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 the science behind appetite, cravings, body weight and habits so you can be empowered with the knowledge and practical how-tos to lose weight for good. We’ll cover way more than just weight loss, this podcast is about reclaiming control over your health, embracing your body, and st ...
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Get the whole story from the members of travel influencer group High On Life, we talk about life, travel, and our experiences along the way.
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So its been quite a long time I finished my college. I somehow got through that traditional education system, and decided to learn, self educate over important things in today's modern digital world- Digital marketing, social media marketing, stock markets, how to trade, attended online courses for entrepreneurship, basics of startups, and many more such things. Also I started reading books on self help, entrepreneurship, listened to podcasts, which really helped me gain the knowledge to win ...
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Life on an Indian Reservation can be placid if you don't involve yourself with the people that surround you. Everyday life in one of America's poorest places has it's difficulties but there are stories to be told and I'm here to find them. Updated weekly.
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Welcome to Holden on The High Life, where I plan to discuss my experiences with cannabis while also sharing my opinions on the state of cannabis in the U.S. and the different aspects of life cannabis effects. Cover art photo provided by Gabriel Côté on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@gcote27
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In today’s episode, we’re exploring how the concept of your future self can be a powerful tool when it comes to making mindful health choices. I teach you a tool that involves using your future self to guide your decisions, whether it's reaching for a sugary snack mid-afternoon or debating whether to do your planned workout. We explore three scenar…
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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 speak at Canada’s first National Menopause Show. Today’s episode is a modified version of the talk she gave to the 3000-woman audience at …
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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 track what I eat,” this episode is for you. Dr. High explains how these thoughts may feel justified but are actually holding you back.…
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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 back and keep us stuck in patterns that sabotage our health and weight loss goals. Dr. High discusses common limiting beliefs, such as “…
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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 the enemy of consistency. When it comes to weight loss, trying to “get it right” may be holding you back in ways you haven’t even realiz…
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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 transformation photos, or hearing about how someone dropped 10 pounds in a month, and suddenly, you start feeling like you’re doing something …
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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 Mindless Eating FOMO and the Scarcity Mindset FOMO Fuels the All-or-Nothing Mentality Tools & Mindset Shifts: Mindful Eating: Choose in…
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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 - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahighmd WORK WITH ME Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for…
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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 to consuming more calories than intended. Comfort Eating: Eating in response to emotions like stress, sadness, or boredom. Often involves cravin…
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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 that instead of talking about weight loss, we should be discussing body composition – because improving body composition (decreasing fa…
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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 about social media, the online world, and how I don’t want to be sucked into that anymore. I don’t want my kids falling into the addicti…
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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 researchers in Obesity Medicine. He is co-lead author of the Canadian Obesity Guidelines and the primary author of many of the clinical …
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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 a healthy lifestyle is something I’m working at intentionally – and on today’s episode of the High on Life podcast, I share 7 easy tips…
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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 relates to weight loss. Topics covered: What is metabolism What is basal metabolic rate What is total energy expenditure How can I imp…
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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 treatments! This episode is for educational purposes only – you must speak with your own healthcare provider for individual health advice…
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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 it? Who should take Wegovy? Who should NOT take Wegovy? How does Wegovy work? How much weight do you lose on Wegovy? What are the main side …
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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 about race day) Setbacks are a part of the journey Extreme Ownership Self-talk matters Community is powerful Remember, you can do harder …
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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 it is for us to fixate on solutions that don’t actually fix the problem we’re trying to solve. I’ll share why I believe none of that truly…
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Many commercial weight loss programs operate on the assumption that you don’t know what you should be eating. So, they’ll give you a diet or meal plan to follow and that will make you lose weight. That works – in the short term. But over 80% of people will regain that weight. Alternatively, maybe you’ve tried using a food tracker, something like My…
