The Genius Life

Max Lugavere

Booking Overview

A health-and-science wellness show led by Max Lugavere that blends rigorous skepticism with practical guidance for resilience, recovery, and long-term vitality. It’s a strong PR target for experts who can translate evidence into everyday habits.

Metrics

Episodes: 581

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 269.0k subscribers

Instagram: 1.0M followers

30s Ad: 3010 - 3704, 60s Ad: 3589 - 4283

Contact Information

info@maxlugavere.com

Host

Max Lugavere - Health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author. He hosts The Genius Life as a trusted, science-forward voice in wellness, focusing on rigorous yet accessible approaches to impr...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Evidence-based health/science communicators (authors, clinicians, researchers, wellness method creators, and workplace/behavior experts) who can make mechanisms and real-world applications understandable to general audiences.

Required Achievements:

Books published (often bestselling or newly released), Clinician-founder credentials (e.g., DC), Creation/co-creation of a recognized wellness method, Media and thought-leadership visibility in wellness/health publications

Recent Guest Discussions

Simone Stolzoff - Tolerating Uncertainty And How It Supports Mental Health, Resilience, Creativity, And Modern Performance

Jessica Ortner - Emotional Freedom Techniques (eft/tapping)—science, Skepticism, And Applications For Stress/anxiety And Related Nervous System Effects

Courtney Conley, DC - Foot Health, Walking, And Footwear’s Impact On Pain, Balance, Metabolic Health, Brain Function, And Longevity

Recent Topics

Wellness, Longevity, Health, Mental Health, Resilience, Nutrition, Neuroscience, Exercise, Pain, Stress

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Genius Life

578: Why Oversharing Is Actually Good For You and Your Relationships | Leslie John, PhD

May 25, 2026

Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School who joins Max to discuss the surprising science-backed benefits of oversharing, emotional vulnerability, self-deprecating humor and human connection.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Wildgrain slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout....

577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo

May 20, 2026

Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo joins Max to discuss overstimulation, doomscrolling, mindfulness, movement as meditation, and his new book A Monk’s Mindset — exploring how to cultivate calm, clarity, and presence in a world designed to hijack your attention.This episode is proudly sponsored by: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.Get 160+ labs...

576: The Mysterious Health Benefits of Ice Cream, and Why Wellness Culture May Be Overthinking Health | Ezekiel Emanuel, MD

May 18, 2026

In this wide-ranging and occasionally provocative conversation, physician and public health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel joins Max to discuss friendship, longevity, ultra-processed foods, protein, seed oils, red meat, and the surprisingly controversial idea that ice cream might actually have health benefits.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Puori PW1 protein is here to satisfy all of your protein needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (fish oil, creatine, and m...

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