Podcast by Julio Gomez
BIG MAN, BIG PROBLEMS PODCAST
Julio is a BIG MAN and he is talking about the PROBLEMS of being a BIG MAN. This is not a diet plan, It's a discussion about life.
BIG MAN, BIG PROBLEMS PODCAST
Latest episodes
17 July 2026
Stop Copying Other People's Diets
What do you eat?"
It's one of the questions Julio has been asked more than any other after speaking events, interviews, and even after appearing on television. But maybe it's the wrong question.
In this episode of Big Man Big Problems, Julio dives into the popularity of "What I Eat in a Day" videos and why so many of us are searching for the perfect meal plan instead of discovering what actually works for our own live
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10 July 2026
The Movie Quotes That Shaped My Life
This episode is a little different.
Instead of talking directly about weight, diets, or doctors, Julio talks about the movies, quotes, and stories that have shaped the way he sees life.
From Rocky to The Shawshank Redemption, The Princess Diaries to Moonstruck, this episode is all about the lessons we pick up from storytelling courage, honesty, resilience, fear, and what it really means to keep moving forward.
This one is more personal, a little nostalgic, and full of the movie lines and life lessons that have stuck with Julio over the years.
If you’ve ever had a quote, a movie, or a story hit you at exactly the right time, this episode is for you.
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03 July 2026
Not Everything Is Because You’re Fat
This week, we’re back responding to listener comments and this one goes deeper.
From bad therapy experiences and fatphobic comments, to the emotional toll of living in a bigger body, this episode gets into the stuff people don’t always say out loud.
In this episode of Big Man Big Problems, Julio talks about:
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26 June 2026
We Read the Comments…
This week, we’re doing something a little different.
Alyssa is reading listener comments out loud, and Julio is responding to them in real time. No prep, no script, just honest reactions to the things people say about obesity, body size, food, accountability, and “just having more self-control.”
In this episode of Big Man Big Problems, we get into the comments that a lot of people think… but don’t always say out loud.
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19 June 2026
Big Guy Summer Starts Here
Summer can feel different when you're a bigger person.
The shorts.
The shirts.
The pool parties.
The beach vacations.
The backyard barbecues.
The patio furniture.
In this episode of Big Man Big Problems, Julio talks about the realities of summer as a bigger person and why confidence matters more than the size on the tag.
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12 June 2026
The Most Important Health Decision You'll Make
Do you trust your doctor?
For a lot of people, going to the doctor feels like a chore. For others, it's a source of frustration.
In this episode of Big Man Big Problems, Julio talks about the relationship between patients and doctors, what makes a good doctor, and why finding the right one can change everything.
From years of leg pain that led to the discovery of a neurofibroma on his spine, to conversations about weight, referrals, therapy, and self-advocacy, this episode is all about being heard.
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