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The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre79 - Questioning the Science, Misconceptions in Health & Transforming 'Sick-Care' into Healthcare with Jana Retief.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 70th 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 true healthcare. Together, we unpack the myths, confront the misconceptions, and shine a light on the growing evidence that’s shifting the tide in nutrition and medicine. If you're ready to questio...2025-07-011h 11The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre78 - 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 in the body, their surprising effects on appetite and blood sugar, and why they’re being called the "miracle weight loss shot."But we’re not stopping there — we’re also diving into natural, science-backed ways to support your own GLP-1 production through food, lifestyle, and g...2025-04-2119 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre77 - "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 Rex Orgen stands out as a transformative leader in healthcare, especially in the field of ADHD. Recognised by prestigious institutions like the New York Times Magazine as a bestselling author, Dr. Orgen’s influence extends beyond medicine to impact business, philanthropy, and social justice. His comm...2025-03-1756 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre76 - 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 perfectly brewed cup or the ritual of sipping on it while I watch the sunrise. I’m quitting it because my body has been sending me signals that it’s time to make a shift.Today I am going to break down w...2025-03-0317 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre75 - 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! Recently, I have collaborated with Nutrition Network in building a new, science-backed, dietician & coach-led, physician-guided 12-week online program designed to help you reclaim your birthright to Whole Body Health, utilising a root-cause approach to sustainable health and wellness. And to dive deep into the t...2025-02-261h 07The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre74 - 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 kind of like our very own built-in bio-feedback tool that lets us know how we are doing. While there are other conditions, such as PCOS, that result in irregular or missing periods, infertility and an ovulation, today’s episode highlights one condition that is actually really close-t...2025-02-131h 04The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre73 - 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 point she found herself at a personal crossroads. A newly single mother, burned out, fearful, and alone, she lived the next decade in search of her own healing and inner truth. She now travels the world sharing her holistic healing techniques, energy medicine methodologies, and spiritual guidance. Her mission is to help...2024-12-231h 01The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre72 - 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 indeed on the TEDx Global YouTube channel! I hope you enjoy… Against this glorification of the grind, we have today’s guest and her story, shedding light as to what happens when we ignore our Human bodies and th...2024-10-231h 13HEALTH HEAL THRIVEHEALTH HEAL THRIVEKelsey BuchalterIntroducing Kelsey Buchalter. Kelsey is a Nutrition Network Practitioner (NNP), Metabolic Health Coach, the host of “The Human Theatre” Podcast, TEDx Speaker, Singer-songwriter, and Actor. After navigating her way through severe Anorexia, Bulimia, and Anxiety, she has become passionately outspoken about lifestyle interventions in the prevention and treatment of chronic dis-ease. Her biggest inspiration is the body’s innate ability to heal itself when put in the right environment to do so. Our birthright is optimal health, and Kelsey has made it her life’s mission to help others curate their bio-individual optimal lives. I had...2024-10-031h 00The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre71 - 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 it, validating the experience of addiction and challenging the stigmas associated with it.   Today’s episode covers: Bitten’s own addiction story, the bio-chemistry and patho-physiology of Addiction, the disease concept of Addiction, the different types of addiction (you are going to be surprised at...2024-09-091h 28The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre70 - 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 focused on understanding how human decision-making is influenced by neurotransmitter changes. She ran clinical trial experiments, gaining an appreciation of the role hormones play in emotional and physiological decisions. A lifelong migraine sufferer, in 2008 she took early retirement from her academic career and has become an avid researcher of migraines. Her efforts in un...2024-08-271h 18The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony ChaffeeThe Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony ChaffeeEpisode 230: Putting Anorexia Into Remission with the Carnivore Diet! With Kelsey Buchalter✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more insightful content! Kelsey is a Nutrition Network Practitioner & Nutrition Advisor, Host of “The Human Theatre” Podcast, TEDx speaker, singer-songwriter and actor impassioned about the body’s innate ability to heal itsefl, when put in the right environment to do so. It was the Carnivore Diet that saved Kelsey’s life after her lifelong struggle with severe Anorexia, Bulimia and extreme Anxiety, and since then she has made it her life’s mission to educate, share, assimilate and promote the significance of lifestyle interventions in the treatment, p...2024-08-211h 13The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre69 - 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 American medical doctor and neurosurgical registrar who, over a span of 20+ years, has researched the optimal nutrition for human performance and health. It is his assertion that most of the so-called chronic diseases we treat are caused by the food we eat, or don't eat, and...2024-08-212h 47The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre68 - 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 percent benefit from listening to this episode.  Andre Obradovic is a Certified Primal Health Coach, weight loss expert, Certified PCC ICF Coach, marathon endurance coach, Army Reserve Officer and performance coach. 