Max Lugavere

The Genius Life

Health EN ↓ 604 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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480: What No One Tells You About Success, Wellness, and Spiritual Burnout | Krista Williams 14.04.2025 1:30:01

Krista Williams is a writer, speaker, and co-host of the hit Almost 30 podcast, where she explores modern spirituality, personal growth, and what it means to live with integrity in a world full of noise. 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 doc...

479: Are You Depressed Without Knowing It? The Hidden Signs No One Talks About | Judith Joseph, MD 09.04.2025 1:03:52

Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and mental health expert known for her pioneering work on high-functioning depression and making complex psychological concepts accessible to the public. 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/maxlug...

478: The Dermatologist’s Guide to Younger Skin, Longer Life, and Smarter Sun Exposure | Teo Soleymani, MD 07.04.2025 1:40:07

Dr. Teo Soleymani is a board-certified dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and founder of CDMS Dermatology, specializing in complex skin reconstruction and evidence-based approaches to skin health and aging. 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...

477: The Hidden Fertility Killers in Your Diet and Home | Lily Nichols, RDN 02.04.2025 1:17:40

Lily Nichols is a registered dietitian, nutrition researcher, and bestselling author of Real Food for Fertility , renowned for her evidence-based approach to prenatal nutrition. 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 Get my free weekly evidence-based newslette...

476: What I Learned from Interviewing 9,000 Drug Addicts, Sex Workers, and Gang Members | Mark Laita 31.03.2025 1:33:39

Mark Laita is a photographer and filmmaker best known as the creator of Soft White Underbelly , a viral documentary series that shares unfiltered interviews with society’s most marginalized individuals. 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 docum...

475: How to Build Mental Fitness and Protect Your Brain in the Modern World | Drew Ramsey, MD 26.03.2025 1:15:19

Dr. Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, known for helping people optimize their mental health through food, lifestyle, and evidence-based care. His new book, Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind , is out now. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook...

474: Creatine, Protein, or EAAs? What You Actually Need for Muscle Growth, Recovery, and Brain Health | Angelo Keely 24.03.2025 1:10:55

Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement company focused on science-backed products for performance, recovery, and longevity. 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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com Th...

473: The Secret to Handling Arguments Without Losing Your Cool | Jefferson Fisher 19.03.2025 1:05:53

Jefferson Fisher is a communications expert, attorney, and author of The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More , helping people navigate conflict and communicate with clarity and emotional intelligence. 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 do...

472: How to Escape the Money Trap and Stop Chasing More | Sahil Bloom 17.03.2025 1:22:59

Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, and writer who simplifies complex ideas around wealth, personal growth, and decision-making to help people live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. He is the author of The 5 Types of Wealth . 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.co...

471: How to Hack Stress for Better Health and Longevity | Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD 12.03.2025 1:11:45

Dr. Sharon Horesh Berquist is a board-certified internal medicine physician, lifestyle medicine expert, and author of The Stress Paradox , specializing in the science of resilience and healthy aging. 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 document...

470: From Chronic Back Pain to Pain-Free – How Artificial Disc Replacement Changed My Life | Jared Ament, MD 10.03.2025 1:47:05

Dr. Jared Ament is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He trained at UC Davis and completed a prestigious fellowship in spine surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, focusing on cutting-edge techniques like artificial disc replacement. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Sub...

469: Is Your Protein Powder Poisoning You? The Truth About Heavy Metals and Hidden Toxins | Oliver Amdrup-Chamby 05.03.2025 1:06:53

Oliver Amdrup-Chamby is a supplement industry insider and the co-founder of Puori, where he champions transparency, rigorous third-party testing, and cleaner formulations in an industry often plagued by hidden contaminants and misleading claims. 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://...

468: Women Are Aging Worse Than Men – Here’s How to Fix It (Doctor Explains!) | Mary Claire Haver, MD 03.03.2025 1:06:42

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB-GYN, menopause expert, and founder of The Galveston Diet , dedicated to helping women take control of their health through evidence-based nutrition, exercise, and hormone therapy. 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/maxluga...

467: How to Boost Nitric Oxide Naturally for Better Circulation and Brain Function | Nathan Bryan, PhD 26.02.2025 1:06:29

Dr. Nathan Bryan is a leading expert in nitric oxide research, with over 25 years of experience studying its critical role in human health, disease prevention, and longevity. 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 - h...

466: Why Strength Training Is the Key to Fat Loss, Longevity, and Metabolic Health | Sal di Stefano 24.02.2025 1:36:37

Sal Di Stefano is a fitness expert, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Mind Pump Podcast , where he educates millions on strength training, metabolism, and sustainable 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 Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - h...

465: How to Stop Overthinking and Master Your Inner Voice for Better Mental Health | Ethan Kross, PhD 19.02.2025 1:19:12

Dr. Ethan Kross is an award-winning psychologist, University of Michigan professor, and director of the Emotion & Self-Control Lab, known for his research on inner dialogue. 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...

464: The Best Exercises to Improve Your Speaking Skills and Vocal Clarity | Michael Chad Hoeppner 17.02.2025 1:11:33

Michael Chad Hoeppner is a renowned communication coach, founder of GK Training & Communications, and author of Don’t Say Um , helping professionals and leaders master the art of clear, confident, and compelling speech. 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...

463: How to Supercharge Healing, Energy, and Performance with Hyperbaric Oxygen and Methylene Blue | Scott Sherr, MD 12.02.2025 1:17:37

Dr. Scott Sherr is a physician specializing in health optimization through hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and methylene blue, integrating conventional and alternative medicine to enhance healing and performance. 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 Watc...

462: The Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies Sabotaging Your Health | Ralph Esposito, ND 10.02.2025 1:35:10

Dr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic physician and Chief Science & Nutrition Officer at AG1, specializing in integrative medicine, nutrition, and men's 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 Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes...

461: How Bad Science Misled Alzheimer’s Research for Decades | Charles Piller 05.02.2025 1:08:26

Charles Piller is an award-winning Investigative Correspondent for Science Magazine, a nine-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, whose reporting has influenced national policies on Alzheimer’s research, global health, and scientific integrity. 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....

460: The Truth About Protein Powders, Red Dye 3, and Fluoridated Water | Luke Cook 03.02.2025 1:04:53

Luke Cook is an Australian actor known for his roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Dynasty , now starring in the upcoming CW series Good Cop/Bad Cop alongside Leighton Meester. 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...

459: How Psychedelics Are Transforming Mental Health by Healing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and More | Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD 29.01.2025 1:11:57

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris is a leading neuroscientist and the founder of the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, pioneering groundbreaking studies on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental 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/...

458: How to Use Food as Medicine to Prevent Disease and Boost Longevity | William Li, MD 27.01.2025 1:36:56

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, and author specializing in the groundbreaking field of food as medicine. 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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com This episode is pr...

457: Why Belly Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think (And How to Lose It) | Sean O'Mara, MD 22.01.2025 2:04:44

Dr. Sean O'Mara is a physician and leading expert in human performance optimization, specializing in reducing visceral fat and using advanced imaging techniques to assess and improve overall 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 Watch my new docume...

456: How Mastering Saying No Can Simplify and Improve Your Life | Sunita Sah, MD PhD 20.01.2025 1:15:57

Dr. Sunita Sah is a psychologist, behavioral scientist, professor at Cornell University, and author of Defy: The Science and Practice of Saying No , specializing in decision-making, social influence, and informed consent. 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...