The Genius Life

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned OBGYN physician, hormone expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. Her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/256

Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and author of Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/255 

Colin O'Brady is a New York Times bestselling author and world-record holding explorer whose feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica. His latest book, The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/254

Layne Norton, PhD is a nutrition scientist, proponent of flexible dieting, longtime bodybuilder, strength athlete, physique coach, co-owner of Biolayne, and co-author (with his wife Holly Baxter) of The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/253

Kiran Krishnan is the chief microbiologist at Just Thrive with 17 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition market. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/252

Dr. Gabor Maté is an addiction expert, public speaker, and best-selling author. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/251

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). His laboratory develops and tests metabolic-based strategies for targeting CNS oxygen toxicity (seizures), epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, brain cancer and metastatic cancer.

William Davis, MD is a cardiologist and the author of the internationally best-selling Wheat Belly series of books. His latest offering is Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/249

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, and best-selling author of This is Your Brain on Food. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/248

Matt Nathanson is a multiplatinum-selling recording artist with a number of hit songs under his belt including Come On Get Higher, Faster, Headphones, and more. His new album, Boston Accent, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/247

Dr. Judson Brewer (“Dr. Jud”) is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/246

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. He is also the author of 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/245

Max Lugavere is a science journalist, host of The Genius Life podcast, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy, is out now.

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology, with an emphasis on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system, and his research and clinical practice has focused on childhood obesity and diabetes. His latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, is out now. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/243

Judy Greer is an actress and comedian who has appeared in numerous films and television series including Jawbreaker, Arrested Development, Archer, Jurassic World, and The Thing About Pam. She is passionate about hormone health in women over 40, and recently became a partner at Wile, a company that makes plant-based supplements for women’s hormonal health. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/242

Angelo Keely is a protein supplementation expert and the CEO and co-founder (with Ben Greenfield) of Kion. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/241

Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, health educator, founder of the Glucose Goddess movement, and best-selling author of the recently released book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/240

Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. His new book, Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optimal Physique, Performance and Health, is out now.

Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube Channel has over one million subscribers. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/238

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/237