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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

407: The Best Peptides for Fat Loss and Recovery, Plus How to Optimize Hormones (Testosterone, Prolactin, Estrogen, and More) | Kyle Gillett, MD

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Jun 26, 20241 hr 23 min

406: The Surprising Toxicity of Loneliness and How to Improve Your Social Health | Kasley Killam, MPH

Kasley Killam, MPH, is internationally recognized as a leading expert in social health. She is the author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier . 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: OurPlace makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, free of P...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 8 min

405: Why Grass-Fed Beef is the Most Vegan Item in Your Supermarket | Mollie Engelhart

Mollie Engelhart is a chef, farmer, and founder of Sage Regenerative Kitchen , formerly known as Sage Vegan Bistro. Pre-order my new documentary Little Empty Boxes and be first to stream it on June 27: http://littleemptyboxes.com 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy platform, mak...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 21 min

404: Why Seed Oils Are Destroying Our Health, According to This Doctor | Cate Shanahan, MD

Cate Shanahan, MD, synthesizes complex information into a flawlessly logical argument so that readers can become change-makers for a better world. Her new book, Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back , is out now. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: LifeForce is a powerful, at-ho...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 32 min

403: Simple Ways to Boost Nitric Oxide for Better Heart, Brain, and Immune Function | Nathan Bryan, PhD

Dr. Nathan Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry. He’s been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 20 years, and his many seminal discoveries have resulted in dozens of US and international patents and improved patient care worldwide. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 17 min

402: How to Become More Self-Aware, Defeat Loneliness, and Find the Right Therapist | Todd Baratz, LMHC

Todd Baratz (aka @yourdiagnonsense ) is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. He is the author of How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: Forget the Fairy Tale and Get Real . 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 This episode is prou...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 13 min

401: The Best and Safest Birth Control Methods, Plus Top Menopause Myths Debunked (Gynecologist Explains!) | Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned OBGYN physician, hormone expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. Her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age , is out now. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. Enjoy ...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 8 min

400: How to Be Prepared and Defend Yourself in Any Situation (This May Save Your Life!) | Adam Haidary

Adam Haidary, a former Law Enforcement officer with 7 years of experience, is the founder and CEO of PolicePosts and Effective Fitness Training, focusing on police training and fitness. He also started Effective Fitness Combatives, which provides science-driven fitness and combative education for law enforcement officers. 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...

May 29, 20241 hr 46 min

399: How Big Food and Big Pharma Work Together to Profit Off Chronic Disease | Calley Means

Calley Means is the co-founder of True Medicine and former consultant to the food and pharmaceutical industries. He is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: BUBS Naturals makes my favorite colla...

May 27, 20241 hr 23 min

398: Foods and Recipes to Optimize Your Health and Perform At Your Peak | Dan Churchill

Dan Churchill is a New York City-based performance chef and author with a Masters in Exercise Science. He is the author of Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak . 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1...

May 22, 20241 hr 15 min

397: A Hostage Negotiator's Tricks to Master Communication, Win Any Argument, and Always Get What You Want | Scott Walker

Scott Walker is a world-renowned expert in kidnap for ransom negotiation, having resolved over 300 cases and numerous piracy and cyber extortion crises. He leverages his extensive experience to train leaders on resilience, emotional intelligence, and effective communication, crucial skills during times of crisis and significant change. 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.c...

May 20, 20241 hr 10 min

396: The 5 Keys to Better Immunity and a Healthier Gut for You and Your Kids | Elisa Song, MD

Elisa Song, MD, is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert. She is the author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience . 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: LifeForce is a powerful, at-home biomarker testing solut...

May 15, 20241 hr 41 min

395: The Neuroscience of Finding Your Purpose and Defeating Depression | Samuel Wilkinson, MD

Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. His new book, Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence , is out now. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori provides...

May 13, 20241 hr 22 min

394: Simple Mental Strategies to Enhance Happiness and Improve Focus (Neurosurgeon Explains!) | James Doty, MD

James R. Doty, MD is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. His new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything , is out now. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my...

May 08, 20241 hr 29 min

393: How to Figure Out Any Difficult Situation and Become Unstoppable | Marie Forleo

Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and hosts MarieTV, with over 47 million views, and The Marie Forleo Podcast, with more than eight million downloads. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega...

May 06, 20241 hr 9 min

392: How to Step Into Your Creative Power for Mental and Emotional Health | IN-Q

IN-Q is a globally-recognized and highly celebrated spoken word poet tackling themes like love, loss, forgiveness, and belief. His new album is called The Never Ending Now . 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh...

