The Genius Life

By Max Lugavere

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What's The Genius Life about?

You don't have to be born a Genius to become one. Follow health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and nutrition expert Max Lugavere as he speaks to the most insightful minds of our time about what it means to live like a Genius.

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Dr. Molly Maloof is on a mission to radically extend healthspan and maximize human potential using scientific wellness, health technology, educational media, and health optimization medicine. She is the author of The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming ...

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01.25.2023 273: How to Boost Your Mitochondria for More Energy, Better Sex, and a Longer Life \| Molly Maloof, MD Dr. Molly Maloof is on a mission to radically extend healthspan and maximize human potential using scientific wellness, health technology, educational media, and health optimization medicine. She is the author of The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming ...
01.18.2023 272: How to Speed Up Metabolism with Reverse Dieting; Staying on Track When Eating Out \| Don Saladino Don Saladino is a well-known fitness entrepreneur and personal trainer. He is the owner and founder of Drive495, a high-end gym in New York City, and has trained a number of high-profile clients, including actors and professional athletes. He is ...
01.11.2023 271: Daily Habits For a Happier, Healthier, and More Fulfilling Life \| Robert Waldinger, MD Dr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study on happiness. He is the author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, in ...
01.04.2023 270: The Mindset Trick to Overcome Doubt and Get More Out of Life and Work \| Jennifer Cohen Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, brand strategist, international speaker, podcaster and educator with a specific focus on building healthy habits to drive positive behavioral change. Her new book, Bigger Better Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the ...
12.28.2022 269: Heal Your Mind, Prevent Dementia, and Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Energy \| Christopher Palmer, MD Christopher Palmer, MD, is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 27 years he’s held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles in ...
12.21.2022 268: The Top Fitness and Training Myths That Are Killing Your Gains \| Ben Bruno Ben Bruno is a celebrity trainer in Los Angeles with more than 15 years of experience. He works with an extremely wide range of clients: from professional athletes, to musicians, to actors, to models. He’s worked with Justin Timberlake, Kate ...
12.14.2022 267: The Biggest Lies You've Been Told About Nutrition and Losing Weight \| Kevin Bass Kevin Bass is an MD PhD student with a master’s degree in immunology. He runs the website The Diet Wars, a site devoted to debunking misinformation about nutrition and exercise. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/267
12.07.2022 266: How to Balance Your Nervous System to Reduce Stress and Heal Trauma \| Nicole LePera, PhD Dr. Nicole LePera (aka The Holistic Psychologist) is a clinical psychologist in private practice who often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a unified philosophy ...
12.05.2022 265: How to Stop Gaining Weight by Turning Off Your Fat Storage Switch \| Richard Johnson, MD Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, and is a clinician, educator, and researcher. For more than 20 years, he has led research on the cause of obesity and diabetes, with special interest in ...
11.30.2022 264: Everyday Foods That Slow Aging, Heal the Gut, and Prevent Disease \| Jeffrey Bland, PhD Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health through systems biology. He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement.
11.23.2022 263: Why You Should Embrace Difficult Emotions to Build Strength and Agility \| Susan David, PhD Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people, and her book, Emotional Agility: ...
11.16.2022 262: How to Optimize Your Omega-3 Intake for Longevity and Disease Prevention \| Bill Harris, PhD Bill Harris, PhD is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil. He has more than 300 publications relating to fatty acids, including omega-3s, in the medical literature.
11.09.2022 261: How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Reverse Chronic Disease \| Benjamin Bikman, PhD Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. His professional focus is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with ...
11.02.2022 260: How to Find Love, Make It Last, and Move Forward Once It’s Gone \| Jillian Turecki Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves.
