Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explains why change and uncertainty can feel so destabilizing, how they threaten our sense of identity, and the science-backed tools that actually help us stay grounded and whole when life makes other plans.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit ⁠http://oneskin.co/max⁠ and use code MAX for 15% off.

AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free welcome kit including flavor sampler, AGZ sleep, vitamin D+K2 with your first subscription. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.

In this episode, we explore the science behind NAD, cellular energy, and aging with Tru Niagen CEO Robert Fried—and you can try it yourself with 20% off at truniagen.com using code GENIUS20.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

If you’re curious about supporting cellular energy and healthy aging, check out Tru Niagen at truniagen.com and use code GENIUS20 for 20% off.

Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which provides powerful mitochondrial support for increased energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/genius for 10% off of your order.

If you’ve ever had one of those nights where your brain won’t shut off, CBDistillery’s Enhanced Deep Sleep Gummies are the low-dose THC/CBN/CBD combo I personally use to help wind down without feeling groggy. Save 25% at CBDistillery.com with code MAX.

Dr. Josh Redd, author of The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset: A Complete Guide to Healing Your Immune System, breaks down how chronic inflammation is identified in real patients—and how targeted changes to diet, digestion, blood sugar, and the nervous system can reverse it.

15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!

Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere

Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.

Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements (protein, creatine, and more). Visit ⁠Puori.com/MAX⁠ and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.