The Obesity Doctor Podcast

88. How This Single Mother of Twins Lost 75 lbs in 16 months

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Sylvia’s story: “I'm a 43 year old working single mom with 11 year old twin girls. I have spent the last couple of years struggling with w...

87. What is Obesity? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 1 of 5)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to re-think obesity. Your brain is designed to defend the body against weight loss. Obesity isn’t a character flaw. It isn’t a lifesty...

86B. BONUS: Changing the Narrative Around Obesity

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This recording was originally part of Dr. Sasha High's talk as an Obesity Expert at a Media Event called Obesity Out Loud. P.S. I want to share with y...

86. How You're Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to sabotage their own progress, but why do we do it anyways? It may sound like: “I know how to lose weight, I just can’t keep it off”...

85. Why I Don't Recommend Calorie Counting

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve spent your life counting calories, obsessing over MyFitnessPal, or counting points that tell you how much you’re allowed to eat in a day...

84. Your Body is Powerful with Erin R. [Client Success Story]

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After decades of influence from diet culture, my client Erin was ready to address her challenges and emotional associations with food in a healthy way...

83. Menopause, More than Hot Flashes with Shannon Kenrick-Rochon NP

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly happens during menopause?Is it harder to lose weight after menopause? Will hormone replacement therapy make me gain weight? In this episo...

82. 5 PCOS Myths (and how to take control of your PCOS for good)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to introduce our new online course, "The PCOS Solution" - a 6-week self-directed program designed to empower women to take control of the...

81. Make Decisions, Take Action

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a powerful yet simple skill that has helped our team go from a small, traditional in-person medical practice, to now having the privilege of ...

80. Does Dieting Predict Weight Gain?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I talk about a topic that has been under debate for many decades. Contrary to what you may have been told, dieting is not th...

79. How Do You Get Out of a Rut? [SERIES: Your Questions Answered]

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our health goals, one of the most significant obstacles is continuing to feel motivated. The longer we wait for motivation to come, t...

78. When It’s Time to Quit

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that quitting can also be a positive thing?  It can actually be an empowering choice to let go of what no longer serves our pu...

77. How Do You Keep the Weight Off Once You’ve Lost It? [SERIES: Your Questions Answered]

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know how to lose weight, I just can't keep it off or be consistent”? If you have tried many different diet...

76. What is the Ideal Human Diet? [SERIES: Your Questions Answered]

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the ideal human diet? In the ever-evolving landscape of weight loss and nutrition, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of an ideal human...

75. Marilyn's Story "I Want to Live" [SERIES: Client Success Stories]

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a special guest, Marilyn, who shares her inspiring story of achieving an 85-pound weight loss without dieting. Marilyn opens ...

74. Why is it so hard to keep promises to yourself? [SERIES: Your Questions Answered]

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isn’t it interesting that we tend to be great at showing up for our work or social commitments, but not our own commitments to ourselves? Just like ...

73. Stop Giving Away Your Power

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stop giving away your power and personal ownership to weight loss programs (including mine!). “If I follow this program, then I'll get results” or...

72. You Never Regret a Workout with Dr. Tina McInnes

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While most of us understand the benefits of physical activity, the burnout culture by which we are surrounded often means we struggle to implement the...

71. How I Broke the Binge Eating Cycle

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For those who experience binging or compulsive eating, the accompanying feelings of shame, hopelessness, and a complete loss of control, are very fami...

70. How to Get Your Sleep on Track with Dr. Cara Ooi

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What I often hear from my clients struggling with sleep issues and insomnia, is that they've tried absolutely everything to no avail. Traditional slee...

69. How to Stop Making Plateaus a Problem

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been implementing amazing health behavior changes but just don’t seem to be losing the weight you expected to? Or maybe you have seen your ...

68. Hunger Denial

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your stomach’s growling so loudly, you can’t ignore it any longer. When you go to check your watch, it’s only 11am. “That’s way too early fo...

67. When Weight Loss Feels Lonely

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In any quest for a healthier lifestyle, whether it’s weight loss, wellness, rest, or self-care, you may feel a little lonely. The lack of understand...

66. Sancia’s Story: From Daily Binges to Complete Remission from BED

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious and complex eating disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, with many sufferers experiencing underlyi...

BONUS: Stop Night-Time Snacking

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chrono-nutrition: when we eat. When we eat matters. Studies have found that consuming our calories later in the day, overeating in the evening, is as...

65. Should I Set a Goal Weight? - Interview with Dr. Matthea Rentea

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a misconception that we can achieve any goal weight we want. Set your target weight or BMI and then “diet harder” to get down to it, right...

64. Integrity to Self

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you struggled with not following through on what you say you’ll do? If so, no judgment! You’re not alone. But over time, this lack of integri...

63. Building Self-Confidence

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between confidence and self-confidence? I answer this question on today’s podcast, along with steps to build your self-confi...

62. How Jen Lost 145 lbs

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After decades of dieting, my amazing client Jen lost 145 lbs in the past 2.5 years. She’s a completely different person and loving her life. She did...

61. 3 Tips to Increase Happiness

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought: “I’ll be happy when….” (When I hit my goal weight. When I get my dream job. When I marry someone amazing…) Have you n...

60. Liposuction, Sculptsure & Abdominoplasty with Dr. Quinton Chivers

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

59. How to Get Unstuck in Weight Loss

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was watching my 5-year old skiing the other day. He was trying to make his way over to the chairlift by moving his little legs back and forth, back ...

58. Fighting Child Sex Trafficking with IJM

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a bit different from my usual content. My guest, Sinead Finnegan from International Justice Mission, explains human trafficking a...

57. When It's Hard

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life just feels really hard. On today’s episode of the podcast, I open up about what’s happening in my life that currently feels really ...

56. "Don't Waste Your Food!" (and other unhelpful thoughts)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I have to finish my plate, I can’t waste food!” Today’s episode is all about the unhelpful thoughts we tell ourselves that derail successful ...

55. Debbie Couldn't Lose Weight Despite Intensive Exercise

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Taylor has always been very active. She enjoys exercise, hiking, kayaking, high intensity interval training and long-distance cycling. That’s...

54. Overeating & Weight

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Obesity and overeating are not one and the same. Obesity is a disease, overeating is a behaviour. Yet, there is a significant overlap between overeati...

53. All About Ozempic (Semaglutide) for Weight Loss

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard about the drug Ozempic. There has been a lot of recent hype about this medication after celebrities started sharing that they ...

52. How to Stop Failing and Start Succeeding in Weight Loss

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re feeling like a failure when it comes to weight loss, today’s episode of the High on Life podcast will help you. I teach you how to take ...

51. Enjoy Your All-Inclusive Vacation without Gaining Weight

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're heading south this winter, today's episode is all about how to enjoy your all-inclusive vacation without having to deal with vacation weight...

50. Do's and Don'ts of Weight Loss

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s make this year the year that you do weight loss differently. Here are my Do’s and Don’ts for weight loss so that you find an approach that...

49. How to Actually Accomplish Your Goals in 2023

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you know – I’m all about living intentionally and this is a big part of what I teach inside Best Weight also. Living intentionally means d...

Episode 48: Freedom from Binge Eating Disorder with Amanda Rampersaud

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda struggled with weight and body image for as long as she could remember. When her body changed during pregnancy and postpartum, her bingeing got...

Episode 47: The Missing Component in Weight Loss with Fatimah Khan

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Fatimah Khan, is a 28-year old pharmacy school graduate who began struggling with her weight in middle school. Experiences of weight ...

Episode 46. How to Stir up Motivation

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you do really well for a few weeks or even a couple months, but then struggle to stay motivated to lose weight, this episode is for you. Low Motiva...

Episode 45. CBT for Binge Eating Disorder (Recover Strong Program)

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about our Recover Strong program for Binge Eating Disorder. This coaching program is available across Canada and uses CBT for eating disorders t...

Episode 44. What is Binge Eating Disorder? With Julie Mai RD

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Episode, I'm joined by Julie Mai RD and Binge Eating Disorder Coach. We discuss the diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder, how to differentiat...

Episode 43. Client Spotlight: "I'm worth it" with Sharon R.

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I interview Sharon R. about her experience overcoming Binge Eating Disorder. Like many women, Sharon came to us with a hyper-focus...

Episode 42: Why setting a goal weight is preventing you from keeping the weight off for good

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are fixated on achieving a specific number on the scale, then I want you to listen to today’s episode because I’m going to tell you why set...

Episode 41. Recovering from Binge Eating Disorder with Dearbhla

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the High on Life podcast, I'm speaking with our client Dearbhla who recently completed our Recover Strong treatment program for ...

Episode 40. Why you keep quitting on your eating plan with Tedi Nikova RD

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I know what to eat.. why can’t I stick to it!”  Most people understand what healthy food is. Many of our clients extensive knowledge on wh...

Episode 39: Social Anxiety

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Large social events make me super anxious. Can you relate? I get a knot in my chest, my heart pounds... in the past, I used to avoid social events. Bu...

Episode 38. How to Handle Eating Out with Tedi Nikova RD

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to handle eating out... so that you don't feel deprived. In today's episode, Tedi and I talk about some strategies for eating out and socializing ...

Episode 37. Transitioning from Pain to Possibility

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m going through a process of major life transition right now as I reconsider everything in my life and re-decide on purpose what I want my life to...

Episode 36. What Diet is Best for Weight Loss? Q&A with Tedi Nikova RD

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The question that everyone is wondering: what diet is best for weight loss? We discuss the fact that the best eating plan for you is the one that is g...

Episode 35. Shame is a Terrible Weight Loss Strategy

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many people approach weight loss from a place of self-shaming and berating. Stop it! It doesn’t work. In today’s episode I teach you how to mov...

Episode 34. Urge Surfing

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Urges and cravings are one of the most bothersome parts of weight loss. An urge is a strong desire or impulse. In today’s episode I’m going to tea...

Epidose 33. Weight Bias in Medicine (Panel Discussion)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weight bias in Medicine.It’s far more common than it should be.I believe that as a medical community we need to be better and do better for our pati...

Episode 32: Disempowering Thoughts

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We disempower ourselves by indulging in thoughts that rob of us control in our lives and relinquish our power to our circumstances. It all start at th...

Episode 31: Client Spotlight: Hailey (Life After Bariatric Surgery)

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what life is like after bariatric surgery? In today’s podcast, I interview my client Hailey, who is 1-year out from gastric bypass sur...

Episode 30. Perfectionism is the Enemy of Weight Loss

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Perfectionism, or all-or-nothing, keeps you in inaction. In today’s episode, I break down how perfectionism is getting in the way of weight loss suc...

Episode 29: How to recover from an overeating episode

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever overeaten – this episode is for you! I teach you 4 practical steps to recover from an overeating episode so you can kick yourself o...

Episode 28: Client Spotlight with Kelly Barrett (Healing Your Relationship with Self)

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the High on Life podcast, I interview Kelly Barrett, a client who has been working with our team for the past year. Kelly is a...

Episode 27: Inside the Best Weight Program

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the High on Life Podcast, I give you a rundown of the Best Weight Program and what really happens on the inside. This episode is fo...

26. Obesity Physician turned Weight Loss Coach

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I walk you through my evolution as an internist, turned obesity medicine physician, turned weight loss coach and how my growth ha...

25. How to handle criticism like a successful person

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

24. Overcoming Weight Regain with Dr. Alicia Shelley

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I am joined by Dr. Alicia Shelly, who is a Board Certified Internal Medicine/Obesity Medicine physician based in Atlanta, Georgia...

23. Is bariatric surgery cheating?

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is for you?  Or maybe you know someone who had bariatric surgery and you secret...

22: What to do when you've fallen off the wagon

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you “fallen off the wagon”? Are you having trouble getting back on? What if I told you there was no wagon. Just life – messy, imperfect, fu...

21: Create Your Breakthrough Year in 2022 - Part 2

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the podcast is Part 2 of my two-part series called Creating Your Breakthrough Year in 2022.  Together, we create your new id...

20: Create Your Breakthrough Year in 2022 - Part 1

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2-part series about Creating Your Breakthrough Year in 2022. You get to create – that means you get to intentionall...

19: It's Not About the Food with Jennifer N.

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we hear from Jennifer N. An inspirational client who has been with the High Metabolic Clinic for over 2 years...

18. Why you need to prioritize sleep with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know we should sleep more… But somehow it just doesn’t seem all thaaaaat important at 10pm when you have emails to catch up on, Instagram R...

17. Weight bias, renaming adiposity and the No Fat Shame Movement with Dr. Ali Zentner

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to my interview with Dr. Ali Zentner, Obesity Medicine Physician and Medical Director of the Revolution Medical Clinic in Vancouver. In this...

16. Is labelling obesity a disease fat-shaming?

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the podcast was inspired by a Facebook thread in a women physician’s Facebook group exploring: Is obesity a real disease? Does...

15. Client Spotlight: Inner healing and weight loss with Silva Da Silva

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

14. You were made to be great

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I believe that each and every one of us is destined to live an abundant, full, rich and meaningful life, a life of influence and impact – where we l...

13. Client Spotlight: Overcoming Food Addiction with Tanya Bender

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Client Spotlight, I interview Tanya Bender about her journey to finally identify and overcome Food Addiction after a lifelong battle ...

12. Yes, it's your hormones. No, it's not your thyroid.

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if it could be your hormones that are making weight loss so difficult? Have you ever thought – “It’s got to be my thyroid...

11. Client Spotlight: Interview with Ryan Morin

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about Ryan’s history with “diet and exercise”, arriving at an understanding of the physiology of weight dysregulation, a...

10. Your beliefs are stopping you from losing weight

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I am inviting you to change your life by changing your beliefs about yourself. What most people don’t realize, is that when yo...

9. The Negative Side of Weight Loss

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The reality is that weight loss comes with some sacrifices. But when you focus on what you’re missing, you miss out on what you’re gaining. In thi...

8. Emotional Eating (Interview from Dr. Tamara Beckford's podcast UR Caring Docs)

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the High on Life podcast, I’m sharing an interview that I did on the UR Caring Docs podcast with Dr. Tamara Beckford. In this epi...

7. Nutrition and Lifestyle for PCOS with Martha McKittrick RD

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to introduce our new online course, "The PCOS Solution" - a 6-week self-directed program designed to empower women to take cont...

6. What is PCOS? With endocrinologist Dr. Alyse Goldberg

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to introduce our new online course, "The PCOS Solution" - a 6-week self-directed program designed to empower women to take cont...

4. Searching for Treasure

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have treasure and trash in our lives – it’s part of being human. But whatever we focus on, will grow. In this episode, I’m teaching you h...

5. How to stop worrying about other people's opinions

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FOPO, or fear of other people’s opinions, holds so many people back from being who they’re supposed to be and doing their work in the world. It’...

3. Restraint vs Restriction

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does the idea of doing yet another diet leave you with a sense of dread? If you feel resentment or dread in the weight loss journey, it’s probably b...

2. I Already Know What I Should Be Eating, I’m Just Not Doing It!

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we struggle to follow through on what we “should” be doing? It’s not uncommon to start the day with the best of intentions to eat healthy...

1. Intro & Get To Know Me

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This first episode is an intro for you to get to know a little about me and what I’m all about, and what you can expect from this podcast! I’m a w...

Trailer

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to High on Life!