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High on Life

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

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171. Strength is Health: Muscle and Metabolic Health...

High on Life ·

2026/02/16

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 University) and a Master’s in Neuroscience (McMaster), he brings a rare, practical lens to metabolic health that connects medicine, nutrition, and the brain.We dig into what body composition actually means, why visceral fat is so metabolically harmful, and why muscle and

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170. Why Eating 1,200 Calories Is Working Against You

High on Life ·

2026/02/09

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 hormones like leptin. You’ll learn how chronic under-eating keeps your body in conservation mode, why hunger and low energy persist even after dieting ends, and what actually supports long-term fat loss instead.We cover sustainable eating, mechanical meals, protein needs, strength

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45:19

169. Appetite Literacy: Understanding Hunger,...

High on Life ·

2026/02/02

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 wanting aren’t problems to suppress, but physiological signals to understand—and how dieting, stress, and modern food environments disrupt those signals. We explore how appetite is regulated in the brain, why willpower-based models fall short, and how appetite literacy fits into

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168. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: How to...

High on Life ·

2026/01/28

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 think more clearly about what you’re hearing.We explore why extreme health claims are so persuasive, how algorithms reward confidence over nuance, and why popularity doesn’t equal accuracy. I walk through a practical framework I use to evaluate health claims—looking at anecdotes,

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167. Why “Do Not” Goals Backfire (and How “Do” Goals...

High on Life ·

2026/01/19

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 almost always fail. Not because of a lack of discipline, but because they ignore physiology. “Do not” goals create a metabolic void: the brain is told what to avoid, but the body’s needs for energy, protein, blood sugar stability, muscle preservation, and nervous system

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166. 3 Pillars of Healthy Eating for Sustainable...

High on Life ·

2026/01/12

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 loss—without calorie counting, restriction, or dieting gimmicks.You’ll learn how to:→Shut off hunger hormones and turn on satiety signals→Reduce cravings and balance key hormones like insulin→Naturally eat fewer calories without feeling deprived3 Pillars We Cover:1. Prioritize Whole

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165. Become the Woman Who Trains: Consistency,...

High on Life ·

2026/01/05

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 real strength — no matter your age, stage, or starting point.So many women WANT to be consistent with exercise, but life, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations often get in the way. In this episode, we talk honestly about how to overcome those barriers, start where you are,

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164. Start 2026 with the Right Mindset (REPLAY)

High on Life ·

2025/12/29

164. Start 2026 with the Right Mindset (REPLAY)Join me for a special New Year’s Eve episode where I share 5 principles and 3 actionable tools to help you set yourself up with the right mindset for success in 2026. This episode first aired last year and I thought it was super valuable to revisit! Learn how to move beyond fleeting resolutions and instead build meaningful habits that align with your goals and values. Whether your focus is on health, weight loss, or general self-improvement,

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163. Don't Wait for January: Why December is Perfect...

High on Life ·

2025/12/22

163. Don't Wait for January: Why December is Perfect for Your Health Goals (REPLAY)In today’s REPLAY episode of High on Life, I discuss why December (with all the holidays and treats!) is actually the best time to focus on your health and weight loss goals. Rather than waiting for the New Year to roll around, I’m challenging my listeners to break free from the mindset that you need the “perfect time” to start and encouraging you to take small, manageable steps toward health and

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162. Navigating Eating During the Holidays

High on Life ·

2025/12/15

162. Navigating Eating During the HolidaysHoliday triggers are real — food pushers, pressure to “just try a little,” the sweets table, and the fear of offending someone. It can feel like a lot. In today’s episode, we dive into simple, compassionate tools to help you stay aligned with your goals, including:→Setting your mindset for success→Planning for social events without overwhelm→Shifting out of the scarcity mindset around holiday foodIf you want community and coaching to help you

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Retatrutide - Top-Line Results from TRIUMPH 4

High on Life ·

2025/12/11

In this quick update, I break down the newest Phase 3 data for retatrutide, Lilly’s investigational triple-agonist medication showing unprecedented results in obesity and knee osteoarthritis.Highlights: Up to 28.7% weight loss (~71 lbs) over 68 weeks 75% reduction in knee pain and major improvements in physical function Cardiometabolic benefits: lower triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol, hsCRP, and blood pressure We also cover Common side effects and safety signals Perceived excessive

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161. The Overlap between Binge Eating Disorder and...

