Max Lugavere
The Genius Life
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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Episodes
560: What Your Sperm and Eggs Say About Your Health and Fertility | Lucky Sekhon, MD 23.03.2026 1:08:47
Fertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon, author of The Lucky Egg , breaks down what your sperm and eggs reveal about your health—and what you can do today to protect your fertility. 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 -...
559: The Hidden Psychology of Happiness and Meaning | Dave Evans 18.03.2026 59:35
Dave Evans, Stanford life design expert, explains why success alone often fails to deliver fulfillment—and how to build a life that actually feels meaningful in the day to day. 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 -...
558: The 5 Brain Health Habits That May Prevent Dementia, According to a Neurologist | Majid Fotuhi, MD PhD 16.03.2026 1:17:45
Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain , joins Max to break down the most powerful lifestyle habits for protecting your brain, staying sharp as you age, and reducing your risk of dementia. 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 n...
557: The Surprising Science of Pregnancy Nutrition (Protein, Choline, Omega-3s and Blood Sugar) | Jessie Inchauspé 11.03.2026 1:00:07
Jessie Inchauspé—biochemist, bestselling author, and the “Glucose Goddess”—joins Max to unpack how blood sugar, protein, choline, and omega-3s during pregnancy may shape a baby’s brain, metabolism, and lifelong 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 Wat...
556: Why Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard | Ken Rideout 09.03.2026 1:05:01
Endurance athlete and author Ken Rideout joins Max to discuss discipline, addiction recovery, and the relentless mindset behind his book Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard . 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 Em...
555: How to Stop "Food Noise," Tame Hunger, and Make Fat Loss Easy | Rachael DeVaux, RD 04.03.2026 52:28
Registered dietitian and trainer Rachael DeVaux aka @RachaelsGoodEats joins me to share practical strategies for prioritizing protein, building balanced meals, and simplifying healthy eating—along with insights from her new cookbook The High Protein Plate. 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...
554: How to Use AI to Improve Your Health Right Now | Nasim Afsar, MD 02.03.2026 1:09:04
Physician-executive Dr. Nasim Afsar—former Chief Health Officer at Oracle and COO of billion-dollar health systems—joins Max to explain how AI, personalization, and a long-overdue mindset shift could transform today’s “sick care” model into true health care, as detailed in her new book Intelligent Health. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE...
553: Should You Be "Fartmaxxing"? The Truth About Fiber, Gut Health, and Longevity | Amy Shah, MD 25.02.2026 1:15:53
In this episode, Max sits down with double board-certified physician and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah, MD to explore how gut health influences hormones, energy, mood, and longevity, why modern life may be sabotaging our microbiome, and whether viral trends like “fartmaxxing” are helping or hurting. Grab her new book, Hormone Havoc , out now. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF:...
AMA 4: Non-Negotiables for Brain Health, Top Evidence-Based Supplements, and Early Decline Warning Signs 23.02.2026 1:06:17
In this brain health-focused AMA, Max answers listener questions on dementia prevention, memory loss, cognitive performance, supplements, and the lifestyle habits most strongly linked to keeping the brain sharp with age. As always, nothing here should be construed as gospel (or medical advice). 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!...
552: The Hidden Psychology That’s Sabotaging Your Health Decisions | Amanda Montell 18.02.2026 1:05:44
Amanda Montell—linguist, bestselling author of Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking, and host of the podcasts Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers—joins Max to unpack the cognitive biases, culty language, and hidden psychological traps that distort our thinking and fuel anxiety in the age of information. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly...
551: Why Women Gain Belly Fat After 40 and How to Reverse It | Mariza Snyder, DC 16.02.2026 1:01:11
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...
550: The Real Reason People Break Down After 40 (It’s Not "Getting Older") | Vonda Wright, MD 11.02.2026 1:17:42
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...
549: The Top High-Impact, Low Misery Habits for Fat Loss | Light Watkins 09.02.2026 1:25:49
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...
548: The Science of Improving Sexual Pleasure and Intimacy | Nicole McNichols, PhD 04.02.2026 1:19:40
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...
547: How to Take Control of Your Health With Low-Cost Tools and Testing | Darshan Shah, MD 02.02.2026 1:06:56
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...
546: Why Muscle Is the Real Organ of Longevity (Do This To Age Better!) | Gabrielle Lyon, DO 28.01.2026 1:09:38
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...
545: America’s Top Divorce Lawyer on the Real Reason Couples Fall Apart | James Sexton 26.01.2026 2:03:27
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...
544: The #1 Science-Backed Confidence Hack Nobody Teaches | Shadé Zahrai, PhD 21.01.2026 2:01:20
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.
543: The New Rules of Men’s Health, Aging, and Performance | Josh Duhamel 19.01.2026 1:04:57
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...
542: The Science of Navigating Change, Grief, and Uncertainty | Maya Shankar, PhD 14.01.2026 1:06:04
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...
541: Can a Pill Help You Live Longer? The Science Behind NAD and Longevity | Robert Fried 12.01.2026 1:06:01
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...
540: What Keeps Chronic Inflammation Turned On, and How to Turn It Off | Josh Redd, NMD 07.01.2026 1:07:33
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...
539: The One Gut Mistake Fueling Inflammation and Wrecking Your Digestion | Will Bulsiewicz, MD 05.01.2026 1:16:11
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:...
538: Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation and the Hidden Risk to Your Brain | Max Lugavere and Tim Gray 31.12.2025 1:18:58
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...
537: How to Reset Your Nervous System, Heal Chronic Inflammation, and Tame Autoimmunity | Kevin Tracey, MD 29.12.2025 1:12:10
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://...
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