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How can parents support healthy weight habits in children without causing self-esteem and body image issues? Today’s special guest, Dr. Wendy Schofer, is a pediatrician and coach for parents who are worried about their family’s weight. This episode isn’t what you expect. We don’t talk about how many minutes of screen time to restrict, or what foods…
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My guest today is Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Dr. Woganee Filate. Dr. Filate addresses some of the common challenges with sleep for women going through the menopause transition as well as the health consequences of poor sleep. She also offers practical strategies to help you improve your sleep starting tonight – because every night …
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S2/E102. Nutrition Strategies for Dealing with GLP1 Medication Side Effects with Julie Mai, RD
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If you're on a GLP1 medication or considering starting one, this episode is for you. Along with my guest, registered Dietitian Julie Mai, we cover nutrition strategies to minimize GLP1 medication side effects. Julie provides a framework and practical tips to minimize the common side effects of heartburn, nausea and constipation. She shares what foo…
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S2 E101 Hormones, Menopause, and the 4 Pillar Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Caissa Troutman
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My guest today is Dr. Caissa Troutman, family and obesity medicine physician, and founder of the Weight ReMDy clinic in central Pennsylvania. Join us as we talk about all things hormones, menopause, and weight loss. Topics covered in today’s episode: What hormones are involved in weight gain and appetite Weight loss is more than just willpower What…
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Today I’m joined by retired physician and current Strength & Health Coach Dr. Tina McInnes. Coach McInnes was my guest on one of the most downloaded podcast episodes of 2023, Episode 72 titled “You Never Regret a Workout”. She’s back today to help us understand the basics of strength training – what it is exactly, and how to get started as a beginn…
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My guest today is Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss, a Canadian Emergency Room physician who has a passionate interest in preventative health, particularly for women. She shares how she realized the need for health advocacy after seeing so many patients in the ER who needed better health education to understand their own bodies. Topics covered on today’s episo…
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“I was doing really well, until xyz happened!” (Until COVID, or until I lost my job, or until I started this new job, or until I had kids, or until I got married…) On today’s podcast, I address how you can develop CONSISTENCY of the situation and environment around you. We’ll talk about the shift in mindset that is required to go from doing healthy…
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This is the first episode of SEASON 2 of the podcast. Thank you to all of my listeners! The podcast is now 2.5 years old and growing. Today, I’m sharing my personal story of transition and this new season that I’m in. I reflect on burnout, feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration – and how those emotions can be helpful in realigning with our val…
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Have you heard of Tirzepatide? If you haven’t, I’m certain you will be hearing about it soon. Because Tirzepatide (trade name Mounjaro), is finally now available at pharmacies in Canada. We have been waiting a year due to the global shortages of this medication. Tirzepatide is a GIP/GLP1 dual agonist. It is very effective for improving blood sugar …
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Have you ever been fixated on a goal, but not loving the everyday journey of getting there? That was me up until this summer, until I just did something that changed my life… I signed up to run the Mississauga Marathon. The full distance: 42 km! Prior to a couple months ago, a full marathon would not have even been within the realm of my imaginatio…
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When you think about the HOW behind losing weight, what strategies do you think of? Calorie deficits, diets, exercise. The medical options are also bariatric surgery. We are also hearing more about anti-obesity medications recently as another option. The one tool that the media doesn’t talk about enough, is mindset coaching. Mindset coaching helps …
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Many years ago in my obesity medicine practice, I had a realization. Just telling people what to eat was never the answer. Diets alone don’t work. You go all-in on a new diet, just to fall off the wagon a few weeks later and lose the same 10 pounds on and off. The problem was, diet culture was fuelled by shame and self-punishment, not self-compassi…
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Can you relate to this? Feeling like it’s “not fair” that you have to work so hard to eat healthy, when other people don’t seem to think twice. Being envious of other people who seem to eat whatever they want and lose weight. Thinking “what’s the point of doing all of this?” It may sound shocking, but eating junk food is not “more fun”. If it truly…
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We've been on a journey with my five-part podcast series called RETHINKING OBESITY. For our final week of this series, we are focusing on medical therapy for obesity. With all the media coverage that anti-obesity medications have received recently, it is no surprise that this has been a long awaited topic. Often, people assume that just improving o…
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Welcome back to the "RETHINKING OBESITY" series. This is part four of five of this month's series where I'm covering everything from defining obesity as a medical condition to conversations with your family doctor to effective treatment. This one’s for anyone who has tried diet after diet, and nothing works. You think, “there must be something else…
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90. What bloodwork and tests are expected for an Obesity Assessment? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 3 of 5)
