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
535: The Surprising Link Between Foot Health, Longevity, and Brain Health | Courtney Conley, DC
Foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley connects plantar fasciitis, bunions, knee and back pain to weak feet—and explains why foot health may influence longevity and brain health.15 Daily Steps t...
17 Dec 20251h 11min
534: How Women Can Age With More Energy, Clarity, and Confidence | Mindy Pelz, DC
Dr. Mindy Pelz—bestselling author, fasting advocate, and women’s health expert—joins Max to explain why the next phase of a woman’s life may be designed for greater clarity, confidence, and energy.15 ...
15 Dec 20251h 19min
533: How to Ease Inflammation and Support Your Brain, Heart, and Joints Naturally | Dave Watumull
Dave Watumull joins me to explain how a natural red nutrient called astaxanthin found in wild salmon may help reduce inflammation, boost recovery, and support healthy aging. Note: AX3 sponsors this ep...
10 Dec 20251h 19min
532: The Best Foods to Boost GLP-1 Naturally and Lose Fat, and the Hidden Triggers to Avoid | Sal di Stefano
Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer for over 20 years and co-host of Mind Pump, joins Max to break down the best foods to boost GLP-1 naturally, what to eat (and the "mouth porn" to avoid) for sustaina...
8 Dec 20251h 18min
531: Is Your Pain All in Your Brain? The Shocking Truth About Chronic Pain, Mood, and Inflammation | Daniel Amen, MD
Chronic pain affects one in five adults, and psychiatrist and social media star Daniel Amen believes most of us are treating it completely wrong. In this episode, we explore how the brain’s hidden “pa...
3 Dec 202558min
