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The Genius Life

by Max Lugavere

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Latest episodes

599: How to Choose Better Protein for Your Health and Budget | Paul Greive

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Paul Greive, cofounder of Pasturebird (use code GENIUS for a discount), joins me to explore how the way chicken is raised may affect its nutritional quality, what food labels really mean, and how to choose and cook better protein for your…
598: Why You’re Eating Healthy but Still Not Losing Fat | Dominik Nischwitz, ND, DDS

October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz returns to unpack the biggest myths about fat loss, muscle growth, and healthy eating—and how to get leaner and stronger without obsessing over every carb, calorie, or wearable score. This episode is proudly sponsored…
597: The Food, Exercise, and Sleep Strategies Everyone With ADHD Should Know | Jolene Brighten, ND

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of the new book ADHD and Women: A Guide to Optimizing Your Hormones and Thriving with ADHD, reveals why ADHD is often missed in women, how hormones can shape symptoms, and practical strategies to improve focus…
596: How to Get Better, More Youthful, More Resilient Skin Without a 10-Step Routine | Doris Day, MD

September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day shares how to build a simple skincare routine, protect against sun damage, and navigate hormonal changes for healthier, more youthful-looking skin at any age. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease…
595: The Nervous System Tools That Help You Feel Calm, Safe, and in Control | Jonny Miller

September 23, 2026 · 60 min

Nervous system educator Jonny Miller shares practical tools to become less reactive, recover faster from stress and conflict, process difficult emotions and grief, and regain a greater sense of agency over your life. 15 Daily Steps to Lose…

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594: How to Build a Longer, Stronger, More Meaningful Life | Allison Aubrey

September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

NPR health and science journalist Allison Aubrey joins Max to unpack the habits that help us stay strong, sharp, healthy, and purposeful as we age—and why midlife may be less of a crisis than an opportunity to reinvent how we live. This…
593: The Daily Habits That Keep Your Brain Sharp at Any Age | Jim Kwik

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Jim Kwik, bestselling author of Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind, and Win Every Day, shares the simple daily habits that can help improve memory, focus, cognitive resilience, and brain health at any age. This…
592: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog, Fatigue and Poor Metabolic Health | Will Cole, DC

September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Dr. Will Cole joins Max to explore how gut health, mitochondria, fasting, hormesis, and modern environmental stressors may influence cellular health, energy, and the way we age. This episode is proudly sponsored by: LMNT is my favorite…
591: How to Manage ADHD Naturally – A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Focus, Sleep and Emotional Regulation | Sasha Hamdani, MD

August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Sasha Hamdani, psychiatrist and author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply, breaks down how ADHD affects focus, motivation, emotional regulation, and sleep—and the lifestyle, behavioral, and medical…
590: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Protect Your Brain | David Perlmutter, MD

August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

In this episode, neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Brain Defenders, explains how metabolism, inflammation, microglia, sleep, exercise, diet, and environmental exposures may shape your risk for Alzheimer’s…
589: Are You Trying Too Hard to Be Healthy? How Optimizing Your Health Can Backfire | Lucy McBride, MD

August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Dr. Lucy McBride reveals how our obsession with wellness and optimization can backfire—and how to focus on the health habits, questions, and decisions that actually matter. This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorite…
AMA 5: The Health Rules I’ve Changed My Mind About

August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

In this wide-ranging AMA, Max tackles persistent nutrition myths, red meat, creatine gummies, walking, cardio, indulgence, safer strength training, and how he’s feeling 18 months after artificial disc replacement. This episode is proudly…

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About the show

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.