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Welcome back to the "RETHINKING OBESITY" podcast series. This is part three of five. In this episode, we cover what bloodwork and tests are expected in an obesity assessment. You will learn about important tests beyond BMI for a comprehensive obesity exam. It's not about pinpointing one hormone or factor that's solely responsible. Instead, it's a c…
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Did you know that it takes an average of 11 years for individuals with obesity to discuss their weight with their healthcare provider? This was according to the Canadian ACTION Study in 2018. It also revealed that 74% of participants believed that obesity management was entirely the individual's responsibility. This common perception creates a sign…
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This is Sylvia’s story: “I'm a 43 year old working single mom with 11 year old twin girls. I have spent the last couple of years struggling with weight gain and just feeling unhealthy. I started the Best Weight program on a mission to live a healthy life with my girls... 75 pounds gone after 16 months and I'm living life to the fullest.” Most impor…
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It’s time to re-think obesity. Your brain is designed to defend the body against weight loss. Obesity isn’t a character flaw. It isn’t a lifestyle choice. Obesity is a real medical condition. It’s time to change the conversation around obesity and lift the shame and stigma. That’s why I’m launching a new series called RETHINKING OBESITY. Every Mond…
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This recording was originally part of Dr. Sasha High's talk as an Obesity Expert at a Media Event called Obesity Out Loud. P.S. I want to share with you an exciting free event I have coming up, it’s called Mindset & Obesity Medicine for Sustained Weight Loss. I’m hosting this live virtual zoom event on October 4th at 7:30pm EST. I’m going to answer…
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No one wants to sabotage their own progress, but why do we do it anyways? It may sound like: “I know how to lose weight, I just can’t keep it off” “I always self-sabotage” “What if this doesn't work for me and I gain the weight back?” It happens when we get tripped up by self-defeating thought patterns. Imagine if you could change them to more help…
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If you’ve spent your life counting calories, obsessing over MyFitnessPal, or counting points that tell you how much you’re allowed to eat in a day in order to lose weight, you’re going to want to listen to today’s episode. Calorie counting, counting points, counting macros… it’s all the same. It’s relying on some external influence to dictate how a…
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After decades of influence from diet culture, my client Erin was ready to address her challenges and emotional associations with food in a healthy way. On today’s episode, married, mom of 2, marketing professional, Erin R. shares how she embraced being uncomfortable and setting big goals in order to move herself forward with “The Work”. Erin embrac…
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What exactly happens during menopause? Is it harder to lose weight after menopause? Will hormone replacement therapy make me gain weight? In this episode, I welcome an expert guest in the women’s health field, Shannon Kenrick-Rochon, NP, to educate and dispel myths surrounding menopause. Shannon is a strategic thinker that has been drawn to healthc…
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I'm thrilled to introduce our new online course, "The PCOS Solution" - a 6-week self-directed program designed to empower women to take control of their health and fertility while managing PCOS. This course offers everything you need to know from nutrition, to lifestyle, to supplements to overcome PCOS symptoms and thrive. The conventional advice o…
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There is a powerful yet simple skill that has helped our team go from a small, traditional in-person medical practice, to now having the privilege of helping thousands of women from all over the world successfully. It has even helped one of our clients achieve a remarkable 73-pound weight loss. It is the powerful skill of decision-making and taking…
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In this week’s episode, I talk about a topic that has been under debate for many decades. Contrary to what you may have been told, dieting is not the solution but the problem itself. Dieting is, in fact, associated with weight gain. When you start a traditional dieting program, there are many potential negative consequences that are not often adver…
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When it comes to our health goals, one of the most significant obstacles is continuing to feel motivated. The longer we wait for motivation to come, the higher our resistance is and the harder it becomes to take action again. Getting started is easy, the challenges arise when life stressors inevitably get in the way. That is why in this podcast epi…
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What if I told you that quitting can also be a positive thing? It can actually be an empowering choice to let go of what no longer serves our purpose or aligns with our values. When it comes to dieting, quitting what isn’t working can be a positive step toward pursuing a healthier and more sustainable approach. It doesn't mean giving up on our heal…
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Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know how to lose weight, I just can't keep it off or be consistent”? If you have tried many different diets, you have likely experienced short-term programs that you can't wait to stop, so you can go back to living. However, putting your life on hold for the diet, is setting you up to inevitably put the diet …
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What is the ideal human diet? In the ever-evolving landscape of weight loss and nutrition, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of an ideal human diet. We search for the perfect combination of foods, hoping to unlock the secret to weight loss. However, most of us already know the basics of nutrition and what is considered “healthy”. In our pur…
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