obese isn’t healthy. She cares about his health. People like you just care about ignoring problems and pretending everything is fine to make yourself feel better in the moment and avoid hard work.
I love how people under this comment are acting like they actually care about Ethan’s health. If you really cared you would care about his mental health too, and anti depressants can make you gain weight for no reason and make it extremely difficult to lose weight
@siân diann 💯
@siân diann youre right, its not any of my business what he does with his body. i never said it was, and i couldnt give less of a shit how much he weighs. its also none of that girls business what his mother has to say about his weight.
but i fundamentally disagree with the idea that pointing out peoples unhealthy weight is a “generational trauma that needs to end”. should we stop going to doctors too if theyre going to tell us our lifestyles are unhealthy? fuck the dentist cuz theyre gonna tell us to brush our teeth more? i want a family that points out you have gained weight and should try and make healthier decisions, not one who quietly ignores and/or even enables it.
so, i say again, grow up.
Ethan comforting Donna by saying "it's okay, he sucks too" has me rolling
😭😭😭
Donna being upset at Ethan for revealing the babies blanket was hilarious
Not as upset as Hila when Ethan revealed the baby's name then proceeded to push her buttons by saying the name is based off Batman.
This was so genuinely entertaining. Please more Families reunions like this.
EVERY MONTH
i would love to see how their gaming skills have developed every month
Ethan: you have to stop telling people on the internet where you are
Gary: wow, a ticket to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, which is right around the corner from our house
I love how Donna's calling Ethan handsome and all that then his dad's like "you look like a log".
Lol Donna 'when your picture came up on the screen the entire auditorium was stunned in silence by how beautiful you were' or whatever looolll.
Well she said that while fat shaming him so take it with a grain of salt
AB's reaction to that also killed me xD
@@linneawesterdahl2375 Why take it with a grain of salt? If anyone should be concerned with Ethan’s physical well-being it should be his mother. Doesn’t mean she doesn’t actually think her baby is handsome
@May Hummel this was pre-recorded so they also could’ve edited things out if Ethan was uncomfortable. I think she’s worried because she knows it’s not the norm for him but a reaction to the medication, and mothers do worry about that stuff. He’s got health concerns around it too as mentioned but thinks the medication he’s on is worth the physical side effects regardless, which makes sense. But hoping he’ll be able to lose a bit of weight, especially when that’s a goal Ethan has already been talking publicly about for a while, seems fine to me
the Halo game had me in fucking tears, Ethan's coaching, AB's shenanigans... absolutely priceless 😂
I was fucking dying during that whole thing!
One of the funniest segments in a while oh my god I can’t stop laughing
Same, I didn’t know it’s exactly what my soul needed
@@alynch5062 yesss exactly haha
And AB cheating out of frustration by hitting the button for him then immediately acting like he didn't do it. You can tell it was eating at him the whole time too after he mentioned it again later
Ethan being a kid in front of his parents as an adult is a vibe
Don’t stop the Lexapro Ethan you’re beautiful now!
I think today is when I realized this podcast truly feels like coming home to relatives I never knew I needed. My family makes latkes every year, we always have such a grand time with them like this, and this was so wholesome and cozy to watch. Thank you for sharing a piece of your traditions with us, and thank you for having such an amazing family! Chag Sameach!
Aww 😭
EDIT: This was commented prior to seeing the body shaming part. I agree that was sad & harmful. I hated it when my parents commented on my weight, too. I absolutely meant no harm - this was early in the episode and I watch these in spurts during the workday; I paused after commenting this when Donna dogged on her own appearance and then I resumed later. When I saw the body shaming part, I also commented (but it didn’t gain the traction this comment randomly did) about how that was sad & harmful, how parents have a way of making us feel small, and that Ethan is a handsome king perfect the way he is. I don’t agree with or defend the body shaming, this was a comment at the beginning because prior to that conversation, calling Donna a queen and beautiful and all that was not uncommon and that conversation began after Donna was dogging on her own appearance.
If this came across as insensitive, I understand and I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. Peace & love.
SECOND EDIT: Deleting the main part, as I think there’s no point to keeping something harmful (even unintentionally harmful) up. Thanks friends.
Okay?
