

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.
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Nov 6, 2019 • 59min
78: Inflammation Hacks, Food Sensitivity Testing, and What Your Eyebrows Reveal About Your Health | Will Cole, DC
Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert and consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

Oct 30, 2019 • 1h 11min
77: Losing Fat Without Counting Calories, 'The Game Changers' Debunked, Plant-Based Politics | Sal di Stefano
Sal Di Stefano is one of the hosts of 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.

Oct 23, 2019 • 1h 14min
76: Sex, Hormones, and Your Brain on Birth Control | Sarah E. Hill, PhD
A leading researcher in the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology Sarah E. Hill completed her PhD at UT Austin and is now a professor at TCU. With more than fifty scientific publications and multiple prestigious research grants to her credit, Dr. Hill has become an authority on evolutionary approaches to psychology and health. She is the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences.

Oct 16, 2019 • 1h 1min
75: How to Have Happier, Healthier Periods and Be More Fertile | Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD
Tracy Lockwood Beckerman is a nationally recognized registered dietitian, author of the new book The Better Period Food Solution and women's health expert. She is the nutrition expert for Betches Media, a regular guest on their podcast Diet Starts Tomorrow and is the host of Well+Good's YouTube Series You Versus Food.

Oct 2, 2019 • 1h 21min
74: Gut Health, the Microbiome, and How Fiber Protects Your Heart | Raja Dhir
Raja Dhir, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, is a leading expert in microbial sciences and gut health. He discusses the crucial connection between gut health and overall well-being and highlights the significant role of the microbiome in various diseases. Raja critiques microbiome testing reliability and shares insights about the impact of artificial sweeteners and the importance of dietary fiber. He also examines how psyllium husk can lower cholesterol and the complex relationship between gluten and gut health, urging a return to whole foods for optimal wellness.

Sep 18, 2019 • 1h 10min
73: Menstrual Blood Face Masks, Urine Therapy, and Sunning Your Butthole | Ra of Earth
Ra is the owner of http://kriyaoftheweek.com which offers a short daily practice for people to get into meditation and working with their energy. It is based on an accumulation of techniques from his many years of gym ownership, a lifetime of competitive athletics, studies in psychology, and multidimensional energetic techniques from around the world.

Sep 11, 2019 • 1h 10min
72: The 4 Deprivation-Free Keys to Weight Loss, Better Digestion, and True Health | 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: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever.

Sep 4, 2019 • 58min
71: How to Overcome Loss, Beat Boredom, and Stay Present | Aubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus is the CEO and Founder of Onnit and the author of Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex.

Aug 28, 2019 • 56min
70: The Nutrient Dense Super-Nut You Need to Try | 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 author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome and founder of Barukas. You can try Barukas at http://barukas.com/genius and use promo code "Genius" for 15% off your first order.

Aug 21, 2019 • 55min
69: Fighting Alzheimer's Disease with Comedy | Lauren Miller Rogen
Lauren Miller Rogen is an actor, filmmaker, and co-founder with her husband Seth of Hilarity for Charity, dedicated to raising awareness around Alzheimer's disease.


