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Max Lugavere

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.

The Genius Life

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Upgrade your workspace with the new UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk — built to keep you moving, focused, and pain-free while you work. Get four free accessories and an exclusive discount at upliftdesk.com/GENIUS with code GENIUS.

Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (protein, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

Kion is known for their transparent and evidence-based essential amino acid (EAA) supplements which help save you calories while providing all essential amino acids for muscle growth and more. Save 20% by going to http://getkion.com/geniuslife.

519: What Should We Actually Eat? An Evidence-Based Guide to Eating for Health and Longevity | Ty Beal, PhD

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.

Fuel your health with Diestel Family Ranch’s organic, regenerative turkey. It’s lean and far from the dry turkey mom used to send you off to school with! Get 30% off your first order of $60 or more at diestelturkey.com with code MAX.

Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.

518: The Surprising Reason You’re Tired – And How to Fix It at the Cellular Level | Daria Mochly-Rosen, PhD

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

BUBS Naturals makes my favorite collagen, pure and unflavored, perfect for mixing into any drink, soup, or even recipes! Your hair, skin, and nails will thank you. Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use code GENIUS for 20% off.

OurPlace makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, free of PFAS and Teflon! http://fromourplace.com and use code MAX for 10% off, site-wide!

Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!

517: Why Being Lonely Is as Deadly as Smoking – And What To Do Even If You're an Introvert | Ben Rein, PhD

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 uplifting.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.

Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.

516: The 3 Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Push People Away | Anna Runkle

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.

Visit Laird Superfood for 20% off your first purchase or a total of 40% off your first subscription and free shipping.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Branch Basics is a non-toxic, plant-based cleaning system that actually works and replaces virtually every cleaner in your home. Head to BranchBasics.com and use code GENIUS for 15% off your Starter Kit.

Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.

JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental health in mind. Get 20% your first 90 day bottle when you go to ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUSLIFE at checkout!

515: The Ageless Blueprint for Strength, Mobility, and Relationships That Last | Gabby Reece

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit ⁠http://oneskin.co/max⁠ and use code MAX for 15% off.

514: Feeling Stuck? How to Finally Find Your True Purpose (Backed by Science) | Suzy Welch

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which provides powerful mitochondrial support for increased energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/genius for 10% off of your order. 

Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements. Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.

513: The Menopause Myths That Are Hurting Women’s Health | Kelly Casperson, MD

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Boost nutrient absorption with LivOn Labs. For a limited time, order one carton of Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com and get one carton of Lypo-Spheric B Complex Plus FREE—a $56 value—with code MAX25 at checkout!

Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

Fuel your health with Diestel Family Ranch’s organic, regenerative turkey. It’s lean and far from the dry turkey mom used to send you off to school with! Get 30% off your first order of $60 or more at diestelturkey.com with code MAX.

Fatty15 provides C15:0, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may support cellular health and longevity—get 15% off at http://fatty15.com/MAX with code MAX!

512: The Science of How Your Nervous System Stores Trauma, and How to Rewire It for Healing | Aimie Apigian, MD

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements. Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

BUBS Naturals makes my favorite collagen, pure and unflavored, perfect for mixing into any drink, soup, or even recipes! Your hair, skin, and nails will thank you. Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use code GENIUS for 20% off.

ARMRA Colostrum protects, rebuilds, and strengthens your body’s barriers for defense against everyday threats and enhanced vitality. TryARMRA.com/genius and use code GENIUS to get 15% off of your first order.

OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.

511: From Rock Star to Startup Founder – Art, AI, and a Live Song That'll Give You Chills | Ryan Star

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.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Bidets are amazing and Tushy makes the easiest toilet add-ons. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off their first bidet when you use code GENIUS at checkout at HelloTushy.com.

BUBS Naturals makes my favorite collagen, pure and unflavored, perfect for mixing into any drink, soup, or even recipes! Your hair, skin, and nails will thank you. Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use code GENIUS for 20% off.

Fuel your health with Diestel Family Ranch’s organic, regenerative turkey. It’s lean and far from the dry turkey mom used to send you off to school with! Get 30% off your first order of $60 or more at diestelturkey.com with code MAX.

Pique makes quadruple toxin-screened, cold extracted, and uber-delicious matcha for an all-day energy boost without the jitters! Head to http://piquelife.com/genius for up to 15% off.

517: Why Being Lonely Is as Deadly as Smoking – And What To Do Even If You're an Introvert | Ben Rein, PhD

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