Sure maybe she should also ease up on the body shaming
@@jescerie7382 she's his mom, literally been there for him most his life. Pretty sure she says her thoughts from a place of love instead of shaming. It's like ya'll were never criticized by your godly perfect parents your entire life lmao get over it.
@@re_i_gn so you're okay with your mother body shaming you. And you're okay with body shaming
@@re_i_gn no parents are perfect and I imagine she's a very loving mom, she certainly seems to adore him. Those comments also feel harsh and mean and unhelpful. Sooo.... that's my opinion but thanks anyway.
Ethan's parents versing each other is more intense than actually playing pvp.
Ethan telling Donna to ✨calmly✨ shoot while hes FREAKING out 🤣
@@pnaciii UNLOAD
Not everyone looks “good” stick thin… Ethan you look AMAZING! and Yes, your mental health is 100% more important than being so skinny!! “The same problems still exists at a size 6” is a quote that’s helped me when battling my self-image ! You’re happy, successful, and SO LOVED. Keep on King!
Yes I came to comment something similar! I think Ethan looks great! He looked good at a smaller size and looks good now- it’s a shame he doesn’t seem to see himself the same way
His mental health as well as physical would definitely benefit if he achieved a healthy weight and lifestyle
@@sof5339 with peace and love Sofia no one asked for your opinion
@@YoungFraggle with peace and love mental and physical health are equally important and those who can’t see that, are in denial 🙂
@@sof5339 absolutely 💯
I love how they’ll randomly chant “families” and then just move on like they didn’t all just chant together for 15 seconds with straight faces
Right like the silence is so loud lmao
I think it’s a sound bite 😭
@@nyjessy Yeah but they’re actually saying it too lol
ethan looks so good, people are so mean to him (lol)
mental health is equally as important as physical health.
You also can’t work out as easily if you aren’t mentally well. Feeling depressed makes it pretty easy to be lazy and avoid working out.
@@auroraborealis675 You literally cannot get one without the other lol
FINALLY, SOMEONE THAT ISN'T DOWNPLAYING PHYSICAL HEALTH & ACTING LIKE YOU CAN'T PRIORITIZE THEM SIMULTANEOUSLY. Papa bless
@@ME-ol9gk Lexapro is weight neutral
Omg when Donna and Gary’s players were right in each other’s faces but couldn’t aim good enough to kill each other had me dying
lolol I've been dying the whole segment, pure gold quality content. They should totally do this more often
Please do more parents playing video games. This segment had me crying tears.
I love Donna. But, I’m not going to lie- Donna’s comments on Ethan’s weight made me really sad and uncomfortable. It reminded me of a similar experience I had on an antidepressant and my own family’s reaction to my weight gain. Thankfully, I found a different antidepressant that works for my mental health AND weight goals, but it was really hard at the time. Stay strong Ethan- your mental health IS more important and (no disrespect to Hila but) I find you very handsome as you are.
Same here! As someone who has tried different medications it’s honestly a miracle Ethan was able to find a medication that works for him. I get she wants him to look his best but his best imo is him in a good mental place. The suggestion to try other meds just because of weight gain made me :/ if he’s said before lexapro helps him a lot
Right? I had to stop watching and come back to finish later because I'd never seen Donna appear mean or unlikeable before. Donna (like Hila) has mentioned struggling to gain enough weight, so I really don't think either can understand what it's like for him.
Ethan's also in his mid 30's and he isn't GIGANTIC either. He also works out, so I'm not really concerned for his health and I think it's weird to expect him to go back to looking how he did as a teenager.
Everyone putting aesthetics over Ethan suffering from depression shows we still have a long way to go in lessening fat phobia and the stigma of mental illness. I would put my money on suicide killing a mildly-overweight depressed person before a weight-related illness.
I know Donna doesn't understand how hurtful this can be, but I bet if she reads the comments she'll try to be better in the future.
That’s his mom not a random person there is a level of comfort you couldn’t comprehend
@@kadenbrowning6653 Not even. His mom should know far better than us his struggles. It was a bummer to watch.
@@aleesiauh she is not simply fat shaming him she is concerned for his overall health and not saying stop taking that medication she is asking if there are other options that could both help his mental and physical health. His mom has a right to say whatever she wants to him that’s is her SON
Damn your parents are ruthless on your weight... Kudos on Ethan for standing his ground on his mental health. Damn. I feel for ya.
