The Genius Life

By Max LugavereHealth & Fitness

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The Genius Life episodes

August 20, 2025 AMA 1: The Truth About Cholesterol, Sodium, Creatine, Supplements, Fat Loss and More
In this first-ever AMA, I answer your top Instagram questions on cholesterol, sodium, creatine for brain health, supplements, fat loss, disc replacement surgery, and more — all for informational purposes only, not medical advice.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
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This episode is proudly sponsored by:
Kion makes one of my absolute favorite whey isolate protein powders and also a go-to source of creatine. Save 20% by going to http://getkion.com/geniuslife.

Boost nutrient absorption with LivOn Labs. For a limited time, order one carton of Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com and get one carton of Lypo-Spheric B Complex Plus FREE—a $56 value—with code MAX25 at checkout!

Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.

Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!
1 hr 5 min
August 13, 2025 504: How Pesticides, Air Pollution, and Industrial Toxins Are Fueling a Parkinson’s Epidemic | Ray Dorsey, MD
Dr. Ray Dorsey is a professor of neurology at the University of Rochester and a leading authority on the preventable environmental causes of Parkinson’s disease, and the co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment, which lays out actionable steps to halt the world’s fastest-growing brain disease.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.

AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.

JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental health in mind. Get 20% your first 90 day bottle when you go to ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUSLIFE at checkout!
Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.

OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.
1 hr 18 min
August 06, 2025 503: How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Before It Starts (Brain Health Hacks That Actually Work) | Louisa Nicola
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and human performance expert, and the host of The Neuro Experience podcast, where she shares science-backed strategies to optimize brain health, strength, and longevity.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
Mitopure Gummies support mitochondrial health by stimulating mitophagy—your cells' natural cleanup process—and may boost muscle strength and energy, with a sugar-free, 10-calorie, clean-label formula you can trust. Get 20% off at timeline.com/max.
Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!
Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.
BiOptimizers makes a magnesium mega-supplement containing 7 forms of magnesium. They also make great digestive support aids. Head to ⁠bioptimizers.com/genius⁠ and use code GENIUS10 for 10% off.
1 hr 20 min
July 30, 2025 502: Why You’re Being Lied To About Organic Food, Seed Oils, and AI Therapy | Luke Cook
Luke Cook is an Australian actor starring in the hit series Good Cop/Bad Cop and the founder of Shakewell, a clean, high-protein beverage brand.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
Boost nutrient absorption with LivOn Labs. For a limited time, order one carton of Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com and get one carton of Lypo-Spheric B Complex Plus FREE—a $56 value—with code MAX25 at checkout!
OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.

First Light Farms produces beautiful, delicious, grass-fed meats on their pristine New Zealand farm, and ships them straight to your doorstep. Visit http://firstlight.farm and use code MAX15 for 15% off.
Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!
Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!
1 hr 18 min
July 23, 2025 501: High Protein Is Not a Fad – Why It’s Essential for Brain Health, Aging, and More | Rupy Aujla, MD
Dr. Rupy Aujla is a medical doctor, nutrition expert, and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, a platform and app featuring over 1,000 science-backed recipes designed to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and evidence-based. His new cookbook, Healthy High Protein, is out now.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
Skims, known for redefining comfort and style in women’s loungewear, just dropped a men’s line, and their 3-inch cotton boxer briefs are incredible for fit, softness, and everyday wear. Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com, and after checkout, select “podcast” in the survey and choose The Genius Life from the dropdown!

LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.

JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental health in mind. Get 20% your first 90 day bottle when you go to ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUSLIFE at checkout!

ARMRA Colostrum protects, rebuilds, and strengthens your body’s barriers for defense against everyday threats and enhanced vitality. TryARMRA.com/genius and use code GENIUS to get 15% off of your first order.

Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.
1 hr 18 min
July 16, 2025 500: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, and Stop Suffering Through Menopause Now | Tamsen Fadal
Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy-winning journalist, menopause advocate, and author of How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before, empowering women with the latest science and solutions to navigate midlife with confidence.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
MASA Chips are crave-worthy tortilla chips made with just 3 real ingredients—organic corn, sea salt, and grass-fed beef tallow—so you can snack without the junk. Go to MASAChips.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUS for 25% off your first order.

AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.
BiOptimizers makes a magnesium mega-supplement containing 7 forms of magnesium. They also make great digestive support aids. Head to ⁠bioptimizers.com/genius⁠ and use code GENIUS10 for 10% off.

First Light Farms produces beautiful, delicious, grass-fed meats on their pristine New Zealand farm, and ships them straight to your doorstep. Visit http://firstlight.farm and use code MAX15 for 15% off.
1 hr 5 min
July 09, 2025 499: How to Reduce Bloating, Stop Excessive Gas, and Improve Digestion Naturally | Kiran Krishnan
Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and Chief Scientific Officer at Just Thrive, with expertise in gut health, probiotics, and the human microbiome.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental health in mind. Get 20% your first 90 day bottle when you go to https://justthrivehealth.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUSLIFE at checkout!

Struggling with diet culture confusion? Fay connects you with a registered dietitian—often for $0 with insurance. To create a personalized, evidence-based plan that actually works, head to FayNutrition.com/GENIUS.
Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.

BiOptimizers makes a magnesium mega-supplement containing 7 forms of magnesium. They also make great digestive support aids. Head to ⁠bioptimizers.com/genius⁠ and use code GENIUS10 for 10% off.
Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

1 hr 11 min
July 02, 2025 498: Why You’re Still Stuck Even After Years of Therapy (Powerful Tools to Heal the Mind) | Michael Sapiro, PsyD
Dr. Michael Sapiro is a clinical psychologist, ordained Zen Buddhist monk, and the author of Truth Medicine, a powerful new book exploring the healing potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, presence, and inner transformation.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.
Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.

Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.
Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!

1 hr 21 min
June 25, 2025 497: Is Protein Political Now? The War on Wellness and What It Means for Your Health | Luke Cook
Luke Cook is an actor, comedian, wellness enthusiast, and creator best known for his roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the new series Good Cop/Bad Cop, as well as co-founder of the clean-label protein company Shakewell.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.

Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements. Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.
First Light Farms produces beautiful, delicious, grass-fed meats on their pristine New Zealand farm, and ships them straight to your doorstep. Visit http://firstlight.farm and use code MAX15 for 15% off.

Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!
OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.

Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.
1 hr 21 min
June 18, 2025 496: Are Plastics Killing Us? Phthalates, Endocrine Disruptors, and the Hidden Risk of Heart Disease | Leonardo Trasande, MD
Dr. Leo Trasande is a pediatrician, professor at NYU, and one of the world’s leading researchers on how environmental toxins like endocrine-disrupting chemicals impact human health.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.

ARMRA Colostrum protects, rebuilds, and strengthens your body’s barriers for defense against everyday threats and enhanced vitality. TryARMRA.com/genius and use code GENIUS to get 15% off of your first order.
OurPlace makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, free of PFAS and Teflon! http://fromourplace.com and use code MAX for 10% off, site-wide!

Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.
BiOptimizers makes a magnesium mega-supplement containing 7 forms of magnesium. They also make great digestive support aids. Head to ⁠bioptimizers.com/genius⁠ and use code GENIUS10 for 10% off.

1 hr 10 min