The Genius Life

In this episode, Max sits down with double board-certified physician and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah, MD to explore how gut health influences hormones, energy, mood, and longevity, why modern life may be sabotaging our microbiome, and whether viral trends like “fartmaxxing” are helping or hurting. Grab her new book, Hormone Havoc, out now.
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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.

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.

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In this brain health-focused AMA, Max answers listener questions on dementia prevention, memory loss, cognitive performance, supplements, and the lifestyle habits most strongly linked to keeping the brain sharp with age. As always, nothing here should be construed as gospel (or medical advice).
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
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Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

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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.

Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (protein, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

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Amanda Montell—linguist, bestselling author of Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking, and host of the podcasts Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers—joins Max to unpack the cognitive biases, culty language, and hidden psychological traps that distort our thinking and fuel anxiety in the age of information.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
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Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

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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!

An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Mariza Snyder—a functional practitioner, women’s health expert, and author of The Perimenopause Revolution—on why fat loss gets harder during perimenopause, unpacking the hormonal and metabolic shifts driving midlife weight gain and the practical strategies that can help women regain control of their bodies.
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/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:
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!

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.

In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains why muscle and bone health are the true foundations of aging well—and how lifting, protein, and simple daily movement can keep you strong, independent, and out of the ER for decades to come.
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/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:
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 $1-per-month trial period!

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.