Completely agree.... I'm in the exact same situation as Ethan being on lexapro and you can't understand how important the medication is. I wouldn't take it away to look a bit better. It's easy to say on the outside looking in and as two thin people.
@@sarahcdubz 100% I feel you. I'm on a treatment that makes me less societally "desirable" as well and you couldn't pay me enough to stop using it for the way it benefits my mental health. I'm glad Ethan has thick skin. I think it's the type of skin you grow when you've seen how dark it can be on the other side; nobody could ever convince you to go backward after you've climbed yourself out of that low.
@@tuneroro Yes completely agree! You know how crucial it is and it comes before pretty much anything else.
That whole time I felt like it was my own parents talking to me, older generations are just fatphobic lol
That part was so horrible. You should never comment on someone’s body appearance.
donna is such a sweet woman but honestly ethans mental health is so much more important than gaining weight, as long as his physical health isnt in complete ruins i think a healthy mindset is a lot better than being “in shape” also for what its worth i personally think ethans v handsome and so does hila and her opinion is the only one that matters in this situation
But THE WEDDING!! Think of the pictures!! /s
I mean...yes but you might underestimate what it takes to be unhealthily overweight. In men basically having a waist size above a certain point represents like a 50% increased likelihood of all kinds of medical conditions that will ruin you.
I can't stop laughing. If Gary and Donna streamed I would actually watch gameplay streams.
i could not that was fucking painful to watch😂
Bro I was cackling at them just standing in front of each other no shooting going on
@@shield_maiden_ it’s like like for so many topics when it comes to men. “Men are naturally good at this” or “men are biologically wired for that” like NOOOO it’s called conditioning. Besides being naturally bigger (for the most part), I don’t buy into any of that biological bullshit.
A lot of the times this argument helps them be able to avoid accountability.
And you know what else is funny? How the same men will argue something is biological, but then turn around and say “not ALL men”. Like which is it??
Sorry this turned into a tangent but it annoys me to no end
@@shield_maiden_ not only that buy also men had a giant headstart in that it was ok and sometimes encouraged for us to play games and definitely not so much with females.....at least in my own experience
@@mw7845 lol as a man the whole "not all men" "its biological" made me physical cringe! we can be really f'n dumb sometimes and wont even get it when the evidence is laid out in front of our faces. but thats not a cop out bc some men are just pos's too!
Can we please have a Families’ episode once a month. I just can’t get enough of Donna and Gary! Omg the aiming up on the video game was everything. God I love this family.
Ethan don’t stop your meds, we stan a mentally stable plus-size king
It's so tough. There's so many side effects to gaining weight but switching meds is going to have other unfavorable effects as well. Better to be stable mentally I guess
I think he should try BUPROPION!! it’s used as an anti depressant (and for smoking cessation) and doesn’t cause weight gain!! It actually causes weight loss so u need to make sure to eat on it. I think it would be really good for Ethan to try a new med!!
100%
I had to quit Zoloft because of the side effects 💔 hoping I can find something better soon. Sometimes it’s worth quitting a med with bad side effects to find something that really works for you in every way. I can understand the apprehension though
@@natalie8956 wellbutrin isn’t good for people who suffer from anxiety like Ethan does
Ethan: “You can choose Moses..Jesus…”
Donna: “Well I won’t be picking Moses”
THE SHADE OF IT ALL. 👀 I love Donna 💀
YOU CAUGHT THAT TOO LOL !!!
Timestamp?
6:48
Is that because of Moses and Trisha or because she doesn’t want to disrespect Moses The Prophet?
@@coolestinternetperson Yeah totally bc they didn’t want to offend the prophet
Gary: “yeah i’m actually gonna surprise your mom with a trip to see the butterflies”
Ethan: “now when you say surprise... 🤔”
It’s becoming clear that Ethan is afraid of witches and that is hilarious to me 😂
Ah yes the witch hazel
@@jessflower7008 😂 thank you
Right!? Like he did a podcast with one for like a year!
There’s no such thing as a coincidence
Not even “witch” hazel is acceptable 😂
Donna has some calming abilities, every time I see her my anxiety goes away. She is like a mother or grandmother who always knows what to do.
