The Genius Life

Max Lugavere
The Genius Life
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  • The Genius Life

    573: How to Enhance Foot Health and Reduce Foot Pain; Walking for Longevity | Courtney Conley, DC

    2026/05/06 | 1h 7 mins.
    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.
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    572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD

    2026/05/04 | 1h 7 mins.
    Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Thais Aliabadi joins Max to break down PCOS and endometriosis—why they’re so often missed, how they impact hormones, weight, and fertility, and what women can actually do to take back control of their health.
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    571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP

    2026/04/29 | 1h
    Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and smarter nutrition, with Cynthia Thurlow, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut.
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    570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook

    2026/04/26 | 1h 5 mins.
    A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription.
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    569: Why Fertility Is Declining – Inflammation, Toxins and What You Can Do | Natalie Crawford, MD

    2026/04/22 | 1h 16 mins.
    Fertility expert Natalie Crawford, author of The Fertility Formula, breaks down how inflammation, toxins, metabolic health, and modern lifestyle factors may impact your ability to conceive—and what you can do about it.

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About The Genius Life

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.
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