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The Genius Life

by Max Lugavere · English · Health

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 a

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 29 minNew

598: Why You’re Eating Healthy but Still Not Losing Fat | Dominik Nischwitz, ND, DDS

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 by: Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at https://jaspr.co/genius using code GENIUS. Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality,…

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7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
597: The Food, Exercise, and Sleep Strategies Everyone With ADHD Should Know | Jolene Brighten, ND
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, sleep, and daily functioning. 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. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife . Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by…
30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
596: How to Get Better, More Youthful, More Resilient Skin Without a 10-Step Routine | Doris Day, MD
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 PDF: https://maxl.ug/dailysteps - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film This episode is proudly sponsored by: OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs…
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
595: The Nervous System Tools That Help You Feel Calm, Safe, and in Control | Jonny Miller
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 Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://maxl.ug/dailysteps - Get my FREE eBook now! This episode is proudly sponsored by: Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at https://jaspr.co/genius…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
594: How to Build a Longer, Stronger, More Meaningful Life | Allison Aubrey
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 episode is proudly sponsored by: Rula helps you find licensed therapists and psychiatrists who fit your needs and work with your insurance; patients pay an average copay of $15 per session. Visit Rula.com/MAX to get started. Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
593: The Daily Habits That Keep Your Brain Sharp at Any Age | Jim Kwik
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 episode is proudly sponsored by: Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at https://jaspr.co/genius using code GENIUS. AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy…
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
592: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog, Fatigue and Poor Metabolic Health | Will Cole, DC
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 delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife . Just Thrive Probiotic uses four spore-based strains designed to survive digestion and reach the gut alive. Start a 90-day subscription at https://JustThriveHealth.com/Genius and get a free 90-day supply of…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
591: How to Manage ADHD Naturally – A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Focus, Sleep and Emotional Regulation | Sasha Hamdani, MD
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 tools that can help. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at https://jaspr.co/genius using code GENIUS. Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a…
19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
590: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Protect Your Brain | David Perlmutter, MD
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 and other neurodegenerative diseases. This episode is proudly sponsored by: BUBS Naturals makes my favorite collagen, pure and unflavored, perfect for mixing into any drink, soup, or even recipes! Your hair, skin, and nails will thank you. Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use code GENIUS for 20% off. I sleep on an Avocado mattress because real organic materials,…
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
589: Are You Trying Too Hard to Be Healthy? How Optimizing Your Health Can Backfire | Lucy McBride, MD
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 multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS . OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit…
5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
AMA 5: The Health Rules I’ve Changed My Mind About
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 sponsored by: LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife . Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the…
29 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
588: How to Stop Overthinking, Face Discomfort, and Take Back Control of Your Life | Amy Morin
Psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin shares practical strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook for overcoming rumination, using anxiety productively, navigating grief, and building a stronger mind without simply white-knuckling your way through life. This episode is proudly sponsored by: ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink is the world’s first genetically engineered probiotic, designed to help you feel better the day after drinking. Head to https://zbiotics.com/max for 15% off your first order. Just Thrive Probiotic uses four spore-based strains designed to survive digestion…
22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
587: The 5 Biomarkers That Predict How Well You’ll Age | Florence Comite, MD
Florence Comite, MD, a Yale-trained endocrinologist, precision-medicine pioneer, and author of Invincible , explains the five biomarkers that reveal how well you’re aging and explores testosterone, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, biological-age testing, sleep, fertility, and the early warning signs of future disease. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at…
15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
586: The Dermatologist’s Guide to Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Itch, and Aging | Teo Soleymani, MD
Teo Soleymani, MD, board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon, and author of Skin Protocols , returns to The Genius Life for a wide-ranging conversation on skin cancer, sun exposure, anti-aging, itch, hair loss, and the daily habits that actually support healthier skin This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠⁠ Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start a…
8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
585: The Real Reason Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming, and What to Do About It | Dave Rabin, MD PhD
Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, joins Max to explain why modern life feels so overwhelming, how anxiety can be understood as a signal from the body, and what simple tools can help restore a sense of safety, calm, and connection. This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS . Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a…
1 Jul 2026 · 58 min
584: Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Costing You More Than You Think | Wallo267
Wallo267 is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural force who transformed 20 years in prison into a life of purpose, impact, and reinvention. In this episode, he joins Max to discuss his new book, Yes to You, No to Them , and the power of saying no, choosing yourself, and living with urgency. 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. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife . Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that…
24 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
583: The Hard Truth About Beauty, Muscle, Fat Loss, and Self-Worth | Mike Israetel, PhD
