The Genius Life

Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and smarter nutrition, with Cynthia Thurlow, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut.
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A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription.
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Fertility expert Natalie Crawford, author of The Fertility Formula, breaks down how inflammation, toxins, metabolic health, and modern lifestyle factors may impact your ability to conceive—and what you can do about it.

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Dating coach Amy Chan, author of Unsingle, explains why modern dating feels broken—and the small shifts that actually lead to lasting love.
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Doug Evans sits down with Max to explore the surprising science and real-world power of sprouts—from boosting sulforaphane and detox pathways to making ultra-nutritious food in just days on your countertop.
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