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 6 minutes
    547: How to Become the CEO of Your Own Biology, and Stop Outsourcing Your Health | Darshan Shah, MD

    In this episode, board-certified surgeon and the founder and CEO of Next Health, Dr. Darshan Shah explains why modern healthcare is built for emergencies, not prevention, and how becoming the CEO of your own biology using simple biomarkers and the right mindset can help you stay healthier for decades.

    PLEASE NOTE: This episode was taped prior to Jan. 30.

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    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. 


    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 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    546: Why Muscle Is the Real Organ of Longevity (Do This To Age Better!) | Gabrielle Lyon, DO

    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of The Forever Strong Playbook, explains why muscle—not body fat—is the real driver of metabolism, aging, and long-term health, and how most people are getting protein and carbs completely wrong.

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    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    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.


    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!

    28 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    545: America’s Top Divorce Lawyer on the Real Reason Couples Fall Apart | James Sexton

    America’s top divorce lawyer James Sexton joins Max to unpack the hard-won wisdom behind his bestselling book How to Stay in Love, and why the smallest moments of disconnection are often what undo relationships.

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    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!




    26 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    544: The #1 Science-Backed Confidence Hack Nobody Teaches | Shadé Zahrai, PhD

    Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a leadership strategist and behavioral science expert—and the author of Big Trust—focused on helping people build real confidence and take action in uncertainty.

    21 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    543: The New Rules of Men’s Health, Aging, and Performance | Josh Duhamel

    Actor and GATLAN co-founder Josh Duhamel joins Max to unpack aging, testosterone, peptides, and performance—along with the mindset shifts that help men stay strong, energized, and grounded as they get older.

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    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!

    19 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    542: The Science of Navigating Change, Grief, and Uncertainty | Maya Shankar, PhD

    Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explains why change and uncertainty can feel so destabilizing, how they threaten our sense of identity, and the science-backed tools that actually help us stay grounded and whole when life makes other plans.

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    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.


    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.

    14 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    541: Can a Pill Help You Live Longer? The Science Behind NAD and Longevity | Robert Fried

    In this episode, we explore the science behind NAD, cellular energy, and aging with Tru Niagen CEO Robert Fried—and you can try it yourself with 20% off at truniagen.com using code GENIUS20.

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

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    This episode is proudly sponsored by:

    If you’re curious about supporting cellular energy and healthy aging, check out Tru Niagen at truniagen.com and use code GENIUS20 for 20% off.


    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. 


    If you’ve ever had one of those nights where your brain won’t shut off, CBDistillery’s Enhanced Deep Sleep Gummies are the low-dose THC/CBN/CBD combo I personally use to help wind down without feeling groggy. Save 25% at CBDistillery.com with code MAX.

    12 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    540: What Keeps Chronic Inflammation Turned On, and How to Turn It Off | Josh Redd, NMD

    Dr. Josh Redd, author of The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset: A Complete Guide to Healing Your Immune System, breaks down how chronic inflammation is identified in real patients—and how targeted changes to diet, digestion, blood sugar, and the nervous system can reverse it.

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

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    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.


    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.

    7 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    539: The One Gut Mistake Fueling Inflammation and Wrecking Your Digestion | Will Bulsiewicz, MD

    In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, author of Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health, breaks down what chronic inflammation really is, why gut health sits at the center of it, and how food, fiber, light, and daily habits can quietly heal—or sabotage—your metabolism, brain, and energy.

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

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    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.


    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.

    5 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    538: Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation and the Hidden Risk to Your Brain | Max Lugavere and Tim Gray

    Recorded in London, Max is in the hot seat for a wide-ranging conversation on brain health—covering ultra-processed foods, inflammation, creatine, meat, and what the science actually says about protecting the brain.

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

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    31 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    537: How to Reset Your Nervous System, Heal Chronic Inflammation, and Tame Autoimmunity | Kevin Tracey, MD

    World-renowned vagus nerve researcher Dr. Kevin Tracey joins Max to explain how the nervous system regulates inflammation, why most “vagus nerve hacks” miss the point, and how this science could reshape the future of autoimmune and brain health.

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

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    29 December 2025, 2:00 pm
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