Also her voice. She's so soothing and she knows how to verbally and gently calm down just about anything in such a loving way. 😭💕
🥲🥺
Probably witchcraft, no wonder Ethan is so suspicious
donna- “you used to be a toothpick!”
ethan- “what am i now?”
gary- “a whole damn log” 😂😂
A forest 😂
Yeah it's messed up...
He's his dad, cut her some slack. It's all in love, they rip on each other all the time. Stop projecting your own stuff onto theirs.
@@RohaanSaleem his dad literally said he was a log... I'm so sorry Etha has spoken about how he feels about his weight before multiple times amd them knowing that and still teasing him is not fun amd games.
It's not rocket science to figure out that this is for the camera and everyone was very clearly comfortable with the conversation. Please just get over your own shit and stop imagining problems in a persons family that you watch on fucking TH-cam 😂
I get that they probably don’t mean any harm, but don’t let anyone tell you what to do with your body except your doctor. you are human and human beings come in all shapes and sizes. If your Lexapro is helping you, keep taking it. I’ve been on so many meds in the last nine years that I wish I found one that works for me as quickly as you did
Ethan demanding Olivia bring his back when she said it’s raw is pure Gordon Ramsey vibes
"TALK TO THE HAND" ✋
Thank you Ethan for admitting that America has a lot of fault in why Mexico is the way it is, a lot of Americans don’t like to admit that but I respect you for that.
America has fault for the way most countries are, they interfere in everything
@@kimscissorhands there was a meme video about how many times nations' fates were altered to the worse by the cia and/or the american army...it's terrifying to think about...and those were only the ones they publically admitted
Yep :(
🙄 maybe some but not all.
@@siennad587 yeah thats what they said
Ethan is beautiful the way he is and his mental health is honestly so much more important than anything else. Especially with a new baby on the way! How can you tell someone who battles with depression that you noticed that they gained weight since starting meds. Also fat people know they’re fat…
I’m honestly shocked by how cruel people can be… even though I’m sure Donna felt like she had good intentions, why would you point out something like that?? Basically telling him she misses when he was skinny and depressed
He has said he has wanted to change himself, she’s asking if he’s looked into other medications and he said he hasn’t tried really. Mental and physical health are equally as important imo and she’s asking if he’s tried to do both with an alternative medicine
Ah come on… we can’t pass judgment on a mother concerned about her sons physical health. Not really our place is it. :/
@@hej6513 as a mother now who dealt with the mention of my weight my whole life. This is something I would never do to my kids. It doesn’t work. He isn’t just some who just struggles with just weight but mental disorders that make it that much difficult.
It makes one feel like we aren’t ever good enough. This approach actually made me develop a destructive behavior. I was loosing weight because I would barf and not eat and she would look at me and praise me and it reenforced the behavior. She didn’t know and this is why it’s best to not talk about peoples weight unless they bring it up.
i mean you can’t be fully mentally healthy unless you’re physically healthy. but it’s 100% possible for him to achieve physical health on lexapro and not be “skinny”. skinny /= healthy. i feel like a lot of people don’t realize that. as long as ethan feels good and his overall health isn’t affected by his weight, he doesn’t need to worry about losing any. my mom was put on lexapro after my dad passed away and it ended up giving her thyroid issues that impacted her weight, so i think ethan should definitely talk to a doctor about his HEALTH on lexapro. and not his weight. but lexapro does have side effects that cause weight gain, it doesn’t necessarily cause it itself. health should be everyone’s primary concern, physical and mental. they coincide.
This actually makes me feel bad how much Donna and sometimes Hila publicly comment on Ethan’s weight knowing how insecure he probably is about it. Being fat shamed by your own family is one of the worst feelings, especially when you’re not even fat. He’s absolutely right, his mental health is more important. 💯
I feel this. Growing up being overweight and having your family comment on the way you look can be rough
Yea I’m surprised no ones picked up on that from Hila
They just want him to be healthier thats not a bad thing
My parents did that and I have struggled my whole life with an eating disorder. I do think his family does it out of love and mine were just ashamed of me. But I know it still has to hurt.
I agree completely. I think it is wrong for them to comment on his weight, especially in front of millions. He knows how much he weighs. Just like you said, what goes on in his head is more important.
