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The Genius Life
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.
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393: How to Figure Out Any Difficult Situation and Become Unstoppable | Marie Forleo
Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader ...
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May 6 2024 1h 9m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Everything Is FigureoutableChapter 2 8 mins
The Power of Figuring Everything OutChapter 3 7 mins
Discovery of Passion and PurposeChapter 4 10 mins
Self-Care, Coaching, and Personal GrowthChapter 5 11 mins
Balancing Business, Health, and WellnessChapter 6 11 mins
Entrepreneurship, Risk, Materialism, and LifestyleChapter 7 10 mins
Decluttering, Time Management, and Wellness
392: How to Step Into Your Creative Power for Mental and Emotional Health | IN-Q
IN-Q is a globally-recognized and highly celebrated ...
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May 1 2024 1h 23m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Celebrating Nq's New Album and JournalChapter 2 9 mins
The Power of Creative GrowthChapter 3 5 mins
Vulnerability and Artistic ExpressionChapter 4 16 mins
Artists' Vulnerability and Creative AlchemyChapter 5 4 mins
Unlocking Creativity Through PoetryChapter 6 14 mins
Art, Film, and Personal GrowthChapter 7 19 mins
Expanding CirclesChapter 8 9 mins
Gemini Birthdays and Overcoming Fear
391: The Foods to Avoid If You Want to Be Happier and Improve Your Brain Health | Georgia Ede, MD
Dr. Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized exp...
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Apr 29 2024 2h 10m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Impact of Diet on Mental HealthChapter 2 5 mins
Flaws in Nutrition Epidemiology StudiesChapter 3 11 mins
Inadequacies in Nutrition EpidemiologyChapter 4 13 mins
Risks and Benefits of Plant-Based DietsChapter 5 15 mins
The Power of Nutrition and SuperfoodsChapter 6 4 mins
Impact of Nutrition on Mental HealthChapter 7 9 mins
The Debate on Seed OilsChapter 8 5 mins
Avoiding Unnecessary Oils for Brain HealthChapter 9 16 mins
The Role of Nutritional PsychiatryChapter 10 12 mins
Ketogenic Diets and Brain HealthChapter 11 12 mins
The Power of Ketogenic DietsChapter 12 6 mins
Nutrition, Health, and AdvocacyChapter 13 36 sec
Multitalented Individuals Find Joy
390: The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Relationships (Top Dating Red Flags!) | Matthew Hussey
Matthew Hussey is a New York Times bestselling autho...
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Apr 24 2024 1h 51m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Navigating Relationship Pitfalls and Red FlagsChapter 2 9 mins
Redefining Relationships With Food and LoveChapter 3 9 mins
Personal Growth and Self-Development JourneyChapter 4 6 mins
Navigating Masculinity and Mental HealthChapter 5 6 mins
Debate on Toxic Masculinity and MenChapter 6 12 mins
Redefining Masculinity in RelationshipsChapter 7 5 mins
Shopify and Personal ReflectionsChapter 8 9 mins
Navigating the Challenges of LoveChapter 9 14 mins
The Power of Vulnerability in RelationshipsChapter 10 13 mins
Meeting Audrey and Relationship ChallengesChapter 11 9 mins
Ideal Date Night and Curiosity
389: How to Build and Monetize Your Dream Project, Plus the Top Money Lies That Keep You Poor | Hala Taha
Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast...
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Apr 22 2024 1h 8m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Unveiling Big Money LiesChapter 2 11 mins
Entrepreneurship Journey Through FailuresChapter 3 9 mins
Podcast Marketing and Sponsorship StrategiesChapter 4 12 mins
Essential Tips for Podcast SuccessChapter 5 10 mins
Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and ADDChapter 6 4 mins
Entrepreneurial Drive, Exercise Routine, and OrganizationChapter 7 7 mins
Bedtime Routine and Sleep SolutionsChapter 8 5 mins
Nicotine, Addiction, and Podcast Business
388: Eat These Foods to Preserve Brain Health and Prevent Dementia | Laura Morris and Jennifer Ventrelle, RD
Laura Morris is a professionally trained chef, certi...
