The Genius Life

Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and smarter nutrition, with Cynthia Thurlow, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut.

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A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription.

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Fertility expert Natalie Crawford, author of The Fertility Formula, breaks down how inflammation, toxins, metabolic health, and modern lifestyle factors may impact your ability to conceive—and what you can do about it.

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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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Doug Evans sits down with Max to explore the surprising science and real-world power of sprouts—from boosting sulforaphane and detox pathways to making ultra-nutritious food in just days on your countertop.

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Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine, author of Secure, explains how your daily social interactions shape your brain, energy, and health—and how to rewire them to feel more secure, resilient, and supported in every area of life.

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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.

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Gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong, breaks down what “normal” really means for your gut—revealing the hidden causes of constipation, bloating, and incomplete poops, and how to fix them.

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Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum reveals how your visual system shapes your brain, focus, and performance—and shares practical tools to improve vision, reduce strain, and protect long-term cognitive health.

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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—and how to reconnect with real meaning, based on his new book The Meaning of Your Life.

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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 (protein, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

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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, and staying consistent—without burning out or overcomplicating things.

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Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

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.