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The Genius Life
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 wellness. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional a...
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588: How to Stop Overthinking, Face Discomfort, and Take Back Control of Your Life | Amy Morin
Psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin shares practical strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook for overcoming rumination, using anxiet...
587: The 5 Biomarkers That Predict How Well You’ll Age | Florence Comite, MD
Florence Comite, MD, a Yale-trained endocrinologist, precision-medicine pioneer, and author of Invincible, explains the five biomarkers that reveal ho...
586: The Dermatologist’s Guide to Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Itch, and Aging | Teo Soleymani, MD
Teo Soleymani, MD, board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon, and author of Skin Protocols, returns to The Genius Life for...
585: The Real Reason Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming, and What to Do About It | Dave Rabin, MD PhD
Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, joins Max to explain why modern...
584: Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Costing You More Than You Think | Wallo267
Wallo267 is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural force who transformed 20 years in prison into a life of purpose, impact,...
583: The Hard Truth About Beauty, Muscle, Fat Loss, and Self-Worth | Mike Israetel, PhD
Dr. Mike Israetel, exercise scientist, professor, competitive bodybuilder, Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, r...
582: The Simple Home Fix That Could Improve Sleep, Allergies, and Brain Fog | Michael Feldstein
Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and an indoor air quality expert with a background in mold remediation, flood and fire restoration, joins Max to r...
581: The Brutal Truth About Modern Dating and Why Everyone Has the Ick | Jared Freid
If you are easily offended, skip this episode! Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian, host of the JTrain Podcast, co-host of U Up?, and author of the new...
580: The Best Foods to Fight Weight Gain and Disease (Top Nutrition Scientist Explains!) | Ty Beal, PhD
Ty Beal, PhD, a nutrition researcher, host of the Ty Beal Show podcast, and leading expert in nutrient density, returns to reveal the healthiest foods...
579: Fat Loss Gets Easier When You Understand This | Angelo Keely
Angelo Keely, protein expert & co-founder of Kion, joins Max for a deep dive into sustainable fat loss, emotional eating, protein, muscle preservation...
578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD
Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School who joins Max to discuss the surprising science-backed benefits of over...
577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo
Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo joins Max to discuss overstimulation, doomscrolling, mindfulness, movement as meditation, and his new b...
576: The Mysterious Health Benefits of Ice Cream, and Why Wellness Culture May Be Overthinking Health | Ezekiel Emanuel, MD
In this wide-ranging and occasionally provocative conversation, physician and public health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel joins Max to discuss friendship,...
575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone Stolzoff
Simone Stolzoff is a journalist, author, and workplace expert who joins Max to discuss his new book How to Not Know and why learning to tolerate uncer...
574: This 2-Minute Habit May Calm Anxiety Faster Than Meditation | Jessica Ortner
In this episode, Max sits down with Jessica Ortner—bestselling author of Rewired and co-creator of The Tapping Solution—to rigorously explore the scie...
573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC
Dr. Courtney Conley—founder of Gait Happens and author of the new book Walk—joins Max to unpack how foot health, walking, and modern footwear impact e...
572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD
Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Thais Aliabadi joins Max to break down PCOS and endometriosis—why they’re so often missed, how they impact hormones, weight...
571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and...
570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook
A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-bas...
569: Why Fertility Is Declining – Inflammation, Toxins and What You Can Do | Natalie Crawford, MD
Fertility expert Natalie Crawford, author of The Fertility Formula, breaks down how inflammation, toxins, metabolic health, and modern lifestyle facto...
568: Why Dating Today Feels So Hard and How to Find Love That Lasts | Amy Chan
Dating coach Amy Chan, author of Unsingle, explains why modern dating feels broken—and the small shifts that actually lead to lasting love.
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567: The Most Powerful Food You’re Not Eating (And It Takes 3 Days to Make) | Doug Evans
Doug Evans sits down with Max to explore the surprising science and real-world power of sprouts—from boosting sulforaphane and detox pathways to makin...
566: How Attachment Theory Can Radically Upgrade Your Work, Love, and Friendships | Amir Levine, MD
Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine, author of Secure, explains how your daily social interactions shape your brain, energy, and health—and ho...
565: How to Have More Complete Bowel Movements and Optimize Colon Health | Trisha Pasricha, MD
Gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong, breaks down what “normal” really means for your gut—revealing the hid...
564: How to Preserve and Enhance Vision for Better Brain and Mental Health | Bryce Appelbaum, OD
Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum reveals how your visual system shapes your brain, focus, and performance—and shares practical tools to improve v...
563: Why Your Life Feels Meaningless Even If You’re Doing Everything Right | Arthur Brooks, PhD
Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Max to unpack why so many of us can be doing everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled—...
562: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Without Burning Out | Sal di Stefano
Returning guest and listener favorite Sal Di Stefano joins Max to cut through the noise to reveal what actually works for building muscle, losing fat,...
561: How to Future-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp at Any Age | Tommy Wood, PhD
Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of preventing cognitive decline and optimizing brain performance—drawing from his new book The S...
560: What Your Sperm and Eggs Say About Your Health and Fertility | Lucky Sekhon, MD
Fertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon, author of The Lucky Egg, breaks down what your sperm and eggs reveal about your health—and what you can do today to...
559: The Hidden Psychology of Happiness and Meaning | Dave Evans
Dave Evans, Stanford life design expert, explains why success alone often fails to deliver fulfillment—and how to build a life that actually feels mea...
558: The 5 Brain Health Habits That May Prevent Dementia, According to a Neurologist | Majid Fotuhi, MD PhD
Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain, joins Max to break down the most powerful lifestyle habits for protecting your brain, st...
557: The Surprising Science of Pregnancy Nutrition (Protein, Choline, Omega-3s and Blood Sugar) | Jessie Inchauspé
Jessie Inchauspé—biochemist, bestselling author, and the “Glucose Goddess”—joins Max to unpack how blood sugar, protein, choline, and omega-3s during...
556: Why Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard | Ken Rideout
Endurance athlete and author Ken Rideout joins Max to discuss discipline, addiction recovery, and the relentless mindset behind his book Everything Yo...
555: How to Stop "Food Noise," Tame Hunger, and Make Fat Loss Easy | Rachael DeVaux
Registered dietitian and trainer Rachael DeVaux aka @RachaelsGoodEats joins me to share practical strategies for prioritizing protein, building balanc...
554: How to Use AI to Improve Your Health Right Now | Nasim Afsar, MD
Physician-executive Dr. Nasim Afsar—former Chief Health Officer at Oracle and COO of billion-dollar health systems—joins Max to explain how AI, person...
553: Should You Be "Fartmaxxing"? The Truth About Fiber, Gut Health, and Longevity | Amy Shah, MD
In this episode, Max sits down with double board-certified physician and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah, MD to explore how gut health influences hormon...
AMA 4: Non-Negotiables for Brain Health, Top Evidence-Based Supplements, and Early Decline Warning Signs
In this brain health-focused AMA, Max answers listener questions on dementia prevention, memory loss, cognitive performance, supplements, and the life...
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...