10.31.2022 259: The Bitter Truth About Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Disease \| Tucker Goodrich Tucker Goodrich is a Wall Street tech analyst and health science enthusiast who is passionate about raising awareness of the detrimental effects of seed oils which he’s done for the past decade. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/259
10.26.2022 258: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Boost Energy, Build Muscle, and Melt the Fat Away \| Thomas DeLauer Thomas DeLauer is a fitness coach and keto diet and intermittent fasting advocate, with a YouTube channel that has over three million subscribers. He’s also written several books about fitness, including his latest, Intermittent Fasting Made Easy: Next-level Hacks to ...
10.19.2022 257: How to Turn Sadness Into a Superpower and Build Emotional Resilience \| Susan Cain Susan Cain is the #1 bestselling author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Her TED talks have been viewed over 40 million times, and ...
10.12.2022 256: The Shocking Truth About Menopause and How to Biohack Your Way Through It \| Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned OBGYN physician, hormone expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. Her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/256
10.05.2022 255: How to Become More Confident and Charismatic in Any Situation \| Vanessa Van Edwards Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and author of Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/255
10.03.2022 254: Powerful Mindset Techniques to Conquer Laziness and Unlock Your Potential \| Colin O'Brady Colin O'Brady is a New York Times bestselling author and world-record holding explorer whose feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica. His latest book, The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and ...
09.28.2022 253: The 6 Keys to Building Muscle and Living a Long and Healthy Life \| Layne Norton, PhD Layne Norton, PhD is a nutrition scientist, proponent of flexible dieting, longtime bodybuilder, strength athlete, physique coach, co-owner of Biolayne, and co-author (with his wife Holly Baxter) of The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/253
09.21.2022 252: Leveraging Your Microbiome for Better Skin, Mood, and Brain Health, Plus Why Most Probiotics Suck \| Kiran Krishnan, PhD and Tina Anderson Kiran Krishnan is the chief microbiologist at Just Thrive with 17 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition market. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D; in the fields of molecular ...
09.14.2022 251: Healing From Within; How Trauma Creates Disease \| Gabor Maté, MD Dr. Gabor Maté is an addiction expert, public speaker, and best-selling author. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/251
09.07.2022 250: Do This Every Day to Boost Brain Health and Heal Your Mind \| Dom D'Agostino, PhD Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition ...
09.05.2022 249: Heal Your Gut, Prevent Heart Disease, and Thrive \| William Davis, MD William Davis, MD is a cardiologist and the author of the internationally best-selling Wheat Belly series of books. His latest offering is Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/249
08.31.2022 248: The Best and Worst Foods to Eat for Mental Health \| Uma Naidoo, MD Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, and best-selling author of This is Your Brain on Food. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/248
08.24.2022 247: How to Break Free From Negative Thoughts and Create Inner Peace \| Matt Nathanson Matt Nathanson is a platinum-selling recording artist with a number of hit songs under his belt including Come On Get Higher, Faster, Headphones, and more. His new album, Boston Accent, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/247
08.17.2022 246: Science-Based Tools to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Eating \| Judson Brewer, MD, PhD Dr. Judson Brewer (“Dr. Jud”) is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is also the ...
08.10.2022 245: The 7 Biggest Diet and Weight Loss Myths and What You Should Do Instead \| Sal di Stefano Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science ...
08.05.2022 244: The Alzheimer's Fraud That Derailed Research for Decades \| Max Lugavere and Matt Bilinsky Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, ...
08.03.2022 243: The Bitter Truth About Sugar and How it Harms Your Health \| Robert Lustig, MD Robert Lustig, MD, MSL is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology, with an emphasis on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system, ...
07.27.2022 242: Destigmatizing and Demystifying Hormone Health for Women \| Judy Greer Judy Greer is an actress and comedian who has appeared in numerous films and television series including Jawbreaker, Arrested Development, Archer, Jurassic World, and The Thing About Pam. She is passionate about hormone health in women over 40, and recently ...