2024-08-1459 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre67 - 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 overlooked, and that’s our mindset. And today’s guest is without a doubt, one of the most insightful, wise and knowledgable Humans I know, helping people become  the 'drivers of their own cars’, reach their full potential and overcome barriers to change. Today’s guest is T...2024-08-071h 10The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre66 - 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 (which I will link in the show notes) and finally we were able to schedule a time for us to record an interview for my Podcast.  Robert Orion Sikes is a lifetime natural, competit...2024-07-1559 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre65 - 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, why addressing lifestyle helps address the root-cause, practical tips and insights into the common drivers for these disorders, her professional thoughts on The Pill and its effects, HRT, Menopause, infertility, bio-individuality and SO MUCH MORE. This is truly a female-specific optimisation masterclass, and I highly encourage you to...2024-06-251h 13The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre64 - 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 sport science. Sean continues to do so in order to promote healthier lifestyles via not eating refined foods and sugars. In 2006, Sean founded a supplement company which advocated the usage of carbohydrate. Some years later, he found himself moving away from a high carb, low fat diet, ow...2024-05-241h 26The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre63 - 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 expensive supplements (although I do not discount their efficacy in some cases, e.g Hydrochloric acid with Pepsin for someone who has low stomach acid), no prescription medications no nothing!  Also, although most of these tips relate to the t...2024-05-0244 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre62 - 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 health, Intergenerational Cycles, the power of the mind-body connection, healing, trauma, Human Connection and so much more.  Our guests today are Ananda Fuchs and Margie Pankhurst.  Ananda is a a certified TRE practitioner and an experienced facilitator of holistic healing and devel...2024-04-221h 16The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre61 - 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 gig at 16 Tim has since performed at every type of event ranging from background wedding pre drinks to sold out Kirstenbosch concerts. Tim completed a higher certificate in sound production from SAE after matriculating, followed by a BMUS (hons) in jazz performance degree...2024-03-271h 05The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre60 - 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 established Eat Better South Africa alongside inspiring colleagues and Prof Noakes and believes in building stronger collaboration in the nutrition and science game. After realizing the dichotomy between brand research budgets and human health research, she decided to leave the formal research world, committed to bringing her g...2024-02-2659 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre59 - 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 root cause healing. Recognising the critical role of nutrition, he launched a desiccated kudu liver supplement, leveraging its nutritional powerhouse of bioavailable vitamins and essential minerals to fill the gaps left by modern diets. His holistic approach extends beyond supplementation, guiding clients to overcome various health issues by adjusting lifesty...2024-02-061h 03Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction PodcastUnhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast69. My Personal Story of Overcoming Porn Addiction | A Human Theatre Podcast Episode w/ Jeremy Lipkowitz and Kelsey BuchalterToday I am sharing my own story with porn addiction. I've done this now a couple times (sharing my own story) but this conversation pulls out a few new details about my story, and offers more insight into the world of mindfulness and addiction, so I felt it would be helpful to share this one as well. In this episode we dive deep into what addiction is, what porn addiction is, its prevalence, signs and symptomsand my own insight and practical tips on overcoming rock bottoms, dealing with shame, embracing sexuality and much MUCH MORE! Even...2024-01-291h 09The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre58 - 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 places like Men's Health Magazine and Livestrong, his impactful work includes helping men overcome porn addiction and live with greater purpose. With over a decade of teaching and coaching experience, Jeremy created the Unhooked Recovery program, which offers a 30-day reboot for addiction. Having triumphed over addiction himself through mindf...2024-01-231h 15Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction PodcastUnhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast67. Kelsey Buchalter - Can Nutrition Help you Overcome Addiction? Exploring the impact of diet, lifestyle change, and purpose in recoveryFrom battling severe anorexia and bulimia to becoming a nutrition advisor and health coach, Kelsey Buchalter is a true inspiration. Listen to her story on our latest podcast episode! --In this interview, I speak with Kelsey Buchalter, a health coach, TEDx speaker, and someone who has successfully navigated severe anorexia, bulimia, and anxiety. We discuss various topics including Kelsey's journey from fighting serious health issues to becoming a mental, physical, and spiritual health advocate. Kelsey shares her unique insights into using physical activity (dance), a specific diet (carnivore ), movement, sleep, and community as key...2024-01-1553 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre57 - 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 Theatre”, and I thought it would be nice and cosy to answer them. If you enjoy this format, do let me know, and if you ever have any questions, send me a message on Instagram or email and maybe I’ll answer it on the next Q...2023-12-2951 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre56 - 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 and I am SO excited to bring onto the show Warren Wilensky, who is doing important work in providing us with