
The Genius Life
by Max Lugavere
Is this your podcast?Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, recognized for his expertise in wellness and nutrition. He has established himself as a trusted voice in the health community, often challenging conventi…
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Audience Interest
- health and wellness topics
- fitness and nutrition advice
Podcast Focus
- health and science journalism
- expert interviews on wellness
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for eight years
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- available on multiple platforms
- distributed on YouTube
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 13 chart positions in 13 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Health & Fitness#7330K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · Health & Fitness#1145K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Health & Fitness#1355K to 30K
- 🇮🇹IT · Health & Fitness#1501K to 10K
- 🇮🇩ID · Health & Fitness#2710K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
20K to 77K🎙 Daily cadence·569 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
67K to 258K🇨🇦39%🇺🇸12%🇦🇺12%+10 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
27K to 103K293K real followers tracked across platforms
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581: The Brutal Truth About Modern Dating and Why Everyone Has the Ick | Jared Freid
Jun 10, 2026
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580: The Best Foods to Fight Weight Gain and Disease (Top Nutrition Scientist Explains!) | Ty Beal, PhD
Jun 3, 2026
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579: Fat Loss Gets Easier When You Understand This | Angelo Keely
May 27, 2026
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578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD
May 25, 2026
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577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo
May 20, 2026
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| 6/10/26 | ![]() 581: The Brutal Truth About Modern Dating and Why Everyone Has the Ick | Jared Freid | If you are easily offended, skip this episode! Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian, host of the JTrain Podcast, co-host of U Up?, and author of the new book Walking Red Flag, a hilarious and surprisingly honest look at modern dating, relationships, and why finding love has never felt more complicated. 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!AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! 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.Hollow Socks are compression socks made of breathable alpaca fiber and provide genuinely comfortable compression. I’ve been wearing them on flights and after workouts, and for a limited time they’re doing a Buy 2, Get 2 Free sale at HollowSocks.com. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![]() 580: The Best Foods to Fight Weight Gain and Disease (Top Nutrition Scientist Explains!) | Ty Beal, PhD | Ty Beal, PhD, a nutrition researcher, host of the Ty Beal Show podcast, and leading expert in nutrient density, returns to reveal the healthiest foods humans can eat, the simple label trick that exposes ultra-processed junk, and why so much conventional nutrition guidance has gotten real food so wrong.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.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! | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() 579: Fat Loss Gets Easier When You Understand This | Angelo Keely | Angelo Keely, protein expert & co-founder of Kion, joins Max for a deep dive into sustainable fat loss, emotional eating, protein, muscle preservation, and the simple habits that helped him lose 25 pounds. This episode is proudly sponsored by:Kion is known for their transparent and evidence-based essential amino acid (EAA) supplements which help save you calories while providing all essential amino acids for muscle growth and more. Save 20% by going to getkion.com/geniuslife.Hollow Socks are compression socks made of breathable alpaca fiber and provide genuinely comfortable compression. I’ve been wearing them on flights and after workouts, and for a limited time they’re doing a Buy 2, Get 2 Free sale at HollowSocks.com. | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() 578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD | Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School who joins Max to discuss the surprising science-backed benefits of oversharing, emotional vulnerability, self-deprecating humor and human connection.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.I sleep on an Avocado mattress because real organic materials, no synthetic shortcuts, and better breathability make a noticeable difference. Go to http://avocadogreenmattress.com/MAX to check out their mattress and bedding sale. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() 577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo | Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo joins Max to discuss overstimulation, doomscrolling, mindfulness, movement as meditation, and his new book A Monk’s Mindset — exploring how to cultivate calm, clarity, and presence in a world designed to hijack your attention.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.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. | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() 576: The Mysterious Health Benefits of Ice Cream, and Why Wellness Culture May Be Overthinking Health | Ezekiel Emanuel, MD | In this wide-ranging and occasionally provocative conversation, physician and public health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel joins Max to discuss friendship, longevity, ultra-processed foods, protein, seed oils, red meat, and the surprisingly controversial idea that ice cream might actually have health benefits.