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Apr 17 2024 1h 37m
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Mind DietChapter 2 5 mins
MIND Diet and Nutrition ScienceChapter 3 14 mins
Nutrition for a Healthy BrainChapter 4 11 mins
Mind Diet and Nutrition ConversationChapter 5 5 mins
Optimizing Brain Health Through Balanced NutritionChapter 6 10 mins
Optimizing Meal Timing and Nutrient IntakeChapter 7 1 min
Mindful Eating and Nutritious Choices
387: How to Halt and Reverse Skin Aging, Plus the Top Preventable Factors Driving Most Skin Problems | Carolina Rei...
Carolina Reis holds her Ph.D. in Immunology and is a...
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Apr 15 2024 1h 13m
386: Why Autism Is on the Rise and How to Treat It Holistically (What Every Parent Needs to Know!) | Suzanne Goh, M...
Dr. Suzanne Goh is a board-certified pediatric neuro...
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Apr 10 2024 1h 12m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Understanding AutismChapter 2 12 mins
Nutrition and Mitochondrial Function in AutismChapter 3 14 mins
Gut Health and Neurodevelopmental DisordersChapter 4 13 mins
Nutrition, Autism, and Future TreatmentsChapter 5 7 mins
Exploring Health and Lifestyle FactorsChapter 6 10 mins
Brain Health and Development TipsChapter 7 36 sec
Autism Awareness and Support Message
385: Top Longevity Myths Debunked! How to Age Slowly and Successfully, According to Science | Charles Brenner, PhD
Charles Brenner, PhD is the chair of the new Departm...
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Apr 8 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Myths and Facts of Longevity ScienceChapter 2 9 mins
Debunking Calorie Restriction and Weight LossChapter 3 8 mins
Protein, Aging, and Nutrition DiscussionsChapter 4 9 mins
Nutrition, Health, and NAD SupplementationChapter 5 11 mins
Nicotine, NAD, and AgingChapter 6 10 mins
Longevity, Exercise, and Hormones
384: How to Eat Right and Get in Amazing Shape on a Budget, plus Why You Should Be Using Kettlebells | Adriell Maye...
Adriell Mayes (aka @everygotdamndre) is an athlete, ...
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Apr 3 2024 1h 17m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Kettlebell Training and Health TipsChapter 2 6 mins
Dietary Philosophy and Carb ConsumptionChapter 3 10 mins
Nutrition, Fitness, and Social MediaChapter 4 7 mins
Nutrition and Fitness MindfulnessChapter 5 3 mins
Benefits of Using a Food ScaleChapter 6 7 mins
Discussion on Nutrition and Food DisciplineChapter 7 4 mins
Healthy Eating on a BudgetChapter 8 10 mins
Eating Well on a BudgetChapter 9 4 mins
Kettlebell Training for Functional StrengthChapter 10 12 mins
Functional Movement Training and Home Workouts
372: The Neuroscience of Manifestation, and How to Make Healthy Habits Stick | Tara Swart, MD PhD
Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, e...
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Apr 1 2024 1h 33m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Neuroscience of Manifestation and Brain HacksChapter 2 4 mins
Psychiatry, Coaching, Neuroscience, and TattoosChapter 3 12 mins
Neuroscience, Rewiring, and Cognitive PerformanceChapter 4 9 mins
Nutrient-Rich Diet and Skin HealthChapter 5 11 mins
Food Choices, Health, and Gentle MovementChapter 6 6 mins
Mindful Rituals for Health and Well-BeingChapter 7 12 mins
Mental Health and Lifestyle ImpactsChapter 8 8 mins
Stress Inoculation and Resilience BuildingChapter 9 4 mins
Magnesium Benefits for Mind and BodyChapter 10 11 mins
Common Misconceptions in Neuroscience
382: How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Your Relationships | Judy Ho, PhD
Judy Ho is a triple board-certified and licensed cli...