clean, dermatologically-approved AND environmentally sustainable skincare products that we can use without any worry about absorbing any endo...2023-12-201h 03The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre55 - 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 NEED to listen to this episode! I have been in the Eating Disorder and Addiction Recovery space online for a while, and I am the first to tell you that it’s ambiguous, messy, empowering and as you will learn today, often lacks nuance…and that can be very harmfu...2023-11-291h 07The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre54 - *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 of experience working in the NGO sector, both locally and internationally. She is a mom, a certified Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) life coach, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Literature from UNICAF University and has received certified training from the Nutrition Network in Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reductio...2023-11-2253 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre53 - 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 successful entrepreneur, being the owner, creative and marketing director of the highly respected fitness apparel and athleisure clothing brand, Dranged (which started in 2010). Jeff graduated with a B.COM in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Cape Town, after which he bec...2023-11-011h 27The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre52 - 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 whilst still practicing empathy in the very important, complex and heavy work that she does - a MUST-listen for all health-care providers and practitioners out there!!! Even mothers, fathers, caretakers! There is something in here for everyone.  Carin Marcus-Berman is a Clinical social worke...2023-10-2341 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre51 - 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 female-based, however, Men’s health is equally as essential to give voice to and speak out about. Christian Van Camp is a Men’s Holistic Lifestyle and Performance Coach on a mission to energize and empower men to live a more hea...2023-09-2755 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre50 - 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 information in the first 30 minutes of waking than the average person did in 1 WEEK in the 1950s. You heard me. When I heard this I knew I needed to write an episode for the Pod, because I don’t know about you, but I find myself completely disconnected and silently overwhelmed when I...2023-09-2025 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre49 - 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 returned home. He is a strong advocate for ancestral modes of healing and Cape Town’s all encompassing outdoors lifestyle. Derek and I discuss all things digital nomadism, honey, specifically Manuka Honey, health, bio-hacking and wellness as it pertains to the potenti...2023-09-061h 18The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre48 - 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 health through diet and other lifestyle interventions.    Rebekah Farmer is a health & life coach with a keen eye for maximising the nutritional value in any way of eating. Since she was young, she has had a passion for health, nature, fitnes...2023-08-091h 01The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre47 - 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 done an Instagram live with Kimberly on her Instagram page (this is another sign for you to go an check it out!), and we finally made her coming onto the Show happen. And I cannot wait to share this inspiring, warm and heartfelt conversation with you! Kimberly Robinson is a bi...2023-07-2659 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre46 - 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 quality of sleep. The quality of your sleep is pivotal, because sure, you may be in bed for 8-9 hours and you may have been totally asleep for those 8-9 hours, but if you didn’t get adequate REM and Deep sleep, then you could...2023-07-1923 minBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastS1E5 Podcast EditingHow do you edit a podcast? In this episode of Become a Podmaster, Ethan and Hendrik Baird of Baird Media discuss the intricacies of podcast editing. Their chat is interspersed with clips from podcasters and podcasting professionals that shed some more light on the subject. Read more about podcasting in the book Become a Podmaster by Hendrik Baird. https://baird.media/become-a-podmaster/ Baird Media - The Podcast People · Read the book · Hendrik Baird · Ethan Baird · Kelsey Buchalter · Logan Sorrell · Moshe Singer · Gavin Kennedy · Benji Block2023-07-0629 minBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastS1E5 Podcast EditingHow do you edit a podcast? In this episode of Become a Podmaster, Ethan and Hendrik Baird of Baird Media discuss the intricacies of podcast editing. Their chat is interspersed with clips from podcasters and podcasting professionals that shed some more light on the subject. Read more about podcasting in the book Become a Podmaster by Hendrik Baird. https://baird.media/become-a-podmaster/ Baird Media - The Podcast People · Read the book · Hendrik Baird · Ethan Baird · Kelsey Buchalter · Logan Sorrell · Moshe Singer · Gavin Kennedy · Benji Block2023-07-0629 minBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastS1E2 Podcasting as a Network ToolHow can podcasting facilitate networking with potential clients? In this installment of Become a Podmaster, Ethan and Hendrik Baird from Baird Media explore the utilization of podcasting as a means to network and establish relationships. Their conversation is enriched with snippets from podcasters and professionals in the field, offering additional insights into the topic. For further information on podcasting, refer to Hendrik Baird's book, Become a Podmaster. https://baird.media/become-a-podmaster/ Baird Media - The Podcast People · Read the book · Kelsey Buchalter · Dan Sanchez · Benji Block · Hendrik Baird · Ethan Baird · Become A Podmaster S1E2 - Podcast...2023-07-0628 minBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastBecome a Podmaster - The PodcastS1E2 Podcasting as a Network ToolHow can podcasting facilitate networking with potential clients? In this installment of Become a Podmaster, Ethan and Hendrik Baird from Baird Media explore the utilization of podcasting as a means to network and establish relationships. Their conversation is enriched with snippets from podcasters and professionals in the field, offering additional insights into the topic. For further information on podcasting, refer to Hendrik Baird's book, Become a Podmaster. https://baird.media/become-a-podmaster/ Baird Media - The Podcast People · Read the book · Kelsey Buchalter · Dan Sanchez · Benji Block · Hendrik Baird · Ethan Baird · Become A Podmaster S1E2 - Podcast...2023-07-0628 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre45 - 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 the Human body, auto-immunity, mental health, the food system, taking ownership of your health and ultimately life as a young adult, as well as discussing some common myths pertaining to red meat.  