The Genius Life
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The Genius Life
Science-first wellness podcast that is equal parts rigorous, rebellious, and ridiculously useful. Hosted by Max Lugavere, health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in nutrition and longevity. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informationa...
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554 episodis
552: The Hidden Psychology That’s Sabotaging Your Health Decisions | Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell—linguist, bestselling author of Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking, and host of the podcasts Sounds Like a Cult and...
551: Why Women Gain Belly Fat After 40 and How to Reverse It | Mariza Snyder, DC
An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Mariza Snyder—a functional practitioner, women’s health expert, and author of The Perimenopause Revolution—on why...
550: The Real Reason People Break Down After 40 (It’s Not "Getting Older") | Vonda Wright, MD
In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains why muscle and bone health are the true foundations of aging well—a...
549: The Top High-Impact, Low Misery Habits for Fat Loss | Light Watkins
A surprisingly tactical fat-loss deep dive with Light Watkins—author of The Year You Transform: The Quickest Path to Changing Your Life for the Better...
548: The Science of Improving Sexual Pleasure and Intimacy | Nicole McNichols, PhD
Psychologist and sex educator Nicole McNichols joins Max to unpack how porn culture, misinformation, and disconnection are sabotaging intimacy—and how...
547: How to Become the CEO of Your Own Biology, and Stop Outsourcing Your Health | Darshan Shah, MD
In this episode, board-certified surgeon and the founder and CEO of Next Health, Dr. Darshan Shah explains why modern healthcare is built for emergenc...
546: Why Muscle Is the Real Organ of Longevity (Do This To Age Better!) | Gabrielle Lyon, DO
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of The Forever Strong Playbook, explains why muscle—not body fat—is the real driver of metabolism, aging, and long-term hea...
545: America’s Top Divorce Lawyer on the Real Reason Couples Fall Apart | James Sexton
America’s top divorce lawyer James Sexton joins Max to unpack the hard-won wisdom behind his bestselling book How to Stay in Love, and why the smalles...
544: The #1 Science-Backed Confidence Hack Nobody Teaches | Shadé Zahrai, PhD
Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a leadership strategist and behavioral science expert—and the author of Big Trust—focused on helping people build real confidence...
543: The New Rules of Men’s Health, Aging, and Performance | Josh Duhamel
Actor and GATLAN co-founder Josh Duhamel joins Max to unpack aging, testosterone, peptides, and performance—along with the mindset shifts that help me...
542: The Science of Navigating Change, Grief, and Uncertainty | Maya Shankar, PhD
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explains why change and uncertainty can feel so destabilizing, how they threaten our sense of identity, and the scien...
541: Can a Pill Help You Live Longer? The Science Behind NAD and Longevity | Robert Fried
In this episode, we explore the science behind NAD, cellular energy, and aging with Tru Niagen CEO Robert Fried—and you can try it yourself with 20% o...
540: What Keeps Chronic Inflammation Turned On, and How to Turn It Off | Josh Redd, NMD
Dr. Josh Redd, author of The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset: A Complete Guide to Healing Your Immune System, breaks down how chronic inflammation is identi...
539: The One Gut Mistake Fueling Inflammation and Wrecking Your Digestion | Will Bulsiewicz, MD
In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, author of Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health, break...
538: Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation and the Hidden Risk to Your Brain | Max Lugavere and Tim Gray
Recorded in London, Max is in the hot seat for a wide-ranging conversation on brain health—covering ultra-processed foods, inflammation, creatine, mea...
537: How to Reset Your Nervous System, Heal Chronic Inflammation, and Tame Autoimmunity | Kevin Tracey, MD
World-renowned vagus nerve researcher Dr. Kevin Tracey joins Max to explain how the nervous system regulates inflammation, why most “vagus nerve hacks...
536: The One Mental Shift to Make Pressure, Criticism, and Stress Easier in 2026 | Michael Gervais, PhD
Michael Gervais—a performance psychologist to the world’s best—explains how to train your mind like an elite athlete, overcoming imposter syndrome, bu...
AMA 3: Fasting for Fat Loss, Optimal Protein Intake for Health and Muscle, Creatine With Coffee, and More
In this holiday AMA, I break down how to use fasting and optimal protein intake for fat loss, why coffee doesn’t cancel out creatine, and which supple...
535: The Surprising Link Between Foot Health, Longevity, and Brain Health | Courtney Conley, DC
Foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley connects plantar fasciitis, bunions, knee and back pain to weak feet—and explains why foot health may inf...
534: How Women Can Age With More Energy, Clarity, and Confidence | Mindy Pelz, DC
Dr. Mindy Pelz—bestselling author, fasting advocate, and women’s health expert—joins Max to explain why the next phase of a woman’s life may be design...
