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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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

88: Detox Your Brain to Lose Weight, Beat Stress, and Crush Life | David Perlmutter, MD 15.01.2020

David Perlmutter, MD is a board certified neurologist and the author of the new book, Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness .

87: Where Medicine Fails, Is Dairy Healthy, Mercury in Fish, and Exercising for Longevity | Chris Kresser 08.01.2020

Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac is the co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of Kresser Institute, creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the  New York Times  best selling author of  The Paleo Cure . He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health, and has trained over 1,000 practitioners around the world in his...

86: My 10 Mind-Blowing Discoveries of 2019 | Craig Clemens 01.01.2020

Craig Clemens is an internationally recognized copywriter with over a billion dollars in sales under his belt. On this episode we each share our 5 top discoveries of 2019, plus present a challenge to the audience (and ourselves).

85: Ancient Herbs for Libido, Hair Growth, Great Skin, and Less Stress | Josh Axe, DC 25.12.2019

Dr. Axe is a doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, and a doctor of chiropractic who founded DrAxe.com, one of the top natural health websites in the world today.

84: How Your Environment Shapes Your Body and Thoughts | Aaron Alexander 18.12.2019

Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over sixteen years of professional experience whose clients range from A-list Hollywood celebrities to professional athletes and everyone in between. His new book, The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life , is available for pre-order now.

83: How to Instantly De-Stress and Supplement for Better Health, Sleep, and Longevity | Andrew Huberman, PhD 11.12.2019

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain plasticity, and neural regeneration and repair.

82: Bone Broth Benefits and Staying Healthy While Getting Your Dream Business off the Ground | Justin Mares 04.12.2019

Justin Mares is the founder + CEO of Kettle & Fire, the fastest-growing bone broth brand in the country. Head to kettleandfire.com and use promo code MAXBROTH for 20% off of everything!

81: Fighting Candida and Yeast Overgrowth and Eating for Your Mycobiome | Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD 27.11.2019

Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD has spent his entire academic career studying medically important fungi encompassing different fungal pathogens including Candida, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus, the major causes of fungal infections. He is the author of the new book Total Gut Balance .

80: Help! I'm at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease | Richard Isaacson, MD 20.11.2019

Richard Isaacson is a board-certified neurologist and director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian.

79: Prevent Burnout and Stop Feeling Like Crap | Robin Berzin, MD 13.11.2019

Robin Berzin, MD is a Columbia University-trained physician and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health, a new "operating system" for primary care medicine—one that combines modern medicine and smart technology with a functional, whole body approach that anyone, anywhere, can benefit from."

78: Inflammation Hacks, Food Sensitivity Testing, and What Your Eyebrows Reveal About Your Health | Will Cole, DC 06.11.2019

Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert and consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

77: Losing Fat Without Counting Calories, 'The Game Changers' Debunked, Plant-Based Politics | Sal di Stefano 30.10.2019

Sal Di Stefano is one of the hosts of 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.

76: Sex, Hormones, and Your Brain on Birth Control | Sarah E. Hill, PhD 23.10.2019

A leading researcher in the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology Sarah E. Hill completed her PhD at UT Austin and is now a professor at TCU. With more than fifty scientific publications and multiple prestigious research grants to her credit, Dr. Hill has become an authority on evolutionary approaches to psychology and health. She is the author of  This Is Your Brain on Bi...

75: How to Have Happier, Healthier Periods and Be More Fertile | Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD 16.10.2019

Tracy Lockwood Beckerman is a nationally recognized registered dietitian, author of the new book The Better Period Food Solution and women's health expert. She is the nutrition expert for Betches Media, a regular guest on their podcast Diet Starts Tomorrow and is the host of Well+Good's YouTube Series You Versus Food .

74: Gut Health, the Microbiome, and How Fiber Protects Your Heart | Raja Dhir 02.10.2019

Raja Dhir is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. He’s an expert on the microbiome, and is able to speak eloquently on a number of topics related to gut health.

73: Menstrual Blood Face Masks, Urine Therapy, and Sunning Your Butthole | Ra of Earth 18.09.2019

Ra is the owner of http://kriyaoftheweek.com  which offers a short daily practice for people to get into meditation and working with their energy. It is based on an accumulation of techniques from his many years of gym ownership, a lifetime of competitive athletics, studies in psychology, and multidimensional energetic techniques from around the world.

72: The 4 Deprivation-Free Keys to Weight Loss, Better Digestion, and True Health | Kelly LeVeque 11.09.2019

Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of  Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever . 

71: How to Overcome Loss, Beat Boredom, and Stay Present | Aubrey Marcus 04.09.2019

Aubrey Marcus is the CEO and Founder of Onnit and the author of Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex .

70: The Nutrient Dense Super-Nut You Need to Try | Darin Olien 28.08.2019

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 author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome and founder of Barukas. You can try Barukas at http://barukas.com/genius  and use pro...

69: Fighting Alzheimer's Disease with Comedy | Lauren Miller Rogen 21.08.2019

Lauren Miller Rogen is an actor, filmmaker, and co-founder with her husband Seth of Hilarity for Charity , dedicated to raising awareness around Alzheimer's disease.

68: Brain-Boosting Foods and Supplements, Keto, and Exercise for Stress Relief | Max Lugavere 14.08.2019

Surprise, this was taped in front of a live studio audience! And... I'm being interviewed! We discuss keto, stress overload, dietary and lifestyle interventions to improve or slow cognitive decline, nootropic foods and supplements, and much more.

67: Fasting, Getting Fat-Adapted, and Boosting Your Mitochondria | Molly Maloof, MD 07.08.2019

Dr. Molly Maloof is on a mission to radically extend healthspan and maximize human potential using scientific wellness, health technology, educational media, & health optimization medicine. Her fascination with innovation permeates her concierge medical practice that is focused on providing personalized medicine to entrepreneurs, technology executives, & investors.

66: The Truth About Collagen, Optimizing Iron Levels, and the Little-Known Skin Vitamin | Chris Masterjohn, PhD 31.07.2019

Chris Masterjohn has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is an expert in micronutrients. In this episode, we discuss the common MTHFR mutation, why riboflavin is critical for skin health, collagen supplementation, achieving healthy iron status, and more. To assess and ultimately fix any nutrient deficiencies you may have, check out his very thorough course,  Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate...

65: How to Have More Mind-Blowing Sex | Emily Morse, PhD 17.07.2019

Emily Morse is a doctor of human sexuality and the author of  Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight!

64: Secrets of the Carnivore Diet Revealed | Paul Saladino, MD 10.07.2019

Paul Saladino, MD is a licensed physician and functional medicine expert who currently advocates for and consumes a "Carnivore," or all-meat, diet.

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