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The Genius Life

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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 25min

381: How to Lose Weight (and Keep It Off!) Without Giving Up the Foods You Love | Michelle Shapiro, RD

Dietitian Michelle Shapiro discusses balanced nutrition, food guilt, and myths. Addressing addictive processed foods, ethical concerns, and quality over calories. Exploring chronic conditions, extreme weight loss risks, and holistic approaches. Debunking nutrition myths, benefits of intermittent fasting, and food safety practices. Touching on travel snacks and living authentically.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 47min

380: The Top Diet and Lifestyle Strategies for Preventing Cancer | Joe Zundell, PhD

Exploring cancer prevention strategies through diet, debunking myths about protein intake, optimizing nutrition for DNA protection, discussing the role of creatine in cancer risk, managing evening light exposure for better sleep, finding emotional comfort in relationships with pets, balancing sun exposure for health, and emphasizing credible cancer research and prevention efforts.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 47min

379: Debunking Common Myths About Red Meat, Cholesterol, Heart Disease, and Longevity | Shawn Baker, MD

Renowned orthopedic surgeon debunks myths about red meat and cholesterol, discusses impact of carnivore diet on longevity and heart health. Explores detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods, challenges in conducting health studies. Examines ketogenic diet's influence on cholesterol levels and heart health concerns. Delve into complexities of cholesterol and heart health, importance of organ meat supplements. Discuss evolution of human diet, influence of agricultural interests, benefits of therapy on mental health. Highlights importance of red meat in providing essential nutrients, dietary choices, and human dietary evolution. Reflects on speaker's preference for energy-rich foods, carnivore diet, and benefits of long-term adaptation to low-carb diet. Explores journey through jujitsu, stem cell therapy, and proactive healthcare approach.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 26min

378: How to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant Brain and Reduce Cognitive Decline | Lisa Mosconi, PhD

Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi discusses strategies to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain, including lifestyle adjustments and water quality. The podcast explores the impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices on brain health and emphasizes the importance of cognitive reserve through exercise, diet, sleep, and intellectual challenges. It also delves into the role of menopause in brain health, addressing symptoms, hormone replacement therapy controversies, and the need for evidence-based approaches.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 21min

377: The 4 Attachment Styles (Knowing Yours Will Improve Every Relationship in Your Life!) | Thais Gibson

Discover how Thais Gibson's Integrated Attachment Theory transforms relationships by healing attachments and reprogramming limiting behaviors. Explore childhood attachment styles, reprogramming subconscious beliefs, and navigating modern relationships. Learn about limerence, unmet needs, and resolving resentment through addressing core wounds for healthier connections.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 54min

376: The Root Cause of Autoimmunity, the Science of Nicotine, and How Trauma Promotes Disease | Sara Gottfried, MD

Topics include the root cause of autoimmunity, benefits of nicotine for cognitive enhancement, impact of childhood trauma on health, alternative trauma healing methods, optimizing strength and muscle growth, recovery methods like sauna and cold plunge, understanding secure attachment, and living a genius life through self-regulation.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 26min

375: How to Defeat Stress and Heal Trauma With Somatic Therapy | Peter A. Levine, PhD

Renowned psychologist Peter A. Levine discusses somatic therapy for trauma healing. Topics include the mind-body connection, positive feedback loops, deep relaxation, and lucid dreaming encounters. The impact of ancestral trauma, electrolyte powders, and collaboration in professional journeys are also explored.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 16min

374: How to Make Healthy Eating Easy, Affordable, and Delicious For All | Kimbal Musk

Kimbal Musk discusses promoting healthy eating in challenging neighborhoods, the role of community in health and longevity, culinary reflections from childhood lessons to mindful cooking, exploring coffee alternatives with adaptogenic mushrooms, fake meat and egg products, Sweet Green's new protein plates, kitchen culture and 9/11 impact, reflections on 9/11 and the birth of farm-to-table dining, and embracing diverse dietary preferences in the Boulder community.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 20min

373: How to Make More Friends, Win Any Argument, and Deepen Any Relationship | Charles Duhigg

Explore the secrets of effective communication with Charles Duhigg, from laughter's role in connection to mastering super communication. Learn about emotional intelligence in relationships, the importance of clean water, and the power of vulnerability in conversations. Discover strategies for navigating modern communication channels and building genuine connections through emotional dialogues.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 31min

372: How to Defeat Negative Thoughts and Become an Optimist for Better Health, Happiness, and Longevity | Sue Varma, MD

Discover the power of Practical Optimism with insights on mindset shifts, resilience, and health benefits. Explore the impact of connection, purpose, and intentional leisure time on mental well-being. Learn about the risks of social media on body image, the importance of collagen brands, and considerations in prescribing mental health medication. Dive into the benefits of practical optimism for longevity and the parallels between ultra processed food and information consumption.

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