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The Obesity Doctor Podcast

Dr. Sasha High
Weight Loss
Nutrition
Obesity
Weight Management
Menopause
Glp-1 Medications
Emotional Eating
Diet Culture
Self-Sabotage
Mental Health
Binge Eating Disorder
Mindful Eating
Overeating
Metabolic Health
Alcohol
Diabetes
Mindset
Social Media
Health
Body Composition

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 change, and the nuance often missing from mainstream conversations. From GLP1 medications to emotional eating, from metabolic health to mindset, you'll get practical, evidence-based insights ... more

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Latest Episodes

Do GLP-1 medications affect bone health?

GLP-1 medications have transformed obesity treatment, but they've also sparked important questions about bone health, bone density, and fracture risk.

In this episode, I’m joined by obesity medicine speciali... more

You're eating healthy, exercising, and doing everything you think you should, but the scale isn't moving. So what's going on?

In this episode, we explore the five most common reasons weight loss stalls, including hidden calorie intake, chronic under... more

Menopause is something every woman will experience, yet many still feel confused, dismissed, or overwhelmed when symptoms begin. In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe to unpack the realities of perimenopause, menopause, and horm... more

I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to unpack the rapidly growing world of wellness peptides — from BPC-157 and CJC-1295 to Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, NAD, and the so-called “fat-burning” and “healing” peptides taking over social media. We discuss ... more

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Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
Family physician; medical director of primary care outreach at Women's College Hospital; health expert on The Social
St. Michael's Hospital; Women's College Hospital
Episode: 187. Hot Flashes, Hormones & Menopause: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
PhD in Integrative Physiology, CSCS, co-owner Mass Research Review, science communicator
Mass Research Review
Episode: 186. Wellness Peptides: Science, Hype, and the Wild West of the Internet with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Dr. Neil Naik
Family physician, educator, and obesity medicine clinician based in Waterloo, Ontario; AI-enabled skin cancer screening innovator
Waterloo, Ontario-based practice; McMaster University and University of Waterloo teaching
Episode: 184. The Obesity–Cancer Connection: What Every Patient Needs to Know with Dr. Neil Naik
Brian Baumal
Toronto-based psychotherapist who lost 100 pounds and maintains it
Aleva Psychotherapy
Episode: 182. Dismantling Diet Culture with Psychotherapist Brian Baumal
Tedi Nikova
Lead registered dietitian on the host's team; expert in metabolic health, weight management, and women's health
High Metabolic Clinic
Episode: 181. Balancing Social Eating & Weight Loss This Summer
Dr. Laz Klein
Leading bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon
Toronto, Humber River Regional Hospital
Episode: 180. The Realities of Bariatric Surgery: Risks, Benefits, and Options with Dr. Laz Klein
Teddy Nikova
Lead registered dietitian on the host's team, specializes in metabolic health and women's health
High Metabolic Clinic
Episode: 173. Eating for Body Recomposition: Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
Dr. Michael Tsoukas
Associate Professor of Medicine; Division of Endocrinology, McGill University Health Centre
McGill University Health Centre; Metabolic Centre of Excellence
Episode: 172. GLP-1s & Muscle: Should We Be Concerned? Interview with Dr. Michael Tsoukas
Dr. Michael Beyaert
General internist with focus on cardiovascular/metabolic health
The High Metabolic Clinic
Episode: 171. Strength is Health: Muscle and Metabolic Health with Dr. Michael Beyaert

Host

Dr. Sasha High
Internal medicine and obesity physician; host of the show; affiliated with High Metabolic Clinic; focuses on obesity medicine, metabolism, and patient-centered care

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • Génial

    So happy to hear this podcast. I suffer from obesity. And i am also a psychologist. It’s awesome !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michien34
    France3 months ago
  • Exceptional

    I have my own nutrition practice and refer clients to this podcast often. It’s an amazing resource and it’s great to have insights and opinions from a fellow Canadian! 🍁

    Thank you Sasha!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shutupneat.ca
    Canada4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I really like how you share your faith values in your work. Having someone who is passionate about their faith and incorporates it into helping others is very important. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeariesMagickal184673
    Canada7 months ago
  • Practical, compassionate approach to weight management

    As an obesity medicine physician, I have learned so much from Dr. High’s podcasts. She offers such a practical, compassionate and holistic approach to weight management. Her podcasts are incredibly informative and she is able to explain complicated concepts in such simple and relatable terms. Thank you Dr. High!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeezee077
    Canadaa year ago
  • The Incredible Dr. Sasha High

    I have listened to many doctors on weight loss but not as insightful as Dr. Sasha High. I discovered her a year ago through a friend and started listening to her podcast and joined her Best Weight Program. It is not about dieting, it’s not about this program or that program, it’s about making choices for your health based on what you value, what commitments you are prepared to make towards your lifelong health.

    She is focused on educating you so you can make the best choices for yourself. Fr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IChooseJoyEveryday
    Canadaa year ago

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High-quality guests and clear explanations of complex medical topics.

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187. Hot Flashes, Hormones & Menopause: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
Q: Is there a time when it's too early or too late to start treatment?
There isn't a strict cutoff, but risk factors matter. Typically over age 60 increases risk considerations, requiring closer monitoring; there's no official stop date, and decisions are revisited regularly based on health changes and risk profiles, with transitions to safer options as needed.
187. Hot Flashes, Hormones & Menopause: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
Q: What are the two main types of hormone therapy?
Systemic hormone therapy addresses vasomotor symptoms and bone density, delivered orally or transdermally; local vaginal estrogen therapy targets genitourinary symptoms and is not absorbed systemically. If the patient has a uterus, systemic therapy usually includes both estrogen and progesterone to protect the uterine lining, while local estrogen therapy does not require progesterone.
184. The Obesity–Cancer Connection: What Every Patient Needs to Know with Dr. Neil Naik
Q: Is obesity linked to cancer, and how strong is the connection?
Yes, obesity is associated with a 14% increase in overall cancer mortality and promotes cancer development through several mechanisms, including chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, hormonal dysregulation, immune suppression, and IGF-1 signaling, which collectively create a tumor-friendly environment.
180. The Realities of Bariatric Surgery: Risks, Benefits, and Options with Dr. Laz Klein
Q: Could you speak to generally who qualifies in Ontario for publicly funded bariatric/metabolic surgery?
The minimum BMI criterion is 35, or 30 with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea, and patients must be referred to the Ontario Bariatric Network to access funding at an approved center, with a streamlined pathway through preoperative assessments and team-based decisions.
178. Using Visualization, Imagery, and Identity Work to Support Long-Term Health Motivation with Psychotherapist Margo Green
Q: How do you practically use scripting to help clients?
Clinicians guide clients to write or mentally rehearse scripts that depict themselves performing target behaviors (e.g., meal prep, walking) with sensory detail and positive emotion to cement new habits.

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The show centers on obesity medicine, weight biology, and sustainable health, delivering practical, evidence-based insights without extremes. Episodes blend clinical science with behavior change, addressing GLP-1 therapies, appetite literacy, and the realities of long-term weight management, often featuring clinicians, dietitians, and psychologists from a Canadian clinical setting. Unique strengths include a medical education focus, a patient- and clinician-friendly approach, and a willingness to discuss complex topics like metabolic surgery, pricing and access to medications, and multidisciplinary care in an approachable way.

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Recent guests on The Obesity Doctor Podcast include:

1. Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
2. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
3. Dr. Neil Naik
4. Brian Baumal
5. Tedi Nikova
6. Dr. Laz Klein
7. Teddy Nikova
8. Dr. Michael Tsoukas

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