847: Max Lugavere of The Genius Life Podcast

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with author, podcaster and friend Max Lugavere.

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• What would the guys “LGBT” name be? (4:18)
• The Hugh Hefner of the health world. His dating life and thoughts on open relationships. (6:28)
• Where do his views on marriage come from? (12:14)
• Why the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. (15:15)
• How has the reaction been from health professionals/practitioners since the release of Genius Foods? Had any debates with them? (17:25)
• His take on Nutritional Psychology. (24:10)
• What’s the deal with coconut oil? How the dose makes the poison. (30:54)
• The myths behind saturated fats. (33:40)
• Is protein the magical macronutrient? (40:00)
• What has been the strategy behind his podcast? Enjoying the long form format? (45:09)
• What are the bits of knowledge he has picked up in the last year? Implemented recently into his life? (50:45)
• Does our cognitive fate fall into our own hands? He talks on his documentary Bread Head. (56:15)
• What concerns him the most about our future generations? (59:04)
• How to follow your bliss. (1:03:30)
• Why we all may have ADD. (1:06:30)
• The misconceptions behind taking omega 3 supplements? (1:08:28)
• The differences between grass fed/grain finished vs. grass fed/grass finished? (1:13:10)
• What are the top things people should AVOID in their diet NOW? (1:14:35)
• How happy is he right now? (1:19:45)
• His excitement going into his first Burning Man experience. (1:23:22)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram
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• Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram
• Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson)  Instagram
• Shawn Baker (@shawnbaker1967)  Instagram
• Ben Pakulski (@ifbbbenpak)  Instagram
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram
• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Satchin Panda (@SatchinPanda)  Twitter

Related Links/Products Mentioned:

• Mind Pump Episode 732: Max Lugavere- Genius Foods
• Max’s documentary Bread Head
• Mind Pump Episode 725: Mikhaila Peterson's Personal Account of Treating Debilitating Disease through Diet
• Autoimmune Disease Statistics
• Mind Pump Episode 712: Dr. Shawn Baker- Carnivore Diet Advocate
• Randomised trial of coconut oil, olive oil or butter on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors in healthy men and women
• Vegetarian diet, change in dietary patterns, and diabetes risk: a prospective study
• Effects of Two Different Dietary Patterns on Inflammatory Markers, Advanced Glycation End Products and Lipids in Subjects without Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Crossover Study
• Ancel Keys - Seven Countries Study
• Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting
• THE GENIUS LIFE 22: HOW TO EAT AND LIVE LIKE A ROCKSTAR | MATT NATHANSON
• THE GENIUS LIFE 13: THE POWER OF TIME-RESTRICTED EATING AKA INTERMITTENT FASTING | SATCHIN PANDA
• Felix Gray’s
• Women's, Men's and Kids' Clothing and Accessories | UNIQLO US
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