I don’t like the discussion of Ethan’s weight. I know she’s saying it out of love and concern but Ethan is right about mental health is more important than gaining the weight! 😓
Ethan, you're right. If that medication is really working for you, you should absolutely stay on it. You seemed pretty uncomfortable about changing medication, and if it starts to really impact your health and you're comfortable exploring avenues, then you should do it on your own time. Changing medication during a busy holiday season with the time it takes to adjust to it probably wouldn't be fun.
Really sad during the weight comment parts. You could really see in Ethans eyes that it affected him.
Certain anti-depressants are very well known to cause weight gain, with most causing a 10lbs+ weight gain in around 1/4 people. This being mostly due to changing serotonin levels that cause the brain to intensely crave carbohydrates.
If someone's mental health is bad enough it can lead to them ending their life, constant anxiety, career and personal life falling apart. Meanwhile, being overweight means not fitting in certain clothes and *MAYBE* health issues like BP and heart disease.
As a NURSE, there are plenty of overweight individuals who have perfect BP, heart condition, blood panels.
If the medications help you Ethan, please continue them.
Papa Bless
Since there are so many opposers to mental health in the comments lmk when yall want me to just start posting straight peer reviewed statistics
Thank you ❤
100000% agree. i am on lexapro like ethan and i have gained some weight but the overall mental stability i have gained is worth it. i had really bad mental health crises when i tried to taper off my lexapro. totally agree with you.
@UCJnpYnHPcJR1Nmi4speB2Cg (just my anecdotal info) but for me my appetite increased a lot when i started taking lexapro and i literally don't feel full even after eating a full meal. i never had this before so i gained a few pounds and it's hard to get it off even when i try really hard. i have lost lots of weight before in my life so i know how to, but it's still insanely hard on the lexapro. i'm even on stimulants as well but i am still hungry all the time. i think it sends signals to your brain, so there's definitely a chemical factor as well. i've also heard it can cause it even if diet stays the same but i don't know the specific info and don't wanna spread misinfo
@@expensivepink7 Lexapro, and almost all anti-depressants, are linked to an intense craving of carbohydrates. This is due to the changes to serotonin levels
In healthcare we literally call zoloft, z-OHHH-loft, because it turns person into the O shape.
Wish his family researched and learned about this part of him a little more so they understand it's not just him wanting pizza cause it's yumyum, his brain is incessantly telling him "GIVE ME CARBS"
@@pineapplejello3664 interesting, thank u for the info! i definitely eat a lot of carbs and "need" them to feel satiated
AB trying to get the families chant started and Love being the only
one on board had me laughing so hard
that was so refreshing to hear Ethan's take on Mexican cartels, wow. Like the first person I've heard w a large following to give this take instead of shitting on Mexico for being a dangerous country w/o addressing the actual problem. It's so unfortunate what the cartels and US/Mex govs have done to it. It's seriously so beautiful.
Hola, have you seen Ethan’s podcast with Hasan the leftovers? I’m trying to talk about this type of issues en español :)
I thought it was common knowledge that the cartels and the US have made Mexico what it is. Maybe we only learn about that outside of the US, where we don't have the propaganda.
@@leFoodeater no everybody knows this
@@kylehanson5175 didn't sound like it by OP
@@TheOmmW hola, yo los veo
Watching AB's faces whenever Gary spoke was so funny.
i can just imagine the smudge filter applied on his face like the memes on the subreddit lol
his face during the 9/11 comment
It makes sense to me after this video why Ethan struggles with his body and food. Donna picking him apart and saying things about gaining weight being as bad as depression was definitely a lot as someone in ED treatment. I urge Ethan to please seek a dietician, specifically with an ED background, because it has honestly helped me so tremendously!
Yeah I had to fully fast forward - there’s a so much fat phobia. His weight comes up every episode basically.
@@MyMolesKeeper yeah normally I can handle it but this was particularly bad. i know Donna probably has no idea the power of what she’s saying, but it was hard to sit through as much as I did.
Yeah her point about “weight can age a person” and how she looks young because she’s thin really missed the mark. She looks good because of her genetics. She’s thin because of her metabolism. It’s completely normal for someone’s metabolism to slow down as they age. It just so happens that hers didn’t, which isn’t due to her virtue
What does Erectile Disfunction have to do with this?
