Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Max to unpack why so many of us can be doing everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled—and how to reconnect with real meaning, based on his new book The Meaning of Your Life.

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Returning guest and listener favorite Sal Di Stefano joins Max to cut through the noise to reveal what actually works for building muscle, losing fat, and staying consistent—without burning out or overcomplicating things.

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Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of preventing cognitive decline and optimizing brain performance—drawing from his new book The Stimulated Mind to reveal what actually keeps your brain sharp for life.

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Fertility expert Dr. Lucky Sekhon, author of The Lucky Egg, breaks down what your sperm and eggs reveal about your health—and what you can do today to protect your fertility.

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Dave Evans, Stanford life design expert, explains why success alone often fails to deliver fulfillment—and how to build a life that actually feels meaningful in the day to day.

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Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain, joins Max to break down the most powerful lifestyle habits for protecting your brain, staying sharp as you age, and reducing your risk of dementia.

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Jessie Inchauspé—biochemist, bestselling author, and the “Glucose Goddess”—joins Max to unpack how blood sugar, protein, choline, and omega-3s during pregnancy may shape a baby’s brain, metabolism, and lifelong health.

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Endurance athlete and author Ken Rideout joins Max to discuss discipline, addiction recovery, and the relentless mindset behind his book Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard.

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