The Genius Life
Episodes
51: The Surprising Ways Alcohol is Ruining Your Life | James Swanwick
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur and activist who helps social drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A former journalist, Swanwick has...
50: Top Tactics for Fat Loss, Weight Gain, and Muscle Growth | Mind Pump
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Pump consists of 3 super smart fitness trainers; Sal DiStefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews, all dedicated to exposing the truth about fitne...
49: Low Protein for Better Health? | Steven Gundry, MD
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Gundry, MD is a former cardiac surgeon, a practicing physician, the New York Times best-selling author of "The Plant Paradox," and the author o...
48: How to Support Your Immune System | Matt Richtel
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Richtel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of the new book An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune Sy...
47: Why Organic Food Tastes Better and Is Better for You | Bob Quinn, PhD
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Quinn is an organic farmer who holds a PhD in plant biochemistry. His new book is called Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural J...
46: This Simple Skill Makes You Sexier and Healthier | Emily Fletcher
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Fletcher is a world-renowned meditation teacher, the creator of the Ziva meditation technique, and the founder of the groundbreaking zivaONLINE...
45: Why Your Sports Drink Sucks | Robin Shobin
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Shobin is the founder of Charlotte's Book, a beauty and wellness website, and Halo Sport, a new sports drink featuring the little-known amla ber...
44: When Alzheimer's Hits Home | Michael Trainer
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Trainer is the co-creator of Global Citizen, a music festival dedicated to ending poverty, and the founder of Peak Mind, which helps people ac...
43: Life's Greatest Mysteries Revealed | Craig Clemens
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Clemens is one of the top advertising copywriters in the world and, with a powerful understanding of human psychology, has influenced the health...
42: How Plastic is Wrecking Your Health | Carol Kwiatkowski, PhD
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Kwiatkowski, PhD is the Executive Director of the Endocrine Disruption Exchange, a science-based non-profit whose mission is to reduce the produ...
41: How to Fast for a Faster Metabolism | Jason Fung, MD
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Fung, MD is a Toronto-based nephrologist, obesity expert, and author of "The Obesity Code," "The Diabetes Code," and "The Complete Guide to Fast...
40: Why You Need Bone Broth, with Recipes | Marco Canora
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Canora is an American chef, restaurateur and television personality. He has appeared on the Food Network on shows such as The Next Iron Chef, Ch...
39: How the Food Industry Corrupts Science | Marion Nestle, PhD
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, emerita, at New York University. Her most recent book is U...
38: Are Supplements Healthy and Safe? | Danielle Citrolo, PharmD
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Citrolo, PharmD holds degrees in biochemistry and chemistry from North Carolina State University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College...
37: How to Optimize Sleep for Fat Loss and Better Health | Shawn Stevenson
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stevenson is a nutritionist and the host of the top rated health podcast The Model Health Show. He is also the author of the best-selling book S...
36: The Psychedelic Origins of Christmas | Tero Isokauppila
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tero Isokauppila is a Finnish foraging expert, founder of medicinal mushroom company Four Sigmatic, and the author of Santa Sold Shrooms.
35: How Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar Can Harm Your Brain | David Perlmutter, MD
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Perlmutter, MD is a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and the New York Times best-selling author of Brai...
34: How Nature Can Make You Fit and Healthy | Abel James
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Abel James is the author of the NY Times best-selling book The Wild Diet, is the host of the top health podcast The Fat Burning Man Show, and is the s...
33: How to Grow | Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD is a professor of psychology at Columbia University. He's also a columnist for Scientific American and the host of The Psycho...
32: Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill | James DiNicolantonio, PharmD
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James DiNicolantonio is a doctor of pharmacy, a cardiovascular research scientist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, the associate editor of...
31: How to Buy the Best Extra-Virgin Olive Oil | Nicholas Coleman
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Coleman is one of the worlds few oleologists, meaning he's dedicated his life to the study of the olive and its oil. He's an advisor to Yale'...
30: Coffee Enemas and Other Biohacks | Ben Greenfield
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Greenfield is a fitness expert, triathlete, blogger, and the host of the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast, one of the top health podcasts there is! ...
29: CBD Benefits and Buyer's Guide | Gretchen Lidicker
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Lidicker is the health editor of the hugely popular wellness site mindbodygreen and the author of the new book, "CBD Oil, Everyday Secrets: A...
28: Fat Loss Secrets from the Doctor Who Tried Everything | Paul Grewal, MD
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Grewal, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods. He is a renowned...
27: What's the Deal with Chickpea Pasta? | Betches
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aleen Kuperman and Samantha Fishbein are the brilliant and hilarious minds behind Betches, the wildly popular blog and viral social media empire that ...
26: Fixing Anxiety and Depression With Food | Drew Ramsey, MD
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Ramsey, MD is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is a leading voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry’s leading propo...
