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The Genius Life

Max Lugavere
The Genius Life
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  • The Genius Life

    596: How to Get Better, More Youthful, More Resilient Skin Without a 10-Step Routine | Doris Day, MD

    09/30/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day shares how to build a simple skincare routine, protect against sun damage, and navigate hormonal changes for healthier, more youthful-looking skin at any age.
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    595: The Nervous System Tools That Help You Feel Calm, Safe, and in Control | Jonny Miller

    09/23/2026 | 59 mins.
    Nervous system educator Jonny Miller shares practical tools to become less reactive, recover faster from stress and conflict, process difficult emotions and grief, and regain a greater sense of agency over your life.
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    594: How to Build a Longer, Stronger, More Meaningful Life | Allison Aubrey

    09/16/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    NPR health and science journalist Allison Aubrey joins Max to unpack the habits that help us stay strong, sharp, healthy, and purposeful as we age—and why midlife may be less of a crisis than an opportunity to reinvent how we live.
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    593: The Daily Habits That Keep Your Brain Sharp at Any Age | Jim Kwik

    09/09/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    Jim Kwik, bestselling author of Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind, and Win Every Day, shares the simple daily habits that can help improve memory, focus, cognitive resilience, and brain health at any age.
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    592: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog, Fatigue and Poor Metabolic Health | Will Cole, DC

    09/02/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    Dr. Will Cole joins Max to explore how gut health, mitochondria, fasting, hormesis, and modern environmental stressors may influence cellular health, energy, and the way we age.
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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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