07.20.2022 241: Everything You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Growth \| Angelo Keely Angelo Keely is a protein supplementation expert and the CEO and co-founder (with Ben Greenfield) of Kion. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/241
07.13.2022 240: Powerful Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar and Fix Your Hormones \| Jessie Inchauspé Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, health educator, founder of the Glucose Goddess movement, and best-selling author of the recently released book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/240
07.06.2022 239: The Science of Flexible Dieting; How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle While Eating Whatever You Want \| Alan Aragon Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. His new book, Flexible Dieting: ...
06.29.2022 238: How to Build Wealth and Be Recession-Proof, Plus Money Myths That Keep You Poor \| Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube Channel has over one million subscribers. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/238
06.22.2022 237: How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Hormone Health \| Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow ...
06.15.2022 236: How to Get Over a Breakup, Heal Your Heart, and Find “The One” \| Amy Chan Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club, an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind ...
06.08.2022 235: How to Use Food As Medicine to Heal Your Body and Prevent Disease \| William Li, MD Dr. William Li is President of The Angiogenesis Foundation, a world-renowned physician, research scientist currently studying the vascular impact of COVID-19, speaker (his TED Talk has over 11 million views), and NYT bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease: The ...
06.01.2022 234: How to Get Un-Stuck in Any Situation; Finding Your True Purpose \| Ed Mylett Ed Mylett is a global speaker, serial entrepreneur, host of The Ed Mylett Show, and one of the most influential life and business strategists in the world. He is also the best-selling author of #MaxOut Your Life: Strategies for Becoming ...
05.25.2022 233: Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women; Benefits of Psyllium Husk \| Amy Shah, MD Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with an undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell in Nutrition, medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, then further research and residency training at the Harvard Hospitals, and advanced training at ...
05.20.2022 232: The 10 Healthiest Vegetables You Must Eat \| Max Lugavere Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, ...
05.18.2022 231: How to Eat Dessert Every Day Without Gaining Weight \| Crosby Tailor Crosby Tailor is a model, certified personal trainer, and chef known for his phenomenal ketogenic cookies and superfood desserts. He's the wellness whisperer I consult often when it comes to fat loss and exercise physiology, and we're pleased to welcome ...
05.11.2022 230: Eat These 6 Superfoods to Enhance Your Brain, Body, and Sex Life \| Mary Shenouda Mary Shenouda is a superfood expert, performance chef to top athletes and celebrities, and the founder of Phat Fudge.
05.04.2022 229: How to Discover Your "Fat Type" to Shed Belly Fat; Optimizing Your Workout Routine \| Sal di Stefano Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science ...
04.27.2022 228: Change Your Mind to Attract Love, Health, and Wealth \| Marisa Peer Marisa Peer is an international Best-selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Personal Development Expert & Leading Celebrity Therapist. She has over three decades of experience as a therapist and has been named Best British Therapist by Men's Health magazine. Marisa uses her ...
04.20.2022 227: How to Break Any Addiction, Destroy Laziness, and Turn Your Life Around \| Doug Bopst Doug Bopst is a personal trainer and author of Faith Family Fitness and From Felony to Fitness to Free. He is a former felon and drug addict who chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and ...
04.13.2022 226: How to End Food Cravings and Fix Your Metabolism \| Mark Schatzker Mark Schatzker is an award-winning writer based in Toronto. He is a writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University, a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Condé Nast Traveler, and Bloomberg Pursuits, and ...
04.06.2022 225: If You Want to Melt All Your Fat Away in 1 Year, Do This \| Josh Peck Josh Peck is an actor (currently appearing as Drew on How I Met Your Father), comedian, YouTuber, and author of Happy People Are Annoying. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/224
03.31.2022 224: What I've Been Up To \| Max Lugavere Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, ...

