Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Max Lugavere on How to Boost Brain Health Through Diet | EP 556
Tue, 7 Jan 2025
In this deeply insightful episode of Passion Struck, we have the honor of hosting Max Lugavere, an acclaimed health journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. A personal experience profoundly influenced Max's profound journey into the field of brain health—his mother's diagnosis with Lewy body dementia in 2011. This life-altering event ignited his mission to uncover the scientific truths behind brain health and the prevention of dementia, ultimately shaping his career and life's work.We explore Max's heartfelt documentary, "Little Empty Boxes," which chronicles his mother’s struggle with dementia and his decade-long quest to understand the root causes of the condition. The film serves as both a deeply personal narrative and an educational resource, underscoring the importance of prevention and providing a current overview of dementia research. Max shares behind-the-scenes stories and the challenges faced during the making of this impactful documentary.Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/max-lugavere-how-boost-brain-health-through-diet/Call to Action: Don't wait to take control of your brain health! Tune in now for invaluable insights and practical tips that will empower you to improve your cognitive function and overall well-being. Max Lugavere's expertise in diet and lifestyle can help you make informed choices for a healthier future. Whether you're looking to prevent neurodegenerative diseases or simply enhance your mental clarity, this episode is packed with wisdom and guidance you won't want to miss.Sponsors:Rosetta Stone: Unlock 25 languages for life at “ROSETTASTONE.com/passionstruck.”Prolon: Reset your health with 15% off at “ProlonLife.com/passionstruck.”Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit.Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION.In this episode, you will learn:Max's personal story: How his mother's illness propelled him into extensive research on neurodegenerative diseases.Debunking common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.The critical role of diet and lifestyle in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative conditions.Insights from Max's documentary, "Little Empty Boxes," chronicling his mother’s struggle and his decade-long quest to understand the root causes of dementia.The importance of minimally processed whole foods, including both plant and animal sources, for brain health.Prioritizing protein and avoiding ultra-processed foods to maintain cognitive function and overall health.Max's passion for helping others prevent cognitive decline and the power of intentionality and continuous learning.Connect with Max Lugavere: https://www.maxlugavere.com/For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! 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The fact that I could start to implement whether dietary or lifestyle interventions in my own life that might not with 100% certainty prevent me from ever developing a condition like Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease, but could, according to the best available evidence, lower or minimize my risk for these conditions. Well, that was a really powerful call to action for me.
What if I could get this information out to the public at large that, hey, these conditions, which we tend to assume are inevitable, dare I say, natural aspects of aging or inherited, if none of those are in fact the case, and we can actually take steps today to improve our odds 10, 20, 30 years down the line, well, then that was something that I felt really inspired to do.
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Hey, passion struck fam, welcome back to episode 556 of the passion struck podcast. I am so grateful for your continued energy, passion and commitment to living a more intentional life week after week, you show up ready to elevate yourselves. And that's what makes this community so powerful. If you're joining us for the first time, welcome to the Passion Struck family.
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