The Genius Life

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.

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Psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin shares practical strategies from The Mental Strength Playbook for overcoming rumination, using anxiety productively, navigating grief, and building a stronger mind without simply white-knuckling your way through life.

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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 explores testosterone, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, biological-age testing, sleep, fertility, and the early warning signs of future disease.

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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, and the daily habits that actually support healthier skin

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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 what simple tools can help restore a sense of safety, calm, and connection.

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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 Them, and the power of saying no, choosing yourself, and living with urgency.

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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, and why wanting to look better may be one of the most misunderstood paths to feeling better.

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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 pollutants hiding in your home—and the simple, passive upgrades that may improve your sleep, allergies, brain fog, and long-term health.

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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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