Best Max Lugavere Podcasts (2025)

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534: How Women Can Age With More Energy, Clarity, and Confidence | Mindy Pelz, DC 1:19:33

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Dr. Mindy Pelz—bestselling author, fasting researcher, and women’s health expert—joins Max to explain why the next phase of a woman’s life may be designed for greater clarity, confidence, and energy. 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…

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533: How to Ease Inflammation and Support Your Brain, Heart, and Joints Naturally | Dave Watumull 1:19:36

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Dave Watumull joins me to explain how a natural red nutrient called astaxanthin found in wild salmon may help reduce inflammation, boost recovery, and support healthy aging. Note: AX3 sponsors this episode but did not influence its content. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscr…

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532: The Best Foods to Boost GLP-1 Naturally and Lose Fat, and the Hidden Triggers to Avoid | Sal di Stefano 1:18:19

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Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer for over 20 years and co-host of Mind Pump, joins Max to break down the best foods to boost GLP-1 naturally, what to eat (and the "mouth porn" to avoid) for sustainable fat loss, and how to build a healthier, saner relationship with food, fitness, and your body. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PD…

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531: Is Your Pain All in Your Brain? The Shocking Truth About Chronic Pain, Mood, and Inflammation | Daniel Amen, MD 58:27

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Chronic pain affects one in five adults, and psychiatrist and social media star Daniel Amen believes most of us are treating it completely wrong. In this episode, we explore how the brain’s hidden “pain circuits” keep suffering alive—and the surprising tools that can finally break the cycle. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: ht…

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530: The Truth About Autism, Resilience, and What Kids Really Need to Thrive | Leland Vittert 59:50

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Leland Vittert shares the raw, extraordinary journey behind Born Lucky—a story of autism, grit, and the parenting that changed everything. 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 Em…

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DYING LAUGHING'S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL: THANKSGIVING EDITION 29:55

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EPISODE 22: DYING LAUGHING'S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL — THANKSGIVING EDITION Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jessimae Peluso returns to her hometown of Syracuse, NY to share a comedic and heartfelt Holiday Survival Guide. From family dynamics and childhood nostalgia to managing grief during the holidays, this episode blen…

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529: Are Your Symptoms Being Ignored? What Doctors Overlook and Why | Erin Nance, MD 1:12:59

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Orthopedic surgeon and medical-mystery expert Dr. Erin Nance, aka “Little MisDiagnosed,” joins Max for a powerful conversation on why diagnoses are so often missed and how to finally get the answers and care you deserve. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Li…

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528: Why You’re Bloated – A Surgeon Debunks the Internet’s Worst Gut Health Myths | Karan Rajan, MD 1:07:47

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Max is joined by Dr. Karan Rajan, medical doctor and one of the internet’s sharpest science myth-busters, to break down the real evidence behind bloating, fiber, carnivore, probiotics, and everything the gut-health world keeps getting wrong. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subsc…

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Fear & Loafing — How Grief Consumes You | Dying Laughing with Jessimae 37:46

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EPISODE 21: FEAR & LOAFING — HOW GRIEF CONSUMES YOU Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this rereleased episode, (Part 6 of Grief Survival Guide miniseries) Fear & Loafing: How Grief Consumes You, Jessimae opens up about the ways she coped after losing both of her parents — from emotional eating and drinking to feeling unmotivated, inconsistent, and ov…

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527: How to Become Mentally Unbreakable and Use AI to Upgrade Your Brain | Jim Kwik 1:11:54

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AI can either erode your focus and memory—or become the greatest tool you’ve ever used to sharpen them. In this episode with Jim Kwik, we break down how to build an anti-fragile brain that gets stronger in the face of stress, distraction, and rapid technological change. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f -…

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526: What If You Could Feel Good Again? How Foundation Training Reverses Pain and Builds Real Strength | Eric Goodman, DC 1:27:12

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Struggling with back pain, tightness, or posture issues? Eric Goodman, DC breaks down the Foundation Training method that has helped millions rebuild their bodies, improve mobility, and finally move without pain. 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 Yo…

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525: The Top Diet Strategies for Living Longer (What Actually Works) | Emil Thorup 1:32:46

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Denmark’s top self-experimenter and broadcaster Emil Thorup joins me live in Copenhagen to share the simple, science-backed habits that actually move the needle for a longer, stronger life. We unpack the truth about diet, exercise, and balance—and why most people are focusing on all the wrong things. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Diseas…

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The Language Of Loss | Jessimae Peluso 30:01

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EPISODE 20: THE LANGUAGE OF LOSS Dying Laughing with Jessimae This episode is about the hardest gift we ever give — letting go. Jessimae shares what she learned from planning her dog Carlin’s last day: how she knew it was time, the choice between home or hospital, and how even grief has its own language. It’s tender, funny, and full of love because…

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524: The Truth About Supplements – What’s Regulated, What’s Not, and How to Find Quality | Oliver Amdrup 1:09:03

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Oliver Amdrup, co-founder of Puori, joins Max live from Copenhagen to expose the truth about regulation, purity, and potency of health supplements, revealing how to spot real quality when it comes to fish oil, creatine, and protein powders—and how to avoid the junk that’s flooding the market. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: h…