Brett Ender & Harry Gray are t...2023-06-281h 16The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre44 - 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 functional nutrition coach from Johannesburg South Africa. She specialises in keto and intermittent fasting. Kim reversed her own insulin resistance and lost 45kgs / 99lbs by doing exactly the opposite of what we are told to do. She’s passionate about helping ot...2023-06-141h 01The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre43 - 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, multi-talented Human to the show to discuss an array of topics ranging from Bio-hacking, Art, Poetry, Shamanism, Scuba Diving and the Kabbalah. Although this conversation covers so many diverse and seemingly unrelated topics, I promise you, there is something to be learnt, and something to be taken away.  Our...2023-05-3158 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre42 - 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 this episode in hopes that it will help you, even if briefly, press pause, ground, recenter, reconnect and know that you are so worthy, so worthy of living a life teemed with everything that feeds your soul. No one was born to suffe...2023-05-1718 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre41 - 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 through a holistic lens, because, well, there are so many factors at play all the time when it comes to anything relating to our physical and emotional health, and today’s guest is someone doing AMAZING work by practicing therapy through a holistic lens.  Nuraan Felix is a trauma...2023-05-0346 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre40 - 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 Eating Disorders lies in the fact that for an alcoholic, you can throw away the alcohol and for a drug addict, you can throw away the drugs, however, for an Eating Disorder, you cannot just throw away the body! In order to survive, WE NEED TO EAT! And in or...2023-04-1918 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre39 - 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 response or an unfavourable, inflammatory response in your body. Yeah, calories are a thing, however, I would argue that the quality of your calories are more important. In this regard, it makes knowing how Food Systems work, and knowi...2023-04-0558 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre38 - 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 it was recorded whilst my mom and I were walking on one of our favourite trails - so you will hear some dogs barking, footsteps, background chatter and waterfalls…but I kind of like the organic unfolding of being out-and-about in nature...2023-03-2952 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre37 - 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 Gigi Ashworth - a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants foodie, showing you how to make quick and easy salmon-based recipes with a dash of crass and a side of sarcasm. “Gigi (Genevieve) Ashworth is a former competitive snowboarder and horseback rider that has since become a popular...2023-03-081h 06The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre36 - 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 and internationally. She is a mom, certified Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) life coach, has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from UNICAF University and has received certified training from the Nutrition Network in LCHF/Ketogenic Nutrition and Treatment. By leveraging her background in education and advocacy work...2023-02-2259 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre35 - Navigating your Child's Mental Health from a Parent's Perspective with Gavin Buchalter.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 35th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s show is a very meaningful one, in which I welcome my dad, Gavin Buchalter, back onto the Podcast to share SOME (emphasis on SOME - because post-recording we realised how much more there was to say!), of his revelations that he has learnt throughout the years of my life, that he wishes he had known. It’s totally a case of “If I knew then, what I know now”. We really wanted to shed some hope in that whatever you or a loved one...2023-02-081h 02The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre34 - This is TEDxCapeTown with Ronell Swartbooi & Alexandra Kotchoubei.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 34th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s episode is pretty special! Behind the scenes, I’ve been in a deep and comprehensive preparation for presenting on the TEDxCapeTown and TEDxYouthCapeTown’s red carpet, at their upcoming main event happening on the 28th January 2023 (if you are listening to this episode when it airs, that’s literally in three days!). It has been a dream come true for me, and I am still in disbelief that it’s even happening. Today, I had the privilege of having two remarkably...2023-01-2526 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre33 - 6 Tips to Help Panic & Anxiety Attacks.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 33rd show housed in “The Human Theatre”. In speaking with some colleagues and close friends, and also feeling it personally, there is a bit of angst, stress and overwhelm being felt right now. And to be honest, I don’t blame us. The world is a bit crazy right now. It’s not like it hasn’t been crazy before, because it sure has…but things are legitimately heightened and straining right now. *Insert today’s episode where I will share my top 6 tips to help with panic attacks or periods of severe anxiety...2023-01-1821 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre32 - Is Choosing to Eat Healthily an Eating Disorder? Real Talk with Ryan Mitchel Brown.