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Mar 27 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Attachment Theory and Mental HealthChapter 2 5 mins
Understanding Attachment Styles in ChildrenChapter 3 3 mins
Attachment Styles Across Cultures and AgesChapter 4 14 mins
Attachment Styles and Reparenting Inner ChildChapter 5 8 mins
Balancing Self-Concept and Visualization ExercisesChapter 6 6 mins
Organizing Your Mental Junk DrawerChapter 7 4 mins
Mirror Work and Self-Compassion HealingChapter 8 8 mins
Healing Trauma Through Narrative TherapyChapter 9 5 mins
Attachment Styles and Self-Development
381: How to Lose Weight (and Keep It Off!) Without Giving Up the Foods You Love | Michelle Shapiro, RD
Michelle Shapiro is a Registered Dietitian, a Certif...
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Mar 25 2024 1h 24m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Living Like a Genius With MichelleChapter 2 5 mins
Exploring Guilt and Nutrition MisconceptionsChapter 3 4 mins
Social Media's Impact on NutritionChapter 4 9 mins
Controversies in Health and NutritionChapter 5 9 mins
Nutrition, Weight Loss, and HealingChapter 6 7 mins
Exploring Nutrition, Diets, and Eating DisordersChapter 7 9 mins
NutritionChapter 8 12 mins
Navigating Dietary Misinformation and TrendsChapter 9 6 mins
Navigating Healthy Eating in Modern SocietyChapter 10 4 mins
Navigating Ethics in the Nutrition IndustryChapter 11 9 mins
Role of Nutritional Supplements in HealthChapter 12 34 sec
Living a Genius Life Through Love
380: The Top Diet and Lifestyle Strategies for Preventing Cancer | Joe Zundell, PhD
Joe Zundell, PhD, is a cancer biologist and expert i...
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Mar 20 2024 1h 47m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Exploring Cancer Prevention and TreatmentChapter 2 5 mins
Cancer Biologist on Diet and HealthChapter 3 5 mins
Role of Protein and Cancer PreventionChapter 4 9 mins
Nutrition and Cancer Growth ProcessesChapter 5 8 mins
Dietary Considerations in Cancer TreatmentChapter 6 12 mins
Daily Cancer Prevention Protocol GuidelinesChapter 7 9 mins
Navigating Stress and Education OnlineChapter 8 4 mins
Sunscreen, UV Protection, and Skin HealthChapter 9 7 mins
Childhood Cancer Causes and PreventionChapter 10 6 mins
Health Risks of Modern TechnologyChapter 11 13 mins
Benefits of Exercise in Cancer PreventionChapter 12 9 mins
Navigating Criticism in Health AdvocacyChapter 13 5 mins
Evolution of Nutrition and Discourse
379: Debunking Common Myths About Red Meat, Cholesterol, Heart Disease, and Longevity | Shawn Baker, MD
Shawn Baker, MD is a board certified orthopedic surg...
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Mar 18 2024 1h 46m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Nutrition Expert Debate on ObesityChapter 2 5 mins
Impact of Carnivore Diet ControversyChapter 3 10 mins
Long-Term Health Risks and Cholesterol ConcernsChapter 4 7 mins
LDL Cholesterol and Heart DiseaseChapter 5 4 mins
Healthy Population and Carnivore Diet DiscussionChapter 6 10 mins
Evolution of Human Diet and AgricultureChapter 7 8 mins
Health and Nutrition ControversiesChapter 8 8 mins
The Future of Food SystemChapter 9 12 mins
Impact of Diets on HealthChapter 10 4 mins
Perspective on Nutrition and VegetablesChapter 11 8 mins
Human Diet and Carnivore Lifestyle OriginChapter 12 10 mins
Ketogenic Diets and Stem CellsChapter 13 5 mins
Empowering Health Through Nutrition and Science
378: How to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant Brain | Lisa Mosconi, PhD
Lisa Mosconi, PhD, is an associate professor of neur...
