High on Life

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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 stepping out of your comfort zone to live the bold life that you’re designed to live. FOLLOW Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahighmd WORK WITH ME Best Weight for Women - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed Weight Loss for Men - https://www.sashahighmd.com/mens-weight-loss-coaching

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S2/E106. Organic Meat, Seed Oils, Gluten Free and How None of it Matters for Weight Loss

Apr 29 2024 20 mins  
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 tru

S2/E105. Why Nutrition Knowledge Isn’t Enough for Weight Loss Maintenance

Apr 22 2024 23 mins  
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 MyFitnessPal,

S2/E104. How to Support Healthy Weight Habits for Children at Different Ages

Apr 15 2024 51 mins  
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 to eat or n

S2/E103 Sleep Issues in Menopause (and what to do!) with Dr. Woganee Filate

Apr 08 2024 30 mins  
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 is a “fresh opportunity”. &n

S2/E102. Nutrition Strategies for Dealing with GLP1 Medication Side Effects with Julie Mai, RD

Apr 01 2024 38 mins  
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 foods to avoid and when, along with t

S2 E101 Hormones, Menopause, and the 4 Pillar Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Caissa Troutman

Mar 25 2024 47 mins  
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 is the 4 Pillar Approac

S2/E100. Basics of Strength Training with Dr. Tina McInnes

Mar 18 2024 54 mins  
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 beginner. As always, Coach

S2/E99. How to Stay Healthy as you Age with Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss

Mar 11 2024 40 mins  
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 episode: What is “healthspan

S2/E98 Part 2. How to Stick With Your Health Goals Through Changing Life Seasons

Mar 07 2024 23 mins  
“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 behaviour

S2/ E98. PART 1. A New Season

Mar 05 2024 15 mins  
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 values.   Quotes from toda