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 32nd show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Happy Happy New Year! May it be a year in greater health, consciousness, authenticity and inner-peace - you deserve it all! I have NO idea what the future holds, but I know it’s going to be exciting…and I am so honoured to be right here here, with you! We have some very exciting guests coming on the show, and I cannot wait to share them with you. We are starting the new year with a BANG! Today’s guest has appeared on the sho...2023-01-041h 04The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre31 - The 2022 Round-up of Every Episode.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 31st Show - the final Show of 2022 - housed in “The Human Theatre”. The end of the year is usually a time of deep reflection and goal setting. A time of evaluating things that have worked, and things that may need tweaking. A time of letting go and moving forward. My hope is that after this episode, you will have some more food for thought to carry with you. As 2022 comes to a close, I thought I’d do a summary of the first 30 episodes of “The Human Theatre”; drawing on the gis...2022-12-2841 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre30 - "You Don't Need Another Guru or Self-Improvement Book": Awaken Your Shaman with Josh Snyman.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 30th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Our guest today is Josh Snyman - a self-taught photographer/filmmaker, content creator and fitness enthusiast based in Cape Town. This is actually our third interview together, however, the first interview on “The Human Theatre” Podcast. And also, as you will hear, the first time where the roles are reversed, and instead of Josh being the Interviewer, I am, and he gets a turn to be interviewed. Josh and I share our understanding of the Human body through an ancestral lens; remembering where we came from and...2022-12-211h 27The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre29 - Everything You can do Today to Better Yourself & the World Tomorrow with Ante Strika.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 29th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Our guest today is Ante Strika. Ante Strika is the visionary and founder of Primal Move™. A TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host, Ante shares his wisdom on how to live a healthy and happy life based on world renowned expertise in holistic health and the science of living well. Ante and I geek out every aspect of health. Ante speaks about the 7 tenants of health, namely; Our thoughts & mindset, our Breath, Hydration (which, for those who haven’t yet li...2022-12-141h 29The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre28 - Are You Hydrated? A Deep Dive into Electrolytes with Mark Myerson.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 28th Show housed in "The Human Theatre".  Did you know that 'Hydration' does not mean ONLY drinking water? Yes, plain water is necessary to stay Hydrated, but gulping down litres of plain water may backfire by way of creating fluid, electrolyte and mineral imbalances. Water is only one piece of the puzzle. The other pieces are electrolytes.  Today, we dive deep into the world of Hydration, specifically, electrolytes, with Mark Myerson. Mark Myerson is a South African born entrepreneur, health advocate and founder of electrolyte brand REVIVE.  S...2022-12-071h 13The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre27 - Inspired by Music: Real Talk with Dan Patlansky.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 27th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today we are honoured to have the #4 Best Guitarist in the World, Dan Patlansky, come on the show! With 9 studio albums to his name and for the last ten years receiving legendary status as globally respected purveyor of the blues, guitarist, singer/songwriter, Dan Patlansky, is one of the world’s finest blues-based storytellers of his generation. Voted the #4 Best Guitarist in the world, Dan remains the only artist in the world with two worldwide #1 Best Blues Rock albums to his name, as voted...2022-11-3053 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre26 - The Resilience Needed to Tour the World, Own a Theatre, Produce & Perform with Christopher Dudgeon.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 26th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Christopher Dudgeon. Chris is a South African Musical Theatre Performer, Playwright, Theatre-maker and Theatre-owner. In our final year, we were lucky enough to have Chris come and share his story and how he has navigated his way through the Theatre & Performing Arts Industry in South Africa and abroad. I was completely blown away by his backstory, and knew I needed to have him come on the show. I was lucky enough to get to record this episode live, in-person with C...2022-11-2351 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre25 - We are Not Born to Lose Weight.“We are not born to lose weight”. Hello Humans, and welcome to the 25th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s solo-cast is all about the power of reframing, specifically reframing the emotional attachment to the word “gain”. “Gain” is a common word that triggers a lot of people who have ever struggled with an eating disorder or disordered eating. Also, in a world where weight loss is glorified, it’s so important to be able to reframe and reGAIN perspective of what true health really means, because, it can so easily go so wrong.  I do want to...2022-11-1628 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre24 - Dance & The Performing Arts as a Tenant of Health with Benjamin Nivison, Assistant Director of Baba Yaya.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 24th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, I was honoured to have Benjamin Nivison, the assistant director on Baba Yaya (formerly called Indoni), come on the show. Benjamin and I dive deep into the power of the performing arts to empower people, raise awareness and critical thinking, and evoke change on an individualistic and societal level, how the arts can be used as a therapeutic intervention, the origin story of Baba Yaya, an overview of the training that Baba Yaya offers, their upcoming show called “Phoenix” and so much more! BABA Y...2022-11-091h 02The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre23 - How to Optimise your Health with Ben Azadi, FDN-P.