High on Life ·

2025/12/09

161. The Overlap between Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity (Part 2) In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and the emotional or hedonic eating patterns we often see in obesity. While BED and obesity can overlap, they’re not the same — and treatment looks very different for each. I share who to screen for BED, how to ask about eating behaviours with compassion, and the most effective treatment options, including CBT-ED, nutrition therapy, and

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160. Eating Disorders vs. Obesity-Related Eating...

High on Life ·

2025/12/01

160. Eating Disorders vs. Obesity-Related Eating Behaviours (Part 1)In today’s episode, I walk through the spectrum of disordered eating — from everyday overeating to clinically significant eating disorders like binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. I explain how these behaviours differ, where they overlap, and why so many people feel confused about their relationship with food. I also cover the science behind appetite, reward pathways, and why some individuals are more vulnerable

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159. Nutrition in the Menopause Transition

High on Life ·

2025/11/24

159. Nutrition in the Menopause TransitionIn this episode of High on Life, we dive into one of the most common and confusing challenges women face during the Menopause transition: understanding how to nourish their changing bodies. Registered dietitian and Best Weight coach, Tedi Nikova, RD, MPH, breaks down what’s really happening with hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and insulin—and how these shifts impact hunger, metabolism, and fat distribution. You’ll learn clear, sustainable

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158. How to Build Resilience When You Want to Quit

High on Life ·

2025/11/17

Episode 158 — How to Build Resilience When You Want to Quit In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when you hit that wall — when motivation fades, things feel hard, and you just want to give up. Resilience isn’t about being tough or forcing your way through. It’s about how quickly you can recover, adapt, and get back into action when life throws challenges your way. I share the psychology and neuroscience behind resilience — what’s happening in your brain when you want to quit, and

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157. Menopause

High on Life ·

2025/11/10

Episode 157 — You’re Not Broken: Understanding Weight Changes in MenopauseIf you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What happened to my body?” — you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m reframing how we think about weight changes in menopause and midlife. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your body, why it feels so frustrating, and how to work with your body instead of against it.In this episode, I share:→What’s actually happening hormonally during menopause — and why metabolism

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156. Debunking Nutrition Trends: Fasting, Gut Health,...

High on Life ·

2025/11/03

Episode 156 — Debunking Nutrition Trends: Fasting, Gut Health, and GLP-1 SupplementsConfused by all the nutrition trends on your social feed? In this episode, we’re breaking down three of the biggest ones — fasting, gut health, and GLP-1 supplements — so you can separate fact from marketing hype.You’ll learn:→What the research really says about fasting for weight loss and who should (and shouldn’t) try it→The truth about gut health — what actually supports it (hint: it’s simpler than you

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155. How to Stop Self-Sabotage Before It Starts

High on Life ·

2025/10/27

🎙 Episode 155 — How to Stop Self-Sabotage Before It StartsToday I’m sharing practical ways to stop self-sabotage before it even begins.We all know the pattern: a stressful day, a busy week, or feeling tired and suddenly we overeat, skip a workout, or procrastinate. I want you to know — you’re not broken. Self-sabotage is your brain trying to protect you, and there are ways to work with it.In this episode, I cover:→How to notice your triggers and patterns before the behaviour

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154. Sexy vs Boring

High on Life ·

2025/10/20

🎙 154. “Sexy vs. Boring: Why Complicated Feels Tempting but Simple Actually Works”Hey friends! In this episode, I’m tackling something I see all the time in weight loss (and honestly, in life too): our brains love the complicated, “shiny” solutions — the ones that feel exciting and sexy — while ignoring the boring basics that actually move the needle. We’ll talk about: Why complicated feels so tempting (hello, novelty bias and illusion of control!) Why simple habits feel boring (but

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153. All About Zepbound

High on Life ·

2025/10/13

In today’s episode, I’m diving into everything you need to know about Zepbound (tirzepatide) — the newest obesity medication now available in Canada. I’ll explain how this dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist works, how it’s different from semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), and who it may be helpful for.We’ll talk about expected weight loss results, side effects, cost, and access, as well as one really important topic: how to protect your muscle and bone health while on these medications. Rapid weight loss

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