The Genius Life

Joe Holder is a nationally recognized master trainer and one of the most influential coaches in fitness and sports. He is the founder of the Ocho System , Plant-Based Gang , and Exercise Snacks . He's also a writer for GQ and a consultant for Nike, Hyperice, Dyson, and more. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/189-joe-holder

In this episode, Max answers questions from the audience. We cover: - Iodine and selenium for thyroid health - The supplements Max ALWAYS travels with - How to tweak calorie intake for muscle gain - The best way to floss your teeth (and which flosses to avoid) - Max's favorite restaurants - Max's therapy journey - Glycine and sleep and more!

Michael Easter is a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine, columnist for Outside magazine, and professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the author of The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/186-michael-easter

Dr. William Li is President of The Angiogenesis Foundation , a world-renowned physician, research scientist currently studying the vascular impact of COVID-19, speaker (his TED Talk has over 11 million views), and NYT bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/185-william-li

Jessimae Peluso  is a stand-up comedian who made her television debut on MTV's   Girl Code . She is currently hosting the   Sharp Tongue  and   Highlarious  podcasts and   Tattoo Redo  on Netflix, and she's been using her platform to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease since losing her father to its ravages in 2017.  THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND IS NOT FOR SENSITIVE LISTENERS. F...

As an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Now he’s teaching you his field-tested strategies to help you in everyday negotiations, whether you’re aiming to improve your salary, the service you receive, or your relationships. Get stronger communication skills, game-changing insights into human nature, and more of what you want...

Carly Stein is the founder and CEO of Beekeeper's Naturals , a clean medicine company selling sustainably sourced bee products that she founded when an Italian pharmacist relieved her tonsilitis with something that was, at the time, rarely prescribed on this side of the Atlantic—propolis, a combination of tree and plant resin created by bees to protect the hive. Full show notes: https://maxlugaver...

Zak Williams is a mental health advocate  and co-founder and CEO of Prepare Your Mind , a company that creates all-natural amino acid mood chews. Zak shares how the death by suicide of his late father, Robin Williams, galvanized his campaign for mental health advocacy and helped him heal in the service of others. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/181-zak-williams

Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD , has 20 years of experience supporting children, young adults, and families. She has specialized expertise in evaluating and treating a wide range of learning, mood, and behavior challenges including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioral disorders, brain injury, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She is the auth...

Barton Seaver is one of the world's leading sustainable seafood experts and educators, facilitating international conversations on sustainability and the role of food in resource management and public health. He's an award-winning chef, the founder of Coastal Culinary Academy , and the author of seven seafood-centric books, including For Cod and Country , Two If By Sea , American Seafood , and The...

Stuart Phillips is the Director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) at the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In 2018 and 2019, he was named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list as being in the top one percent of all cited researchers in nutrition and exercise research. Full sho...

Robert Slovak is regarded as one of the world’s foremost water experts, pioneering reverse osmosis technology in the early '70s. Today, he's the Chief Science & Technology Officer at Water and Wellness , offering a curated collection of products to provide every household with toxin-free, mineral-rich, and health-giving water—as found at drinklitewater.com . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.co...

Mike Mutzel earned his B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University in 2006 and completed his M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP). He hosts the High Intensity Health podcast , and is the author of Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About...

Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are the hosts of the mega-popular Almost 30 podcast. We discuss the importance of trusting your intuition, going for your dreams, owning your voice, the benefits (and different types) of therapy, showing up as your most authentic self, and more.

Sergey Young is a longevity investor and visionary with a mission to extend healthy lifespans of at least one billion people. To do this, Sergey founded Longevity Vision Fund to accelerate life extension breakthroughs and make longevity affordable and accessible to all. Sergey is on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR) and the Development Sponsor of Age Revers...

Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit , host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast , founder of the Fit For Service Fellowship , and the author of Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/173-aubrey-marcus

Mark Hyman, MD is a board-certified physician, a leader in the field of functional medicine, host of The Doctor's Farmacy podcast, and author of several New York Times bestselling books. His latest offering is The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/172-mark-hyman

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. In fact, he considers himself a "fitlosopher!" Now, he adds "author" to the resume with the publication of his first book: The Resistance Training Revoluti...

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with an undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell in Nutrition, medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, then further research and residency training at the Harvard Hospitals, and advanced training at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Immunology/Allergy. She is the author of I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boos...

Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. He is also an author; his latest book is You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/po...

Dr. David Rabin is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and inventor who studies resilience and the impact of chronic stress in our day-to-day lives at The Apollo Clinic . He specializes in treatment-resistant mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, insomnia, and substa...

Dr. Carlos Jaramillo is the founder and director of the Institute for Functional Medicine in Bogotá, Colombia, focusing on nutrition as a causal and therapeutic axis of multiple acute and chronic diseases. Carlos is the author of Colombian bestsellers El Milagro Metabólico ( The Metabolic Miracle ) and El Milagro Antiestrés ( The Anti-Stress Miracle ). Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podc...

Ryan Glatt , MS, CPT, NBHWC  is a trainer and brain-health coach with over a decade of experience in the health & fitness industry. He currently works alongside clinicians and researchers to study the effects of cognitively-enhanced and comprehensive exercise plans at the Pacific Brain Health Center. Ryan has pursued education from the Amen Clinics, The BrainFirst Training Institute, the Neuroscie...

Dr. Becky Campbell is a functional medicine doctor specializing in thyroid and hormone health, histamine intolerance, hormone-healthy skin care and makeup, and exercise intolerance. She is the co-host of the Health Babes Podcast and author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan and The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/165-dr-becky-campbell Join my new commu...

Dr. Kien Vuu is a concierge performance and longevity physician specializing in human optimization and regenerative medicine. He is the host of the Thrive State Podcast and author of Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/164-dr-kien-vuu Join my exclusive community at Locals (good vibes only!): http://maxl...