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01.25.2023 273: How to Boost Your Mitochondria for More Energy, Better Sex, and a Longer Life \| Molly Maloof, MD Dr. Molly Maloof is on a mission to radically extend healthspan and maximize human potential using scientific wellness, health technology, educational media, and health optimization medicine. She is the author of The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming ...
01.18.2023 272: How to Speed Up Metabolism with Reverse Dieting; Staying on Track When Eating Out \| Don Saladino Don Saladino is a well-known fitness entrepreneur and personal trainer. He is the owner and founder of Drive495, a high-end gym in New York City, and has trained a number of high-profile clients, including actors and professional athletes. He is ...
01.11.2023 271: Daily Habits For a Happier, Healthier, and More Fulfilling Life \| Robert Waldinger, MD Dr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study on happiness. He is the author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, in ...
01.04.2023 270: The Mindset Trick to Overcome Doubt and Get More Out of Life and Work \| Jennifer Cohen Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, brand strategist, international speaker, podcaster and educator with a specific focus on building healthy habits to drive positive behavioral change. Her new book, Bigger Better Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the ...
12.28.2022 269: Heal Your Mind, Prevent Dementia, and Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Energy \| Christopher Palmer, MD Christopher Palmer, MD, is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 27 years he’s held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles in ...
12.21.2022 268: The Top Fitness and Training Myths That Are Killing Your Gains \| Ben Bruno Ben Bruno is a celebrity trainer in Los Angeles with more than 15 years of experience. He works with an extremely wide range of clients: from professional athletes, to musicians, to actors, to models. He’s worked with Justin Timberlake, Kate ...
12.14.2022 267: The Biggest Lies You've Been Told About Nutrition and Losing Weight \| Kevin Bass Kevin Bass is an MD PhD student with a master’s degree in immunology. He runs the website The Diet Wars, a site devoted to debunking misinformation about nutrition and exercise. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/267
12.07.2022 266: How to Balance Your Nervous System to Reduce Stress and Heal Trauma \| Nicole LePera, PhD Dr. Nicole LePera (aka The Holistic Psychologist) is a clinical psychologist in private practice who often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a unified philosophy ...
12.05.2022 265: How to Stop Gaining Weight by Turning Off Your Fat Storage Switch \| Richard Johnson, MD Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, and is a clinician, educator, and researcher. For more than 20 years, he has led research on the cause of obesity and diabetes, with special interest in ...
11.30.2022 264: Everyday Foods That Slow Aging, Heal the Gut, and Prevent Disease \| Jeffrey Bland, PhD Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health through systems biology. He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement.
11.23.2022 263: Why You Should Embrace Difficult Emotions to Build Strength and Agility \| Susan David, PhD Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people, and her book, Emotional Agility: ...
11.16.2022 262: How to Optimize Your Omega-3 Intake for Longevity and Disease Prevention \| Bill Harris, PhD Bill Harris, PhD is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil. He has more than 300 publications relating to fatty acids, including omega-3s, in the medical literature.
11.09.2022 261: How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Reverse Chronic Disease \| Benjamin Bikman, PhD Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. His professional focus is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with ...
11.02.2022 260: How to Find Love, Make It Last, and Move Forward Once It’s Gone \| Jillian Turecki Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves.
10.31.2022 259: The Bitter Truth About Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Disease \| Tucker Goodrich Tucker Goodrich is a Wall Street tech analyst and health science enthusiast who is passionate about raising awareness of the detrimental effects of seed oils which he’s done for the past decade. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/259
