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The Obesity Doctor Podcast

The Obesity Doctor Podcast

Hosted by: Dr. Sasha High

Weight, health, and metabolism — without extremes or oversimplification. Hosted by Internal Medicine and Obesity Physician Dr. Sasha High, this podcast explores the biology of weight, the reality of behaviour...

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The High on Life Podcast is now THE OBESITY DOCTOR PODCAST

Hi everyone, I have a quick update I want to share. The High on Life Podcast has a new name! It’s now The Obesity Doctor Podcast. I loved the old name — it was fun and fit my personal brand — but over time I realized...
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175. Fueling > Restriction: Lessons for Metabolic Health

In this episode, I share how marathon training reshaped the way I think about food—and how those lessons apply to weight loss and metabolic health. Many people assume that eating less is the key to losing weight, but...
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174. Scarcity vs Abundance (it's in the little things)

Scarcity isn’t just about lacking resources—it’s a mindset that shows up early and often. I see it in how we eat (finishing food, eating when not hungry, “last supper” thinking), and how that drives the...
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173. Eating for Body Recomposition: Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

In this episode, we break down how to lose fat without sacrificing muscle so your metabolism stays strong and your results actually last.The ProblemExtreme calorie cutting, like eating 1,200 calories per day, may lead...
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172. GLP-1s & Muscle: Should We Be Concerned? Interview with Dr. Michael Tsoukas

GLP-1 medications are either wildly overhyped or harshly criticized depending on the week—and one of the loudest concerns right now is that they “cause muscle loss.” In this episode, I’m digging into what the research...
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171. Strength is Health: Muscle and Metabolic Health with Dr. Michael Beyaert

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Beyaert — a General Internist trained at the University of Toronto with a special interest in cardiovascular disease. With a background in Nutrition and Dietetics (Western...
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170. Why Eating 1,200 Calories Is Working Against You by Tedi Glik RD

If you feel like you’re barely eating but still not losing weight, this episode is for you.We break down why very low-calorie diets—like 1,200 calories or less—often backfire, slow your metabolism, and disrupt key...
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169. Appetite Literacy: Understanding Hunger, Fullness, and the Brain with Dr. Ashley White

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley White to explore a concept that’s missing from most conversations about obesity treatment: appetite literacy.Together, we talk about why hunger, fullness, cravings, and...
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168. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: How to Interpret Health Information Online

168. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: How to Interpret Health Information OnlineIn this episode, I talk about why so much health information online sounds confident, compelling—and often overwhelming—and how to...
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167. Why “Do Not” Goals Backfire (and How “Do” Goals Improve Consistency)

Episode 167: Why “Do Not” Goals Backfire (and How “Do” Goals Improve Consistency)In this episode, I break down one of the most common goals I hear from women—“I need to stop snacking at night”—and why goals like this...
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166. 3 Pillars of Healthy Eating for Sustainable Weight Loss with Tedi Glik, RD

166. 3 Pillars of Healthy Eating for Sustainable Weight Loss with Tedi Glik, RDTired of quick-fix diets that never last? In this episode, we break down the foundations of healthy eating for sustainable weight...
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165. Become the Woman Who Trains: Consistency, Confidence, and Strength at Any Age with Coach Tina McInnes

165. Become the Woman Who Trains: Consistency, Confidence, and Strength at Any Age with Coach Tina McInnesWe're kicking off a brand new year with the perfect conversation: how to build consistency, confidence, and...
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