@@complainielainie I agree because I see some thin women that look much older than they are but when they gain a little weight they actually look a bit younger. I've only been able to gain weight after 35 and I feel I look so much better than I did 5-8 years ago!
This is the first time I've ever disagreed with Donna. As someone who has been trying to get an anti depressant to "work for me" for 2 years now, I get so much hope from hearing Ethan talk about how is medication helps him. He shouldn't try to find another medication Just because this one causes him to gain weight. Having a small waistline isn't worth wanting to be "unalive".
donna talking about how ethan "used to be so handsome" really made me sad. please don't make your family members feel lesser than because of their weight. imagine all the comments he sees every day from people trying to hurt him, then hearing comments from the people that LOVE him too? man that'd mess me up. he's so successful and making an awesome community for the fupa troopers, why do we have to focus on the size of his body? it's so weird to me.
no hate to anyone, I love every person in this video so much, and I know ethan will say it's not a big deal, but still. :(
please don’t stop your meds just to look “better”. people look their best when they’re mentally at peace, no matter what. ♥️
edit: wasn’t saying people should be unhealthy or anything! just saying people shouldn’t make personal changes just to look more “attractive” :)
well said (,:
She just wanted him to switch his meds not stop them to try to lose weight because being obese is unhealthy.
@@simpdiy9560 dude.... what the f*ck
@@simpdiy9560 shut up bro she’s right take your negativity somewhere else
Unwanted weight gain can have a negative impact on your mental health too though… If it’s causing him this much grief, he should work with his doctor to switch to something else
AB's facial expressions every time Gary opens his mouth really are the cherry on top
Gary needs to be a guest on leftovers for obvious reasons, it only makes sense.
Donna giving “well meaning” advice of weight loss is giving me flash backs of my parents doing the same every time they see me. It’s the worst lol
I agree this is the same conversation I have with my parents, I'm dreading it this Christmas I've been on Lexapro for 12 years and gained weight and developed BED during the pandemic I feel for Ethan ❤❤
It really hurt to watch and hear
You guys are so damn sensitive on other's behalf.. Ethan is fine. He knows he's overweight and he wants to lose weight.
@@Koooo4 I’m talking about my experiences with my parents not ethan my guy
@@Tagperson then maybe you should listen to your parents instead of whining about them on the internet?
I can’t with the body shaming. Ethan, you’re handsome and you’ll always be handsome!
I love Donna, but this is giving me “you would just be so beautiful if you lost 15 pounds”
I felt the same. I had to pause and take a crying break because it hit home too much... They really should have cut that bit out
@@HiAnnaRules I agree :(
@@HiAnnaRules girl please
@@Sarah-nt8nw he said he’d rather have pills to help his mental health and that he doesn’t care about the physical weight bit as much as his mental health, she should’ve listened and left it at that.
He’s not a child he knows his health better than his mum
When Gary Klein broke out the Ethan's "Family" gag and got the whole crew to actually use it unironically, I cried laughing.
wow, I didn't read this correctly the first time and was expecting a branded ball gag for a second
@@FoxLunar hahahahahaha
Ethans parents ripping the absolute shit out of his weight is ONLY acceptable because they are unbelievably hilarious.
But to add, it's ok Ethan, I experienced massive weight gain too as soon as I went on Lexapro and im off it now and I'm struggling to lose the weight. It happens and it's NORMAL. Don't let people rip you to shit over it. Love you Ethan ❤️
Lmao at Dan laughing his ass off. After all the times Ethan ripped peoples hairlines, this is like his payback
It’s stil not okay :(
nah as someone who is into fitness, hearing that sounded really messed up. Just because you're related to someone doesn't make it acceptable for them to talk down on someone. And people wonder why kids grow up having bad self esteem, because the people around them always got something negative to say. Ethans parents are sweet but the way they brought it up was kinda mean
I just wanna say to Ethan losing weight is not even as close to important as being healthy you are beginning your health journey not to look good primarily but to feel good so I am proud of you
@@buffywasright there's definitely truth to what both of u are saying! The journey to overall health(mental and physical) is just a difficult process to tackle for anyone. We all have to do our best to figure out what we can personally handle. There's not a one size fits all method or perfect road to happiness. And that's perfectly okay.