10.26.2022 258: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Boost Energy, Build Muscle, and Melt the Fat Away \| Thomas DeLauer Thomas DeLauer is a fitness coach and keto diet and intermittent fasting advocate, with a YouTube channel that has over three million subscribers. He’s also written several books about fitness, including his latest, Intermittent Fasting Made Easy: Next-level Hacks to ...
10.19.2022 257: How to Turn Sadness Into a Superpower and Build Emotional Resilience \| Susan Cain Susan Cain is the #1 bestselling author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Her TED talks have been viewed over 40 million times, and ...
10.12.2022 256: The Shocking Truth About Menopause and How to Biohack Your Way Through It \| Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned OBGYN physician, hormone expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. Her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/256
10.05.2022 255: How to Become More Confident and Charismatic in Any Situation \| Vanessa Van Edwards Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and author of Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/255
10.03.2022 254: Powerful Mindset Techniques to Conquer Laziness and Unlock Your Potential \| Colin O'Brady Colin O'Brady is a New York Times bestselling author and world-record holding explorer whose feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica. His latest book, The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and ...
09.28.2022 253: The 6 Keys to Building Muscle and Living a Long and Healthy Life \| Layne Norton, PhD Layne Norton, PhD is a nutrition scientist, proponent of flexible dieting, longtime bodybuilder, strength athlete, physique coach, co-owner of Biolayne, and co-author (with his wife Holly Baxter) of The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/253
09.21.2022 252: Leveraging Your Microbiome for Better Skin, Mood, and Brain Health, Plus Why Most Probiotics Suck \| Kiran Krishnan, PhD and Tina Anderson Kiran Krishnan is the chief microbiologist at Just Thrive with 17 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition market. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D; in the fields of molecular ...
09.14.2022 251: Healing From Within; How Trauma Creates Disease \| Gabor Maté, MD Dr. Gabor Maté is an addiction expert, public speaker, and best-selling author. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/251
09.07.2022 250: Do This Every Day to Boost Brain Health and Heal Your Mind \| Dom D'Agostino, PhD Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition ...
09.05.2022 249: Heal Your Gut, Prevent Heart Disease, and Thrive \| William Davis, MD William Davis, MD is a cardiologist and the author of the internationally best-selling Wheat Belly series of books. His latest offering is Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/249
08.31.2022 248: The Best and Worst Foods to Eat for Mental Health \| Uma Naidoo, MD Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, and best-selling author of This is Your Brain on Food. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/248
08.24.2022 247: How to Break Free From Negative Thoughts and Create Inner Peace \| Matt Nathanson Matt Nathanson is a platinum-selling recording artist with a number of hit songs under his belt including Come On Get Higher, Faster, Headphones, and more. His new album, Boston Accent, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/247
08.17.2022 246: Science-Based Tools to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Eating \| Judson Brewer, MD, PhD Dr. Judson Brewer (“Dr. Jud”) is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is also the ...
08.10.2022 245: The 7 Biggest Diet and Weight Loss Myths and What You Should Do Instead \| Sal di Stefano Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science ...
08.05.2022 244: The Alzheimer's Fraud That Derailed Research for Decades \| Max Lugavere and Matt Bilinsky Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, ...
08.03.2022 243: The Bitter Truth About Sugar and How it Harms Your Health \| Robert Lustig, MD Robert Lustig, MD, MSL is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology, with an emphasis on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system, ...
07.27.2022 242: Destigmatizing and Demystifying Hormone Health for Women \| Judy Greer Judy Greer is an actress and comedian who has appeared in numerous films and television series including Jawbreaker, Arrested Development, Archer, Jurassic World, and The Thing About Pam. She is passionate about hormone health in women over 40, and recently ...
07.20.2022 241: Everything You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Growth \| Angelo Keely Angelo Keely is a protein supplementation expert and the CEO and co-founder (with Ben Greenfield) of Kion. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/241
