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 21 minutes
    564: How to Preserve and Enhance Vision for Better Brain and Mental Health | Bryce Appelbaum, OD

    Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum reveals how your visual system shapes your brain, focus, and performance—and shares practical tools to improve vision, reduce strain, and protect long-term cognitive health.

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    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.


    Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which studies suggest may provide powerful mitochondrial support for energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/max for up to 39% off of mitopure gummies 

    6 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    563: Why Your Life Feels Meaningless Even If You’re Doing Everything Right | Arthur Brooks, PhD

    Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Max to unpack why so many of us can be doing everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled—and how to reconnect with real meaning, based on his new book The Meaning of Your 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:


    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.


    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!

    1 April 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    562: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Without Burning Out | Sal di Stefano

    Returning guest and listener favorite Sal Di Stefano joins Max to cut through the noise to reveal what actually works for building muscle, losing fat, and staying consistent—without burning out or overcomplicating 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:

    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.


    30 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    561: How to Future-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp at Any Age | Tommy Wood, PhD

    Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of preventing cognitive decline and optimizing brain performance—drawing from his new book The Stimulated Mind to reveal what actually keeps your brain sharp for 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:

    Cozy Earth makes some of the most comfortable bedding and loungewear I’ve ever used—breathable, temperature-regulating, and genuinely luxurious. Head to cozyearth.com and use code GENIUS to get up to 20% off.


    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!

    25 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    560: What Your Sperm and Eggs Say About Your Health and Fertility | Lucky Sekhon, MD

    Fertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon, author of The Lucky Egg, breaks down what your sperm and eggs reveal about your health—and what you can do today to protect your fertility.

    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 PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start a subscription.


    Food waste is one of the biggest and most overlooked environmental problems—and most of it happens in our homes. Mill makes it effortless to do something about it, and you can try it risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at http://mill.com/genius with code GENIUS.


    23 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 35 seconds
    559: The Hidden Psychology of Happiness and Meaning | Dave Evans

    Dave Evans, Stanford life design expert, explains why success alone often fails to deliver fulfillment—and how to build a life that actually feels meaningful in the day to day.

    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.


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

    18 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    558: The 5 Brain Health Habits That May Prevent Dementia, According to a Neurologist | Majid Fotuhi, MD PhD

    Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain, joins Max to break down the most powerful lifestyle habits for protecting your brain, staying sharp as you age, and reducing your risk of dementia.

    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 slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout.


    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!

    16 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 seconds
    557: The Surprising Science of Pregnancy Nutrition (Protein, Choline, Omega-3s and Blood Sugar) | Jessie Inchauspé

    Jessie Inchauspé—biochemist, bestselling author, and the “Glucose Goddess”—joins Max to unpack how blood sugar, protein, choline, and omega-3s during pregnancy may shape a baby’s brain, metabolism, and lifelong 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 - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film


    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    Cozy Earth makes some of the most comfortable bedding and loungewear I’ve ever used—breathable, temperature-regulating, and genuinely luxurious. Head to cozyearth.com and use code GENIUS to get up to 20% off.


    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.


    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!


    11 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    556: Why Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard | Ken Rideout

    Endurance athlete and author Ken Rideout joins Max to discuss discipline, addiction recovery, and the relentless mindset behind his book Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard.

    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 PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 32% off and a welcome kit when you start a subscription.

    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.


    9 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 28 seconds
    555: How to Stop "Food Noise," Tame Hunger, and Make Fat Loss Easy | Rachael DeVaux, RD

    Registered dietitian and trainer Rachael DeVaux aka @RachaelsGoodEats joins me to share practical strategies for prioritizing protein, building balanced meals, and simplifying healthy eating—along with insights from her new cookbook The High Protein Plate.

    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 welcome kit including flavor sampler, AGZ sleep, vitamin D+K2 with your first subscription. All you have to do is visit ⁠drinkag1.com/GENIUS⁠.


    Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a day to OWN your health with Function Health! http://functionhealth.com/max and use gift code MAX25 for $25 off.

    4 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    554: How to Use AI to Improve Your Health Right Now | Nasim Afsar, MD

    Physician-executive Dr. Nasim Afsar—former Chief Health Officer at Oracle and COO of billion-dollar health systems—joins Max to explain how AI, personalization, and a long-overdue mindset shift could transform today’s “sick care” model into true health care, as detailed in her new book Intelligent 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 - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film


    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which studies suggest may provide powerful mitochondrial support for energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/max for up to 39% off of mitopure gummies 


    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!

    2 March 2026, 2:00 pm
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