The Genius Life

An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Mariza Snyder—a functional practitioner, women’s health expert, and author of The Perimenopause Revolution—on why fat loss gets harder during perimenopause, unpacking the hormonal and metabolic shifts driving midlife weight gain and the practical strategies that can help women regain control of their bodies. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF...

In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains why muscle and bone health are the true foundations of aging well—and how lifting, protein, and simple daily movement can keep you strong, independent, and out of the ER for decades to come. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f  - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Geniu...

A surprisingly tactical fat-loss deep dive with Light Watkins—author of The Year You Transform: The Quickest Path to Changing Your Life for the Better —on calorie awareness, protein leverage, added fats, and the small, repeatable systems that make getting lean feel simple instead of miserable. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f  - Get my FREE eBook now! S...

Psychologist and sex educator Nicole McNichols joins Max to unpack how porn culture, misinformation, and disconnection are sabotaging intimacy—and how the science-backed tools in her new book You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life can help you reclaim pleasure, confidence, and real connection at any age. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and P...

In this episode, board-certified surgeon and the founder and CEO of Next Health, Dr. Darshan Shah explains why modern healthcare is built for emergencies, not prevention, and how becoming the CEO of your own biology using simple biomarkers and the right mindset can help you stay healthier for decades. PLEASE NOTE: This episode was taped prior to Jan. 30. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent D...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of The Forever Strong Playbook , explains why muscle—not body fat—is the real driver of metabolism, aging, and long-term health, and how most people are getting protein and carbs completely wrong. 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/maxlugaver...

America’s top divorce lawyer James Sexton joins Max to unpack the hard-won wisdom behind his bestselling book How to Stay in Love , and why the smallest moments of disconnection are often what undo relationships. 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...

Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a leadership strategist and behavioral science expert—and the author of Big Trust—focused on helping people build real confidence and take action in uncertainty.

Actor and GATLAN co-founder Josh Duhamel joins Max to unpack aging, testosterone, peptides, and performance—along with the mindset shifts that help men stay strong, energized, and grounded as they get older. 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 d...

Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explains why change and uncertainty can feel so destabilizing, how they threaten our sense of identity, and the science-backed tools that actually help us stay grounded and whole when life makes other plans. 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://youtu...

In this episode, we explore the science behind NAD, cellular energy, and aging with Tru Niagen CEO Robert Fried—and you can try it yourself with 20% off at truniagen.com using code GENIUS20. 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...

Dr. Josh Redd, author of The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset: A Complete Guide to Healing Your Immune System , breaks down how chronic inflammation is identified in real patients—and how targeted changes to diet, digestion, blood sugar, and the nervous system can reverse it. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f  - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Li...

In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, author of Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health , breaks down what chronic inflammation really is, why gut health sits at the center of it, and how food, fiber, light, and daily habits can quietly heal—or sabotage—your metabolism, brain, and energy. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF:...

Recorded in London, Max is in the hot seat for a wide-ranging conversation on brain health—covering ultra-processed foods, inflammation, creatine, meat, and what the science actually says about protecting the brain. 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...

World-renowned vagus nerve researcher Dr. Kevin Tracey joins Max to explain how the nervous system regulates inflammation, why most “vagus nerve hacks” miss the point, and how this science could reshape the future of autoimmune and brain 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://...

Michael Gervais—a performance psychologist to the world’s best—explains how to train your mind like an elite athlete, overcoming imposter syndrome, burnout, and fear of other people’s opinions to perform, recover, and live better in a high-stress world. 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! -...

In this holiday AMA, I break down how to use fasting and optimal protein intake for fat loss, why coffee doesn’t cancel out creatine, and which supplements actually make sense when money—and time—are tight. 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 do...

Foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley connects plantar fasciitis, bunions, knee and back pain to weak feet—and explains why foot health may influence longevity and brain 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...

Dr. Mindy Pelz—bestselling author, fasting advocate, and women’s health expert—joins Max to explain why the next phase of a woman’s life may be designed for greater clarity, confidence, and energy. 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...

Dave Watumull joins me to explain how a natural red nutrient called astaxanthin found in wild salmon may help reduce inflammation, boost recovery, and support healthy aging. Note: AX3 sponsors this episode but did not influence its content. 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://youtu...

Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer for over 20 years and co-host of Mind Pump, joins Max to break down the best foods to boost GLP-1 naturally, what to eat (and the "mouth porn" to avoid) for sustainable fat loss, and how to build a healthier, saner relationship with food, fitness, and your body. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f  - Get my FREE...

Chronic pain affects one in five adults, and psychiatrist and social media star Daniel Amen believes most of us are treating it completely wrong. In this episode, we explore how the brain’s hidden “pain circuits” keep suffering alive—and the surprising tools that can finally break the cycle. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f  - Get my FREE eBook now! Sub...

Leland Vittert shares the raw, extraordinary journey behind Born Lucky —a story of autism, grit, and the parenting that changed everything. 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 Thi...

Orthopedic surgeon and medical-mystery expert Dr. Erin Nance, aka “Little MisDiagnosed,” joins Max for a powerful conversation on why diagnoses are so often missed and how to finally get the answers and care you deserve. 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 W...

Max is joined by Dr. Karan Rajan , medical doctor and one of the internet’s sharpest science myth-busters, to break down the real evidence behind bloating, fiber, carnivore, probiotics, and everything the gut-health world keeps getting wrong. 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://you...