The Human Theatre

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, inspired millions, and challenged long-held narratives in healthcare. Dr. Shawn Baker MD is an orthopedic s...

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 Master of Music Degree (MM), specializing in violin and piano performance. Having been active in the ed...

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 tragically forgotten piece of our world history. We talk about the physical and psychological endurance req...

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 trainer, natural bodybuilding champion, attorney, dietetic technician, real estate broker, PhD in Public Poli...

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 traditional mindset of ‘blind trust’ can sometimes backfire -When trust is critical - and when curiosi...

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 movement, and how grassroots initiatives like Eat Better South Africa are transforming sick-care into tru...

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 in the body, their surprising effects on appetite and blood sugar, and why they’re being ca...

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 Rex Orgen stands out as a transformative leader in healthcare, especially in the field of ADHD. Recog...

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 perfectly brewed cup or the ritual of sipping on it while I watch the sunrise. I’m quitting it becaus...

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!  Recently, I have collaborated with Nutrition Network in building a new, science-backed, dietician &amp...

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 kind of like our very own built-in bio-feedback tool that lets us know how we are doing. While there...

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 point she found herself at a personal crossroads. A newly single mother, burned out, fearful, and alone...

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 indeed on the TEDx Global YouTube channel! I hope you enjoy… Against this glorification of the grind, we h...

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 it, validating the experience of addiction and challenging the stigmas associated with it.   Today’s e...

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 focused on understanding how human decision-making is influenced by neurotransmitter changes. She ran...

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 American medical doctor and neurosurgical registrar who, over a span of 20+ years, has researched the opt...

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 percent benefit from listening to this episode.  Andre Obradovic is a Certified Primal Health Coach, we...

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 overlooked, and that’s our mindset. And today’s guest is without a doubt, one of the most insightful, wise an...

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 (which I will link in the show notes) and finally we were able to schedule a time for us to record an int...

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, why addressing lifestyle helps address the root-cause, practical tips and insights into the common driv...

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 sport science. Sean continues to do so in order to promote healthier lifestyles via not eating refined fo...

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 expensive supplements (although I do not discount their efficacy in some cases, e.g Hydrochloric ac...

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 health, Intergenerational Cycles, the power of the mind-body connection, healing, trauma, Human Conne...

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 gig at 16 Tim has since performed at every type of event ranging from background wedding pre drinks to s...

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 established Eat Better South Africa alongside inspiring colleagues and Prof Noakes and believes in building...