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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Health

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maxlugavere.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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214: Doctor Reveals the Top Causes of Inflammation and How to Prevent It | Ryan Greene, DO 26.01.2022

Dr. Ryan M. Greene, DO, MS is an osteopathic physician (D.O.) specializing in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and the most cutting edge recovery methods available. Dr. Greene’s principal belief is that integration of a constantly collaborative, holistic, evidence-based practice amongst health and wellness practitioners is crucial for an individual’s sustained success. Full show note...

213: What Happens When You Stop Eating Bread for 30 Days | Max Lugavere 19.01.2022

Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and  author of the upcoming book  Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy . He is also the  New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your...

212: How a Doctor Cured Her Own Autoimmune Disease | Cynthia Li, MD 12.01.2022

Cynthia Li, MD , is a doctor whose personal healing journey through a disabling autoimmune condition took her from public health in underserved populations to integrative and functional medicine. She is the author of Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventional Path to Healing Her Autoimmune Illness and free e-booklet How to Strengthen Your Inner Shield: Science-Based, Integrative Strategies for...

211: What People Always Get Wrong When Trying to Lose Weight | Gabrielle Lyon, DO 05.01.2022

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has a doctorate in osteopathic medicine and specializes in what she calls "muscle-centric medicine." The application of her expertise ranges from brain and thyroid health to lean body mass support and longevity. She leverages evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones, and optimize body composition with the end goal of helping others...

210: Daily Steps to Reduce Inflammation and Stop Getting Sick | Wim Hof 03.01.2022

Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof got his nickname 'The Iceman' by breaking a number of records related to cold exposure including: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes—and he can teach you to do the same! He is the author of The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Fu...

209: The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Trying to Get Healthy | Kelly LeVeque 29.12.2021

Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Body Love Every Day: Choose Your Life-Changing 21-Day Path to Food Freedom . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/209-kelly-leveque

208: How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight Viruses and COVID19 | Roger Seheult, MD 22.12.2021

Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is a practicing critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group, and a co-founder of MedCram , one of the fastest-growing online medical educ...

207: Five Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal di Stefano 15.12.2021

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 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 notes:...

206: Nutrients to Optimize Brain Health and Performance | Max Lugavere 08.12.2021

Solo episode! Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/206-max-lugavere

205: Discover Your Brain Type to Heal Your Mind, Conquer Anxiety, and Feel Better Today | Daniel Amen, MD 01.12.2021

Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain health expert. He has authored or co-authored nine professional book chapters, 85 scientific articles, and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life . He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Today Show, Good Morning America , and The View. His new book, Y...

204: Which Oils to Use and Which to Avoid, Digestion Hacks, and Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee | Max Lugavere 29.11.2021

Solo episode! Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/204-max-lugavere

203: How to Enhance Your Brain, Body, and Life with Superfoods | Darin Olien 24.11.2021

Superfood hunter Darin Olien is known within the health and wellness community as an exotic superfood expert and environmental activist who travels the planet to discover new and underutilized medicinal plants. He's the co-host of Down to Earth with Zac Efron , host of The Darin Olien Show , author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome , and founde...

202: Why Most Baby Food is Garbage and What to Feed Kids Instead | Joe and Serenity Carr 17.11.2021

Joe and Serenity Carr are the co-founders of Serenity Kids , creators of the only high-fat, low-sugar baby food made to mimic the nutrients of breast milk using ethically sourced meats and organic vegetables. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/203-joe-and-serenity-carr

201: Former Navy SEAL Reveals How to Have More Energy and Never Be Lazy Again | Rich Diviney 10.11.2021

Rich Diviney draws upon more than 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – including serving as the commanding officer of a Navy SEAL command. Since retirement in early 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consu...

200: How to Instantly Improve Your Focus and Tame Your Wandering Mind | Amishi Jha, PhD 03.11.2021

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She is also the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day , out now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/200-dr-amishi-jha

199: How to Prevent and Treat Autoimmune Disease; Why Lean People Should Never Fast | Mike Mutzel, MS 01.11.2021

Mike Mutzel is a functional medicine consultant in the natural product industry, host of the High Intensity Health podcast , and author of Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn Fat . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/199-mike-mutzel

198: How to Test and Improve Your Metabolic Health | Casey Means, MD 27.10.2021

Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of metabolic health company Levels , and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and s...

197: Stop Back, Knee and Shoulder Pain and Live Pain-Free Forever | MoveU's Mike Wasilisin, DC 20.10.2021

Dr. Mike Wasilisin is a chiropractor with over 12 years of experience in the medical field. After working with over 10,000 patients in person and recognizing the pitfalls of the broken healthcare system that kept them feeling and performing suboptimally, he founded MoveU , an online program designed for improving posture and performance while eliminating pain. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere....

196: Unleash Your Super Brain to Gain Confidence and Learn Anything Faster | Jim Kwik 13.10.2021

Jim Kwik is a world-renowned memory coach to the stars and the author of the book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/196-jim-kwik

195: Fast This Way to Heal Inflammation and Reverse Your Age | Dave Asprey 06.10.2021

Libsyn Bio: Dave Asprey is the "Father of Biohacking" and CEO and founder of Bulletproof 360, Inc. He is a New York Times bestselling author, host of the Bulletproof Radio podcast, and the creator of the global phenomenon Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet. His latest book is Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be . Full sho...

194: Upgrade Your Mindset to Find Your Passion and Conquer Your Goals | John Assaraf 04.10.2021

John Assaraf has built 5 multimillion dollar companies, written 2 New York Times Bestselling books and has been featured in 8 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. His latest bestselling book is called Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power . Want to dial in your health and wellness? Join The Geni...

193: Why Mainstream Media Promotes Drugs Over Health, Plus Natural Ways to Boost Immunity to COVID-19 | Shawn Stevenson 29.09.2021

Shawn Stevenson is a nutritionist, the host of the top-rated health podcast The Model Health Show , and the author of international bestsellers Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success and Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life . Full show notes: https://maxlugaver...

192: How to Boost Your Metabolism, Burn Body Fat, and Be Free From Calorie Counting Forever | Jason Fung, MD 22.09.2021

Jason Fung, MD is a Toronto-based nephrologist, obesity expert, co-host of the Low Carb MD Podcast , author of The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code , and co-author of The Complete Guide to Fasting and The Longevity Solution . His latest book (with Eve Mayer and Megan Ramos) is Life in the Fasting Lane: How to Make Intermittent Fasting a Lifestyle―and Reap the Benefits of Weight Loss and Better H...

191: The Secret to Permanent Weight Loss That No One Talks About | Liz Josefsberg 15.09.2021

Liz Josefsberg is best known for helping Oscar-winning actress and musician Jennifer Hudson lose weight and transform her life, along with Jessica Simpson, Charles Barkley, Katie Couric, and Al Roker. Today, she coaches both high-profile talent and everyday clients in all areas of weight loss, balance, and nutrition. Liz is also the author of Target 100: The World's Simplest Weight-Loss Program in...

190: Powerful Secrets to Living Longer, Plus How to Improve Your Digestion With Fasting | Mark Sisson 08.09.2021

Mark Sisson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet and Keto For Life , and founding father of the ancestral health movement. His blog, Mark's Daily Apple , and Primal Blueprint lifestyle program have paved the way for people to challenge conventional wisdom's diet and exercise principles and take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. His latest book is T...

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