542: The Science of Navigating Change, Grief, and Uncertainty | Maya Shankar, PhD
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explains why change and uncertainty can feel so destabilizing, how they threaten our sense of identity, and the science-backed tools that actually help us stay grounde...
14 Jan 1h 6min
541: Can a Pill Help You Live Longer? The Science Behind NAD and Longevity | Robert Fried
In this episode, we explore the science behind NAD, cellular energy, and aging with Tru Niagen CEO Robert Fried—and you can try it yourself with 20% off at truniagen.com using code GENIUS20.15 Daily S...
12 Jan 1h 6min
540: What Keeps Chronic Inflammation Turned On, and How to Turn It Off | Josh Redd, NMD
Dr. Josh Redd, author of The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset: A Complete Guide to Healing Your Immune System, breaks down how chronic inflammation is identified in real patients—and how targeted changes to ...
7 Jan 1h 7min
539: The One Gut Mistake Fueling Inflammation and Wrecking Your Digestion | Will Bulsiewicz, MD
In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, author of Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health, breaks down what chronic inflammation really is, why gu...
5 Jan 1h 16min
538: Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation and the Hidden Risk to Your Brain | Max Lugavere and Tim Gray
Recorded in London, Max is in the hot seat for a wide-ranging conversation on brain health—covering ultra-processed foods, inflammation, creatine, meat, and what the science actually says about protec...
31 Dec 20251h 18min
537: How to Reset Your Nervous System, Heal Chronic Inflammation, and Tame Autoimmunity | Kevin Tracey, MD
World-renowned vagus nerve researcher Dr. Kevin Tracey joins Max to explain how the nervous system regulates inflammation, why most “vagus nerve hacks” miss the point, and how this science could resha...
29 Dec 20251h 12min
536: The One Mental Shift to Make Pressure, Criticism, and Stress Easier in 2026 | Michael Gervais, PhD
Michael Gervais—a performance psychologist to the world’s best—explains how to train your mind like an elite athlete, overcoming imposter syndrome, burnout, and fear of other people’s opinions to perf...
24 Dec 20251h 20min
AMA 3: Fasting for Fat Loss, Optimal Protein Intake for Health and Muscle, Creatine With Coffee, and More
In this holiday AMA, I break down how to use fasting and optimal protein intake for fat loss, why coffee doesn’t cancel out creatine, and which supplements actually make sense when money—and time—are ...
22 Dec 20251h 2min
