The Robin Hood of Wellness: “Happy, Healthy, Horny”
JANUARY 3RD, 2024
EPISODE 23: The Robin Hood of Wellness: “Happy, Healthy, Horny” with Max Lugavere
Ever find yourself questioning the jigsaw puzzle of health content out three on the interwebs, wondering if that extra bite of processed food is really playing roulette with your brain and gut health? And amidst the cacophony of dietary do's and don'ts, pondering why the dietary heroes and villains of the internet seem to switch roles and ideas almost daily.
Enter Max Lugavere, a dynamo in the realms of health and science journalism. With bestsellers like "Genius Foods'' under his belt and the potent voice of The Genius Life podcast, Max doesn't just preach health; he bridges the gaps between diet, brain longevity, and delectable culinary choices. Through his lens, the connection between the foods we devour and the vitality of our minds isn't just a notion—it's a symphony, a dance, a harmonious interplay.
In this episode, Dr. Scott speaks with Max about health in the modern age, delving into evidence-based fitness strategies, the controversy surrounding carbs, and the golden triad of being “Happy, Healthy, Horny” to discover what truly propels us towards a state of well-being.
Join us as we disentangle the confusing webs of health advice, champion evidence over anecdotes and prioritize authenticity over trends.
Topics We Break Down:
Defining ‘health’ in all its facets and what it truly means to be healthy.
Developing resilience through fitness and health.
The interconnected nature of metabolic, heart, and neurological health.
What is behind overconsumption, underconsumption, and food quality.
Returning to our own bodies for information about our health.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE
Show Notes
Episode Links:
The Genius Life with Max Lugavere
Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life by Max Lugavere with Paul Grewal M.D.
Nova Groups Scoring System for Processed Foods
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Special Guest
MAX LUGAVERE
Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. His first book, Genius Foods, a New York Times bestseller, challenged our understanding of diet's impact on brain health, while his Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen married delicious recipes to his recommendations. He hosts The Genius Life podcast, one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the U.S, and commands an audience of over 1.5 million followers across social media. His contributions to programs like The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, PBS’s Brief but Spectacular, and The Doctors, along with features in VICE, Fast Company, The New York Times, People Magazine, and CNN, and appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO, have made him a respected and well-known voice in the field. An engaging speaker on topical health and wellness topics, Lugavere regularly leads keynote talks and corporate seminars around the world, including at SXSW, The Biohacking Conference, the Health Optimization Summit, and many others.
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