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Mar 13 2024 1h 26m
377: The 4 Attachment Styles and How Knowing Yours Can Improve Every Relationship in Your Life | Thais Gibson
Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor, sp...
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Mar 11 2024 1h 21m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Understanding Attachment Styles in RelationshipsChapter 2 5 mins
Reconditioning Toxic Dating Stories Neural NetworkChapter 3 4 mins
Overcoming Addiction Through Self-HealingChapter 4 7 mins
Attachment Theory and Personal Development HealingChapter 5 4 mins
Navigating Limerence in RelationshipsChapter 6 11 mins
Navigating Relationship Red Flags and CommunicationChapter 7 5 mins
Effective Communication in RelationshipsChapter 8 11 mins
Effective Communication and Relationship DynamicsChapter 9 4 mins
Understanding Relationship Trigger PatternsChapter 10 5 mins
Fulfilling Relationships in the Digital AgeChapter 11 8 mins
Navigating Needs and Support in RelationshipsChapter 12 27 sec
Gratitude for Support and Feedback
376: The Root Cause of Autoimmunity, the Science of Nicotine, and How Trauma Promotes Disease | Sara Gottfried, MD
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PD...
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Mar 6 2024 1h 53m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Healing Autoimmunity With Dr. GottfriedChapter 2 8 mins
Men and Women Health GoalsChapter 3 16 mins
Nicotine and Cognitive EnhancementChapter 4 9 mins
Trauma, Diet, and Health OptimizationChapter 5 12 mins
Psychedelic Therapies for Trauma HealingChapter 6 6 mins
Importance of Heavy Weight LiftingChapter 7 12 mins
Nutrition and Lifestyle HabitsChapter 8 14 mins
Fitness Recovery and Stem Cell TreatmentChapter 9 6 mins
Exploring Dietary Diversity and Attachment StylesChapter 10 12 mins
Understanding Attachment Styles and Vibe Checks
375: How to Defeat Stress and Heal Trauma With Somatic Therapy | Peter A. Levine, PhD
Peter A. Levine, PhD is a renowned psychologist pion...
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Mar 4 2024 1h 26m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Exploring Trauma and Somatic HealingChapter 2 13 mins
Healing Trauma Through Somatic ExperiencingChapter 3 8 mins
Childhood Trauma, Dreams, Healing JourneysChapter 4 8 mins
The Power of Colostrum and SynchronicityChapter 5 11 mins
Healing Trauma and Finding Inner PeaceChapter 6 13 mins
Healing Trauma Through Somatic TherapyChapter 7 9 mins
Healing Through Somatic TherapyChapter 8 5 mins
Deconstructing FearChapter 9 7 mins
Author's Book and Life Philosophy
374: How to Make Healthy Eating Easy, Affordable, and Delicious For All | Kimbal Musk
Kimbal Musk is a chef, philanthropist, and entrepren...
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Feb 28 2024 1h 16m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Kimball MuskChapter 2 7 mins
Community Health Through Food EducationChapter 3 12 mins
Importance of Relationships and Healthy EatingChapter 4 8 mins
Transition From Tech Entrepreneur to ChefChapter 5 13 mins
Life-Changing MomentChapter 6 10 mins
From 9-11 to the KitchenChapter 7 7 mins
Connection to Food and Ethical EatingChapter 8 9 mins
Food Policy, Dietary Guidelines & CookingChapter 9 59 sec
Living a Genius Life Through Learning
373: How to Communicate Better to Make More Friends, Win Any Argument, and Deepen Any Relationship | Charles Duhigg
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalis...