533: How to Ease Inflammation and Support Your Brain, Heart, and Joints Naturally | Dave Watumull
Dave Watumull joins me to explain how a natural red nutrient called astaxanthin found in wild salmon may help reduce inflammation, boost recovery, and...
532: The Best Foods to Boost GLP-1 Naturally and Lose Fat, and the Hidden Triggers to Avoid | Sal di Stefano
Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer for over 20 years and co-host of Mind Pump, joins Max to break down the best foods to boost GLP-1 naturally, what t...
531: Is Your Pain All in Your Brain? The Shocking Truth About Chronic Pain, Mood, and Inflammation | Daniel Amen, MD
Chronic pain affects one in five adults, and psychiatrist and social media star Daniel Amen believes most of us are treating it completely wrong. In t...
530: The Truth About Autism, Resilience, and What Kids Really Need to Thrive | Leland Vittert
Leland Vittert shares the raw, extraordinary journey behind Born Lucky—a story of autism, grit, and the parenting that changed everything.
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529: Are Your Symptoms Being Ignored? What Doctors Overlook and Why | Erin Nance, MD
Orthopedic surgeon and medical-mystery expert Dr. Erin Nance, aka “Little MisDiagnosed,” joins Max for a powerful conversation on why diagnoses are so...
528: Why You’re Bloated – A Surgeon Debunks the Internet’s Worst Gut Health Myths | Karan Rajan, MD
Max is joined by Dr. Karan Rajan, medical doctor and one of the internet’s sharpest science myth-busters, to break down the real evidence behind bloat...
527: How to Become Mentally Unbreakable and Use AI to Upgrade Your Brain | Jim Kwik
AI can either erode your focus and memory—or become the greatest tool you’ve ever used to sharpen them. In this episode with Jim Kwik, we break down h...
526: What If You Could Feel Good Again? How Foundation Training Reverses Pain and Builds Real Strength | Eric Goodman, DC
Struggling with back pain, tightness, or posture issues? Eric Goodman, DC breaks down the Foundation Training method that has helped millions rebuild...
525: The Top Diet Strategies for Living Longer (What Actually Works) | Emil Thorup
Denmark’s top self-experimenter and broadcaster Emil Thorup joins me live in Copenhagen to share the simple, science-backed habits that actually move...
524: The Truth About Supplements – What’s Regulated, What’s Not, and How to Find Quality | Oliver Amdrup
Oliver Amdrup, co-founder of Puori, joins Max live from Copenhagen to expose the truth about regulation, purity, and potency of health supplements, re...
523: The Hidden Relationship Killer No One Warns You About | Tracy Dalgleish, PhD
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping partners untangle the emotional...
522: Inside the Future of Protein – A Turkey Farmer’s Guide to Better Meat and Better Health | Heidi Diestel
What if your protein isn’t just fueling your muscles, but shaping the health of the planet—and your body—at the same time? In this episode, fourth-gen...
521: Why Teens Act the Way They Do (and What Adults Get Wrong) | Ann-Louise Lockhart, PhD
Clinical psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart breaks down what teens are really communicating beneath their behavior, and why connection—not control—m...
520: How to Instantly Tell When You’re Being Lied To (It’s Shockingly Simple) | Kaizen Asiedu
Harvard grad, Emmy-winning creative, and Clear Thinker founder Kaizen Asiedu joins Max to teach you how to instantly spot bias, spin, and manipulation...
519: What Should We Actually Eat? An Evidence-Based Guide to Eating for Health and Longevity | Ty Beal, PhD
Ty Beal, PhD is a nutrition scientist and head of data and analytics at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), whose research for WHO, FAO...
518: The Surprising Reason You’re Tired – And How to Fix It at the Cellular Level | Daria Mochly-Rosen, PhD
If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or worn down for no obvious reason, Stanford mitochondrial researcher Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen—author of The Life M...
517: Why Being Lonely Is as Deadly as Smoking – And What To Do Even If You're an Introvert | Ben Rein, PhD
In this powerful episode, neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein—author of Why Brains Need Friends—shares with Max why chronic isolation acts like a biological s...
516: The 3 Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Push People Away | Anna Runkle
YouTube sensation Anna Runkle, better known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, joins Max to unpack the hidden ways trauma shapes how we connect — or disco...
515: The Ageless Blueprint for Strength, Mobility, and Relationships That Last | Gabby Reece
Gabby Reece—legendary athlete, model, wellness icon, and co-founder of Laird Superfood—shares her blueprint for staying strong, mobile, and connected...
514: Feeling Stuck? How to Finally Find Your True Purpose (Backed by Science) | Suzy Welch
Feeling stuck or burned out? In this episode, Suzy Welch shares her science-backed framework from Becoming You to help you finally align your values,...