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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Episodes

63: Sleep Tracking, Hot and Cold Immersion, and the Power of Walking | Kyle Kingsbury 03.07.2019

Kyle Kingsbury is a retired mixed martial artist, UFC fighter, and the host of the Kyle Kingsbury podcast.

62: Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor for Less Stress and Better Sex | Lauren Roxburgh 26.06.2019

Lauren Roxburgh is a best selling author, wellness educator and speaker. Roxburgh is a go-to writer and expert on all things fascia, alignment, the mind-body connection and movement medicine and regularly works with Hollywood’s A-List along with some of the greatest athletes and surgeons on the planet. Her new book is called  The Power Source: The Hidden Key to Ignite Your Core, Empower Your Body,...

61: How Meat Can Be Good For You and the Planet | Anya Fernald 19.06.2019

Anya Fernald is a sustainable food expert and the co-founder and CEO of  Belcampo .

60: Everyday Tactics for Less Pain and More Purpose | Aaron Alexander 12.06.2019

Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach who has helped the world’s best athletes, celebrities and every one in between to relieve pain, increase strength and optimize their movement. In addition, he hosts the top-rated Align Podcast which features the world’s thought leaders on all things movement and wellness.

59: Biohack Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life | Teemu Arina 05.06.2019

Teemu Arina is a technology expert, biohacker, coauthor of the Biohacker's Handbook and curator of the Biohacker Summit. Use code GENIUSFOODS for free shipping on the Handbook at  https://biohackingbook.com/ , and use GENIUSFOODS for a generous discount off tickets to the Biohacker Summit this November in Helsinki, Finland.

58: Top Tactics for Less Stress and Better Health | Crosby Tailor 29.05.2019

Crosby Tailor is a model, certified personal trainer, and chef known for his phenomenal ketogenic cookies and superfood desserts. I consider him one of my go-to experts when it comes to fat loss and exercise physiology.

57: How Psychedelics Might Fix Our Mental Health Crisis | Michael Pollan 22.05.2019

Michael Pollan is a celebrated journalist and the author of  How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence .

56: Cancer Free with Food | Liana Werner-Gray 15.05.2019

Liana Werner-Gray is a holistic and natural-health advocate and the author of Cancer Free with Food: A Step-by-Step Plan with 100+ Recipes to Fight Disease, Nourish Your Body & Restore Your Health . After healing herself of cancer through embracing a natural lifestyle, she began lecturing and teaching about the Earth Diet internationally. She is the founder and owner of the Earth Diet, where she d...

55: When Your Boobs Are Trying to Kill You | Sarah Anne Stewart 08.05.2019

Sarah Anne Stewart is a certified holistic health coach who connects people from all walks of life, strives to end body insecurity, and shows us how we can achieve the body we desire without shame or frustration by nurturing the mind. 

54: Why It Pays to Suck at Something | Karen Rinaldi 01.05.2019

Karen Rinaldi is the author of  It's Great to Suck at Something: The Unexpected Joy of Wiping Out and What It Can Teach Us About Patience, Resilience, and the Stuff that Really Matters . She has worked in the publishing industry for over two decades. In 2012, she founded the imprint Harper Wave at HarperCollins. The feature film Maggie’s Plan  is based on her novel The End of Men. Karen has been p...

53: Why You're Probably Nutrient Deficient | Chris Masterjohn, PhD 17.04.2019

Chris Masterjohn earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2012. He served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From August 2014 to December 2016, he served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College,...

52: Treating ADD Naturally | Vanessa Fitzgerald 10.04.2019

Vanessa Fitzgerald (@VeesHoney) is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Health Coach. After a multi-year struggle with Adderall addiction, Vanessa shares her story with the tactics she used to break the addiction and enhance her focus naturally.

51: The Surprising Ways Alcohol is Ruining Your Life | James Swanwick 03.04.2019

James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur and activist who helps social drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A former journalist, Swanwick has interviewed world leaders like Al Gore, champion athletes, and movie stars like Bradley Cooper. He hosts the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge . Use code "Max" for 25% off!

50: Top Tactics for Fat Loss, Weight Gain, and Muscle Growth | Mind Pump 27.03.2019

Mind Pump consists of 3 super smart fitness trainers; Sal DiStefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews, all dedicated to exposing the truth about fitness and the industry.

49: Low Protein for Better Health? | Steven Gundry, MD 20.03.2019

Steven Gundry, MD is a former cardiac surgeon, a practicing physician, the New York Times best-selling author of " The Plant Paradox ," and the author of the new book, " The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age ."

48: How to Support Your Immune System | Matt Richtel 13.03.2019

Matt Richtel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of the new book  An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives .

47: Why Organic Food Tastes Better and Is Better for You | Bob Quinn, PhD 27.02.2019

Bob Quinn is an organic farmer who holds a PhD in plant biochemistry. His new book is called  Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food and it is available now for pre-order.

46: This Simple Skill Makes You Sexier and Healthier | Emily Fletcher 20.02.2019

Emily Fletcher is a world-renowned meditation teacher, the creator of the Ziva meditation technique, and the founder of the groundbreaking  zivaONLINE online meditation training e-course . She is also the author of Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance . 

45: Why Your Sports Drink Sucks | Robin Shobin 13.02.2019

Robin Shobin is the founder of Charlotte's Book, a beauty and wellness website, and Halo Sport, a new sports drink featuring the little-known amla berry. Learn why your sports drink sucks and what to do about it.

44: When Alzheimer's Hits Home | Michael Trainer 06.02.2019

Michael Trainer is the co-creator of Global Citizen, a music festival dedicated to ending poverty, and the founder of Peak Mind, which helps people achieve peak performance through meditation.

43: Life's Greatest Mysteries Revealed | Craig Clemens 30.01.2019

Craig Clemens is one of the top advertising copywriters in the world and, with a powerful understanding of human psychology, has influenced the health decisions of millions.

42: How Plastic is Wrecking Your Health | Carol Kwiatkowski, PhD 24.01.2019

Carol Kwiatkowski, PhD is the Executive Director of the Endocrine Disruption Exchange, a science-based non-profit whose mission is to reduce the production and use of chemicals that interfere with healthy hormone function. 

41: How to Fast for a Faster Metabolism | Jason Fung, MD 16.01.2019

Jason Fung, MD is a Toronto-based nephrologist, obesity expert, and author of " The Obesity Code ," " The Diabetes Code ," and " The Complete Guide to Fasting ." Learn how fasting can actually boost your metabolism, preserve muscle, fix obesity, and prevent disease.

40: Why You Need Bone Broth, with Recipes | Marco Canora 02.01.2019

Marco Canora is an American chef, restaurateur and television personality. He has appeared on the Food Network on shows such as The Next Iron Chef, Chopped and Top Chef. Canora owns Hearth and Terroir in New York and is also the founder of Brodo, a producer and seller of bone broth.

39: How the Food Industry Corrupts Science | Marion Nestle, PhD 20.12.2018

Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, emerita, at New York University. Her most recent book is  Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat .

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