990: Max Lugavere on the Dangers of Plastics, Building a Social Media Page, Coping with Loss & MORE

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin catch up with good friend Max Lugavere where they discuss social media strategy, the dangers of plastics, Max's mother who recently passed and a lot more. What has he learned to ‘hack the algorithm’ when it comes to social media? (3:24) Why he wants people to cultivate their own internal compass when it comes to the foods they eat. (7:18) What is his take on ‘there is no bad food’ movement? (12:30) His recent obsession with the endocrine system and what disrupts it. (15:14) The benefits of the ‘guilty till proven innocent’ model when it comes to testing the chemicals in our food. (26:10) Does he have a hierarchy that he lives by or advises to people? (33:37) Why he reaches for HIGH quality foods on a daily basis. (36:40) Is there a correlation between poor brain health and obesity? (42:15) Max opens up about his mom’s passing, his researching process and why there is no such thing as a one size fits all diet. (46:37) Has he done any reading/research with autism and vaccines? (58:55) What are the worst offenders of food? (1:01:30) The feedback from his book and what makes it so unique. (1:02:54) What medium has he seen the biggest boost in sales for his book? (1:04:50) Why you must separate the man from the product. His relationship with Dr. Oz and take on the information he provides to the masses. (1:06:55) Why he is NOT driven by money, his perception of success and how he vets his sponsorships. (1:11:08) Has he done any research on the perception of sweetness and changes in the body? (1:17:50) What practices has he implemented to help himself cope with the loss of his mom? (1:20:46) His relationship with his brothers and has this brought them closer together? (1:25:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram Website Podcast Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life - Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon)  Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2)  Twitter Kevin Hall (@KevinH_PhD)  Twitter Dr. Mary Newport Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Endocrine System: Facts, Functions and Diseases - Live Science Home — The Endocrine Disruption Exchange The Bleeding Edge | Netflix Official Site Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline THESE ELECTRIC SHOCK CHOPSTICKS CAN MAKE FOOD TASTIER WITHOUT THE HEALTH RISKS, SCIENTISTS SAY On Death and Dying : What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families - Book by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross