The Genius Life
Equal parts rigorous, rebellious, and ridiculously useful. Hosted by Max Lugavere, health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in wellness. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
WebsiteEvery guest on The Genius Life
406 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.
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Gretchen Lidicker
29: CBD Benefits and Buyer's Guide | Gretchen Lidicker · Oct 2018
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Hala Taha
389: How to Build and Monetize Your Dream Project, Plus the Top Money Lies That Keep You Poor | Hala Taha · Apr 2024
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Heidi Diestel
522: Inside the Future of Protein – A Turkey Farmer’s Guide to Better Meat and Better Health | Heidi Diestel · Nov 2025
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Janelle Howell
440: The Top Causes of Painful Sex and What to Do About It | Janelle Howell, DPT · Nov 2024
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Jared Ament
510: Why Your Spine Is the Key to Longevity, Sexual Health and Pain-Free Living | Jared Ament, MD · 2 episodes
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Jerry Greenberg
507: The Top 3 Cooking Mistakes Home Cooks Make and How to Fix Them With LA's Top Restauranteur | Jerry Greenberg · Sep 2025
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Jessica Chiartas
295: How Declining Soil Health is Making Us All Fatter and Sicker; the Healing Power of Grounding | Jessica Chiartas, PhD · May 2023
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Joe Zundell
380: The Top Diet and Lifestyle Strategies for Preventing Cancer | Joe Zundell, PhD · 2 episodes
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Joey Muñoz
296: Powerful Daily Steps to Maximize Muscle Growth and Sustain Fat Loss | Joey Muñoz, PhD · May 2023
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Josh Redd NMD
540: What Keeps Chronic Inflammation Turned On, and How to Turn It Off | Josh Redd, NMD · Jan 2026
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Julia DiGangi
326: How to Gain Control of Your Emotions to Conquer Any Fear, Heal Pain and Trauma, and Stop Negative Thoughts | Julia DiGangi, PhD · Sep 2023
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Kara Collier RDN
305: How to Boost Energy, Reduce Cravings, and Identify Hidden Metabolic Dysfunction With a Continuous Glucose Monitor | Kara Collier, RDN · Jul 2023
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Karen Rinaldi
54: Why It Pays to Suck at Something | Karen Rinaldi · May 2019
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Kelly Casperson
513: The Menopause Myths That Are Hurting Women’s Health | Kelly Casperson, MD · Oct 2025
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Krista Williams
480: What No One Tells You About Success, Wellness, and Spiritual Burnout | Krista Williams · 2 episodes
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Laura Morris
388: Eat These Foods to Preserve Brain Health and Prevent Dementia | Laura Morris and Jennifer Ventrelle, RD · Apr 2024
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Lauren Roxburgh
62: Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor for Less Stress and Better Sex | Lauren Roxburgh · Jun 2019
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Leonardo Trasande
496: Are Plastics Killing Us? Phthalates, Endocrine Disruptors, and the Hidden Risk of Heart Disease | Leonardo Trasande, MD · 2 episodes
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Liana Werner-Gray
56: Cancer Free with Food | Liana Werner-Gray · May 2019
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Lily Nichols RDN
477: The Hidden Fertility Killers in Your Diet and Home | Lily Nichols, RDN · 2 episodes
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Liz Josefsberg
191: The Secret to Permanent Weight Loss That No One Talks About | Liz Josefsberg · Sep 2021
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Lucky Sekhon
560: What Your Sperm and Eggs Say About Your Health and Fertility | Lucky Sekhon, MD · Mar 2026
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Luke Cook
570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook · 11 episodes
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Mahmoud Ghannoum
81: Fighting Candida and Yeast Overgrowth and Eating for Your Mycobiome | Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD · Nov 2019
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Mari Llewellyn
314: How Eating Meat and Lifting Weights Helped Me Lose 90 Pounds and Gain Mental Health | Mari Llewellyn · Aug 2023
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Marni Wasserman
117: Heal Your Thyroid Naturally, Red Light Therapy Benefits | Marni Wasserman and Jesse Chappus · Jul 2020
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Martha Clare Morris ScD
25: The Anti-Alzheimer's Foods | Martha Clare Morris, ScD · Sep 2018
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Matt Bilinsky
417: Culture Crackdown! Biological Males in Women's Sports; Celebrity Junk Food Endorsements; Why Trigger Warnings Don't Work | Matt Bilinsky · 2 episodes
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Matt Gutman
349: Daily Steps and Zero-Cost Tools to Overcome Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks | Matt Gutman · Dec 2023
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Melissa Schilling
10: How to Become a World-Changing Innovator | Melissa Schilling · May 2018
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Michael Chad Hoeppner
464: The Best Exercises to Improve Your Speaking Skills and Vocal Clarity | Michael Chad Hoeppner · Feb 2025
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Michael Hamblin
129: How Red Light Can Improve Your Skin, Promote Hair Growth, and Make You Smarter | Michael Hamblin, PhD · Sep 2020
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Michael Sapiro
498: Why You’re Still Stuck Even After Years of Therapy (Powerful Tools to Heal the Mind) | Michael Sapiro, PsyD · Jul 2025
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Michael Trainer
44: When Alzheimer's Hits Home | Michael Trainer · Feb 2019
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Michelle Shapiro
381: How to Lose Weight (and Keep It Off!) Without Giving Up the Foods You Love | Michelle Shapiro, RD · Mar 2024
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Mike Murray
126: Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef, Creating Equity in the Food System | Mike Murray · Sep 2020
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Mind Pump
50: Top Tactics for Fat Loss, Weight Gain, and Muscle Growth | Mind Pump · Mar 2019
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Mollie Engelhart
405: Why Grass-Fed Beef is the Most Vegan Item in Your Supermarket | Mollie Engelhart · Jun 2024
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575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone StolzoffMay 2026
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573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DCMay 2026
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572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MDMay 2026
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