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The Genius Life

Max Lugavere

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 wellness. ⁣⁣⁣ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

300 episodes

596: How to Get Better, More Youthful, More Resilient Skin Without a 10-Step Routine | Doris Day, MD 30 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 22 min Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day shares how to build a simple skincare routine, protect against sun damage, and navigate hormonal changes for healthier, more youthful-looking skin at a…

595: The Nervous System Tools That Help You Feel Calm, Safe, and in Control | Jonny Miller 23 Sept 2026 · 60 min Nervous system educator Jonny Miller shares practical tools to become less reactive, recover faster from stress and conflict, process difficult emotions and grief, and regain a gr…

594: How to Build a Longer, Stronger, More Meaningful Life | Allison Aubrey 16 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 3 min NPR health and science journalist Allison Aubrey joins Max to unpack the habits that help us stay strong, sharp, healthy, and purposeful as we age—and why midlife may be less of a…

593: The Daily Habits That Keep Your Brain Sharp at Any Age | Jim Kwik 9 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 8 min Jim Kwik, bestselling author of Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind, and Win Every Day, shares the simple daily habits that can help improve memory, fo…

592: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog, Fatigue and Poor Metabolic Health | Will Cole, DC 2 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 7 min Dr. Will Cole joins Max to explore how gut health, mitochondria, fasting, hormesis, and modern environmental stressors may influence cellular health, energy, and the way we age. T…

591: How to Manage ADHD Naturally – A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Focus, Sleep and Emotional Regulation | Sasha Hamdani, MD 26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min Sasha Hamdani, psychiatrist and author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply, breaks down how ADHD affects focus, motivation, emotional regula…

590: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Protect Your Brain | David Perlmutter, MD 19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min In this episode, neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Brain Defenders, explains how metabolism, inflammation, microglia, sleep, exercise, diet, and e…

589: Are You Trying Too Hard to Be Healthy? How Optimizing Your Health Can Backfire | Lucy McBride, MD 12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 15 min Dr. Lucy McBride reveals how our obsession with wellness and optimization can backfire—and how to focus on the health habits, questions, and decisions that actually matter. This e…

AMA 5: The Health Rules I’ve Changed My Mind About 5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 10 min In this wide-ranging AMA, Max tackles persistent nutrition myths, red meat, creatine gummies, walking, cardio, indulgence, safer strength training, and how he’s feeling 18 months…

588: How to Stop Overthinking, Face Discomfort, and Take Back Control of Your Life | Amy Morin 29 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min Psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin shares practical strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook for overcoming rumination, using anxiety productively, navigating gr…

587: The 5 Biomarkers That Predict How Well You’ll Age | Florence Comite, MD 22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min Florence Comite, MD, a Yale-trained endocrinologist, precision-medicine pioneer, and author of Invincible, explains the five biomarkers that reveal how well you’re aging and explo…

586: The Dermatologist’s Guide to Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Itch, and Aging | Teo Soleymani, MD 15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 29 min Teo Soleymani, MD, board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon, and author of Skin Protocols, returns to The Genius Life for a wide-ranging conversation…

585: The Real Reason Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming, and What to Do About It | Dave Rabin, MD PhD 8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, joins Max to explain why modern life feels so overwhelming, h…

584: Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Costing You More Than You Think | Wallo267 1 Jul 2026 · 58 min Wallo267 is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural force who transformed 20 years in prison into a life of purpose, impact, and reinvention. In this epis…

583: The Hard Truth About Beauty, Muscle, Fat Loss, and Self-Worth | Mike Israetel, PhD 24 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 48 min Dr. Mike Israetel, exercise scientist, professor, competitive bodybuilder, Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, returns to The Genius Life to…

582: The Simple Home Fix That Could Improve Sleep, Allergies, and Brain Fog | Michael Feldstein 17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and an indoor air quality expert with a background in mold remediation, flood and fire restoration, joins Max to reveal the invisible pollutant…

581: Why Everybody's Single! The Brutal Truth About Modern Dating | Jared Freid 10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 16 min If you are easily offended, skip this episode! Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian, host of the JTrain Podcast, co-host of U Up?, and author of the new book Walking Red Flag, a hil…

580: The Best Foods to Fight Weight Gain and Disease (Top Nutrition Scientist Explains!) | Ty Beal, PhD 3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 14 min Ty Beal, PhD, a nutrition researcher, host of the Ty Beal Show podcast, and leading expert in nutrient density, returns to reveal the healthiest foods humans can eat, the simple l…

579: Fat Loss Gets Easier When You Understand This | Angelo Keely 27 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min Angelo Keely, protein expert & co-founder of Kion, joins Max for a deep dive into sustainable fat loss, emotional eating, protein, muscle preservation, and the simple habits that…

578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD 25 May 2026 · 1 hr 2 min Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School who joins Max to discuss the surprising science-backed benefits of oversharing, emotional vulnerabil…

577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo 20 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo joins Max to discuss overstimulation, doomscrolling, mindfulness, movement as meditation, and his new book A Monk’s Mindset — explor…

576: The Mysterious Health Benefits of Ice Cream, and Why Wellness Culture May Be Overthinking Health | Ezekiel Emanuel, MD 18 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min In this wide-ranging and occasionally provocative conversation, physician and public health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel joins Max to discuss friendship, longevity, ultra-processed f…

575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone Stolzoff 13 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min Simone Stolzoff is a journalist, author, and workplace expert who joins Max to discuss his new book How to Not Know and why learning to tolerate uncertainty may be one of the most…

574: This 2-Minute Habit May Calm Anxiety Faster Than Meditation | Jessica Ortner 11 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min In this episode, Max sits down with Jessica Ortner—bestselling author of Rewired and co-creator of The Tapping Solution—to rigorously explore the science, skepticism, and real-wor…

573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC 6 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min Dr. Courtney Conley—founder of Gait Happens and author of the new book Walk—joins Max to unpack how foot health, walking, and modern footwear impact everything from pain and balan…

572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD 4 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Thais Aliabadi joins Max to break down PCOS and endometriosis—why they’re so often missed, how they impact hormones, weight, and fertility, and what wom…

571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP 29 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 0 min Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and smarter nutrition, with Cynth…

570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook 26 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time sp…

569: Why Fertility Is Declining – Inflammation, Toxins and What You Can Do | Natalie Crawford, MD 22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 16 min Fertility expert Natalie Crawford, author of The Fertility Formula, breaks down how inflammation, toxins, metabolic health, and modern lifestyle factors may impact your ability to…

568: Why Dating Today Feels So Hard and How to Find Love That Lasts | Amy Chan 20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 2 min Dating coach Amy Chan, author of Unsingle, explains why modern dating feels broken—and the small shifts that actually lead to lasting love. This episode is proudly sponsored by: P…