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High on Life

High on Life

Hosted by: Sasha High

The High on Life Podcast explores everything Medicine and Mindset to help you healthfully lose weight and thrive beyond the scale. Join obesity medicine physician and certified Life Coach, Dr. Sasha High, to learn...

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E118 Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: FOMO

Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series on how self-sabotage can affect weight loss. In this episode, we explore FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and how it can derail your health goals. What is FOMO? FOMO Leads to...
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E117. Strategies to Overcome Overeating

This episode is a follow-up to episode 116 “Am I Overeating? (Probably)” Topics covered today: Environmental and social triggers for overeating  Practical strategies to overcome overeating FOLLOW SASHA Instagram -...
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E116. Am I Overeating? (Probably)

Overview of today’s episode: ·      Defining Overeating – More Than Just Eating Too Much ·      Types of Overeating Mindless Eating: Eating without paying attention, such as snacking while watching TV. This can lead...
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S2/E115. Lose Fat, Not Muscle

When we talk about weight loss, ideally what we are meaning is fat loss, not muscle loss. But the reality is that with all weight loss, there is a degree of muscle loss – somewhere in the range of 25-40%. I believe...
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S2/E114. Social Media Detox

Forget about juice cleanses and colonics, the BEST type of detox is a social media detox!   This week I’m turning 40. Yup, the big 4-0.   And as I’m reflecting on what I want my future to look like, it has me thinking...
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S2/E112. What's Coming in Obesity Medicine? The Med Pipeline with Dr. Sean Wharton

What new medications are coming down the pipeline in Obesity Medicine? I explore the latest and greatest in obesity pharmacotherapy with my guest today, Dr. Sean Wharton.   Dr. Wharton is one of the leading Canadian...
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S2/E111. Simple Tips to Instill Healthy Habits in Your Kids

A priority of mine is teaching my three kids how to live a healthy life. I want them to know that living healthy feels great, is fun, and opens the door to so many other opportunities in life.   Teaching and modeling...
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S2/E110. Is My Metabolism Broken?

Have you ever wondered if your metabolism is just broken, and THAT’s why you can’t lose weight?   On today’s episode of the podcast, I break down metabolism, basal metabolic rate, energy expenditure… and how all of it...
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S2/E109. 5 Tips When Starting a GLP1 Medication

If you are considering or starting a GLP1 Medication for chronic weight management (eg. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda or Zepbound), then I want to offer some tips to increase your success using these medical...
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S2/E108. All About Wegovy (Semaglutide)

Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4mg) is finally available in Canada as of May 6, 2024.   The purpose of this episode is to answer all of your questions about Wegovy! Including….   What is Wegovy and why are we talking about...
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S2/E107. Discipline through Discomfort and Other Lessons from my First Marathon

On April 28th I ran my first Marathon. On today’s episode, I share 6 valuable lessons I learned through the training process.   Overview Discipline is cultivated through discomfort The process is the goal (it’s not...
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S2/E106. Organic Meat, Seed Oils, Gluten Free and How None of it Matters for Weight Loss

Is it better to buy organic meat for weight loss?   Should you avoid seed oils and eat gluten-free?   Is there value in eating to your menstrual cycles?   I cover these questions on today’s podcast. I discuss how easy...
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