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The Genius Life

Max Lugaveremaxlugavere.com
You don't have to be born a Genius to become one. Follow health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and nutrition expert Max Lugavere as he speaks to the most insightful minds of our time about what it means to live like a Genius. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
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166: The 3 Best Types of Exercise for Boosting Brain Function | Ryan Glatt, MS

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 Neuroscience Academy, the Academy for Brain Health & Performance and, the Master's of Applied Neurosci...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 11 min

165: Weird Symptoms? Maybe It’s Histamine Intolerance | Becky Campbell, ND

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 community and become a supporter for ad-free episodes of the show! http://maxlugavere.locals.com...

Apr 21, 202158 min

164: How to Reach Your Thrive State of Optimal Performance | Kien Vuu, MD

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://maxlugavere.locals.com...

Apr 14, 202153 min

163: How to Realize Your Full Potential for Growth and Happiness | Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD

Scott Barry Kaufman is a humanistic psychologist and cognitive scientist interested in the development of intelligence, creativity, and personality. He applies a variety of perspectives to come to a richer understanding and appreciation of all kinds of minds and ways of achieving greatness. He has taught courses on intelligence, creativity, and well-being at Columbia University, NYU, the University of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. And his latest book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualizat...

Apr 07, 20211 hr 3 min

161: Renew Your Body and Mind With These Low Cost, High Impact Pillars of Health | Christian Gonzalez, ND

Dr. Christian Gonzalez is a naturopathic doctor who earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Rutgers University and his Medical Doctorate at the University of Bridgeport’s College of Naturopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and is currently working at a holistic and integrative medicine center in California. He is the co-founder of The Swell Score , and host of the Heal Thy Self podcast . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/161-dr-...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 3 min

160: How To Build Confidence, Overcome Setbacks, and Do More in Less Time | Ed Mylett

Ed Mylett is a global speaker, serial entrepreneur, host of podcast The Ed Mylett Show , and one of the most influential life and business strategists in the world. He is also the best-selling author of #MaxOut Your Life: Strategies for Becoming an Elite Performer . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/160-ed-mylett...

Mar 24, 202156 min

159: The Foods That Beat Depression and Sharpen Your Brain | Drew Ramsey, MD

Drew Ramsey, MD is a psychiatrist, farmer, and author of Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks . He is a leading voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry's leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the creator of the Eat to Beat Depression e-course (use code MAX15 for 15% off). Full show notes: htt...

Mar 17, 20211 hr 18 min

158: Going Grain-Free To Manage Gut Issues, Raising Health-Conscious Kids | Danielle Walker

Danielle Walker is the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook Against All Grain: Delectable Paleo Recipes to Eat Well & Feel Great . After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease when she was 22, Danielle realized that she needed to make dietary changes to end her suffering. She removed grains, lactose, and legumes from her diet, and started her blog to help others suffering from similar ailments continue to enjoy food. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/158-danie...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 1 min

157: The 5 Steps to Heal Trauma and Clean Up Your Mental Mess | Caroline Leaf, PhD

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain , Think, Learn, Succeed , Think and Eat Yourself Smart...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 29 min

156: Why You Should Take More Cold Showers, and Are EMFs Dangerous? | Luke Storey

Luke Storey is a motivational speaker, kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, world-class biohacker, host of The Life Stylist Podcast , and founder of the world's premier online fashion school for stylists, School of Style , which he founded in 2008. Luke has spent the past 23 years developing and refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle, based on the most transformative principles of primal health and ancient spiritual practices, while at the same time embracing the most cutting-edge natural he...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 17 min

155: How to Get Started With Intuitive Fasting | Will Cole, DC

Dr. Will Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems, and has been named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation. Dr. Cole is the host of The Art of Being Well , and has co-hosted The Goopfellas Podcast and Keto Talk . He is also the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The...

Feb 24, 202158 min

154: How Changing How You Breathe Can Change Your Life | James Nestor

James Nestor is a journalist and bestselling author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves . His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art , explores how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly over the past several hundred thousand years and is now suffering from a laundry list of maladies—snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, autoimmune disease—because of it. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/154-james-nestor...

