The Genius Life

Updated: 03 Nov 2025 • 523 episodes
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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 scienc

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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.l

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