The Genius Life podcast

The Genius Life

Science-first wellness podcast that is 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 nutrition and longevity. ⁣⁣⁣  Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Science-first wellness podcast that is 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 nutrition and longevity. ⁣⁣⁣  Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

 

#534

533: A Natural Way to Ease Inflammation and Support Your Brain, Heart, and Joints | Dave Watumull

Dave Watumull joins me to explain how a natural red nutrient found in wild salmon may help... more

10 Dec 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:36

10 Dec 2025


#533

532: The Best Foods to Boost GLP-1 Naturally and Lose Fat, and the Hidden Triggers to Avoid | Sal di...

Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer for over 20 years and co-host of Mind Pump, joins Max t... more

08 Dec 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:19

08 Dec 2025


#532

531: Is Your Pain All in Your Brain? The Shocking Truth About Chronic Pain, Mood, and Inflammation |...

Chronic pain affects one in five adults, and psychiatrist and social media star Daniel Ame... more

03 Dec 2025

58 MINS

58:27

03 Dec 2025


#531

530: The Truth About Autism, Resilience, and What Kids Really Need to Thrive | Leland Vittert

Leland Vittert shares the raw, extraordinary journey behind [Born Lucky] (https://amzn.to/... more

01 Dec 2025

59 MINS

59:50

01 Dec 2025


#530

529: Are Your Symptoms Being Ignored? What Doctors Overlook and Why | Erin Nance, MD

Orthopedic surgeon and medical-mystery expert Dr. Erin Nance, aka “Little MisDiagnosed,” j... more

26 Nov 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:59

26 Nov 2025


#529

528: Why You’re Bloated – A Surgeon Debunks the Internet’s Worst Gut Health Myths | Karan Rajan, MD

Max is joined by [Dr. Karan Rajan] (https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/?hl=en) , medic... more

24 Nov 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:47

24 Nov 2025


#528

527: How to Become Mentally Unbreakable and Use AI to Upgrade Your Brain | Jim Kwik

AI can either erode your focus and memory—or become the greatest tool you’ve ever used to ... more

19 Nov 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:54

19 Nov 2025


#527

526: What If You Could Feel Good Again? How Foundation Training Reverses Pain and Builds Real Streng...

Struggling with back pain, tightness, or posture issues? Eric Goodman, DC breaks down the ... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:12

17 Nov 2025


#526

525: The Top Diet Strategies for Living Longer (What Actually Works) | Emil Thorup

Denmark’s top self-experimenter and broadcaster Emil Thorup joins me live in Copenhagen to... more

12 Nov 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:46

12 Nov 2025


#525

524: The Truth About Supplements – What’s Regulated, What’s Not, and How to Find Quality | Oliver Am...

Oliver Amdrup, co-founder of Puori, joins Max live from Copenhagen to expose the truth abo... more

10 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:03

10 Nov 2025


#524

523: The Hidden Relationship Killer No One Warns You About | Tracy Dalgleish, PhD

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with nearly 20 ... more

05 Nov 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:17

05 Nov 2025


#523

522: Inside the Future of Protein – A Turkey Farmer’s Guide to Better Meat and Better Health | Heidi...

What if your protein isn’t just fueling your muscles, but shaping the health of the planet... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:51

03 Nov 2025


#522

521: Why Teens Act the Way They Do (and What Adults Get Wrong) | Ann-Louise Lockhart, PhD

Clinical psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart breaks down what teens are really communicat... more

29 Oct 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:36

29 Oct 2025


#521

520: How to Instantly Tell When You’re Being Lied To (It’s Shockingly Simple) | Kaizen Asiedu

Harvard grad, Emmy-winning creative, and [Clear Thinker] (thatskaizen.substack.com) founde... more

27 Oct 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:05

27 Oct 2025