

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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Jul 18, 2018 • 59min
18: How to Have a Better Memory | Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik woke up in the hospital after suffering head trauma in kindergarten and thereafter experienced profound learning difficulties to the point that he was called "the boy with the broken brain" by his classmates. He's since dedicated his life to learning any available method to overcome his difficulties, and his passion and expertise in the realm of memory have led to him becoming the go-to instructor for people who want to remember better. For full show notes, http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/jim-kwik.

Jul 11, 2018 • 54min
17: How to Achieve Massive Success and Real Impact | Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu is the host of the massively popular YouTube series Impact Theory, Relationship Theory, and Health Theory. He is also the founder of Quest Nutrition, a nutritional supplement company with a $1 billion valuation.

Jul 4, 2018 • 1h 3min
16: The Nutrient That Makes Your Skin and Brain Younger | William Sears, MD
Dr. William Sears, MD is a Harvard-trained pediatrician who's written more than 40 best-selling books—including The Baby Book, which has sold more than a million copies—and countless articles on nutrition, parenting, and healthy aging. His most recent book is The Dr. Sears T5 Wellness Plan: Transform Your Mind and Body, Five Changes in Five Weeks. For full show notes, head to http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/william-sears.

Jun 27, 2018 • 44min
15: Healing Traumatic Brain Injury with Food | Cavin Balaster
Cavin Balaster suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) seven years ago that led to a diffuse axonal injury (DAI), putting him in a coma with a less than 10 percent chance of recovery beyond a persistent vegetative state. But he woke up and recovered in a remarkable way: claiming to owe much of his success to the power of food. For full show notes and links, head to: http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/cavin-balaster

Jun 20, 2018 • 1h 3min
14: How to Heal Trauma, Fix Back Pain, and Poop Better | Aaron Alexander
Aaron Alexander is an accomplished manual therapist and movement coach with over 13 years of professional experience. He is the founder of the Align Movement, an integrated approach to functional movement and self-care that has helped thousands of people out of pain and into health. He also hosts the top-rated Align Podcast featuring the biggest names in movement and wellness. For full show notes: http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/aaron-alexander

Jun 13, 2018 • 1h 9min
13: The Power of Time-Restricted Eating aka Intermittent Fasting | Satchin Panda, PhD
Dr. Satchin Panda is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and one of the leading researchers in the areas of time-restricted eating and circadian biology and genetics. For full show notes, head to: http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/satchin-panda

Jun 6, 2018 • 40min
12: How to Use Mushrooms for Better Health | Tero Isokauppila
Tero Isokauppila is a Finnish foraging expert, self-experimenter, founder of medicinal mushroom company Four Sigmatic, and one of the smartest cacao experts I know. He is also the author of Healing Mushrooms: A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Mushrooms for Whole Body Health. For full show notes, head to: http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/tero-isokauppila

May 30, 2018 • 29min
11: How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Experience More Wonder | Amber Rae
Amber Rae is is an author, artist, and speaker who has been described by mindbodygreen as "The Brené Brown of wonder." Her new book is Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential, and I personally think it would look beautiful on your coffee table after you've absorbed its life-changing insights. For full show notes, head to: https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast/amber-rae

May 23, 2018 • 54min
10: How to Become a World-Changing Innovator | Melissa Schilling
Melissa A. Schilling is the John Herzog Chair Professor of Management at New York University Stern School of Business, a world-renowned expert in innovation strategy, and author of Quirky: The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World. For full show notes, visit: http://maxlugavere.com/podcast/melissa-schilling

May 16, 2018 • 39min
9: The Foods That Can Improve Your Smile | Steven Lin, DDS
Steven Lin is a passionate health educator applying functional dentistry to help people achieve whole body health, a TEDx speaker, and author of The Dental Diet: The Surprising Link between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast/the-genius-life-9-the-foods-that-can-improve-your-smile-steven-lin-dds


