The Day I Got Waxed Live with Regis and Kelly —And Why I’d Do It Again
Green Living Guy Went On Regis and Kelly To Get His Back Waxed
When you think “green living,” back waxing probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But somehow, my path as The Green Living Guy led me straight to a national TV segment—shirtless, on a table, being waxed by Real Housewives of New York star Cindy Barshop.
Yes, this really happened. And yes, I’m still laughing about it.
It Started With a Dare… Sort of
Look, it wasn’t just a publicity stunt—though let’s be honest, it was unforgettable. It started with an invite to appear on Live with Regis and Kelly, back when the show was one of the most-watched daytime talk programs in America.
They were doing a summer-themed segment featuring spa treatments, and Cindy Barshop—founder of Completely Bare and breakout reality star—was in charge of the waxing. Somehow, I was volunteered. Or maybe I volunteered myself. I’ll let history decide.
But I said yes. Without hesitation.
Why I Agreed to Get Waxed on National TV
Was it for the attention? Sure. But, was it for a cause? Absolutely.
I’ve always believed in pushing boundaries to bring green living into the mainstream. That sometimes means electric cars. Sometimes it means reforestation programs. And yes—sometimes it means a shirtless moment on national television if it gets people talking about sustainability.
Most people think environmentalism is quiet and serious. But I knew that to reach a wider audience, I had to do something unexpected. So I leaned into the moment—and onto the waxing table.
Also, not gonna lie, I did it for my wife. She thought it was hilarious. Wait, what if she’s happy? I’m good.
“Wait… That’s Seth Leitman?!”
The moment the wax hit, I knew I was in for it. Cindy didn’t hold back. This wasn’t a gentle spa experience. It was fast. Loud. And honestly? Kind of fun.
My old high school classmate, Ileana Garcia Jacolow, summed it up perfectly:
“I cannot believe I just watched WHS’s very own Seth Leitman getting waxed by Real Housewives of New York star Cindy Barshop on LIVE with Regis and Kelly. It was kind of mesmerizing. It was very inspired.”
Inspired might not be the word I would’ve used at the time—“painful” comes to mind—but the sentiment was spot on. People were watching. In addition, people were reacting. And suddenly, I had a new audience.
Going Viral, One Hair Strip at a Time
After the episode aired, my inbox exploded. I got emails, texts, Tweets—you name it. Because the show’s social media team even followed me afterward. And Cindy gave me a kind shout-out.
This quick segment became a conversation starter. People who had never heard of “The Green Living Guy” were Googling me. Then, while they showed up for the wax, they stuck around for the content. That’s the:
- electric vehicles
- green building
- sustainable tech
- eco policy
- —you name it.
And that was the point.
Sustainability With a Side of Surprise
My mission has always been to bring green living to everyone. That’s for not just eco-warriors or policy nerds. I mean honestly, if we want real change, we need to reach people in unexpected ways.
Because that means bringing sustainability out of the shadows and into pop culture. Onto TV. Into conversations people are already having.
So if someone tunes in to watch a reality star waxing live some random guy, I win. Because then they find out that guy is an author, advocate, and clean energy expert. Then they might just stick around. And maybe, just maybe, they’ll learn something new. That’s what I also call a win.
Lessons From a Waxing Table
Here’s what I learned from that surreal TV moment:
- You can be serious about your mission without taking yourself too seriously.
- It’s okay to laugh—even when you’re promoting something important.
- Mainstream moments create mainstream awareness.
That waxing wasn’t just a moment of wild entertainment—it was a reminder that media has power. Even in silly segments, there’s room for meaning. There’s room for the message.
Yet, if I had to get waxed again to spark that same level of attention? I’d do it.
Because the more people know about clean tech, renewable energy, and the everyday steps we can take to live sustainably—the better off we all are.
In Conclusion: No Regrets, Just Redness for getting Waxed Live
Yes, I finally got my back waxed live on national TV. And yes, it stung like heck. But honestly? I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.
It gave me a platform. It opened conversations. It showed people that “green” doesn’t have to mean boring.
So, here’s to the unexpected moments. To that moments that bring visibility to the causes we care about.
Next time, though? Maybe I’ll opt for a solar panel demo instead of a wax strip.
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