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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.

Episodes

227: How to Break Any Addiction, Destroy Laziness, and Turn Your Life Around | Doug Bopst

Doug Bopst is a personal trainer and author of Faith Family Fitness and From Felony to Fitness to Free . He is a former felon and drug addict who chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and reinvent himself, and now he's on a mission to help others integrate the lessons he's learned. His latest book is The Heart of Recovery: Real People. Real Lives. Real Success Stories . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/227...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 9 min

226: How to End Food Cravings and Fix Your Metabolism | Mark Schatzker

Mark Schatzker is an award-winning writer based in Toronto. He is a writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University, a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Condé Nast Traveler , and Bloomberg Pursuits , and author of several books including the Dorito Effect and his latest, The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/226...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 6 min

224: What I've Been Up To | Max Lugavere

Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy , is out now.

Mar 31, 202223 min

223: How to Sleep Better and Reduce Inflammation | Roger Seheult, MD

Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is a practicing critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group, and a co-founder of MedCram , one of the fastest-growing online medical education companies. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/223...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 20 min

222: Daily Steps to Help Beat Stress, Anxiety and Depression | Ellen Vora, MD

Ellen Vora, MD attended Columbia University for medical school and received her BA in English from Yale University. She’s a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/222...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 22 min

220: How to Burn More Calories Without Exercise, Plus Common Keto Myths Dispelled | Steven Gundry, MD

Steven Gundry, MD is a former cardiac surgeon, a practicing physician, and The New York Times best-selling author of The Plant Paradox , The Longevity Paradox , and The Energy Paradox . His new book, Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/220-steven-gundry-md...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 17 min

219: The Bitter Truth About Sugar, How It's Killing You, and How to Get Off It | Max Lugavere

Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and author of the upcoming book Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy . He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary . This episode features a Lumen metabolic health t...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 7 min

218: How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Make Friends With Your Mind | Ethan Kross, PhD

Ethan Kross is one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan's top-ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory, and national best-selling author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/218-ethan-kross...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 9 min

217: The Secret Blood Test That Could Fix Your Metabolism, Shed Fat, and Save Your Life | David Perlmutter, MD

David Perlmutter, MD is a board-certified neurologist and The New York Times best-selling author of Brain Maker , Grain Brain , and Brain Wash . His latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/217-david-perlmutter-md...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 10 min

214: Doctor Reveals the Top Causes of Inflammation and How to Prevent It | Ryan Greene, DO

Dr. Ryan M. Greene, DO, MS is an osteopathic physician (D.O.) specializing in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and the most cutting edge recovery methods available. Dr. Greene’s principal belief is that integration of a constantly collaborative, holistic, evidence-based practice amongst health and wellness practitioners is crucial for an individual’s sustained success. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/214-dr-ryan-m-green...

Jan 26, 20221 hr 7 min

213: What Happens When You Stop Eating Bread for 30 Days | Max Lugavere

Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and author of the upcoming book Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy . He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary ....

Jan 19, 20221 hr 6 min

212: How a Doctor Cured Her Own Autoimmune Disease | Cynthia Li, MD

Cynthia Li, MD , is a doctor whose personal healing journey through a disabling autoimmune condition took her from public health in underserved populations to integrative and functional medicine. She is the author of Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventional Path to Healing Her Autoimmune Illness and free e-booklet How to Strengthen Your Inner Shield: Science-Based, Integrative Strategies for a Healthy Immune System During a Pandemic . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/212-dr-...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 21 min

211: What People Always Get Wrong When Trying to Lose Weight | 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. Find out more by downloading her free Lyon Protocol 2.0 guide here . Fu...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 4 min

210: Daily Steps to Reduce Inflammation and Stop Getting Sick | Wim Hof

Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof got his nickname 'The Iceman' by breaking a number of records related to cold exposure including: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes—and he can teach you to do the same! He is the author of The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/210-wim-hof...

Jan 03, 20221 hr 8 min

208: How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight Viruses and COVID19 | Roger Seheult, MD

Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is a practicing critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group, and a co-founder of MedCram , one of the fastest-growing online medical education companies. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/208-dr-roger-seheult...

Dec 22, 20211 hr 47 min

207: Five Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal di Stefano

Sal Di Stefano co-hosts 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. He is the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week . Full show notes: https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast/207-sal-di-stefano...

Dec 15, 20211 hr 8 min

206: Nutrients to Optimize Brain Health and Performance | Max Lugavere

Solo episode! Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/206-max-lugavere...

Dec 08, 20211 hr 9 min

205: Discover Your Brain Type to Heal Your Mind, Conquer Anxiety, and Feel Better Today | Daniel Amen, MD

Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain health expert. He has authored or co-authored nine professional book chapters, 85 scientific articles, and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life . He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Today Show, Good Morning America , and The View. His new book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type , comes out in Marc...

Dec 01, 20211 hr 8 min

204: Which Oils to Use and Which to Avoid, Digestion Hacks, and Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee | Max Lugavere

Solo episode! Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/204-max-lugavere...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 13 min

203: How to Enhance Your Brain, Body, and Life with Superfoods | Darin Olien

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 co-host of Down to Earth with Zac Efron , host of The Darin Olien Show , author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome , and founder of Barukas . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/203-darin-olien...

Nov 24, 20211 hr 16 min

201: Former Navy SEAL Reveals How to Have More Energy and Never Be Lazy Again | 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. Throughout his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – including serving as the commanding officer of a Navy SEAL command. 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 A...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 14 min

200: How to Instantly Improve Your Focus and Tame Your Wandering Mind | Amishi Jha, PhD

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She is also the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day , out now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/200-dr-amishi-jha...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 23 min

198: How to Test and Improve Your Metabolic Health | Casey Means, MD

Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of metabolic health company Levels , and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/198-casey...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 21 min
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