Conversations with Tom | Max Lugavere on How to Maximize Your Mind

Published: March 19, 2020, 1 p.m.

On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Max Lugavere and Tom Bilyeu touch on almost every possible aspect of a good lifestyle. The discussion ranges from the best diet for someone with terminal cancer to the surprising benefits of heat exposure for those who are already active and vital. Along the way they talk about the pros and cons of the carnivore and keto diets, and describe the best ways to detox the body and brain.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nSign up for my Mindset 101 class for FREE: university.impacttheory.com/mindset101\nTresta: Start your free 30-day trial at tresta.com/impact\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nWhat does it take to have a healthy brain today? [0:26]\nIt\u2019s scary the extent that the odds are stacked against us [2:10]\nThe treatment options for dementia and cancer are very limited [4:13]\nMax shares the story of his mother\u2019s terminal illness [7:53]\nTom and Max discuss watching someone fade away in extreme suffering [12:26]\nTom talks about someone who had both dementia and type 2 diabetes [16:14]\nMax channels a lot of the angst over losing his mother into his work [17:52]\nMax discusses why people with cancer should go ahead and eat delicious food [21:24]\nMax and Tom discuss physician-assisted suicide [27:30]\nWhat kinds of environmental toxins should people be avoiding? [30:24]\nYou can\u2019t completely escape toxins, so it\u2019s better to focus on detoxing [36:55]\nMax discusses the best vegetables for detoxification [39:40]\nWhat constitutes high cholesterol? [43:42]\nTom talks about how he was just about to go carnivore, but now he has doubts [45:54]\nMax explains why he thinks it\u2019s important to include vegetables in the diet [52:10]\nProtein should be prioritized in every meal [55:58]\nTom discusses the keto diet and how a high-fat diet helped him [59:23]\nTom talks about how bad his diet was as a kid and college student [1:06:05]\nMax explains the best ways to get plenty of healthy fats in your diet [1:08:12]\nTom riffs on how evil polar bears are and how toxic their livers can be [1:12:55]\nMax and Tom talk about our body\u2019s internal clocks [1:15:17]\nTom talks about how he\u2019s capable of overeating even when he fasts [1:22:33]\nMax and Tom discuss the ideal times and temperatures for sleep [1:25:47]\nTom and Max talk about the benefits of cold exposure [1:30:30]\nWhat are the benefits of heat exposure? [1:35:45]\nTom and Max discuss the possible benefits of contrast therapy [1:42:41]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW MAX:\xa0WEBSITE: maxlugavere.com\xa0INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2PKL7lY\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2wm31Vf\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2ThAJ7g\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices