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The Human Theatre
by Kelsey Buchalter
We are all merely Humans just trying to survive. We are not broken. We are not alone. My name is Kelsey Buchalter. I am a Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, Nutrition Advisor, Health-Coach and Human, passionately outspoken about normalising the concept of being a Human in this world. Welcome to ‘The Human Theatre’; where we dive deep into Human optimisation, health, nutrition, fitness, longevity, personal development and more, through the lens of creativity, Human consciousness and the arts. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
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85 - Menopause & the Brain.
In today's solo episode, I read an excerpt from a recent paper I wrote for a Brain Health course I did at Cambridge College entitled: “Menopause and the Brain”. This was an eye-opening paper to research and write, and a process that has ultimately changed the way I understand menopause, females…
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84 - AI, the Future of Healthcare, GLP-1s & More with Dr Shawn Baker.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 84th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s episode is a special one. My guest is someone who has fundamentally shifted the conversation around nutrition, metabolic health, and personal responsibility in medicine. A man whose work has sparked global debate,...
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83 - Steak, Butter & Social Media Stardom with Bella (A.K.A Steak and Butter Gal).
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 83rd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Steak and Butter Gal, aka Bella, is a classically trained concert pianist and violinist who is passionate about advocating a Carnivore diet for optimal health. She graduated from The Juilliard School’s Graduate Program with a...
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82 - "Sarajevo" - Why Were We Never Taught This? With Aimée Mica Komorowsky.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 82nd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s conversation sits at the intersection of art, trauma, storytelling and truth. I’m joined by my friend Aimee Mica Komorowsky — a performer and writer whose play Sarajevo is based on the siege of Sarajevo in 1992… a...
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81 - From Near-Death to Running for Congress with Dr Christopher Brandlin.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 81st Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s episode is with someone whose life reads like three biographies in one! Dr Christopher Paul Brandlin has lived at the intersection of fitness, law, health and public police for decades. From wrestler to personal…
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80 - Tips to Optimise Your Doctor's Appointments.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 80th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today we are diving deep into a topic that could change the trajectory of your health journey (and revolutionise your outlook and mindset): how to optimise your doctor’s appointments. In today’s episode, we’ll cover: -Why the...
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79 - Questioning the Science, Misconceptions in Health & Transforming 'Sick-Care' into Healthcare with Jana Retief.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 79th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. In this episode, I’m joined by Jana Retief from The Noakes Foundation for a powerful conversation that challenges the status quo of modern health. We explore the legacy of Prof Tim Noakes, the landmark trial that sparked a...
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78 - GLP-1s: What They Are, How to Boost Them Naturally & What to Do If You're Using Them.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 78th Show housed in "The Human Theatre". In this episode, we unpack the buzzy world of GLP-1 agonists (think Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) — are they revolutionary tools for metabolic health, or just another expensive quick fix? We’ll break down how GLP-1s actually work…
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77 - "Dealing With ADHD" With Dr David Rex Orgen.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 77th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Rex Orgen to unpack the science, the controversy, and the lived experiences surrounding ADHD. Is it a true disorder, a product of modern society, or something else entirely? Dr. David...
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76 - Why I'm Not Drinking Coffee.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 76th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Now, for those who follow me on Instagram (if you don’t, go ahead and follow me @kelseybuchalter), you have seen that I’m currently not consuming coffee! I’m not quitting coffee because I suddenly stopped loving the taste of a...
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75 - Whole Body Health with Tamzyn Murphy, RD.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 75th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. If you’re feeling overwhelmed in trying to navigate your way through your own health and healing journey; uncertain of what information to believe or not, not knowing who to trust and where to turn to…this episode is for you!...
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74 - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Eating Disorder Recovery, the Pressures of Body Expectations & More with Olivia Geraci.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 74th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. The menstrual cycle is considered a vital sign, just like our temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and any change or irregularity in the menstrual cycle is a symptom that should not be ignored. In fact, the menstrual cycle is...
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73 - Cultivating Courage, Intuition, Purpose & Quiet with Elaine Glass.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 73rd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Elaine Glass. For over two decades Elaine Glass has transformed lives with her healing presence and coached countless people to unlock their truest selves, finding purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. At one...
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72 - What Happens When You Ignore Your Body's Signals with Stephanie L. Harris.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 72nd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. I have some exciting news, and that is an ability to announce, officially, the release of my TEDx Talk, entitled “Knowing thy Voice; the Ultimate Biohack”. I will link the link in the show notes to the YouTube video. It is…
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71 - Why Addiction is Not a Character Flaw with Bitten Jonsson.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 71st Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Addiction is an exceptional example of a word that comes with a whole lot of stigma. And today’s guest breaks down Addiction in a way that has completely revolutionised the understanding of Addiction as we have come to believe...
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70 - Migraines, Headaches, Electrolytes & More with Dr Angela Stanton.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 70th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today's guest is Dr Angela Stanton. Angela Stanton PhD, MS, MBA, BSc, fMRI cert has earned her doctorate in NeuroEconomics (experimental neuroscience using economic models) and is also fMRI certified. Her doctoral research...
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69 - The Plant Kingdom, Brain & History of the Guidelines Explained with Dr Anthony Chaffee.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 69th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s episode is officially the longest episode of “The Human Theatre”. Today’s episode is also one of the biggest and eye-opening interviews I have ever done. Today’s guest is Dr Anthony Chaffee. Dr Anthony Chaffee is an...
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68 - Men's Health, MAF Training, Sleep, Caffeine, Fasting & More with Andre Obradovic.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 68th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Men’s health, and in particular, middle-aged male health, is NOT spoken about enough. Not only is today’s guest a men’s health expert, but he is also a general health wizard, so even if you are not a man, you will one hundred...
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67 - Overcoming Barriers to Change & Choosing to Thrive with Tracey McBeath.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 67th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. I am so excited to share today’s episode with you. I speak a LOT about physical health optimisation on this podcast, but there is another significant ‘leg of the stool’ in optimising health that cannot be ignored and/or...
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66 - Ketogenic Bodybuilding, Protein Manipulation, Hydration, Entrepreneurship & More with Robert Sikes.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 66th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest has been on my list of dream guests from before I even started this podcast, and he is no other than THE Robert Sikes, a.k.a KetoSavage. I was honoured to have been interviewed on his podcast several years ago...
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65 - PCOS, Endometriosis, Infertility, The Pill, Menopause & More with Dr Andrea Salcedo.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 65th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. If you are a female, or have females in your life, you need to listen to this episode. Our guest today is Dr Andrea Salcedo, and today’s show takes a deep dive into gynecological disorders, their respective pathophysiologies…
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64 - Low-Carb Endurance, Overtraining Syndrome, Controversial Views, Critical Thinking & More with Sean Sakinofsky.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 64th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Sean ‘Sako’ Sakinofsky. On a high level, Sean is the leading pioneer in the field of low carb high fat ultra endurance cycling. He has performed feats that are staggering and defies the current landscape of…
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63 - Zero-Cost Gut & Digestion Hacks with Kelsey Buchalter.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 63rd Show housed in "The Human Theatre". If you are ready to take your digestion and gut health to the next level, join me on this little ride as I walk you through some of the biggest game-changers that a) have given me the most benefit and b) COST NOTHING! No...
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62 - Mother-Daughter Relationships, Drama Therapy, Intergenerational Cycles & Human Connection with Ananda Fuchs & Margie Pankhurst.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 62nd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. I am so excited to be sharing today’s show with you in which we take a deep dive into the complexities of the Mother-daughter relationship (and any relationship really), Drama Therapy and how it works, creativity as a tenant of...
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61 - Navigating the Music & Entertainment Industry, Entrepreneurship, Sleep Hacks & More with Tim Welsh.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 61st Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s episode is a JUICY one, and I cannot wait to introduce our guest to you: Tim Welsh is a versatile saxophonist based in Cape Town. Picking up the instrument for the first time at age 11 Securing his first professional…
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60 - Cancer, Metabolism, PCOS, Making Sense of Health Issues, the Power of a Coach & More with Jayne Bullen.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 60th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, I bring onto the show a very inspiring Human, and her name is Jayne Bullen. Jayne believes research in healthcare needs better funding and strong minds. As the Chief Operating Officer of The Noakes Foundation, she...
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59 - Liver as a Superfood, Fitness vs. Health, Supplements & So Much More with Rohan Oosthuizen.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 59th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Rohan Oosthuizen. Rohan is a health coach deeply rooted in the ancestral lifestyle, from which he transformed his battle with chronic diseases into a mission to heal others through understanding and addressing...
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58 - The Porn Industry & Overcoming Porn Addiction with Jeremy Lipkowitz.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 58th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Our guest today is Jeremy Lipkowitz. Jeremy is a meditation teacher, coach, and porn addiction recovery expert on a mission to empower men to reclaim their minds, thrive in relationships, and live with integrity. Featured in...
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57 - Q&A: My Coffee Recipe, Eating Disorder Recovery Tips, Sleep Hacks, What I Eat & More.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 57th Show housed in “The Human Theatre” - the last show for 2023! In celebration of the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, and the podcast, I decided to do a little Q&A. I’ve received many, many questions over the years, especially since the launch of “The Human...
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56 - Tallow: Science-Backed & Environmentally Sustainable Skincare with Warren Wilensky.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 56th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Our skin is our largest organ, so of course whatever we put on our skin contributes to our current state of health! I am just as much conscious about what I put on my skin (which is not very much) as I am about what I ingest…
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55 - The Eating Disorder Recovery & Food Addiction Revolution with Dr David Wiss.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 55th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Eating Disorders, Recovery, Food Addiction, Addiction…these are complex terms that evoke complex conversations, and rightly so! And if you have ever experienced or know of anyone who has experienced any of these phenomena, you...
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54 - *Big Black Friday Announcement, Metabolic Health & #KnowYourNumber with Yvette Zihhalirwa.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 54th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, as the title suggests, I have a HUGE Black Friday announcement AND I bring on for the second time, the beautiful Yvette Zihhalirwa. Yvette is an experienced Early Childhood Development specialist and has over ten years…
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53 - Celebrity Body Recomp Tips, Optimising Workout Regimes, Nutrition, Ancestral Wisdom & More with Jeff Tsoutsos.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 53rd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, I welcome my dear friend, Jeff Tsoutsos, onto the show. Jeff Tsoutsos is a Cape Town born ex-fitness model and athlete who has Championed 2x South African Fitness Competitions and placed 2nd in America. He is a…
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52 - Navigating Grief, Loss & Self-Love with Carin Marcus-Berman.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 52nd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. As you guessed by virtue of this show’s title, today’s episode is all about grief, loss, bereavement and navigating one’s way through it all. Carin also shares how she practices self-love, and how she keeps her head afloat…
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51 - All Things Men's Health with Christian Van Camp.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 51st Show housed in "The Human Theatre". Today, I am honoured to have Christian Van Camp come on the show and speak about all things Men’s Health - something I don’t think could ever be emphasised enough. A large part of the health and wellness space is predominantly...
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50 - How to Slow Down to Overcome Information Overload & Overstimulation.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 50th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. We are halfway to 100!!!! I cannot believe it! According to Dr David Rabin, M.D PhD, who is a neuroscientist, board certified Psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur and inventor, the average person today consumes more…
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49 - Cape Town as a Digital Nomad, Health & Wellness Capital with Derek Burchell-Burger.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 49th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today I am excited to bring on to the show, Derek Burchell-Burger. Derek is the GM of an award winning NZ Manuka Honey brand, a Capetonian by birth but from a young age spent most of his life living overseas & has finally...
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48 - You Are Not Your Diagnosis; a Deep Dive into Health Restoration with Rebekah Farmer.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 48th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, I had the honour and privilege of interviewing one of my biggest inspirations in my recovery journey. Although this person never had an eating disorder, I found a significant amount of hope in her transformation to…
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47 - Gut Health, Digestion, Mental Health, Biology & Self-Love with Kimberly Robinson.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 47th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today I had the honour of chatting with the beautiful, talented, intelligent, charismatic and awe-inspiring Kimberly Robinson, known as MindfullyGrounded on Instagram (this is your sign to go and follow her!). I have previously...
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46 - Guided NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) to Help Sleep, Stress & Anxiety.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 46th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. We know that sleep is foundational when it comes to anything related to your body, and I know I am not alone in experiencing periods where the quality of my sleep is sub-optimal. There is a MAJOR difference between quantity and...
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45 - Ulcerative Colitis, Food's Impact on Health, Meat Myths & Resilience with Brett Ender & Harry Gray.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 45th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. If you follow me, you know that my diet mainly consists of animal protein. Yes, I am an absolute meat-head. And today, I get to geek out with the faces behind “The Meat Mafia” Podcast, about the powerful effects of nutrition on...
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44 - Yo-Yo Diets, Reversing Insulin Resistance, Food Addiction & Progress Over Perfection with Kim Forbes.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 44th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is doing AMAZING work in educating and coaching people to optimal health through ketogenesis, intermittent fasting and an array of nutritional interventions that help bring the body back to health. Kim Forbes is a...
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43 - Art, Self, Scuba Diving, Kabbalah & Not Being Afraid with David Flusberg.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 43rd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. One of the most wonderful phenomenons in life is meeting and connecting with someone. Today’s guest exemplifies this phenomenon, and I cannot wait to share our conversation with you. Today, we welcome an extraordinary,...
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42 - PAUSE: A Guided Meditation if You Feel Stressed, Overwhelmed, Anxious or Burnt Out.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 42nd Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. As Humans, we are not strangers to stress, however, the chronic level of stress that is being endured right now needs to be addressed, for there is always hope, and there is always a way to move forward. I therefore created…
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41 - Why Therapy is More than Talking with Nuraan Felix.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 41st Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. You have heard me speak about the pillars of health many times. These include things like sleep, nutrition, movement, having a purpose, community, creativity, mindset etc. Having pillars or tenants of health help us view life...
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40 - Body Talk; Feeling Comfortable in your Body with Kelsey Buchalter.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 40th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. In this episode, I want to elaborate on a few revelations and tips that have helped me begin the process of feeling comfortable in my own body. Eating Disorders are often compared to an Addiction, however, the complexity of...
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39 - Understanding Food Systems, Regenerative Agriculture & a Possible Solution to Save the Planet with Farmer Angus.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 39th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. The more I dive into the research, the more it is evident that the quality of the food (and anything you consume) is vital, as it is the quality (or lack there of) that determines a favourable, low-inflammatory hormonal…
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38 - Being a United Front with your Partner, Anorexia as a Family System's Disorder, Rational vs. Irrational Logic & Doing your Best with Fern Buchalter.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 38th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. This episode is a very special one in which my mother recounts and shares her revelations-in-hindsight that she would have wanted to know during the time I was my most sick. This episode is made even more serene by virtue that…
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37 - From Celiac, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS-C & No Large Intestine to "The Salmon Queen": an Honest Interview with Gigi Ashworth.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 37th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with gut issues, autoimmunity, or anyone who is health conscious (or considering becoming more health conscious). And you are all in for a treat! Today’s guest is the beautiful...
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36 - Eating Healthily on a Budget, Early Childhood Development, Top Tips for Mommies & the Importance of Nutrition on Overall Health with Yvette Zihhalirwa.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 36th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today you are in for an absolute treat; our guest is the beautiful Yvette Zihhalirwa. Yvette is an experienced early childhood development specialist, and has over ten years of experience working in the NGO sector, both locally...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are all merely Humans just trying to survive. We are not broken. We are not alone. My name is Kelsey Buchalter. I am a Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, Nutrition Advisor, Health-Coach and Human, passionately outspoken about normalising the concept of being a Human in this world. Welcome to ‘The Human Theatre’; where we dive deep into Human optimisation, health, nutrition, fitness, longevity, personal development and more, through the lens of creativity, Human consciousness and the arts. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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