07.13.2022 240: Powerful Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar and Fix Your Hormones \| Jessie Inchauspé Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, health educator, founder of the Glucose Goddess movement, and best-selling author of the recently released book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/240
07.06.2022 239: The Science of Flexible Dieting; How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle While Eating Whatever You Want \| Alan Aragon Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. His new book, Flexible Dieting: ...
06.29.2022 238: How to Build Wealth and Be Recession-Proof, Plus Money Myths That Keep You Poor \| Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube Channel has over one million subscribers. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/238
06.22.2022 237: How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Hormone Health \| Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow ...
06.15.2022 236: How to Get Over a Breakup, Heal Your Heart, and Find “The One” \| Amy Chan Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club, an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind ...
06.08.2022 235: How to Use Food As Medicine to Heal Your Body and Prevent Disease \| William Li, MD Dr. William Li is President of The Angiogenesis Foundation, a world-renowned physician, research scientist currently studying the vascular impact of COVID-19, speaker (his TED Talk has over 11 million views), and NYT bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease: The ...
06.01.2022 234: How to Get Un-Stuck in Any Situation; Finding Your True Purpose \| Ed Mylett Ed Mylett is a global speaker, serial entrepreneur, host of The Ed Mylett Show, and one of the most influential life and business strategists in the world. He is also the best-selling author of #MaxOut Your Life: Strategies for Becoming ...
05.25.2022 233: Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women; Benefits of Psyllium Husk \| Amy Shah, MD Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with an undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell in Nutrition, medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, then further research and residency training at the Harvard Hospitals, and advanced training at ...
05.20.2022 232: The 10 Healthiest Vegetables You Must Eat \| Max Lugavere Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, ...
05.18.2022 231: How to Eat Dessert Every Day Without Gaining Weight \| Crosby Tailor Crosby Tailor is a model, certified personal trainer, and chef known for his phenomenal ketogenic cookies and superfood desserts. He's the wellness whisperer I consult often when it comes to fat loss and exercise physiology, and we're pleased to welcome ...
05.11.2022 230: Eat These 6 Superfoods to Enhance Your Brain, Body, and Sex Life \| Mary Shenouda Mary Shenouda is a superfood expert, performance chef to top athletes and celebrities, and the founder of Phat Fudge.
05.04.2022 229: How to Discover Your "Fat Type" to Shed Belly Fat; Optimizing Your Workout Routine \| Sal di Stefano Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science ...
04.27.2022 228: Change Your Mind to Attract Love, Health, and Wealth \| Marisa Peer Marisa Peer is an international Best-selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Personal Development Expert & Leading Celebrity Therapist. She has over three decades of experience as a therapist and has been named Best British Therapist by Men's Health magazine. Marisa uses her ...
04.20.2022 227: How to Break Any Addiction, Destroy Laziness, and Turn Your Life Around \| Doug Bopst Doug Bopst is a personal trainer and author of Faith Family Fitness and From Felony to Fitness to Free. He is a former felon and drug addict who chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and ...
04.13.2022 226: How to End Food Cravings and Fix Your Metabolism \| Mark Schatzker Mark Schatzker is an award-winning writer based in Toronto. He is a writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University, a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Condé Nast Traveler, and Bloomberg Pursuits, and ...
04.06.2022 225: If You Want to Melt All Your Fat Away in 1 Year, Do This \| Josh Peck Josh Peck is an actor (currently appearing as Drew on How I Met Your Father), comedian, YouTuber, and author of Happy People Are Annoying. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/224
03.31.2022 224: What I've Been Up To \| Max Lugavere Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, ...