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. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![]() 575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone Stolzoff | Simone Stolzoff is a journalist, author, and workplace expert who joins Max to discuss his new book How to Not Know and why learning to tolerate uncertainty may be one of the most important skills for mental health, resilience, creativity, and success in the modern world.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/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis 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.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! | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() 574: This 2-Minute Habit May Calm Anxiety Faster Than Meditation | Jessica Ortner | In this episode, Max sits down with Jessica Ortner—bestselling author of Rewired and co-creator of The Tapping Solution—to rigorously explore the science, skepticism, and real-world applications of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as “tapping,” and its potential effects on stress, anxiety, chronic pain, cravings, trauma, and nervous system regulation.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.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! | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | ![]() 573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC✨ | foot healthwalking+4 | Courtney Conley | MitoPureGait Happens+1 | — | foot healthwalking+5 | Hollow SocksBuy 2, Get 2 Free | 1h 07m 52s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() 572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD✨ | PCOSendometriosis+4 | Thais Aliabadi, MD | Puori PW1 protein | — | PCOSendometriosis+5 | PuoriMAX | 1h 07m 38s | |
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| 4/29/26 | ![]() 571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP✨ | weight gainmidlife+4 | Cynthia Thurlow | The Menopause Gut | — | midlife weight gainhunger spirals+5 | WildgrainMAX | 1h 00m 22s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() 570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook✨ | GLP-1 drugsfood addiction+3 | Luke Cook | — | — | GLP-1food addiction+5 | Kiongeniuslife | 1h 05m 10s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() 569: Why Fertility Is Declining – Inflammation, Toxins and What You Can Do | Natalie Crawford, MD✨ | fertilityinflammation+4 | Natalie Crawford, MD | The Fertility Formula | — | fertilityinflammation+5 | Function HealthMAX25 | 1h 16m 21s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() 568: Why Dating Today Feels So Hard and How to Find Love That Lasts | Amy Chan✨ | modern datinglasting love+3 | Amy Chan | Unsingle | — | datinglove+3 | PuoriMAX | 1h 02m 23s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() 567: The Most Powerful Food You’re Not Eating (And It Takes 3 Days to Make) | Doug Evans✨ | sproutsnutrition+4 | Doug Evans | Little Empty Boxes | — | sproutssulforaphane+6 | Cozy EarthGENIUS | 1h 04m 59s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() 566: How Healthy Attachment Can Radically Upgrade Your Work, Love, and Friendships | Amir Levine, MD✨ | attachment theorysocial interactions+3 | Amir Levine | Secure | — | attachmentsocial interactions+5 | MomentousGENIUS | 1h 11m 07s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() 565: How to Have More Complete Bowel Movements and Optimize Colon Health | Trisha Pasricha, MD✨ | bowel movementscolon health+4 | Trisha Pasricha, MD | You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong | — | bowel movementscolon health+5 | AG1GENIUS | 1h 11m 55s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() 564: How to Preserve and Enhance Vision for Better Brain and Mental Health | Bryce Appelbaum, OD✨ | vision healthbrain health+4 | Bryce Appelbaum | — | — | visionbrain health+4 | OneSkinMAX | 1h 21m 08s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() 563: Why Your Life Feels Meaningless Even If You’re Doing Everything Right | Arthur Brooks, PhD✨ | happinessmeaning of life+4 | Arthur Brooks | HarvardThe Meaning of Your Life | — | happinessmeaning+5 | PuoriMAX | 1h 02m 36s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() 562: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Without Burning Out | Sal di Stefano✨ | muscle buildingfat loss+4 | Sal Di Stefano | — | — | musclefat loss+5 | MomentousGENIUS | 1h 03m 28s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() 561: How to Future-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp at Any Age | Tommy Wood, PhD✨ | cognitive declinebrain performance+4 | Tommy Wood | The Stimulated MindLittle Empty Boxes | — | cognitive healthbrain optimization+3 | Cozy EarthGENIUS | 1h 05m 09s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() 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/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis 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. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | ![]() 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/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis 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! | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | ![]() 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/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis 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! | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | ![]() 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/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis 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! | — | ||||||
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