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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.

The Genius Life Max Lugavere

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 507 Ratings

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.

    400: How to Be Prepared and Defend Yourself in Any Situation (This May Save Your Life!) | Adam Haidary

    400: How to Be Prepared and Defend Yourself in Any Situation (This May Save Your Life!) | Adam Haidary

    Adam Haidary, a former Law Enforcement officer with 7 years of experience, is the founder and CEO of PolicePosts and Effective Fitness Training, focusing on police training and fitness. He also started Effective Fitness Combatives, which provides science-driven fitness and combative education for law enforcement officers.
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    • 1 hr 46 min
    399: How Big Food and Big Pharma Work Together to Profit Off Chronic Disease | Calley Means

    399: How Big Food and Big Pharma Work Together to Profit Off Chronic Disease | Calley Means

    Calley Means is the co-founder of True Medicine and former consultant to the food and pharmaceutical industries. He is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health.
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    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.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    398: Foods and Recipes to Optimize Your Health and Perform At Your Peak | Dan Churchill

    398: Foods and Recipes to Optimize Your Health and Perform At Your Peak | Dan Churchill

    Dan Churchill is a New York City-based performance chef and author with a Masters in Exercise Science. He is the author of Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak.
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    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.
    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.
    HOPWTR is a delicious, non-alcoholic sparkling water crafted with bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients. Tasty af, with zero calories, zero sweeteners, and zero gluten. Hit up http://hopwtr.com/max for 20% off sitewide.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    397: A Hostage Negotiator's Tricks to Master Communication, Win Any Argument, and Always Get What You Want | Scott Walker

    397: A Hostage Negotiator's Tricks to Master Communication, Win Any Argument, and Always Get What You Want | Scott Walker

    Scott Walker is a world-renowned expert in kidnap for ransom negotiation, having resolved over 300 cases and numerous piracy and cyber extortion crises. He leverages his extensive experience to train leaders on resilience, emotional intelligence, and effective communication, crucial skills during times of crisis and significant 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
    This episode is proudly sponsored by:
    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.
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    396: The 5 Keys to Better Immunity and a Healthier Gut for You and Your Kids | Elisa Song, MD

    396: The 5 Keys to Better Immunity and a Healthier Gut for You and Your Kids | Elisa Song, MD

    Elisa Song, MD, is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert. She is the author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience. 
    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
    This episode is proudly sponsored by:
    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. 
    ARMRA Colostrum helps protect, rebuild, and strengthen your body’s barriers for enhanced vitality. TryARMRA.com/genius and use code GENIUS to get 15% off of your first order.
    LivOn Labs are masters at liposomal encapsulation to maximize absorption of nutrients like vitamin C, magnesium threonate, glutathione and more. Right now get free samples when you buy one carton at LivOnLabs.com/genius/.

    • 1 hr 40 min
    395: The Neuroscience of Finding Your Purpose and Defeating Depression | Samuel Wilkinson, MD

    395: The Neuroscience of Finding Your Purpose and Defeating Depression | Samuel Wilkinson, MD

    Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. His new book, Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence, is out now.
    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
    This episode is proudly sponsored by:
    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.

    • 1 hr 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
507 Ratings

507 Ratings

patbo74 ,

Épisode 344

Great interview. Thank you for this.

Jaympols ,

Not so genius

Host needs to push back and critically assess all the claims made by guests to provide a balanced review of the topic. Oh, and an advertisement has him share natural medicine with his cat…

Nico Drouin ,

Great show but would benefit from more nuanced language

Max, I love your show. You are a wealth of information and bring very thoughtful guests educating us about science, health and nutrition. I have learned so much from you and always look forward to new episodes. I’ve been noticing lately in your show several references to vegan “fanatics”, “cult”, “evangelist”, etc. and find that it lacks nuance and promotes a “us versus them” discourse, which I find unfortunate.

I consider myself a flexitarian, I do eat meat and recognize its nutritional and health benefits. However, I am also equally concerned about the impact of meat production on land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change, scientific facts widely researched by thousands of credible scientists. I respect people who choose to be vegan and don’t assume they are fanatics.

I encourage you to continue educating us with well balanced scientific knowledge while avoiding the trap of polarization, a much too common phenomena these days. Cheers.

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