Max Lugavere

The Genius Life

Health EN ↓ 588 episodes

Equal parts rigorous, rebellious, and ridiculously useful. Hosted by Max Lugavere, health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in wellness.⁣⁣⁣ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

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Max Lugavere

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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264: Everyday Foods That Slow Aging, Heal the Gut, and Prevent Disease | Jeffrey Bland, PhD 30.11.2022

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.

263: Why You Should Embrace Difficult Emotions to Build Strength and Agility | Susan David, PhD 23.11.2022

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: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life , is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/263

262: How to Optimize Your Omega-3 Intake for Longevity and Disease Prevention | Bill Harris, PhD 16.11.2022

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.

261: How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Reverse Chronic Disease | Benjamin Bikman, PhD 09.11.2022

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 a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He is the co-founder of HLTH Code meal replacement shakes (Use...

260: How to Find Love, Make It Last, and Move Forward Once It’s Gone | Jillian Turecki 02.11.2022

Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves.

259: The Bitter Truth About Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Disease | Tucker Goodrich 31.10.2022

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

258: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Boost Energy, Build Muscle, and Melt the Fat Away | Thomas DeLauer 26.10.2022

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 Supercharge Fat Loss, Boost Energy, and Build Muscle . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/258  

257: How to Turn Sadness Into a Superpower and Build Emotional Resilience | Susan Cain 19.10.2022

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 LinkedIn named her the Top 6th Influencer in the World (just behind Richard Branson and Melinda French Gates). Susan partners with Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, and Dan Pink to...

256: The Shocking Truth About Menopause and How to Biohack Your Way Through It | Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD 12.10.2022

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

255: How to Become More Confident and Charismatic in Any Situation | Vanessa Van Edwards 05.10.2022

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  

254: Powerful Mindset Techniques to Conquer Laziness and Unlock Your Potential | Colin O'Brady 03.10.2022

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 Unlock Your Best Life , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/254

253: The 6 Keys to Building Muscle and Living a Long and Healthy Life | Layne Norton, PhD 28.09.2022

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

252: Leveraging Your Microbiome for Better Skin, Mood, and Brain Health, Plus Why Most Probiotics Suck | Kiran Krishnan and Tina Anderson 21.09.2022

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 medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/252

251: Healing From Within; How Trauma Creates Disease | Gabor Maté, MD 14.09.2022

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

250: Do This Every Day to Boost Brain Health and Heal Your Mind | Dom D'Agostino, PhD 07.09.2022

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 (IHMC). His laboratory develops and tests metabolic-based strategies for targeting CNS oxygen toxicity (seizures), epilepsy, neurodegenerati...

249: Heal Your Gut, Prevent Heart Disease, and Thrive | William Davis, MD 05.09.2022

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

248: The Best and Worst Foods to Eat for Mental Health | Uma Naidoo, MD 31.08.2022

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

247: How to Break Free From Negative Thoughts and Create Inner Peace | Matt Nathanson 24.08.2022

Matt Nathanson is a multiplatinum-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

246: Science-Based Tools to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Eating | Judson Brewer, MD, PhD 17.08.2022

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 New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind . Full show notes: https://maxluga...

245: The 7 Biggest Diet and Weight Loss Myths and What You Should Do Instead | Sal di Stefano 10.08.2022

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 and truth to the fitness industry. He is also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body in Only 60 Minutes a Week . Full show no...

244: The Alzheimer's Fraud That Derailed Research for Decades | Max Lugavere and Matt Bilinsky 05.08.2022

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 , is out now.

243: The Bitter Truth About Sugar and How it Harms Your Health | Robert Lustig, MD 03.08.2022

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, and his research and clinical practice has focused on childhood obesity and diabetes. His latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and th...

242: Destigmatizing and Demystifying Hormone Health for Women | Judy Greer 27.07.2022

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 became a partner at Wile , a company that makes plant-based supplements for women’s hormonal health. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere...

241: Everything You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Growth | Angelo Keely 20.07.2022

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

240: Powerful Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar and Fix Your Hormones | Jessie Inchauspé 13.07.2022

Jessie Inchausp é 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

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