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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

Max is joined by Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, senior clinical lecturer, and one of the internet’s sharpest science myth-busters, to break down the real evidence behind bloating, fiber, carnivore, probiotics, and everything the gut-health world keeps getting wrong.

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:

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.

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.

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 20% off sitewide for LIFE (limited-time holiday special).

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

AI can either erode your focus and memory—or become the greatest tool you’ve ever used to sharpen them. In this episode with Jim Kwik, we break down how to build an anti-fragile brain that gets stronger in the face of stress, distraction, and rapid technological change.

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.

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.

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

Struggling with back pain, tightness, or posture issues? Eric Goodman, DC breaks down the Foundation Training method that has helped millions rebuild their bodies, improve mobility, and finally move without pain.

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:

Our Place makes beautiful, toxin-free home cookware, free of PFAS and Teflon! http://fromourplace.com for their biggest sale of the year – up to 35% off until Dec. 2!

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!

526: What If You Could Feel Good Again? How Foundation Training Reverses Pain and Builds Real Strength | Eric Goodman, DC

Denmark’s top self-experimenter and broadcaster Emil Thorup joins me live in Copenhagen to share the simple, science-backed habits that actually move the needle for a longer, stronger life. We unpack the truth about diet, exercise, and balance—and why most people are focusing on all the wrong things.

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:

Thanksgiving is almost here! Fuel your health and make an impression with Diestel Family Ranch’s organic, regenerative, and DELICIOUS turkey. Get $20 off your holiday turkey at ⁠diestelturkey.com⁠ with code MYBIRD.

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.

ARMRA Colostrum protects, rebuilds, and strengthens your body’s barriers for defense against everyday threats and enhanced vitality. Go to armra.com/GENIUS or enter GENIUS to get 30% off your first subscription order.

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

Oliver Amdrup, co-founder of Puori, joins Max live from Copenhagen to expose the truth about regulation, purity, and potency of health supplements, revealing how to spot real quality when it comes to fish oil, creatine, and protein powders—and how to avoid the junk that’s flooding the market.

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 (protein, creatine, and more). 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.

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!

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

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.

Grab Tracy's new book here.

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:

Wildgrain is the only bread I’ll happily break my mostly gluten-free streak for — their slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout.

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.

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

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.”

Get $20 off your holiday bird with code MYBIRD at diestelturkey.com.

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 (protein, creatine, and more). 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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:

AX3 Life produces highly bioavailable astaxanthin, dubbed the king of carotenoids and a “longevity vitamin.” Visit http://ax3.life and use code MAX for 20% off.

Thanksgiving is almost here! Fuel your health and make an impression with Diestel Family Ranch’s organic, regenerative, and DELICIOUS turkey. Get $20 off your holiday turkey at diestelturkey.com with code MYBIRD.

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.

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

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.

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

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