The Genius Life
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.
Episodes
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, relationships, and why finding love has never felt more complicated.
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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 conventional nutrition guidance has gotten real food so wrong.
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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 helped him lose 25 pounds.
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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.
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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 — exploring how to cultivate calm, clarity, and presence in a world designed to hijack your attention.
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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 controversial idea that ice cream might actually have health benefits.
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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, and success in the modern world.
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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 known as “tapping,” and its potential effects on stress, anxiety, chronic pain, cravings, trauma, and nervous system regulation.
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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 balance to metabolic health, brain function, and longevity.
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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.
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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 Cynthia Thurlow, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut.
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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 speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription.
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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 conceive—and what you can do about it.
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Dating coach Amy Chan, author of Unsingle, explains why modern dating feels broken—and the small shifts that actually lead to lasting love.
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Doug Evans sits down with Max to explore the surprising science and real-world power of sprouts—from boosting sulforaphane and detox pathways to making ultra-nutritious food in just days on your countertop.
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Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine, author of Secure, explains how your daily social interactions shape your brain, energy, and health—and how to rewire them to feel more secure, resilient, and supported in every area of life.
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Gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong, breaks down what “normal” really means for your gut—revealing the hidden causes of constipation, bloating, and incomplete poops, and how to fix them.
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Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum reveals how your visual system shapes your brain, focus, and performance—and shares practical tools to improve vision, reduce strain, and protect long-term cognitive health.
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Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Max to unpack why so many of us can be doing everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled—and how to reconnect with real meaning, based on his new book The Meaning of Your Life.
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Returning guest and listener favorite Sal Di Stefano joins Max to cut through the noise to reveal what actually works for building muscle, losing fat, and staying consistent—without burning out or overcomplicating things.
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