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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

287: Step Out of Survival Mode, Free Yourself From Drama, and Build the Life You Love | Scott Lyons, PhD

Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author. As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. His book, Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others , is out now. Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show, a monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA), and more! Learn more: http:...

May 01, 20231 hr 39 min

286: How to Overcome Self-Doubt, Unlock Your Potential, and Attract Success | David Nurse

David Nurse is a renowned former basketball player turned coach, motivational speaker, and author known for his expertise in mindset and personal development. He is the host of the podcast, The David Nurse Show . His latest book is Do It: The Life-Changing Power of Taking Action . Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show, a monthly Ask Me Anything, and more! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 22 min

285: How to Optimize Adrenal and Thyroid Hormones for Health and Vitality | Izabella Wentz, PharmD

Izabella Wentz, PharmD is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, who has dedicated her career to addressing the root cause of thyroid dysfunction after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009. Her new book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving , is out now. Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show, a monthly Ask Me Anything, and more! Learn more: h...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 23 min

284: Vulvas, Vaginas, and Clitorises, Oh My! How to Give and Receive Better Orgasms | Jolene Brighten, ND

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine. Dr. Brighten is also part of the MindBodyGreen Collective and a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine . Her work has been featured in the New York Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Bustle, The Guardian, and ABC News. Her latest book is Is This Normal? Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body . Become a Genius Life Premium Mem...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 37 min

283: Leveraging Your Circadian Rhythm to Lose Fat, Optimize Cognition, and Prevent Disease | Satchin Panda, PhD

Satchin Panda, PhD is a prominent circadian biologist and professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He has made significant contributions to the field, including developing a time-restricted feeding regimen to improve metabolic health in humans. His latest book is The Circadian Diabetes Code: Discover the Right Time to Eat, Sleep, and Exercise to Prevent and Reverse Prediabetes and Diabetes . Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show and more! Learn m...

Apr 05, 20232 hr 46 min

282: The Science of Happiness and How to Extract More Joy Out of Every Day | Arthur Brooks, PhD

Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, columnist for The Atlantic , president of The American Enterprise Institute , and author of 12 books, including his latest, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt . Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show and more! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 29 min

281: Foods and Tactics to Accelerate Fat Loss, Boost Your Metabolism, and Fight Disease | William Li, MD

Dr. William Li is President of The Angiogenesis Foundation , a world-renowned physician, the research scientist currently studying the vascular impact of COVID-19, speaker (his TED Talk has over 11 million views), and NYT bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself . His latest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/281 Become a Genius Life Premium ...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 45 min

280: How to Set Boundaries, Heal Unhealthy Relationships, and Live Drama-Free | Nedra Glover Tawwab

Nedra Glover Tawwab , MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years. Her new book, Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/280 Become a Genius Life Premium Member and get ad-free episodes of the show and more! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com...

Mar 15, 20231 hr 15 min

279: The Top Vitamins and Minerals You Need Daily to Unlock Better Health | Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey is the "Father of Biohacking" and the founder of Bulletproof 360, Inc. He is a New York Times bestselling author, host of the The Human Upgrade podcast, and the creator of the global phenomenon Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet. He’s got a new mineral-infused coffee line called Danger Coffee and his latest book is Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/279 Become a Genius Life Premiu...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 33 min

278: How to Heal Childhood Trauma and Cultivate Resilience and Self-Love | Tara Schuster

Tara Schuster‘s first book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies , was selected by Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Goop, Publishers Weekly, and many more as one of 2020’s best books on mental health and self-care. She served as VP of talent and development at Comedy Central, where she was the executive in charge of such critically acclaimed shows as the Emmy and Peabody award-winning Key & Peele. Her new book, Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the H...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 22 min

277: How to Reverse Your Biological Age and Stay Young Forever | Mark Hyman, MD

Mark Hyman, MD is a board-certified physician, a leader in the field of functional medicine, host of The Doctor's Farmacy podcast, and author of several New York Times bestselling books. His latest offering is Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/277...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 27 min

