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

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

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

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

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

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

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...
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