The Genius Life

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.

  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    463: How to Supercharge Healing, Energy, and Performance with Hyperbaric Oxygen and Methylene Blue | Scott Sherr, MD

    Dr. Scott Sherr is a physician specializing in health optimization through hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and methylene blue, integrating conventional and alternative medicine to enhance healing and performance.


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    Kettle & Fire Bone Broth is packed with collagen and amino acids that support gut, joint, and skin health—plus, it actually tastes amazing. Grab it at almost any grocery store, or get20% off your order at⁠ kettleandfire.com/GENIUS20⁠ with code GENIUS20 at checkout!


    BiOptimizers makes a magnesium mega-supplement containing 7 supplemental forms of magnesium. They also make great digestive support supplements. Head to ⁠⁠bioptimizers.com/genius⁠⁠ and use code GENIUS10 for 10% off.


    Experience the unparalleled flavor and health benefits of fresh, artisanal olive oils delivered right to your door with the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club—your first bottle for just $1 at⁠ OLIVEOILGENIUS.com⁠.


    Boost nutrient absorption with LivOn Labs, pioneers in liposomal encapsulation technology for superior absorption. 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!

    12 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    462: The Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies Sabotaging Your Health | Ralph Esposito, ND

    Dr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic physician and Chief Science & Nutrition Officer at AG1, specializing in integrative medicine, nutrition, and men's health.

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

    Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - ⁠⁠http://littleemptyboxes.com⁠⁠

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. 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.

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

    Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega-3 needs! Visit ⁠⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

    Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Visit ⁠⁠livemomentous.com/genius⁠⁠ to get 20% off.

    10 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    461: How Bad Science Misled Alzheimer’s Research for Decades | Charles Piller

    Charles Piller is an award-winning Investigative Correspondent for Science Magazine, a nine-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, whose reporting has influenced national policies on Alzheimer’s research, global health, and scientific integrity.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    Experience the unparalleled flavor and health benefits of fresh, artisanal olive oils delivered right to your door with the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club—your first bottle for just $1 at OLIVEOILGENIUS.com.


    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.

    Manukora makes delicious, creamy, glyphosate-free Manuka honey that’s rich in MGO. Head to http://manukora.com/genius for $25 off a starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!


    5 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    460: The Truth About Protein Powders, Red Dye 3, and Fluoridated Water | Luke Cook

    Luke Cook is an Australian actor known for his roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Dynasty, now starring in the upcoming CW series Good Cop/Bad Cop alongside Leighton Meester.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    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!


    Laird Superfood coffee is 10/10! Delicious, bold, and with organic options that provide a gentle adaptogenic boost with lion’s mane and cordyceps. http://lairdsuperfood.com and use code MAX20 for 20% off your first purchase.

    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 30% off of your first subscription order.


    3 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    459: How Psychedelics Are Transforming Mental Health by Healing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and More | Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD

    Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris is a leading neuroscientist and the founder of the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, pioneering groundbreaking studies on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental health.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Visit livemomentous.com/genius to get 20% off.


    AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. 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.

    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!


    29 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    458: How to Use Food as Medicine to Prevent Disease and Boost Longevity | William Li, MD

    Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, and author specializing in the groundbreaking field of food as medicine.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    Laird Superfood coffee is 10/10! Delicious, bold, and with organic options that provide a gentle adaptogenic boost with lion’s mane and cordyceps. http://lairdsuperfood.com and use code MAX20 for 20% off your first purchase.


    Sizzlefish delivers premium, sustainably sourced seafood packed with omega-3s and protein, to your doorstep. Head to ⁠Sizzlefish.com⁠ today and use code NATURAL for 10% off your first order!

    BiOptimizers makes a magnesium mega-supplement containing 7 supplemental forms of magnesium. They also make great digestive support supplements. Head to ⁠bioptimizers.com/genius⁠ and use code GENIUS10 for 10% 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!

    27 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 4 minutes
    457: Why Belly Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think (And How to Lose It) | Sean O'Mara, MD

    Dr. Sean O'Mara is a physician and leading expert in human performance optimization, specializing in reducing visceral fat and using advanced imaging techniques to assess and improve overall health.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:


    Experience the unparalleled flavor and health benefits of fresh, artisanal olive oils delivered right to your door with the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club—your first bottle for just $1 at OLIVEOILGENIUS.com.
    LifeForce is a powerful, at-home biomarker testing solution (they test important biomarkers like ApoB, LDL, A1C, hormones, and more!). Head to MyLifeForce.com and use code GENIUS for 15% off. 
    Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega-3 needs! Visit Puori.com/MAX and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

    22 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    456: How Mastering Saying No Can Simplify and Improve Your Life | Sunita Sah, MD PhD

    Dr. Sunita Sah is a psychologist, behavioral scientist, professor at Cornell University, and author of Defy: The Science and Practice of Saying No, specializing in decision-making, social influence, and informed consent.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    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!


    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 30% off of your first subscription order.


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

    Laird Superfood coffee is 10/10! Delicious, bold, and with organic options that provide a gentle adaptogenic boost with lion’s mane and cordyceps. http://lairdsuperfood.com and use code MAX20 for 20% off your first purchase.


    20 January 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    455: Why The Secret to Healthy Relationships Is You | Jillian Turecki

    Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship coach, teacher, and writer with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples transform their connections through self-awareness and emotional growth.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. 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.

    Kion makes one of my absolute favorite whey isolate protein powders and also a go-to source of creatine. Save 20% by going to http://getkion.com/geniuslife.

    Experience the unparalleled flavor and health benefits of fresh, artisanal olive oils delivered right to your door with the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club—your first bottle for just $1 at OLIVEOILGENIUS.com.

    15 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    454: How Clean Is Your Water? The Truth About Fluoride, PFAS, and Everyday Toxins | Aly Cohen, MD

    Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert, as well as the author of Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Health and How to Defend Against Them.

    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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    Sizzlefish delivers premium, sustainably sourced seafood packed with omega-3s and protein, to your doorstep. Head to ⁠Sizzlefish.com⁠ today and use code MAX for 1lb. of free wild salmon!

    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!


    13 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    453: Top Diet and Lifestyle Protocols for Longevity and Fat Loss, Plus Why Walking is the Ultimate Cardio | Mark Sisson

    Mark Sisson is a best-selling author, founder of Primal Kitchen, and a former elite endurance athlete turned health advocate who inspires millions to embrace primal living for a vibrant and healthy 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 - http://littleemptyboxes.com

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:


    Manukora makes delicious, creamy, glyphosate-free Manuka honey that’s rich in MGO. Head to http://manukora.com/genius for $25 off a starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

    Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Visit livemomentous.com/genius to get 20% off.

    Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega-3 needs! Visit Puori.com/MAX and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

    8 January 2025, 2:00 pm
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