

The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
Science-first wellness podcast that is 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 nutrition and longevity.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Episodes
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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 12min
249: Heal Your Gut, Prevent Heart Disease, and Thrive | William Davis, MD
William Davis, MD is a cardiologist and the author of the internationally best-selling Wheat Belly series of books. His latest offering is Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/249

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Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 8min
248: The Best and Worst Foods to Eat for Mental Health | Uma Naidoo, MD
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, and best-selling author of This is Your Brain on Food. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/248

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 20min
247: How to Break Free From Negative Thoughts and Create Inner Peace | Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson is a multiplatinum-selling recording artist with a number of hit songs under his belt including Come On Get Higher, Faster, Headphones, and more. His new album, Boston Accent, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/247

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Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 8min
246: Science-Based Tools to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Eating | Judson Brewer, MD, PhD
Dr. Judson Brewer (“Dr. Jud”) is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/246

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 39min
245: The 7 Biggest Diet and Weight Loss Myths and What You Should Do Instead | Sal di Stefano
Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science and truth to the fitness industry. He is also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body in Only 60 Minutes a Week. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/245

Aug 5, 2022 • 36min
244: The Alzheimer's Fraud That Derailed Research for Decades | Max Lugavere and Matt Bilinsky
Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, is out now.

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Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 11min
243: The Bitter Truth About Sugar and How it Harms Your Health | Robert Lustig, MD
Robert Lustig, MD, MSL is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology, with an emphasis on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system, and his research and clinical practice has focused on childhood obesity and diabetes. His latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/243

Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 8min
242: Destigmatizing and Demystifying Hormone Health for Women | Judy Greer
Judy Greer is an actress and comedian who has appeared in numerous films and television series including Jawbreaker, Arrested Development, Archer, Jurassic World, and The Thing About Pam. She is passionate about hormone health in women over 40, and recently became a partner at Wile, a company that makes plant-based supplements for women’s hormonal health. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/242

Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 13min
241: Everything You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Growth | Angelo Keely
Angelo Keely is a protein supplementation expert and the CEO and co-founder (with Ben Greenfield) of Kion. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/241

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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 3min
240: Powerful Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar and Fix Your Hormones | Jessie Inchauspé
Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, health educator, founder of the Glucose Goddess movement, and best-selling author of the recently released book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/240