Dr. Mike Israetel, exercise scientist, professor, competitive bodybuilder, Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, returns to The Genius Life to discuss his provocative new book, The Aesthetic Revolution , and why wanting to look better may be one of the most misunderstood paths to feeling better. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠⁠ Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and…
17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
582: The Simple Home Fix That Could Improve Sleep, Allergies, and Brain Fog | Michael Feldstein
Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and an indoor air quality expert with a background in mold remediation, flood and fire restoration, joins Max to reveal the invisible pollutants hiding in your home—and the simple, passive upgrades that may improve your sleep, allergies, brain fog, and long-term health. Visit Jaspr.co/GENIUS and use code GENIUS for $300 off only through 6/30. 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. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife . Our…
10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
581: Why Everybody's Single! The Brutal Truth About Modern Dating | Jared Freid
If you are easily offended, skip this episode! Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian, host of the JTrain Podcast , co-host of U Up? , and author of the new book Walking Red Flag , a hilarious and surprisingly honest look at modern dating, relationships, and why finding love has never felt more complicated. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Wildgrain slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout. Fatty15 provides…
3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
580: The Best Foods to Fight Weight Gain and Disease (Top Nutrition Scientist Explains!) | Ty Beal, PhD
Ty Beal, PhD , a nutrition researcher, host of the Ty Beal Show podcast, and leading expert in nutrient density, returns to reveal the healthiest foods humans can eat, the simple label trick that exposes ultra-processed junk, and why so much conventional nutrition guidance has gotten real food so wrong. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠⁠ Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start…
27 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
579: Fat Loss Gets Easier When You Understand This | Angelo Keely
Angelo Keely, protein expert & co-founder of Kion , joins Max for a deep dive into sustainable fat loss, emotional eating, protein, muscle preservation, and the simple habits that helped him lose 25 pounds. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Kion is known for their transparent and evidence-based essential amino acid (EAA) supplements which help save you calories while providing all essential amino acids for muscle growth and more. Save 20% by going to ⁠getkio n.com/geniuslife⁠ . Hollow Socks are compression socks made of breathable alpaca fiber and provide genuinely comfortable…
25 May 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD
Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School who joins Max to discuss the surprising science-backed benefits of oversharing, emotional vulnerability, self-deprecating humor and human connection. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Wildgrain slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout. I sleep on an Avocado mattress because real organic materials, no synthetic shortcuts, and better…
20 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo
Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo joins Max to discuss overstimulation, doomscrolling, mindfulness, movement as meditation, and his new book A Monk’s Mindset — exploring how to cultivate calm, clarity, and presence in a world designed to hijack your attention. 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. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife . Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a day to OWN your health with Function Health!…
18 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
576: The Mysterious Health Benefits of Ice Cream, and Why Wellness Culture May Be Overthinking Health | Ezekiel Emanuel, MD
In this wide-ranging and occasionally provocative conversation, physician and public health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel joins Max to discuss friendship, longevity, ultra-processed foods, protein, seed oils, red meat, and the surprisingly controversial idea that ice cream might actually have health benefits. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠⁠ Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you…
13 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone Stolzoff
Simone Stolzoff is a journalist, author, and workplace expert who joins Max to discuss his new book How to Not Know and why learning to tolerate uncertainty may be one of the most important skills for mental health, resilience, creativity, and success in the modern world. 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 Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film This episode is proudly sponsored by: Cozy Earth makes some of the…
11 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
574: This 2-Minute Habit May Calm Anxiety Faster Than Meditation | Jessica Ortner
In this episode, Max sits down with Jessica Ortner—bestselling author of Rewired and co-creator of The Tapping Solution—to rigorously explore the science, skepticism, and real-world applications of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as “tapping,” and its potential effects on stress, anxiety, chronic pain, cravings, trauma, and nervous system regulation. This episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free welcome kit including flavor sampler, AGZ sleep, vitamin D+K2 with your first subscription. All you have to do is…
6 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC
Dr. Courtney Conley—founder of Gait Happens and author of the new book Walk —joins Max to unpack how foot health, walking, and modern footwear impact everything from pain and balance to metabolic health, brain function, and longevity. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Hollow Socks are compression socks made of breathable alpaca fiber and provide genuinely comfortable compression. I’ve been wearing them on flights and after workouts, and for a limited time they’re doing a Buy 2, Get 2 Free sale at HollowSocks.com . Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which…
4 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD
Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Thais Aliabadi joins Max to break down PCOS and endometriosis—why they’re so often missed, how they impact hormones, weight, and fertility, and what women can actually do to take back control of their health. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠⁠ Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start a subscription. JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental…
29 Apr 2026 · 1 hr
571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and smarter nutrition, with Cynthia Thurlow, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut . This episode is proudly sponsored by: Wildgrain slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout. Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity…
26 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook
A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Kion is known for their transparent and evidence-based essential amino acid (EAA) supplements which help save you calories while providing all essential amino acids for muscle growth and more. Save 20% by going to ⁠ getkion.com/geniuslife⁠ .

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The Genius Life is a English health podcast from Max Lugavere. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Max Lugavere
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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