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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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E123. Is Menopausal Weight Gain Inevitable?

Weight gain during menopause is common - but not inevitable. Menopause is a time of change in our bodies, AND it’s an opportunity for acceptance of and adaptation to that change.   Dr. High was recently invited to...
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122. Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: FIGHTING REALITY

In today’s episode, Dr. Sasha High dives into a powerful mindset barrier in weight loss: fighting reality. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “It’s not fair that I have to work so hard,” or “I shouldn’t have to...
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E121. "How Limiting Beliefs are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss" with Dr. Sasha High

In today’s episode of High on Life, Dr. Sasha High continues her series on self-sabotage in weight loss, focusing specifically on limiting beliefs. These are the thoughts and stories we tell ourselves that hold us...
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E120. Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: PERFECTIONISM

Today we’re continuing my series on self-sabotage in weight loss and we are focusing on perfectionism another word for this is all-or-nothing thinking.   Perfectionism inhibits forward progress, and perfectionism is...
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S2 E119 Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: COMPARISON

Today is episode 2 of the self-sabotage in weight loss series. We are talking about COMPARISON. Comparison is something we all fall into at some point, right? Maybe you’re scrolling through Instagram, seeing...
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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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