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 and the power that hormones play in human physiology. SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTFollow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2026

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 surgeon, international speaker, best-selling author, and world champion athlete. A leading authority on nutritional therapy, he raises awareness about the impact of nutrition on chronic diseases and serves as the CMO of Revero.In this episode, we go far beyond surface-level health talk. We dive into AI in healthcare and what the future of medicine may look like. We unpack GLP-1s and the era of quick fixes. We talk about creatine, longevity, philosophy, business, legacy — and what it really means to practice medicine in today’s world. SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTDr Shawn Baker: @shawnbaker1967 (Instagram), YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ , @shawnbakermd (TikTok), Revero: https://www.revero.com/ , Shawn Baker Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Revero Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2026

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 educational and competitive spheres of performance since the age of five, she has experienced the correlation between nutrition and cognitive function firsthand.  Bella believes that diet plays a pivotal role in fortifying the considerable physiological and psychological faculties necessary for optimal health and performance. Today, she continues to spread the power of music both online and in person through performances and teaching and combines that with the knowledge and advocacy of the Carnivore diet. She hosts monthly 30-Day Carnivore Challenges through her online community, The Steak & Butter Gang, in which she works alongside top Carnivore Coaches to teach the Carnivore lifestyle. Today we dive deep into Bella’s backstory, extreme hunger, body image, social media and navigating social situations when choosing to eat healthfully and consciously, and ultimately prioritising your health. SHOW LINKS:10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTBella: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SteakandButterGal) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/steakandbuttergal/), SBG Community (https://sbg-s-meat-up.mn.co/).Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2026

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 required to be a performer, why theatre is one of the most under-appreciated pillars of health, and how art becomes a vehicle for metabolising collective trauma when institutions fail to tell the truth. And right at the end, Aimee gets granular with her top tips for aspiring writers and actors. SHOW LINKS:10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTSarajevo Play: Sarajevo Stage Play (Facebook), @sarajevo_stage_play (Instagram) Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025

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 Policy, and now a Congressional candidate - his path is anything but ordinary. In this conversation, we dive into the health challenges that shaped him, his deep understanding of America’s nutrition and health crisis, the political forces behind Big Food and Big Pharma, and the health optimisation tools he stands by today. It’s a grounded, eye-opening discussion about resilience, personal responsibility, and what it really takes to fight for health freedom. Dr. Christopher Paul Brandlin graduated from California State University at Long Beach in 2007 where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Trinity Law School in 2010. As a former wrestler in high school, Dr. Brandlin continued his fitness journey throughout college and law school. While Dr. Brandlin was a student at CSU Long Beach, he was a personal trainer at 24-hour fitness while training clients in between his classes, and he was the fraternity president for Tau Kappa Epsilon. During law school as a full-time student, Dr. Brandlin also ran his own business as a personal trainer, and he competed in sprint triathlons and All-Natural Bodybuilding on the weekends, and he won the Mr. Los Angeles Natural title in 2010 while being published in Muscle and Fitness Magazine. Even after he became licensed as an attorney, he earned an Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Dietetics from Central Arizona College in 2015 and became a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) after passing the national exam. Dr. Brandlin also became a licensed Real Estate Broker in California in 2015. He also obtained his MBA degree in Finance from Fayetteville State University in 2022. Moreover, he recently obtained his PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University in Minnesota. Dr. Brandlin has been licensed to practice law in California since 2011 and holds an AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale Hubbell. He has been named as a Rising Star in the Super Lawyers Magazine since 2020. He is also licensed to practice in the State of Texas. Further, he has been recently admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Dr. Christopher Paul Brandin is also known as The Carnivore Lawyer® as he promotes the Carnivore Diet and makes efforts to provide legal service to the carnivore community.SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTChristopher Brandlin: www.chrisbrandlin.com Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025

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 curiosity is more appropriate-Practical, actionable steps to optimise your next appointmentSHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTFollow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025

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 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 question the science and be part of the change, this one’s for you.Jana Retief is the Foundation Manager at The Noakes Foundation, where she leads operations, research coordination, and supports strategic growth efforts across multiple initiatives, including Eat Better South Africa. With a diverse background in the non-profit and educational sectors, Jana holds an M.A. in Drama and Theatre Studies and a postgraduate degree in Psychology.Her work spans community development, research, project and operations management, and stakeholder engagement, with a particular focus on nutrition, metabolic health, and evidence-based public health in underserved communities.Jana is passionate about helping people live healthier, more empowered lives and is dedicated to advancing practical, science-based solutions that challenge conventional thinking in health and nutrition.SHOW LINKS: -10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEY-Nutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer-10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter -10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTThe Noakes Foundation: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/ , [email protected] , [email protected] , @the_noakes_foundation (Instagram).Eat Better South Africa: https://thenoakesfoundation.org/eat-better-south-africa/ , @eatbettersa (Instagram)Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025

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 gut health.SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTFollow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025

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 commitment to excellence has led him to attend global events, including the United Nations Congress, where he shares his vision for a healthier, and more understanding world. Through his pioneering work, he advocates for innovative ADHD treatment strategies, empowering patients to navigate life with confidence and resilience.SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTDr David Rex Orgen: https://davidorgenauthor.com/ Follow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025

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 why I’m quitting coffee, my experiences so far, how it’s impacting my overall health and well-being, and what I’m doing instead. If you’re dealing with burnout, chronic fatigue, or digestive issues, this episode is for you.SHOW LINKS: 10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code: https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout: https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout: https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTFollow me on Instagram @kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email: [email protected] …I appreciate any and all feedback! If you’d like, you can leave a rating and review on whatever app you are listening to this Podcast on…it will help out a lot! And if you think there is anyone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them! All help is greatly appreciated!Music composed by Kelsey Buchalter.© Kelsey Buchalter 2025