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The Genius Life episodes:

273: How to Boost Your Mitochondria for More Energy, Better Sex, and a Longer Life | Molly Maloof, MD

272: How to Speed Up Metabolism with Reverse Dieting; Staying on Track When Eating Out | Don Saladino

271: Daily Habits For a Happier, Healthier, and More Fulfilling Life | Robert Waldinger, MD

270: The Mindset Trick to Overcome Doubt and Get More Out of Life and Work | Jennifer Cohen

269: Heal Your Mind, Prevent Dementia, and Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Energy | Christopher Palmer, MD

268: The Top Fitness and Training Myths That Are Killing Your Gains | Ben Bruno

267: The Biggest Lies You've Been Told About Nutrition and Losing Weight | Kevin Bass

266: How to Balance Your Nervous System to Reduce Stress and Heal Trauma | Nicole LePera, PhD

265: How to Stop Gaining Weight by Turning Off Your Fat Storage Switch | Richard Johnson, MD

264: Everyday Foods That Slow Aging, Heal the Gut, and Prevent Disease | Jeffrey Bland, PhD

263: Why You Should Embrace Difficult Emotions to Build Strength and Agility | Susan David, PhD

262: How to Optimize Your Omega-3 Intake for Longevity and Disease Prevention | Bill Harris, PhD

261: How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Reverse Chronic Disease | Benjamin Bikman, PhD

260: How to Find Love, Make It Last, and Move Forward Once It’s Gone | Jillian Turecki

259: The Bitter Truth About Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Disease | Tucker Goodrich

258: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Boost Energy, Build Muscle, and Melt the Fat Away | Thomas DeLauer

257: How to Turn Sadness Into a Superpower and Build Emotional Resilience | Susan Cain

256: The Shocking Truth About Menopause and How to Biohack Your Way Through It | Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

255: How to Become More Confident and Charismatic in Any Situation | Vanessa Van Edwards

254: Powerful Mindset Techniques to Conquer Laziness and Unlock Your Potential | Colin O'Brady

253: The 6 Keys to Building Muscle and Living a Long and Healthy Life | Layne Norton, PhD

252: Leveraging Your Microbiome for Better Skin, Mood, and Brain Health, Plus Why Most Probiotics Suck | Kiran Krishnan, PhD and Tina Anderson

251: Healing From Within; How Trauma Creates Disease | Gabor Maté, MD

250: Do This Every Day to Boost Brain Health and Heal Your Mind | Dom D'Agostino, PhD

249: Heal Your Gut, Prevent Heart Disease, and Thrive | William Davis, MD

248: The Best and Worst Foods to Eat for Mental Health | Uma Naidoo, MD

247: How to Break Free From Negative Thoughts and Create Inner Peace | Matt Nathanson

246: Science-Based Tools to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Eating | Judson Brewer, MD, PhD

245: The 7 Biggest Diet and Weight Loss Myths and What You Should Do Instead | Sal di Stefano

244: The Alzheimer's Fraud That Derailed Research for Decades | Max Lugavere and Matt Bilinsky

243: The Bitter Truth About Sugar and How it Harms Your Health | Robert Lustig, MD

242: Destigmatizing and Demystifying Hormone Health for Women | Judy Greer

241: Everything You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Growth | Angelo Keely

240: Powerful Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar and Fix Your Hormones | Jessie Inchauspé

239: The Science of Flexible Dieting; How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle While Eating Whatever You Want | Alan Aragon

238: How to Build Wealth and Be Recession-Proof, Plus Money Myths That Keep You Poor | Jaspreet Singh

237: How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Hormone Health | Cynthia Thurlow

236: How to Get Over a Breakup, Heal Your Heart, and Find “The One” | Amy Chan

235: How to Use Food As Medicine to Heal Your Body and Prevent Disease | William Li, MD

234: How to Get Un-Stuck in Any Situation; Finding Your True Purpose | Ed Mylett

233: Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women; Benefits of Psyllium Husk | Amy Shah, MD

232: The 10 Healthiest Vegetables You Must Eat | Max Lugavere

231: How to Eat Dessert Every Day Without Gaining Weight | Crosby Tailor

230: Eat These 6 Superfoods to Enhance Your Brain, Body, and Sex Life | Mary Shenouda

229: How to Discover Your "Fat Type" to Shed Belly Fat; Optimizing Your Workout Routine | Sal di Stefano

228: Change Your Mind to Attract Love, Health, and Wealth | Marisa Peer

227: How to Break Any Addiction, Destroy Laziness, and Turn Your Life Around | Doug Bopst

226: How to End Food Cravings and Fix Your Metabolism | Mark Schatzker

225: If You Want to Melt All Your Fat Away in 1 Year, Do This | Josh Peck

224: What I've Been Up To | Max Lugavere

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