The Genius Life

Mark Sisson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet and Keto For Life, and founding father of the ancestral health movement. His blog, Mark's Daily Apple, and Primal Blueprint lifestyle program have paved the way for people to challenge conventional wisdom's diet and exercise principles and take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. His latest book is Two Meals a Day: The Simple, Sustainable Strategy to Lose Fat, Reverse Aging, and Break Free from Diet Frustration Forever. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/190-mark-sisson

Joe Holder is a nationally recognized master trainer and one of the most influential coaches in fitness and sports. He is the founder of the Ocho System, Plant-Based Gang, and Exercise Snacks. He's also a writer for GQ and a consultant for Nike, Hyperice, Dyson, and more. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/189-joe-holder

In this episode, Max answers questions from the audience. We cover: - Iodine and selenium for thyroid health - The supplements Max ALWAYS travels with - How to tweak calorie intake for muscle gain - The best way to floss your teeth (and which flosses to avoid) - Max's favorite restaurants - Max's therapy journey - Glycine and sleep and more!

Michael Easter is a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine, columnist for Outside magazine, and professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the author of The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/186-michael-easter

Dr. William Li is President of The Angiogenesis Foundation, a world-renowned physician, research scientist currently studying the vascular impact of COVID-19, speaker (his TED Talk has over 11 million views), and NYT bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/185-william-li

Jessimae Peluso is a stand-up comedian who made her television debut on MTV's Girl Code. She is currently hosting the Sharp Tongue and Highlarious podcasts and Tattoo Redo on Netflix, and she's been using her platform to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease since losing her father to its ravages in 2017.  THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND IS NOT FOR SENSITIVE LISTENERS. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/184-jessimae-peluso

As an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Now he’s teaching you his field-tested strategies to help you in everyday negotiations, whether you’re aiming to improve your salary, the service you receive, or your relationships. Get stronger communication skills, game-changing insights into human nature, and more of what you want out of life.

Carly Stein is the founder and CEO of Beekeeper's Naturals, a clean medicine company selling sustainably sourced bee products that she founded when an Italian pharmacist relieved her tonsilitis with something that was, at the time, rarely prescribed on this side of the Atlantic—propolis, a combination of tree and plant resin created by bees to protect the hive. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/182-carly-stein

Zak Williams is a mental health advocate and co-founder and CEO of Prepare Your Mind, a company that creates all-natural amino acid mood chews. Zak shares how the death by suicide of his late father, Robin Williams, galvanized his campaign for mental health advocacy and helped him heal in the service of others. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/181-zak-williams

Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD, has 20 years of experience supporting children, young adults, and families. She has specialized expertise in evaluating and treating a wide range of learning, mood, and behavior challenges including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioral disorders, brain injury, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She is the author of Life Will Get Better: Simple Solutions for Parents of Children with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges and host of ‎The Better Behavior Show. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/180-nicole-beurkens

Barton Seaver is one of the world's leading sustainable seafood experts and educators, facilitating international conversations on sustainability and the role of food in resource management and public health. He's an award-winning chef, the founder of Coastal Culinary Academy, and the author of seven seafood-centric books, including For Cod and Country, Two If By Sea, American Seafood, and The Joy of Seafood. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/179-barton-seaver Watch this episode on YouTube now! http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Stuart Phillips is the Director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) at the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In 2018 and 2019, he was named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list as being in the top one percent of all cited researchers in nutrition and exercise research. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/178-stuart-phillips Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Robert Slovak is regarded as one of the world’s foremost water experts, pioneering reverse osmosis technology in the early '70s. Today, he's the Chief Science & Technology Officer at Water and Wellness, offering a curated collection of products to provide every household with toxin-free, mineral-rich, and health-giving water—as found at drinklitewater.com. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/177-robert-slovak  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (TRUST ME)! http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Mike Mutzel earned his B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University in 2006 and completed his M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP). He hosts the High Intensity Health podcast, and is the author of Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn Fat. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/176-mike-mutzel 

Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are the hosts of the mega-popular Almost 30 podcast. We discuss the importance of trusting your intuition, going for your dreams, owning your voice, the benefits (and different types) of therapy, showing up as your most authentic self, and more.

Sergey Young is a longevity investor and visionary with a mission to extend healthy lifespans of at least one billion people. To do this, Sergey founded Longevity Vision Fund to accelerate life extension breakthroughs and make longevity affordable and accessible to all. Sergey is on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR) and the Development Sponsor of Age Reversal XPRIZE global competition designed to cure aging. He is the author of The Science and Technology of Growing Young: An Insider's Guide to the Breakthroughs That Will Dramatically Extend Our Lifespan...and What You Can Do Right Now, coming in August and available for pre-order now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/174-sergey-young

Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, founder of the Fit For Service Fellowship, and the author of Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/173-aubrey-marcus

Mark Hyman, MD is a board-certified physician, a leader in the field of functional medicine, host of The Doctor's Farmacy podcast, and author of several New York Times bestselling books. His latest offering is The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/172-mark-hyman

Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science and truth to the fitness industry. In fact, he considers himself a "fitlosopher!" Now, he adds "author" to the resume with the publication of his first book: The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/171-sal-di-stefano

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with an undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell in Nutrition, medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, then further research and residency training at the Harvard Hospitals, and advanced training at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Immunology/Allergy. She is the author of I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life, out now! Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/170-dr-amy-shah