@@buffywasright losing weight is part of being healthy but his mom is specifically relating being skinny to looking good and asking that if him. She clearly knows this has been on Ethan for a long time. He has even gone vegan trying to “look good” but that’s not exactly where it starts. Doing it to get results is fine but for someone like Ethan who struggles losing it because of the meds he’s on. It’s harder than someone not on them. So for him still being chubby doesn’t mean he’s not internally beginning to be more healthy.
-Ethan: We'll be doing a blind taste test.
-Dan: Ok I have Ethan's here..
omg i loved how NO ONE even tried and Ethan was flipping out
I find it so endearing that since everyone complimented Ethan’s beanie that one time that he hasn’t stopped wearing it. ❤️
I noticed that too
Right! Also noticed that lol I mean it's dope and all but there are def other beanies he's worn that suited him more, but all the power to him ✌❤
Ethan is husband goals and handsome as fuck, especially in that sweet turtleneck. Your mental health and wellbeing is so much more important than the way you look.
handsome?
So true
Aww Swami is so cute! Even their security/yogi master is such a character. Like the crew.
Donna with peace and love please realize that Ethan gets hundreds of comments a day from haters commenting on his appearance. He doesn’t need the people that should be supporting most, telling him to look good again. It really gave me a sad feeling. Mental health is always more important. Always.🤍
I didn't realize how much i missed families until now. My heart is warm and complete 🥲
They need to do an episode of families quarterly or even monthly, just so that everyone can catch up.
We stan a mentally stable king. Yes, being thinner and a little more athletic can benefit physical health, but sometimes mental well being is more important. ❤ Ethan is a skinny legend.
I swear to God I was crying laughing at Ethan freaking tf out over Donna's terrible control skills 🤣😭 her looking at the ceiling spinning and Ethan panicking
Omg i was CRYING
This content is golden 😂👌
6:54 when she said “well I won’t be picking Moses” I can’t believe no one said anything. I laughed out loud.
Ethan, you are our handsome king! And those days were not in kindergarten only. You are a beautiful man and I'm sure Hila and all the foot soldiers agree!💜
I agree to me Ethan has always looked very handsome. His personality and his character and humor are a big bonus😁 Hila is so lucky to have him as a husband and Ethan is lucky to have her❤️
Ethan was the real heartthrob all along 🥺
@@seanceknowles2911 it was beautiful world from the start🙏
I really wish everyone around Ethan would stop giving him crap about his body :( he looks perfectly the fine the way he is. All he’d have to do to look “dapper” for the wedding is clean up a bit. It just idk, the guy doesn’t deserve to always be told to lose weight or what he can and can’t eat.
Ethan: don’t panic…
Dona: calm trying to learn the controls
Ethan: MOVE MOVE MOVE, MOVE LEFT, TOO FAST, AIM UP, AIM DOWN,
UNLOAD, RUN, RUN, RUN
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Literally dead
PUSH SQUARE TO RELOAD
Sons 🤦🏻♀️ 😂
The cooking scene was absolutely everything. The oil vs. hotter pan debate made me feel right at home. Also Gary’s commentary is the best.
Thank you for your good taste.
I really do think a smaller pan affected the outcome a lil
I’m so confused how Ethan’s family can’t see it’s not just about Ethan losing weight. Most weight gain has psychological reasoning behind it & he needs SUPPORT more than shaming during this period of his life. Understand his hurt and encourage him to live a healthier life ❤️❤️
Ethan carried himself very well over the attack on his weight. Your mental health is more important.
God damn, being fat shamed so hard by his parents. Ethan, you're way more than your damn weight. You're a handsome boi, no matter the majesty of your fupa
I was thinking this. I had to skip that part it was kinda pissing me off like he’s so happy who cares if he gains weight
every time I thought the conversation was over it just KEPT GOING
Fat people in the comments are more offended than he is.
I would do anything for this series to come back even if it was once a month. I love Donna and Gary so much. They honestly make me laugh every time they are on. Donna and Ethan's relationship is so sweet and fun to watch too. Bring back Families!
Ethan is objectively not ugly, he just needs a good barber and a tailor. You can absolutely have „swagger“ at any weight, we’re just used to comparing people to models when there’s many ways of being good looking.
I agree. It’s amazing what a great haircut and trim can do for a man. It’s like makeup for men 😅
A tailor? Y'all want him walkin around in a suit like it's 1956?