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 23rd show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, I am honoured to share with you one of my biggest influences, who has helped me, indirectly, in navigating my way through anxiety, anorexia, and the medical complications involved with the latter. Ben Azadi, FDN-P, is one of the world’s leading experts on the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He is the author of four best-selling books, “Keto Flex”, “The Perfect Health Booklet”, “The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet”, and “The Power of Sleep”. Ben is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunctio...2022-11-021h 08The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre22 - Music, Broadcasting, Television, & Trying your Best with David Gresham.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 22nd show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, we are absolutely honoured to have one of music’s and broadcasting’s most iconic Humans come on the show; the one and only, David Gresham. David Gresham, born in Mbabane, Swaziland, is an independent record producer, publisher, promoter and radio & television personality. His career, beginning in the 1960s, has spanned over five decades…where he is still working in the studio today! In fact, he was speaking to me from his studio in Johannesburg David and I dive deep into his backstory...2022-10-2658 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre21 - An Overview of Eye Health with Gavin Buchalter.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 21st show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today we have special guest, Gavin Buchalter. Gavin Buchalter is a South African Optometrist and Contact Lens Practitioner, who has been in private practice for 33 years. He also has qualifications from the College of Optometry in the U.K and the New England College of Optometry in Boston, USA. He has also completed coursework in Diabetes, Sports Vision and Neuro-optometry. Today we dive deep into eye hygiene, the do’s and don’ts with contact lenses, diabetes and the eye, the eye-brai...2022-10-191h 22The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre20 - Taking your Acting Career to the Next Level with Andrea Osvart.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 20th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today we have special guest, Andrea Osvart, share her insights, wisdom and experiences as a well-established actress-now-coach. Andrea Osvart is a multi-award-winning European actress for about 25 years, with over 50 credits, starring opposite movie stars like Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Heath Ledger, Clive Owen, and J.K. Simmons. She has also produced feature films sold to Netflix and HBO. Andrea's mission is to educate actors about long-term success and career longevity through her method. I hope you guys are ready for an absolute...2022-10-1254 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre19 - "Food Lies" with Brian Sanders.Hello Humans, and welcome to the 19th show housed in “The Human Theatre”! Today, I had the honour of interviewing Brian Sanders. Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He works as a Health Coach at Evolve Healthcare and co-founded the health education company Sapien. He also works to spread the awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his company Nose to Tail. Brian a...2022-10-051h 13The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre18 - Walking Forward from International Social, Violent & Genocidal Tensions with Björn Krondorfer.Hello Humans, and welcome to the 18th show housed in "The Human Theatre".  Our guest today is Björn Krondorfer. “Björn Krondorfer is Regents’ Professor and the Director of the Martin-Springer Institute at Northern Arizona University. As Endowed Professor of Religious Studies, he also teaches in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies. He received his Ph.D. at Temple University, Philadelphia. His field of expertise is religion, gender, and culture, and (post-) Holocaust and reconciliation studies. His scholarship helped to define the field of Critical Men’s Studies in Religions. As director of the Martin-Sp...2022-09-281h 11The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre17 - What it Takes to be a Professional Athlete with Dylan Sage.Hello Humans, and welcome to the 17th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is the one and only, Dylan Sage! Dylan Sage, a South Africa Professional Rugby player, has played for the South African Springbok 7’s and Blue Bulls Rugby teams, and played for the French Montabaun and RCHCC teams. He’s a 2x World Series champion, in 2016, Dylan received a Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympic Games, and in 2018 he was named Springbok 7s player of the year, he attended the Commonwealth Games, won Bronze in the 7s World Cup and pl...2022-09-211h 05The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre16 - Songwriting, Satire, Musicals & More with David Kramer.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 16th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today, I had the privilege of talking with one of South Africa’s leading entertainment icons: David Kramer. David Kramer is a singer songwriter, playwright and director notable for his musicals about the Cape Coloured communities and for his early opposition to apartheid. He is an internationally acclaimed creative, and has both received and been nominated for some of the theatre’s most prestigious awards both locally and abroad. I got the privilege to be taught by David Kramer both as a studen...2022-09-1454 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre15 - Psychoneuroimmunology, Threat Perception, Complex Conditions & More with Dr. Olivia Lesslar.Hello Humans, and welcome to the 15th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Dr Olivia Lesslar. Dr Olivia Lesslar is a medical doctor with an interest in Psychoneuroimmunology and Preventative medicine. Her qualifications include: a medical degree (MBBS) from Bond University in Queensland Australia, an undergraduate degree in International Relations with a triple major including French and diplomacy, certificates in remedial therapies including herbs, nutrition and acupressure, and completed courses in Aeromedical Evacuation, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, Medical Nutrition Management and an advanced certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine. Dr Olivia practices all as...2022-09-071h 18The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre14 - Knowing thy Voice; the Ultimate Bio-hack.