25: The Anti-Alzheimer's Foods | Martha Clare Morris, ScD
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Clare Morris is the author of "Diet for the Mind" and the Director of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging and the MIND Center for Brain Health...
24: The Guy Who Became Obese on Purpose | Drew Manning
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Manning is a personal trainer, fitness expert, and the host of The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast. Wanting to better understand the needs and str...
23: The Benefits of Going Gluten Free | Nicole "NoBread" Cogan
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole "NoBread" Cogan suffered from severe food allergies that made her chronically sick and affected her job. To cope, she created a blog called NoB...
22: How to Eat and Live like a Rockstar | Matt Nathanson
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Nathanson is a platinum-selling singer/songwriter with such hits as "Come On Get Higher," "Faster," and "Headphones." He offers his take on how t...
21: The Healing Power of... Meat? | Crosby Tailor
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crosby Tailor and I discuss current dietary trends including the carnivore diet, veganism, the ketogenic diet (keto), and fruitarianism. Crosby Tailor...
20: The Hidden Secret To Getting Everything You Want | Craig Clemens
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Clemens is one of the top advertising copywriters in the world and, with a powerful understanding of human psychology, has influenced the health...
19: How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | Sal Di Stefano
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sal Di Stefano is one of the hosts of Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 ye...
18: How to Have a Better Memory | Jim Kwik
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Kwik woke up in the hospital after suffering head trauma in kindergarten and thereafter experienced profound learning difficulties to the point th...
17: How to Achieve Massive Success and Real Impact | Tom Bilyeu
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Bilyeu is the host of the massively popular YouTube series Impact Theory, Relationship Theory, and Health Theory. He is also the founder of Quest ...
16: The Nutrient That Makes Your Skin and Brain Younger | William Sears, MD
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. William Sears, MD is a Harvard-trained pediatrician who's written more than 40 best-selling books—including The Baby Book, which has sold more t...
15: Healing Traumatic Brain Injury with Food | Cavin Balaster
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cavin Balaster suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) seven years ago that led to a diffuse axonal injury (DAI), putting him in a coma with a less th...
14: How to Heal Trauma, Fix Back Pain, and Poop Better | Aaron Alexander
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Alexander is an accomplished manual therapist and movement coach with over 13 years of professional experience. He is the founder of the Align M...
13: The Power of Time-Restricted Eating aka Intermittent Fasting | Satchin Panda, PhD
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Satchin Panda is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and one of the leading researchers in the areas of time-restricted eatin...
12: How to Use Mushrooms for Better Health | Tero Isokauppila
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tero Isokauppila is a Finnish foraging expert, self-experimenter, founder of medicinal mushroom company Four Sigmatic, and one of the smartest cacao e...
11: How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Experience More Wonder | Amber Rae
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Rae is is an author, artist, and speaker who has been described by mindbodygreen as "The Brené Brown of wonder." Her new book is Choose Wonder ...
10: How to Become a World-Changing Innovator | Melissa Schilling
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa A. Schilling is the John Herzog Chair Professor of Management at New York University Stern School of Business, a world-renowned expert in inno...
9: The Foods That Can Improve Your Smile | Steven Lin, DDS
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Lin is a passionate health educator applying functional dentistry to help people achieve whole body health, a TEDx speaker, and author of The D...
8: How Fasting Can Rebuild Your Immune System | Valter Longo, PhD
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Valter Longo is a professor of gerontology and biological science at USC and Director of the USC Longevity Institute. He is one of the foremost resear...
7: Why You Probably Need to Eat More Salt | James DiNicolantonio, PharmD
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James DiNicolantonio is a doctor of pharmacy, a cardiovascular research scientist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, the associate editor of...
6: The Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's | Amy Berger
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Berger is a certified nutrition specialist and nutritional therapy practitioner who holds a master's degree in human nutrition from the University...
5: Blueberries and Ketosis For A Better Brain | Robert Krikorian, PhD
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Krikorian is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience and the director of the Cognitive Aging Program at the Un...
4: Fat Loss and Inflammation Hacks | Crosby Tailor
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crosby Tailor is a model, certified personal trainer, and chef known for his phenomenal ketogenic cookies and superfood desserts. I consider him one o...
3: The Antidepressant Foods | Felice Jacka, PhD
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Felice Jacka is the director of Deakin University's Food and Mood Centre and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychi...
2: The 1 Hack That Changes Your Life | Sarah Anne Stewart
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Anne Stewart is a certified holistic health coach who connects people from all walks of life, strives to end body insecurity, and shows us how w...
1: How To Meal Prep Like a Boss | Amanda "MeowMeix" Meixner
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Meixner (@meowmeix on Instagram) is a widely popular meal prep and fitness fanatic who knows her way around an Instant Pot, doesn't shy away fr...