I honestly think your comment is mean, basically calling him ugly as he is right now (without barber and suit). I would have a hard time reading something like this about myself. Not sure if you were trying to compliment him but starting with “you’re not a model”, yeesh
@@officialgoogleyoutube bruh
@@suzienothing9855 saying someone could look good with different grooming methods is by no means as damaging as commenting on their body saying they are incapable of being handsome and good looking because of their weight.
Ethan: turn to your right
Donna: spins uncontrollably
The weight gain with antidepressants is so rough to deal with. I used to be a ballerina, maybe 120 at heaviest. I struggle to look at myself now because the weight gain is so upsetting, but every other aspect of my life has improved exponentially.
🙏💚
I know ethans physical health is important but he’s not morbidly obese and he’s trying. The mental part is so much more of importance for him.
it made me so sad hearing that :/
Ethan is and always has been a handsome guy. It’s the first thing I noticed when i came across H3 videos years ago (and yes Hila is pretty,they’re a good looking couple even if that’s a shallow thing to say). With some extra weight Ethan is still handsome,he’s still Ethan. So don’t say he needs to lose weight or he needs to look better. He doesn’t need to do anything, especially when you know that weight gain is a side effect of his meds. There’s so much more to looks than weight.
Ethan simp 👀👀
a lot of people have been commenting on ethans weight lately i can’t imagine how much that must affect him
@@helenf.7221 cynical person
@@jennyshoutsrawr yeah it really annoys me.. and it also sends out this idea that people can’t gain weight without being talked down on. What kind of message is that
Ya he’s still handsome but he’s not healthy
Donna’s character spinning like crazy after decking Gary’s has to be the most hilarious thing I’ve seen today lmao
I felt bad for Ethan when they were talking about his weight. I have trauma from my mom using that "you would look cuter if you lost weight" tactic my entire life.
I lost the weight about 50 pounds and my mom literally always says I'm withering away. Don't think everyone understands the weight of there words especially when they have never struggled with weight.
Literally wanted to cry
I was thinking the same thing! Even when you get a “thick skin”, for lack of a better word, about that stuff as you get older, it’s still tough to hear. Really negatively impactful words that are intended to be harmless/helpful:/
Totally, recovering from an ED atm because of things like that and my mums relationship with food, but I also have to recognise it’s not my mums fault, she was brought up the same way cause of social pressures to be thin. Doesn’t make it hurt less tho lol
Bruh that's too true, parents are so sweet and sensitive but sometimes they just casually drop these bombs ''you'd look so much better if you cut all your dreadlocks'' Jesus mom, just tryna look like me over here?
With peace and love I’m so confused as to why they’re all commenting on Ethan’s weight. He honestly looks the healthiest he has in so long & he’s glowing. We love you King, just the way you are ✨🧸
❤
Ethan your mental health is more important than anything else. Period!!
Donna gives such mom energy with Ethan weight and Dans hair 😭😭 absolutely going for everyone insecurities in such a savage way but with the sweet intentions only moms have
Donna is a wonderful, sweet mother, but I think it’s important to realize that Ethan is a handsome man regardless of his weight gain, and his mental health stability will always be more important than being fat. I always hear Ethan talk so negatively about his body and it really makes me sad.
Right. We know Ethan wants to get healthy and the best way for him to become successful is to take care of his mental health and everything else will follow.
It’s being brought up more and more lately and I feel bad for him :( if I was insecure about my weight/ wanted to lose weight but struggled with it, and I was constantly reminded of it or told I would be more attractive if I lost weight, it would make me feel horrible. The way they keep talking about it negatively is also a way people develop eating disorders..
Watching Donna and Garry stare and shoot directly at each while not hitting each other once for like 2 minutes straight had my dying😭
Top tier entertainment
the way ethan's parents are talking about his weight makes me really sad :( lexapro made me gain weight too. but at least now i have the will to live!
Right! It is all about mental health and yes eating good and keep in shape is good for the body and mind as well however being thin isn’t the key to health.
Me too and no one comment about it.
Ethan: mom just stay calm, dont panic.
Also Ethan: MOM GO GO GO AIM UP RUNNNN!!! RUN! NO DONT LOOK UP!