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  • 538: Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation and the Hidden Risk to Your Brain | Max Lugavere and Tim Gray
    Dec 31 2025

    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 protecting the brain.

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    1 h y 19 m
  • 537: How to Reset Your Nervous System, Heal Chronic Inflammation, and Tame Autoimmunity | Kevin Tracey, MD
    Dec 29 2025

    World-renowned vagus nerve researcher Dr. Kevin Tracey joins Max Lugavere to explain how the nervous system regulates inflammation, why most “vagus nerve hacks” miss the point, and how this science could reshape the future of autoimmune and brain health.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • 536: The One Mental Shift to Make Pressure, Criticism, and Stress Easier in 2026 | Michael Gervais, PhD
    Dec 24 2025

    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 perform, recover, and live better in a high-stress world.

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    1 h y 20 m
  • AMA 3: Fasting for Fat Loss, Optimal Protein Intake for Health and Muscle, Creatine With Coffee, and More
    Dec 22 2025

    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 tight.

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    1 h y 3 m
  • 535: The Surprising Link Between Foot Health, Longevity, and Brain Health | Courtney Conley, DC
    Dec 17 2025

    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.

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    1 h y 11 m
  • 534: How Women Can Age With More Energy, Clarity, and Confidence | Mindy Pelz, DC
    Dec 15 2025

    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.

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    1 h y 20 m
  • 533: How to Ease Inflammation and Support Your Brain, Heart, and Joints Naturally | Dave Watumull
    Dec 10 2025

    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.

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    AX3 Life produces highly bioavailable astaxanthin, dubbed the king of carotenoids and a “longevity vitamin.” Visit http://ax3.life and use code MAX for 20% off.

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    1 h y 20 m
  • 532: The Best Foods to Boost GLP-1 Naturally and Lose Fat, and the Hidden Triggers to Avoid | Sal di Stefano
    Dec 8 2025

    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 sustainable fat loss, and how to build a healthier, saner relationship with food, fitness, and your body.

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    1 h y 18 m