Feb 17, 202158 min

153: The Do's and Don'ts of Fasting, Bulletproof Coffee Benefits | Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey is the "Father of Biohacking" and CEO and founder of Bulletproof 360, Inc. He is a New York Times bestselling author, host of the Bulletproof Radio podcast, and the creator of the global phenomenon Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet. His new book, Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be , is out now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/153-dave-asprey...

Feb 10, 202148 min

152: How to Cultivate the Attributes That Lead to Massive Success | Rich Diviney

Rich Diviney draws upon more than 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retirement in early 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. He is the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/152-rich-diviney...

Feb 03, 20211 hr 6 min

151: How to Declutter Your Life and Feel Truly Free | The Minimalists

Josh and Ryan, aka The Minimalists, have helped over 20 million people live meaningful lives with less through their website, books, podcast, and Netflix films. The Minimalists have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Forbes, TIME, NRP and many others. Their latest documentary, Less Is Now, shows how it’s never too late to start over with less, and why simplifying can lead us to greater fulfillment.

Feb 01, 20211 hr

150: Max on his Career, Politics, Veganism, Dating, Drugs, Relationships, and Mental Health | Max Lugavere and Ari Mannis

In this episode, something different! Max is interviewed by comedian Ari Mannis about his career, family, dating, politics, money, drugs, nutrition, and mental health. Ari is the host of the Unlicensed Therapy podcast and can be seen touring all over either by himself or opening for comedians such as Michael Kosta, Andrew Santino, Dan Soder, Erik Griffin, Tony Hinchcliffe, Theo Von, and Pauly Shore. We use the (very) occasional expletive. If you are sensitive, do not listen!

Jan 29, 20211 hr 42 min

149: Why Building Muscle is Key to Aging Slowly, Protein Myths Debunked | Gabrielle Lyon, DO

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has a doctorate in osteopathic medicine and specializes in what she calls “muscle-centric medicine.” The application of her expertise ranges from brain and thyroid health to lean body mass support and longevity. She leverages evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones, and optimize body composition with the end goal of helping others discover lifelong vitality.

Jan 27, 20211 hr 1 min

148: How to Ace Any Job Interview and Land the Career of Your Dreams | Ashley Stahl

Ashley Stahl is a counter-terrorism professional turned career coach, host of the You Turn Podcast , and author of the book You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career . For her free quiz to get clarity on your best career path options, visit ashleystahl.com/freequiz . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/148-ashley-stahl...

Jan 20, 20211 hr

147: How to Find Your Life Purpose, Defeat Stress, and Achieve Mastery | Michael Gervais, PhD

Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist working in the trenches of high-stakes environments with some of the best in the world, training the mindset skills and practices essential to pursuing and revealing one’s potential. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs. He is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast.

Jan 13, 20211 hr 8 min

145: Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life | Shawn Stevenson

Shawn Stevenson is the author of Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life and creator of the Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year. Shawn has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Men's Health magazine, ESPN, FOX News, and many other major media outlets. He is also a frequent keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences....

Jan 04, 20211 hr 20 min

142: The Keys to Lasting Happiness and Successful Romantic Relationships | Light Watkins

Light Watkins is a globally-renowned meditation teacher, speaker, and author of Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying . We discuss monogamy, marriage, and divorce, how to beat the perpetual feeling that the grass is always greener on the other side, how to get out of your own way to achieve big goals, and how to fight racism.

Dec 16, 20201 hr 17 min

141: Improve Your Sleep, Feel Great Every Morning, and Discover Your "Chronotype" | Michael Breus, PhD

Michael Breus, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Breus was recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California by Reader’s Digest, and one of the 10 most influential people in sleep. He is the author of The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype--and Learn the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More ....

Dec 09, 20201 hr

139: How to Bring More Time, Energy, Money, and Happiness into Your Life | Pedram Shojai

Pedram Shojai is a Taoist abbot, a doctor of Oriental medicine, a kung fu world traveler, a Qigong master, and the author of the new book Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money into Flow . His previous book, The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace , is a New York Times best-seller.

Nov 25, 20201 hr 3 min
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