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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Dec 29, 2021 • 1h 14min
209: The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Trying to Get Healthy | Kelly LeVeque
Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Body Love Every Day: Choose Your Life-Changing 21-Day Path to Food Freedom. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/209-kelly-leveque
Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 47min
208: How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight Viruses and COVID19 | Roger Seheult, MD
Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is a practicing critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group, and a co-founder of MedCram, one of the fastest-growing online medical education companies. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/208-dr-roger-seheult
Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 8min
207: Five Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | 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 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://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast/207-sal-di-stefano
Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 9min
206: Nutrients to Optimize Brain Health and Performance | Max Lugavere
Solo episode! Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/206-max-lugavere
Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
205: Discover Your Brain Type to Heal Your Mind, Conquer Anxiety, and Feel Better Today | Daniel Amen, MD
Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain health expert. He has authored or co-authored nine professional book chapters, 85 scientific articles, and more than 40 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Today Show, Good Morning America, and The View. His new book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type, comes out in March of 2022. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/204-dr-daniel-amen
Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 13min
204: Which Oils to Use and Which to Avoid, Digestion Hacks, and Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee | Max Lugavere
Solo episode! Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/204-max-lugavere
Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 16min
203: How to Enhance Your Brain, Body, and Life with Superfoods | Darin Olien
Superfood hunter Darin Olien is known within the health and wellness community as an exotic superfood expert and environmental activist who travels the planet to discover new and underutilized medicinal plants. He's the co-host of Down to Earth with Zac Efron, host of The Darin Olien Show, author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome, and founder of Barukas. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/203-darin-olien
Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 12min
202: Why Most Baby Food is Garbage and What to Feed Kids Instead | Joe and Serenity Carr
Joe and Serenity Carr are the co-founders of Serenity Kids, creators of the only high-fat, low-sugar baby food made to mimic the nutrients of breast milk using ethically sourced meats and organic vegetables. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/203-joe-and-serenity-carr
Nov 10, 2021 • 1h 14min
201: Former Navy SEAL Reveals How to Have More Energy and Never Be Lazy Again | Rich Diviney
Rich Diviney draws upon more than 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – including serving as the commanding officer of a Navy SEAL command. Since retirement in early 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. He is the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/201-rich-diviney
Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 23min
200: How to Instantly Improve Your Focus and Tame Your Wandering Mind | Amishi Jha, PhD
Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She is also the author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, out now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/200-dr-amishi-jha
