In this episode, health and science journalist Max Lugavere joins the show to discuss the state of the wellness industry, the influence of processed foods, and the importance of taking control of our own health. As the bestselling author of the Genius trilogy and host of The Genius Life podcast, Max shares insights from his research, his experience speaking at a Senate roundtable, and how he navigates the ever-changing world of health advice.  

Topics Discussed:

• The mission behind Max’s work and his latest documentary  
• The current wellness landscape and its challenges  
• The role of government and food subsidies in public health  
• How processed foods are shaping the rise in chronic disease  
• The cost of healthy eating and strategies for eating well on a budget  
• The influence of social media on health advice—who to trust and who to question  
• High-protein diets and their role in optimal nutrition  
• A day in the life of Max and how he structures his own health routine  

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Timestamps: 

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:02:21 - Documentary and mission
• 00:04:20 - The current wellness landscape
• 00:07:52 - Senate roundtable
• 00:13:47 - Corrupting consumption
• 00:17:42 - Goals of the Senate roundtable
• 00:21:28 - Taking ownership of health
• 00:24:24 - Motherhood and children’s nutrition
• 00:28:05 - Subsidized processed foods
• 00:29:47 - Eating healthy on a budget
• 00:33:48 - The cost of healthy food
• 00:36:05 - Health trends
• 00:39:22 - Obesity and chronic disease
• 00:40:42 - Career and social media changes
• 00:46:56 - Trusting sources on social media
• 00:52:47 - A day in the life of Max
• 00:58:38 - Environmental orthorexia
• 01:00:01 - High-protein diets
• 01:03:47 - Meal prep

Show Links:

• Be a Genius in the Kitchen with Max Lugavere
• Optimizing Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise with Max Lugavere
• Top Nutrition Expert Reveals What to Eat When Pregnant

Check Out Max

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