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Feb 26 2024 1h 19m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Becoming a Super CommunicatorChapter 2 6 mins
Traits of Super CommunicatorsChapter 3 7 mins
The Significance of Emotional IntelligenceChapter 4 9 mins
Importance of Vulnerability and CommunicationChapter 5 9 mins
The Science of Communication and ConnectionChapter 6 13 mins
Enhance Communication and Connection in RelationshipsChapter 7 7 mins
Navigating Emotional Conversations in RelationshipsChapter 8 11 mins
The Power of Communication and Connection
372: How to Defeat Negative Thoughts and Become an Optimist for Better Health, Happiness, and Longevity | Sue Varma...
Dr. Sue Varma, a distinguished psychiatrist and Clin...
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Feb 21 2024 1h 31m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Practical Optimism and Mental HealthChapter 2 12 mins
The Beauty of Resilience and FlourishingChapter 3 11 mins
The Impact of Social MediaChapter 4 5 mins
Mental Health and Treatment ChallengesChapter 5 4 mins
Proper Mental Health Assessment and MedicationChapter 6 12 mins
Mental Health and Nutrition RelationshipChapter 7 10 mins
Exploring Practical Optimism and ConnectionChapter 8 8 mins
Challenges in Modern Dating and CommunicationChapter 9 5 mins
Parasocial Relationships and Mental HealthChapter 10 7 mins
Prioritizing Connection and Mental Wellbeing
371: Why Boys and Men Are Suffering Today—And What To Do About It | Warren Farrell, PhD
Dr. Warren Farrell has been a pioneering figure in g...
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Feb 19 2024 1h 37m
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Boy Crisis and Gender EqualityChapter 2 11 mins
Men's Struggle With Work and MasculinityChapter 3 7 mins
The Impact of Absent FathersChapter 4 11 mins
The Benefits of Rough HousingChapter 5 12 mins
Exploring Gender Roles and Personal PassionsChapter 6 6 mins
Handling Criticism and Enhancing LoveChapter 7 8 mins
Advantages and Disadvantages of Risk-TakingChapter 8 17 mins
The Impact of Father DeprivationChapter 9 6 mins
Empowering Single Moms Raising Boys
370: How to Detox Common Environmental Pollutants That Cause Inflammation and Disease | Stephen Cabral, ND
Dr. Stephen Cabral overcame his own health challenge...
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Feb 14 2024 1h 12m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Toxins and DetoxificationChapter 2 5 mins
Detoxification and Clean Living ImportanceChapter 3 4 mins
Intermittent Fasting for Health and WellnessChapter 4 8 mins
Body Types and Ancient WisdomChapter 5 9 mins
Blood Biomarkers, Copper Toxicity, Fruit/Vegetable ConsumptionChapter 6 4 mins
Longevity and Personalized Protein IntakeChapter 7 8 mins
Dietary Recommendations for Cancer PreventionChapter 8 8 mins
Food Quality and BalanceChapter 9 11 mins
Cruciferous Vegetables and Hydration
369: What You Need to Know About Protein Supplementation for Muscle Building and Fat Loss | Angelo Keely
Angelo Keely is co-founder and CEO of Kion, a protei...
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Feb 12 2024 1h 13m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Protein and Amino Acid ScienceChapter 2 7 mins
Protein's Role and Quality in BodyChapter 3 12 mins
Comparing Protein Supplements and Whole FoodsChapter 4 4 mins
Comparing Whey Protein and Processed FoodsChapter 5 4 mins
Choosing Clean and Sustainable Protein PowderChapter 6 9 mins
Benefits of Essential Amino Acid SupplementsChapter 7 9 mins
Amino Acids in Weight Loss and Muscle MaintenanceChapter 8 7 mins
Maximizing Muscle Protein Synthesis With Amino AcidsChapter 9 8 mins
Essential Amino Acids for Aging ImportanceChapter 10 6 mins
The Benefits of Protein and Nutrition