High on Life

Written by: Sasha High
  • Summary

  • 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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  • 137. Muscle Metrics: How to Measure and Maintain Health - DEXA and Beyond with Dr. Kaitlin Link
    Feb 17 2025

    🎉 Giveaway Alert 🎉
    We’re giving one lucky listener an InBody Dial H30 Full-Featured Body Composition Scale!

    With features like:
    ✔️ Body fat %, muscle mass, visceral fat levels, and more
    ✔️ 15-second tests with app-sync for easy tracking
    ✔️ Personalized insights to boost your health journey

    👉 How to Enter: To enter, subscribe to the High on Life podcast (if you haven’t already) and leave me a podcast review/rating on your favourite streaming platform. Take a screenshot and DM me on instagram or email admin@sashahighmd.com. Multiple entries are welcome if you leave reviews on multiple platforms! Winner will be announced at the end of this month — don’t miss out!

    Deadline to enter Feb 21, 2025. Winner will be selected by Random Draw and contacted by DM or email. This Giveaway is only eligible for Canadian residents over the age of 18.


    What happens when we don’t prioritize muscle health? In this second episode with my expert guest Dr. Kaitlin Link, we discuss the consequences of muscle neglect and dive into ways to measure and understand your muscle health. Topics include:

    • The risks of not prioritizing muscle: sarcopenia, increased risk of falls, metabolic disease, and even depression.
    • The natural decline in muscle mass with age and why training becomes essential starting in your 40s.
    • How to evaluate muscle health using metrics like strength, lean mass, and power.
    • An in-depth look at DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) scans:
      • What DXA is and what metrics it provides for body composition analysis.
      • How DXA compares to other tools like bioimpedance analysis (e.g., InBody).
      • The logistics of getting a DXA scan, including preparation, frequency, and safety considerations.

    Key Takeaway: Understanding and monitoring muscle health is key to taking actionable steps to prevent age-related decline, optimize metabolism, and enhance longevity.

    About Dr. Kaitlin Link

    Dr. Kaitlin Link is a Family & Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor at University of Toronto. She earned her MD at McMaster University and completed her residency at University of Toronto. Kaitlin was a Varsity Tennis player at Rutgers University, where she did her undergraduate studies.

    For 10 years, Kaitlin treated patients in the ER whose conditions often could have been prevented with earlier intervention. She grew tired of the system’s focus on reactive “sickcare,” rather than investing in high-leverage preventative and proactive care. She founded Benchmark Proactive Health in 2023, to equip people to take control of their health so they can feel their best – today, and in the decades to come.

    Instagram:@benchmarkproactivehealth

    Website: https://mybenchmarkhealth.com/

    Email: hello@mybenchmarkhealth.com

    WORK WITH SASHA

    Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight

    Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed

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    28 mins
  • 136. Muscle: Your Health Powerhouse with Dr. Kaitlin Link
    Feb 10 2025

    🎉 Giveaway Alert 🎉
    We’re giving one lucky listener an InBody Dial H30 Full-Featured Body Composition Scale!

    With features like:
    ✔️ Body fat %, muscle mass, visceral fat levels, and more
    ✔️ 15-second tests with app-sync for easy tracking
    ✔️ Personalized insights to boost your health journey

    👉 How to Enter: To enter, subscribe to the High on Life podcast (if you haven’t already) and leave me a podcast review/rating on your favourite streaming platform. Take a screenshot and DM me on instagram or email admin@sashahighmd.com. Multiple entries are welcome if you leave reviews on multiple platforms! Winner will be announced at the end of this month — don’t miss out!

    Deadline to enter Feb 21, 2025. Winner will be selected by Random Draw and contacted by DM or email. This Giveaway is only eligible for Canadian residents over the age of 18.


    In this episode, we explore the multifaceted importance of muscle for health. From posture and function to its impact on metabolism and cardiovascular health, muscle plays a vital role in our overall well-being. Our expert guest Dr. Kaitlin Link breaks down:

    • The structural and functional benefits of muscle.
    • How muscle contributes to metabolic health, supporting blood sugar regulation and energy balance.
    • The connection between muscle and cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
    • The protective effects of muscle on bone density and cognitive function.
    • The broader impacts on overall well-being, including confidence, energy, and quality of life.

    Muscle is not just for athletes or bodybuilders—it's an essential component of long-term health. Strengthening and maintaining muscle can improve life expectancy and quality of life.

    About Dr. Kaitlin Link

    Dr. Kaitlin Link is a Family & Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor at University of Toronto. She earned her MD at McMaster University and completed her residency at University of Toronto. Kaitlin was a Varsity Tennis player at Rutgers University, where she did her undergraduate studies.

    For 10 years, Kaitlin treated patients in the ER whose conditions often could have been prevented with earlier intervention. She grew tired of the system’s focus on reactive “sickcare,” rather than investing in high-leverage preventative and proactive care. She founded Benchmark Proactive Health in 2023, to equip people to take control of their health so they can feel their best – today, and in the decades to come.

    Instagram:@benchmarkproactivehealth

    Website: https://mybenchmarkhealth.com/

    Email: hello@mybenchmarkhealth.com

    WORK WITH SASHA

    Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight

    Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed

    Ontario OHIP-covered Obesity Medicine https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com

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    54 mins
  • 135. InBody and Body Composition Analysis with Sydney Ireland
    Feb 3 2025

    🎉 Giveaway Alert 🎉
    We’re giving one lucky listener an InBody Dial H30 Full-Featured Body Composition Scale!

    With features like:
    ✔️ Body fat %, muscle mass, visceral fat levels, and more
    ✔️ 15-second tests with app-sync for easy tracking
    ✔️ Personalized insights to boost your health journey

    👉 How to Enter: To enter, subscribe to the High on Life podcast (if you haven’t already) and leave me a podcast review/rating on your favourite streaming platform. Take a screenshot and DM me on instagram or email admin@sashahighmd.com. Multiple entries are welcome if you leave reviews on multiple platforms! Winner will be announced at the end of this month — don’t miss out!

    Deadline to enter Feb 21, 2025. Winner will be selected by Random Draw and contacted by DM or email. This Giveaway is only eligible for Canadian residents over the age of 18.

    🎙️ Episode Highlights:
    On today’s episode of the High on Life podcast, I am joined by Sydney Ireland, Business Development Manager with InBodyCanada, to dive into the importance of body composition beyond the number on a scale. We explore:

    • Why understanding body fat and muscle mass matters for health.
    • How the InBody scale provides medical-grade accuracy.
    • Practical ways to use this data to stay motivated, optimize fitness, and set achievable goals.

    🔗 Resources from the Episode:

    • InBody Dial H30
    • Find an InBody Testing Location

    My guest: Sydney Ireland

    Sydney Ireland is a Business Development Manager with InBodyCanada for the province of Ontario and works with all health and wellness professionals , as well as consumers to address their body composition analyzer needs. She has been apart of the team for 2.5 years and comes with a background of nutrition and human development from the University of Guelph. Her goal is to increase the awareness of the importance of body composition for improving our daily life and maintenance of good health as we age!

    Tune in, learn more, and don’t forget to enter the Giveaway!

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    30 mins

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