May 01, 20241 hr 23 min

391: The Foods to Avoid If You Want to Be Happier and Improve Your Brain Health | Georgia Ede, MD

Dr. Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years at Smith College and Harvard University Health Services, where she was the first to offer students nutrition-based approaches as an alternative to psychiatric medication. 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/m...

Apr 29, 20242 hr 11 min

390: The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Relationships (Top Dating Red Flags!) | Matthew Hussey

Matthew Hussey is a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, confidence coach, and relationship columnist. His new book, Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What) , is out now. 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 This episode is proudly sponsored by: OurPlace makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, f...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 51 min

389: How to Build and Monetize Your Dream Project, Plus the Top Money Lies That Keep You Poor | Hala Taha

Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as the #1 Education podcast across all apps. She is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: BetterHelp is the world’s largest t...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 9 min

388: Eat These Foods to Preserve Brain Health and Prevent Dementia | Laura Morris and Jennifer Ventrelle, RD

Laura Morris is a professionally trained chef, certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition consultant. Jennifer Ventrelle is a registered dietitian. They both cowrote the book The Official MIND Diet: A Scientifically Based Program to Lose Weight and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Martha Clare Morris. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This ep...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 38 min

387: How to Halt and Reverse Skin Aging, Plus the Top Preventable Factors Driving Most Skin Problems | Carolina Reis, PhD

Carolina Reis holds her Ph.D. in Immunology and is an alumnus of IndieBio, the world's leading biotechnology accelerator. In 2016, Carolina relocated to Silicon Valley from Latin America to co-found OneSkin , and to lead the development of the company’s disruptive rejuvenation technologies. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsor...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 14 min

386: Why Autism Is on the Rise and How to Treat It Holistically (What Every Parent Needs to Know!) | Suzanne Goh, MD

Dr. Suzanne Goh is a board-certified pediatric neurologist and leader in the treatment and therapies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her new book, Magnificent Minds: The New Whole-Child Approach to Autism , is out now. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all o...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 12 min

385: Top Longevity Myths Debunked! How to Age Slowly and Successfully, According to Science | Charles Brenner, PhD

Charles Brenner, PhD is the chair of the new Department of Diabetes & Cancer Metabolism at the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope National Medical Center. He is a major contributor to work on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) metabolism. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: LifeForce is a powerful, ...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 8 min

384: How to Eat Right and Get in Amazing Shape on a Budget, Plus Why You Should Be Using Kettlebells | Adriell Mayes

Adriell Mayes (aka @everygotdamndre) is an athlete, trainer, and coach based out of Boston, MA. He is the founder of Kettlebell Movement Revolution. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis water purifier which removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters, including fluo...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 18 min

383: The Neuroscience of Manifestation, and How to Make Healthy Habits Stick | Tara Swart, MD PhD

Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain . 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omeg...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 34 min

382: How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Your Relationships by Healing Your Inner Child | Judy Ho, PhD

Judy Ho is a triple board-certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, media personality, motivational speaker, clinical researcher. She is the author of The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision . 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsore...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 7 min

381: How to Lose Weight (and Keep It Off!) Without Giving Up the Foods You Love | Michelle Shapiro, RD

Michelle Shapiro is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, and a Patient Advocate born and raised in NYC. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: MUDWTR is a delicious, jitter-free beverage that can be enjoyed hot or iced (just like coffee) that energizes you but won't mess up y...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 25 min

380: The Top Diet and Lifestyle Strategies for Preventing Cancer | Joe Zundell, PhD

Joe Zundell, PhD, is a cancer biologist and expert in the field of oncology. He is dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of cancer, developing innovative prevention strategies, and empowering individuals with evidence-based information to reduce their risk of cancer. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorit...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 47 min

379: Debunking Common Myths About Red Meat, Cholesterol, Heart Disease, and Longevity | Shawn Baker, MD

Shawn Baker, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, multi-sport world record holding athlete, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Revero, and the author of The Carnivore Diet . 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Become a Genius Life Premium Member! Learn more: http://thegeniuslife.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega-3 need...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 47 min

378: How to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant Brain and Reduce Cognitive Decline | Lisa Mosconi, PhD

Lisa Mosconi, PhD, is an associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and the director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Her latest book, The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence , is out now. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook ...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 26 min
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