The Genius Life
You don't have to be born a Genius to become one. Follow health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and nutrition expert Max Lugavere as he speaks to the most insightful minds of our time about what it means to live like a Genius. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Episodes
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping partners untangle the emotional chaos of modern relationships. In this episode, she reveals the hidden family dynamics that silently sabotage even the strongest couples—and what to do about it before the next holiday dinner blows up.
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What if your protein isn’t just fueling your muscles, but shaping the health of the planet—and your body—at the same time? In this episode, fourth-generation farmer Heidi Diestel reveals the truth about meat labels, regenerative farming, and how to tell whether the food on your plate is genuinely nourishing you or just posing as “healthy.”
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Clinical psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart breaks down what teens are really communicating beneath their behavior, and why connection—not control—matters most. We discuss key insights from her new book Love the Teen You Have and how reframing “conflict” can strengthen any relationship.
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Harvard grad, Emmy-winning creative, and Clear Thinker founder Kaizen Asiedu joins Max to teach you how to instantly spot bias, spin, and manipulation in real time — and build a sane, truth-centered information diet in a world engineered to confuse you.
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Ty Beal, PhD is a nutrition scientist and head of data and analytics at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), whose research for WHO, FAO, and UNICEF helps shape international nutrition policy. In this episode, he cuts through diet confusion with an evidence-based, pragmatic framework for eating to support long-term health and longevity.
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If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or worn down for no obvious reason, Stanford mitochondrial researcher Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen—author of The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health—reveals why your cells may be losing energy long before your labs show it—and what emerging science is doing about it.
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In this powerful episode, neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein—author of Why Brains Need Friends—shares with Max why chronic isolation acts like a biological stressor, triggering inflammation, accelerating aging, and rewiring the brain for anxiety and disease.
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YouTube sensation Anna Runkle, better known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, joins Max to unpack the hidden ways trauma shapes how we connect — or disconnect — from others. They discuss the three trauma-driven behaviors that quietly push people away, the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD, and how to re-regulate your nervous system so you can build healthier, more authentic relationships. It’s raw, practical, and unexpectedly u...
Gabby Reece—legendary athlete, model, wellness icon, and co-founder of Laird Superfood—shares her blueprint for staying strong, mobile, and connected for life. She and Max explore how to train smarter, recover better, and build relationships that last, while redefining what it truly means to age well. You’ll walk away inspired to move with purpose, love with intention, and live agelessly.
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Feeling stuck or burned out? In this episode, Suzy Welch shares her science-backed framework from Becoming You to help you finally align your values, passions, and career—and start living the life you were meant to lead.
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Urologist and author Dr. Kelly Casperson busts decades of menopause myths, revealing how hormone therapy—done right—can boost brain health, longevity, and quality of life.
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In this episode, we dive into Dr. Aimie Apigian's groundbreaking new book The Biology of Trauma to explore how trauma gets wired into your nervous system—and the science-backed tools to finally rewire it for healing and resilience.
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Rock star turned tech founder Ryan Star joins Max to talk music, AI, creativity, connection, and closes the show with a live performance of "Where the Island Ends" off his album Angels + Animals.
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In this AMA, we dig into protein goals, the truth about saturated fat, the best supplements for health and longevity, clean eating vs. ultra-processed foods, and even the latest science on nicotine pouches—so you can make smarter choices for your body and brain.
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Dr. Jared Ament is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in brain and spine health, advanced motion-preserving spine surgery, and minimally invasive techniques aimed at restoring quality of life and keeping patients pain-free.
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Dr. Bidhan "Bobby" Parmar is a social psychologist, moral philosopher, and professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and author of Radical Doubt, which explores how to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into catalysts for growth and better decision-making.
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Dr. Rupy Aujla—NHS medical doctor, founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, and bestselling author—returns to break down the top 3 hidden reasons you're always tired, and what you can do today to reclaim your energy, focus, and vitality.
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Jerry Greenberg is the visionary restaurateur behind LA favorites like Sugarfish, HiHo, Uovo, and Matu, known for blending passion, precision, and accessibility to redefine how people experience high-quality food.
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Your mouth isn’t just about teeth—it’s a powerful window into your overall health, with hidden red flags that can point to nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, and even brain disease. In this episode, Dr. "Dome" aka Dominik Nischwitz reveals the shocking ways oral health connects to whole-body wellness and what you can do right now to protect yourself.
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Dr. Ann Shippy is a former chemical engineer turned physician, leading expert in environmental and functional medicine, and author of The Preconception Revolution, where she reveals how hidden toxins like mold, pesticides, and PFAS impact health and fertility.
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