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The Stages Of Grief: Hunger & Jealousy (How Grief Eats at You) | Jessimae Peluso 57:08

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EPISODE 19: HUNGER & JEALOUSY — HOW GRIEF EATS AT YOU Dying Laughing with Jessimae In this rereleased episode from The Stages of Grief series, Jessimae dives into the emotional appetite of loss — that weird, hollow feeling that’s part sadness, part starvation. She explores how grief can make you feel insatiable, jealous, and constantly searching fo…

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523: The Hidden Relationship Killer No One Warns You About | Tracy Dalgleish, PhD 1:00:17

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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping partners untangle the emotional chaos of modern relationships. In this episode, she reveals the hidden family dynamics that silently sabotage even the strongest couples—and what to do about it before the next holiday dinner blows up…

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522: Inside the Future of Protein – A Turkey Farmer’s Guide to Better Meat and Better Health | Heidi Diestel 1:12:51

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What if your protein isn’t just fueling your muscles, but shaping the health of the planet—and your body—at the same time? In this episode, fourth-generation farmer Heidi Diestel reveals the truth about meat labels, regenerative farming, and how to tell whether the food on your plate is genuinely nourishing you or just posing as “healthy.” Get $20 …

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521: Why Teens Act the Way They Do (and What Adults Get Wrong) | Ann-Louise Lockhart, PhD 1:07:36

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart breaks down what teens are really communicating beneath their behavior, and why connection—not control—matters most. We discuss key insights from her new book Love the Teen You Have and how reframing “conflict” can strengthen any relationship. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https…

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520: How to Instantly Tell When You’re Being Lied To (It’s Shockingly Simple) | Kaizen Asiedu 1:15:05

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Harvard grad, Emmy-winning creative, and Clear Thinker founder Kaizen Asiedu joins Max to teach you how to instantly spot bias, spin, and manipulation in real time — and build a sane, truth-centered information diet in a world engineered to confuse you. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBoo…

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Life Lessons From My Pitbull | Jessimae Peluso 47:38

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EPISODE 18: LIFE LESSONS FROM MY PITBULL : SAYING GOODBYE TO A PET Dying Laughing with Jessimae This episode is a love letter to my dog, Carlin Joseph Peluso, the happiest pitbull on Earth and the longest relationship I’ve ever had. As I prepare to say goodbye, I reflect on the weird, beautiful process of anticipatory grief and the lessons he’s tau…

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519: What Should We Actually Eat? An Evidence-Based Guide to Eating for Health and Longevity | Ty Beal, PhD 1:09:52

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Ty Beal, PhD is a nutrition scientist and head of data and analytics at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), whose research for WHO, FAO, and UNICEF helps shape international nutrition policy. In this episode, he cuts through diet confusion with an evidence-based, pragmatic framework for eating to support long-term health and longevit…

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518: The Surprising Reason You’re Tired – And How to Fix It at the Cellular Level | Daria Mochly-Rosen, PhD 1:20:19

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If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or worn down for no obvious reason, Stanford mitochondrial researcher Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen—author of The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health—reveals why your cells may be losing energy long before your labs show it—and what emerging science is doing about it. 15 Daily …

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517: Why Being Lonely Is as Deadly as Smoking – And What To Do Even If You're an Introvert | Ben Rein, PhD 1:16:33

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In this powerful episode, neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein—author of Why Brains Need Friends—shares with Max why chronic isolation acts like a biological stressor, triggering inflammation, accelerating aging, and rewiring the brain for anxiety and disease. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook …

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516: The 3 Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Push People Away | Anna Runkle 1:24:57

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YouTube sensation Anna Runkle, better known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, joins Max to unpack the hidden ways trauma shapes how we connect — or disconnect — from others. They discuss the three trauma-driven behaviors that quietly push people away, the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD, and how to re-regulate your nervous system so you can b…

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515: The Ageless Blueprint for Strength, Mobility, and Relationships That Last | Gabby Reece 1:23:46

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Gabby Reece—legendary athlete, model, wellness icon, and co-founder of Laird Superfood—shares her blueprint for staying strong, mobile, and connected for life. She and Max explore how to train smarter, recover better, and build relationships that last, while redefining what it truly means to age well. You’ll walk away inspired to move with purpose,…

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Max Lugavere on Dementia, Brain Health & the Science of Healing | Dying Laughing with Jessimae Peluso 1:06:07

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EPISODE 17: MAX LUGAVERE ON DEMENTIA, DIET & THE SCIENCE OF HEALING Dying Laughing with Jessimae (rereleased episode from December 2020) Max shares his deeply personal journey through his mother’s diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia, how it changed his family, and the relentless reality of caring for someone with a degenerative disease. Together, they …

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Your mouth isn’t just about teeth—it’s a powerful window into your overall health, with hidden red flags that can point to nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, and even brain disease. In this episode, Dr. "Dome" aka Dominik Nischwitz reveals the shocking ways oral health connects to whole-body wellness and what you can do right now to prote…