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The Genius Life

The Genius Life

By: Max Lugavere
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Summary

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.Max Lugavere Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 575: How to Stop Overthinking, Become More Resilient, and Thrive in Chaos | Simone Stolzoff
    May 13 2026

    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.

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    This 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.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 574: This 2-Minute Habit May Calm Anxiety Faster Than Meditation | Jessica Ortner
    May 11 2026

    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.

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    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!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC
    May 6 2026

    Dr. Courtney Conley—founder of Gait Happens and author of the new book Walk—joins Max to unpack how foot health, walking, and modern footwear impact everything from pain and balance to metabolic health, brain function, and longevity.

    This episode is proudly sponsored by:


    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.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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