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Helping you build a stronger body, sharper brain, and healthier life, with science.
I’m Max Lugavere, health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Each week, I sit down with leading scientists, doctors, and thinkers to uncover practical ways to improve your health, fitness, and longevity.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
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600: The Nutrition Scientist Who Says We've Been Thinking About Food All Wrong | Dariush Mozaffarian, MD
Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, leading nutrition scientist, cardiologist, and author of Food Is Medicine (https://link.amazon/B0fjhbPCK), joins Max to challenge conventional wisdom about calories, obesity, and the protein craze—and explain why wh
599: How to Choose Better Protein for Your Health and Budget | Paul Greive
Paul Greive, cofounder of Pasturebird (https://pasturebird.com) (use code GENIUS for a discount), joins Max to explore how the way chicken is raised may affect its nutritional quality, what food labels really mean, and how to choose and coo
598: Why You’re Eating Healthy but Still Not Losing Fat | Dominik Nischwitz, ND, DDS
Dr. Dominik Nischwitz returns to unpack the biggest myths about fat loss, muscle growth, and healthy eating—and how to get leaner and stronger without obsessing over every carb, calorie, or wearable score. This episode is proudly sponsored
597: The Food, Exercise, and Sleep Strategies Everyone With ADHD Should Know | Jolene Brighten, ND
Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of the new book ADHD and Women: A Guide to Optimizing Your Hormones and Thriving with ADHD, reveals why ADHD is often missed in women, how hormones can shape symptoms, and practical strategies to improve focus, s
596: How to Get Better, More Youthful, More Resilient Skin Without a 10-Step Routine | Doris Day, MD
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 any age. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF
595: The Nervous System Tools That Help You Feel Calm, Safe, and in Control | Jonny Miller
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 greater sense of agency over your life. 15 Daily Steps to Lose
594: How to Build a Longer, Stronger, More Meaningful Life | Allison Aubrey
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 crisis than an opportunity to reinvent how we live. This epi
593: The Daily Habits That Keep Your Brain Sharp at Any Age | Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik, bestselling author of Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind, and Win Every Day (https://amzn.to/4r6Ye1q), shares the simple daily habits that can help improve memory, focus, cognitive resilience, and brai
592: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog, Fatigue and Poor Metabolic Health | Will Cole, DC
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. This episode is proudly sponsored by: LMNT is my favorite deli
591: How to Manage ADHD Naturally – A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Focus, Sleep and Emotional Regulation | Sasha Hamdani, MD
Sasha Hamdani, psychiatrist and author of Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply (https://amzn.to/3UjdjAz), breaks down how ADHD affects focus, motivation, emotional regulation, and sleep—and the lifestyle,
590: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Protect Your Brain | David Perlmutter, MD
In this episode, neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Brain Defenders (https://amzn.to/4gG28KM), explains how metabolism, inflammation, microglia, sleep, exercise, diet, and environmental exposures may shape yo
589: Are You Trying Too Hard to Be Healthy? How Optimizing Your Health Can Backfire | Lucy McBride, MD
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 episode is proudly sponsored by: AG1 is my favorite multivitam
AMA 5: The Health Rules I’ve Changed My Mind About
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 after artificial disc replacement. This episode is proudly sp
588: How to Stop Overthinking, Face Discomfort, and Take Back Control of Your Life | Amy Morin
Psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin shares practical strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook (https://amzn.to/4fsULGd) for overcoming rumination, using anxiety productively, navigating grief, and building a stronger mind w
587: The 5 Biomarkers That Predict How Well You’ll Age | Florence Comite, MD
Florence Comite, MD, a Yale-trained endocrinologist, precision-medicine pioneer, and author of Invincible (https://amzn.to/4huCx8m), explains the five biomarkers that reveal how well you’re aging and explores testosterone, metabolic health,
586: The Dermatologist’s Guide to Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Itch, and Aging | Teo Soleymani, MD
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 on skin cancer, sun exposure, anti-aging, itch, hair loss, an
585: The Real Reason Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming, and What to Do About It | Dave Rabin, MD PhD
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, how anxiety can be understood as a signal from the body, and w
584: Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Costing You More Than You Think | Wallo267
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 episode, he joins Max to discuss his new book, Yes to You, No to
583: The Hard Truth About Beauty, Muscle, Fat Loss, and Self-Worth | Mike Israetel, PhD
Dr. Mike Israetel, exercise scientist, professor, competitive bodybuilder, Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, returns to The Genius Life to discuss his provocative new book, The Aesthetic Revolution (h
582: The Simple Home Fix That Could Improve Sleep, Allergies, and Brain Fog | Michael Feldstein
Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr (https://jaspr.co/genius) and an indoor air quality expert with a background in mold remediation, flood and fire restoration, joins Max to reveal the invisible pollutants hiding in your home—and the simpl
581: Why Everybody's Single! The Brutal Truth About Modern Dating | Jared Freid
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 hilarious and surprisingly honest look at modern dating, relatio
580: The Best Foods to Fight Weight Gain and Disease (Top Nutrition Scientist Explains!) | Ty Beal, PhD
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 label trick that exposes ultra-processed junk, and why so much
579: Fat Loss Gets Easier When You Understand This | Angelo Keely
Angelo Keely, protein expert & co-founder of Kion (https://getkion.com/geniuslife), joins Max for a deep dive into sustainable fat loss, emotional eating, protein, muscle preservation, and the simple habits that helped him lose 25 pounds. T
578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD
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 vulnerability, self-deprecating humor and human connection. This episod
577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo
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 (https://amzn.to/4tPFa7w) — exploring how to cultivate calm, clarity,
576: The Mysterious Health Benefits of Ice Cream, and Why Wellness Culture May Be Overthinking Health | Ezekiel Emanuel, MD
In this wide-ranging and occasionally provocative conversation, physician and public health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel joins Max to discuss friendship, longevity, ultra-processed foods, protein, seed oils, red meat, and the surprisingly cont
575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone Stolzoff
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 important skills for mental health, resilience, creativity,
574: This 2-Minute Habit May Calm Anxiety Faster Than Meditation | Jessica Ortner
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-world applications of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also k
573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC
Dr. Courtney Conley—founder of Gait Happens and author of the new book Walk (https://amzn.to/4daCL0U)—joins Max to unpack how foot health, walking, and modern footwear impact everything from pain and balance to metabolic health, brain funct
572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD
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 women can actually do to take back control of their health. This