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 14th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. I was recently asked to give a presentation at a local conference, and for today’s show, I thought I would replicate the presentation I did. Against the backdrop of our modern world, and all that comes with being alive, it is even more important to be able to be who you are, and live it with conviction. You can be stripped of EVERYTHING in your life; your house, your money, your clothes, your family, but NO ONE, absolutely NO ONE can ever take a...2022-08-3140 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre13 - How the Mind Works & the Gut-Brain Axis with Natalie E West.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 13th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is someone working in the trenches of helping people reach optimal mental and physical health, and her name is Natalie E West. Natalie is a Clinical Psychotherapist with over 16 years’ experience. Natalie specialises in Self-Image and Nutritional Psychology. Natalie provides proven long-term strategies to help her clients to super charge their mental and metabolic health. Natalie also brings with her a 20-year corporate career background in Recruitment, Operational and Senior Level Sales Management. Natalie is sought-after educator and speaker on Self Ima...2022-08-241h 17The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre12 - How a Guitar Prodigy finds his Work-Passion Balance (ft. "By Your Side") with Josh Buchalter.Hello Humans, and welcome to the 12th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today I got to sit down with an academically, sports and musically-talented individual who, by day, does the things a Software Developer does (I still don’t know exactly what it is he does), and by night, turns into a Rock G-d, and I am lucky enough to call him my Older brother. Josh Buchalter did his honours in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, graduating with Distinction (of course). He currently works as a Full-time Software Developer, and on the side, is also a passio...2022-08-171h 01The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre11 - Real Talk: Eating Disorders, Recovery & The Journey with Ryan Mitchel Brown.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 11th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Ryan Mitchel Brown. Eight years ago, Ryan suffered from Anorexia and Orthorexia. He went through the “standard of care”, or as he calls it in the episode: weight restoration, but developed binge-eating disorder, however, because he was at a “normal” weight (according to BMI…which, you know how I feel about BMI as a metric), his eating disorder was ignored. Ryan continued his eating disordered behaviours until his body went into shutdown mode, after which he developed an autoimmune disease; Small F...2022-08-101h 17The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre10 - Millinery, The Fashion Industry, Instinct & More with The Real Crystal Birch.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 10th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is milliner extraordinaire, Crystal Birch. She is a leading lady in the sartorial landscape of South Africa - and when it comes to hats or anything adorning the head, she is the go-to for the countries’ most creative characters. Crystal turned her degree from the Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion on its head (excuse the pun) by preserving the art of millinery; while simultaneously re-introducing us to the inherent power that only the hat can hold for completing a look. Crystal embodies...2022-08-0333 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre9 - Top 5 Lessons Learnt as a Musical Theatre StudentHello Humans! Welcome to the 9th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. This show is a solo-cast, and recording of one of my final year assignments. I share my top 5 lessons learnt as a Musical Theatre Student. You don’t need to be a Musical Theatre student to learn and benefit from this episode, as these lessons extend to the greater world, and can be applied to any human wanting to live an optimal and emotionally fulfilled life. I cover the following in this episode: -A brief background of my journey that led me to stu...2022-07-2724 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre8 - The Breath, The Cold, & The Nervous System with Leigh Ewin.Hello Humans! And welcome to the 8th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is the one and only, Leigh Ewin! Leigh is a breath-work and personal development coach who coaches people all over the world in the art of conscious breath-work. He has trained with several of the world’s top recognised breath-work evangelists. He has spent years exploring breath-work techniques to aid in anxiety, pain and stress relief, as well as sports and athletic performance enhancement. He is also a Bulletproof coach and holds instructor certifications in several...2022-07-201h 16The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre7 - Daring to Find Your Own Way, 'Failing' to Succeed, The Life of a Creative & More with Claire Berlein.Hello Humans! Welcome to the 7th show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Claire Berlein. Claire graduated from the University of Cape Town (UCT) Drama school in 1985. In a career spanning thirty years, Claire has worked as an actress both nationally and internationally in theatre, film and television. She is the recipient of three Fleur de Cap awards, eight Fleur de Cap Nominations, an Evening Post Award, a Vita Award and two Vita Nominations. Her theatre work has encompassed a wide range of roles and genres, highlights of which include: Anatom...2022-07-131h 10The Fat Fueled Family PodcastThe Fat Fueled Family PodcastThe Species Appropriate Diet w/ Kelsey Buchalter | Fat Fueled Family Podcast Episode 180Our guest this week has completely revolutionized her life & recovered from several health & mental health issues that we will be getting into today. Kelsey Buchalter is a young South African Singer-songwriter, actor and dancer, Nutrition Advisor and the host of “The Human Theatre” Podcast. Instagram.com/kelseybuchalterThe human theatre podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-theatre/id1625694010?i=1000563304806 