

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 26, 2018 • 1h 24min
28: Fat Loss Secrets from the Doctor Who Tried Everything | Paul Grewal, MD
Paul Grewal, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods. He is a renowned expert on preventative health, with a focus on reversing diseases like type 2 diabetes, helping patients achieve weight loss goals, and hormone health.

Sep 19, 2018 • 1h 1min
27: What's the Deal with Chickpea Pasta? | Betches
Aleen Kuperman and Samantha Fishbein are the brilliant and hilarious minds behind Betches, the wildly popular blog and viral social media empire that covers everything from politics to celebrities to health and wellness. They are the co-hosts of Diet Starts Tomorrow, a health-focused podcast that has featured some of the top names in wellness (including yours truly).

Sep 13, 2018 • 57min
26: Fixing Anxiety and Depression With Food | Drew Ramsey, MD
Drew Ramsey, MD is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is a leading voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His recent book is called Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients That Fuel Brainpower, Boost Weight Loss, and Transform Your Health and he is the creator of the Eat to Beat Depression e-course (use code MAX15 for 15% off). For full show notes, head to http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/drew-ramsey.

Sep 10, 2018 • 39min
25: The Anti-Alzheimer's Foods | Martha Clare Morris, ScD
Martha Clare Morris is the author of "Diet for the Mind" and the Director of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging and the MIND Center for Brain Health at Rush University in Chicago. She is the Principal Investigator of multiple studies that investigate dietary risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, and other common chronic conditions of older people.

Aug 29, 2018 • 36min
24: The Guy Who Became Obese on Purpose | Drew Manning
Drew Manning is a personal trainer, fitness expert, and the host of The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast. Wanting to better understand the needs and struggles of his overweight clients, Drew decided to walk a mile in their shoes. He became temporarily obese, gaining 75 pounds in just over 6 months. Then, he set out to lose the weight, realizing profound truths about how we lose weight, especially when contending with the modern food supply.

Aug 22, 2018 • 49min
23: The Benefits of Going Gluten Free | Nicole "NoBread" Cogan
Nicole Cogan, known as NoBread, shares her journey with severe food allergies leading her to create a blog called NoBread. Topics discussed include benefits of going gluten-free, tips for dining out gluten-free, negative effects of late-night eating, and discovering gluten intolerance.

Aug 15, 2018 • 1h 11min
22: How to Eat and Live like a Rockstar | Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson is a platinum-selling singer/songwriter with such hits as "Come On Get Higher," "Faster," and "Headphones." He offers his take on how to feed the body and mind proper "nutrition" to stay sane in a hectic world. For links and show notes go to: https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast/matt-nathanson

Aug 8, 2018 • 1h 1min
21: The Healing Power of... Meat? | Crosby Tailor
Crosby Tailor and I discuss current dietary trends including the carnivore diet, veganism, the ketogenic diet (keto), and fruitarianism. Crosby Tailor is a low carb dessert chef, wellness expert, and fitness model.

Aug 1, 2018 • 1h 10min
20: The Hidden Secret To Getting Everything You Want | Craig Clemens
Craig Clemens is one of the top advertising copywriters in the world and, with a powerful understanding of human psychology, has influenced the health decisions of millions. In this episode, learn how to become a more impactful communicator and influencer, regardless of your craft or profession.

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Jul 25, 2018 • 1h 3min
19: How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | 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.