276: How Big Food and Big Pharma Conspire to Keep Us Sick | Calley Means

Calley Means is the co-founder (with his sister, Dr. Casey Means ) of True Medicine . The Means are in the process of writing a book about how preventable cellular dysfunction (caused primarily by food) is at the root of nearly every chronic condition in America. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/276...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 38 min

275: Foods and Supplements to Boost Brain Health and Improve Stamina and Energy | Latt Mansor, PhD

Dr. Latt Mansor earned his PhD in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics from the University of Oxford, where he conducted research on the metabolic response of the type 2 diabetic heart to hypoxia. Currently, he is serving as the research lead at H.V.M.N. and hosting its Health via Modern Nutrition podcast. He is an expert on the ketogenic diet and the use of exogenous ketones. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/275 Try Ketone-IQ! https://hvmn.com/MAX 20% OFF with promo code MAX...

Feb 08, 20231 hr 27 min

274: How to Reverse Multiple Sclerosis and Prevent Autoimmune Diseases | Terry Wahls, MD

Dr. Terry Wahls oversees clinical trials at the University of Iowa. She also has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which for four years kept her in a tilt-recline wheelchair. Dr. Wahls used a food and lifestyle plan she created specifically for her brain to regain her health, and she is now able to ride her bike to work every day. She shares how she did all this in her book The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles . Full show...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 29 min

272: How to Speed Up Metabolism with Reverse Dieting; Staying on Track When Eating Out | Don Saladino

Don Saladino is a well-known fitness entrepreneur and personal trainer. He is the owner and founder of Drive495, a high-end gym in New York City, and has trained a number of high-profile clients, including actors and professional athletes. He is also known for his appearances in various media outlets, including Men's Health and Men's Fitness , and for his regular contributions to fitness-related publications. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/272...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 41 min

271: Daily Habits For a Happier, Healthier, and More Fulfilling Life | Robert Waldinger, MD

Dr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study on happiness. He is the author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness , in which he explores the impact of relationships on health and well-being. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/271...

Jan 11, 20231 hr 12 min

269: Heal Your Mind, Prevent Dementia, and Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Energy | Christopher Palmer, MD

Christopher Palmer, MD, is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 27 years he’s held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles in psychiatry. His new book, Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More , is out now....

Dec 28, 20222 hr 12 min

268: The Top Fitness and Training Myths That Are Killing Your Gains | Ben Bruno

Ben Bruno is a celebrity trainer in Los Angeles with more than 15 years of experience. He works with an extremely wide range of clients: from professional athletes, to musicians, to actors, to models. He’s worked with Justin Timberlake, Kate Upton, Chelsea Handler, Klay Thompson and many more. He’s been featured on the Today Show, ESPN, in Men’s Health, and more. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

Dec 21, 20222 hr 6 min

266: How to Balance Your Nervous System to Reduce Stress and Heal Trauma | Nicole LePera, PhD

Dr. Nicole LePera (aka The Holistic Psychologist) is a clinical psychologist in private practice who often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a unified philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal. Her latest book, How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 7 min

265: How to Stop Gaining Weight by Turning Off Your Fat Storage Switch | Richard Johnson, MD

Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, and is a clinician, educator, and researcher. For more than 20 years, he has led research on the cause of obesity and diabetes, with special interest in the role of sugar (especially fructose) and uric acid. His latest book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent—and Reverse—It , is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/265...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 17 min

263: Why You Should Embrace Difficult Emotions to Build Strength and Agility | Susan David, PhD

Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people, and her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life , is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/263...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 19 min

261: How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Reverse Chronic Disease | Benjamin Bikman, PhD

Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. His professional focus is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He is the co-founder of HLTH Code meal replacement shakes (Use code GENIUSLIFE for 10% off!) and the author of Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 12 min

258: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Boost Energy, Build Muscle, and Melt the Fat Away | Thomas DeLauer

Thomas DeLauer is a fitness coach and keto diet and intermittent fasting advocate, with a YouTube channel that has over three million subscribers. He’s also written several books about fitness, including his latest, Intermittent Fasting Made Easy: Next-level Hacks to Supercharge Fat Loss, Boost Energy, and Build Muscle . Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/258...

Oct 26, 20221 hr 11 min
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