Our sponsor this week is Optimal Carnivore. Optimal carnivore sources 100% grass-fed organ meats from New Zealand, freeze-drying the organs & encapsulating them into convenient bovine gelatin capsules. Unlike a lot of areas in the...2022-07-0832 minAwaken Your ShamanAwaken Your ShamanKELSEY BUCHALTER on Biohacking in Europe and Unlocking Your Body's Innate WisdomKelsey joins me for yet another fantastic conversation. We got a little more directional with this one: we focused on the launch of Kelsey's new podcast, The Human Theater (and the motivation behind starting it), biohacking conferences and how you don't need the most expensive interventions when it comes to healing your body.Did you enjoy this? You might enjoy my weekly newsletter that goes out to a few hundred people each week. Join my tribe: https://joshsnyman.com/weeklybrewListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sdTsgC...Awaken Your Inner-Shaman. Join...2022-07-0800 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre6 - Autoimmunity, Being your own Health Advocate, Spermidine & More with Leslie Kenny.Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-theatre/id1625694010?i=1000563304806 Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-theatre/id1625694010?i=1000564492848 Episode 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-theatre/id1625694010?i=1000566208693 Episode 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-theatre/id1625694010?i=1000567344019 Episode 5: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-theatre/id1625694010?i=1000568076498 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEY Leslie Kenny’s Instagram: @lesliesnewprime , @oxfordhealthspan Oxford Healthspan: https://oxfordhealthspan.com Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this po...2022-07-061h 23The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre5 - Circadian Health, Red Light, Sunning your Balls, #nopoo & More, with Nick Coetzee.Hello Humans! Welcome to the fifth show housed in “The Human Theatre”. Today’s guest is Nick Coetzee. He is a Biokineticist, the CEO of Mychondria, fellow health enthusiast and fellow Cape Tonian, and he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to circadian health, health through an ancestral lens, red light, the science behind the importance of light, movement, stoicism and and and! We take a deep dive into all things light, red light, sunning the male genitalia, #nopoo (you’ll learn what this is) and more! *The imperative disclaimer: The content...2022-06-2942 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre4 - What My Anorexia Needed to Know (Pt. 2)Hello Humans! Welcome back to the fourth show housed in “The Human Theatre”: Part 2 of “What my Anorexia Needed to Know”. The main points discussed in this episode: What other people think of you is none of your business. Being selfish (with pure intent for your own sanity) is NOT a bad thing, and setting healthy boundaries are pivotal in living your most fulfilling life. Let food be thy medicine. When actively starving oneself, one has two options; a) continue to live a life in misery with all the physiological and psychological side effects or worse, death or...2022-06-2232 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre3 - What My Anorexia Needed to Know (Pt. 1)Hello Humans! Welcome to the third show housed in “The Human Theatre”: Part 1 of “What My Anorexia Needed to Know”. The major points discussed in this episode are: The detrimental side effects of being too underweight: higher mortality, cardiac arrest, osteoporosis, osteopenia, loss of libido, hair loss, amenorrhea (loss of your menstrual cycle), insomnia, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, infertility and gut permeability, just to name a few) Being healthy IS COOL! The brain is made up of 60% fat, therefore, restricting healthy fat sources in fear of calories was detrimental to my health; psychologically and physically! The body is an OP...2022-06-1338 minSavage Perspective PodcastSavage Perspective PodcastConquering Anorexia With Kelsey BuchalterHave you ever struggled with disordered eating? Kelsey Buchalter battled anorexia for a good portion of her life, and eventually made it through to the other side, healthy and happy. Kelsey has an incredibly inspirational story, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.2022-05-301h 03The Human TheatreThe Human Theatre2 - It Doesn't Have to be so Hard.Hello Humans, welcome to Episode 2 of “The Human Theatre”. Today’s show is titled; “It Doesn’t Have to be so Hard”. I will be discussing this topic via several pertinent sub-topics: -We were not born to suffer. -There is no shame in asking for help. -Taking a break is productive. -All good things happen when we “rest and digest” and sleep! -Intuitive listening -Leaning into the discomfort Episode Links: Episode 1 (Origin of “The Human Theatre”) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode...2022-05-3031 minThe Human TheatreThe Human Theatre1 - Origin of "The Human Theatre" with Kelsey Buchalter.Welcome to “The Human Theatre”; a safe space teemed with an abundance of exploration about what it means to be a Human in this world. Optimal health is your Birthright, and should not be a luxury- knowing how your body works, and understanding everything that relates to your Human experience comes with the package. My name is Kelsey Buchalter, and I am here to dive deep into all things mental and physical health, longevity, nutrition, human consciousness, creativity and more. Join me in normalising the concept of what it means to be a human, and the importance of being YOU...2022-05-2319 minAwaken Your ShamanAwaken Your ShamanPsychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Bio-Individuality, Social Media Anxiety, Connecting to Yourself & MoreKelsey Buchalter (@kelseybuchalter) is a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer and biohacker from Cape Town, South Africa. This is the second time I've had the privilege to chat with Kelsey and man did we get into a lot including & more: - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy - Bio-Individuality - Social Media Anxiety - Connecting to Yourself - Daily Routines - The Second Vitamin C - Artificial Light - Easy hacks to be more optimal - Reading Labels - Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Join my no-obligation weekly newsletter: https://joshsnyman.com/weeklybrew SUBSCRIBE to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/joshsnow... - Email me...2022-01-1900 min