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Commune with Jeff Krasno
The Commune Podcast is where we explore the ideas and practices that help us live healthy, connected, purpose-filled lives. Each week host Jeff Krasno speaks with teachers, spiritual leaders, doctors, and storytellers on topics related to personal and societal well-being — from nutrition and integrative medicine to spirituality and personal growth to environmental regeneration and civic engagement. In addition to being a podcast, Commune is also an online course platform with more than 100…
Episodes
Commune with Jeff KrasnoChoosing the “Right” Candidate with Charles Eisenstein
Today we are featuring an excerpt from the Commune course Political Hope with philosopher, teacher, public speaker, and author Charles Eisenstein. This course…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoSupplement Facts vs. Fiction with Dr. Mary Pardee
We spend more than 100 billion dollars every year on supplements, but do we know if they are even benefiting our health? In this episode, Dr. Mary Pardee digs…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoSacred Encounters & Empathetic Listening with Rabbi Sharon Brous
Rabbi Sharon Brous is the founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community in Los Angeles, and the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCommusings: A Marvelously Suboptimal Meeting With My Biggest Fan
A love story with a bit of a biohacking twist. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoPeace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 4 – Telling Each Other’s Stories
We finish our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga with a unique conversation between Mohsen Mahdawi…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoPeace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 3 – Meet Aharon Dardik
We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Aharon Dardik, a Columbia student…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoPeace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 2 – Meet Mohsen Mahdawi
We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Mohsen Mahdawi, a passionate…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoPeace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 1 – Meet Jean Krasno
At the end of August, Jeff hosted a summit at Commune Topanga called the Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine. This week-long mini-conference gathered…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoThe Hidden Power of the Five Hearts with Kimberly Snyder
Did you know the heart contains 40,000 neurons and sends more messages to the brain than vice versa? In this episode, author Kimberly connects modern research…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoWhat’s Hiding In Your Relationship? with Dr. Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté
Did you know there are four people in every relationship? Who you are. Who they are. Who you think they are. Who they think you are. This excerpt from Dr…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoThe Real Roots of Disease with Dr. Zach Bush
Dr. Zach Bush doesn't keep his ideas in a neat ideological box. Instead, paints a sweeping picture of our interconnected world — one in which topics such as…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoA Guide to Cold Therapy & Heat Therapy with Jeff Krasno
From meditating monks to Navy SEALs, cold water exposure is used in many formats and communities to build mental resilience while boasting impressive physical…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoThe Heart As Your Power Source with Danielle LaPorte
We know our emotions greatly affect our overall well being, but we aren't always in touch with our heart's true desires. Enter Danielle LaPorte — a poet…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoBetter Brain Fuel with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
According to Dr. Austin Perlmutter, many solutions we’ve been pitched for brain health are actually making things worse. But he shares good news, too: There’s…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCommusings: Stop & Smell the Roses
Jeff muses on what you never want your doctor to say... followed by a seredipitious meeting in a rose garden. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoHealing Trauma in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté
Why do more people suffer from mental illness now than ever before? In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and Jeff discuss the premise that disease in our society is…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoHow to Design Home for a Longer Life with Kayla Barnes
In today’s episode, female longevity leader Kayla Barnes highlights how you can “hack your home” to support overall well-being. This includes what you can do…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCommusings: Tennis, Anyone?
Tennis is about losing. It’s about moving on, staying present, and constantly believing in yourself. And these qualities can be applied to life. Commusings are…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoMenopause, Libido, and Hormonal Imbalance with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Why is the topic of women’s health so taboo? What is the relationship between menopause and libido? In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, clinical sexologist…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCan You Pass the Civics Challenge? with Richard Greene
In today’s episode, communications expert Richard Greene administers his 2024 Election Civics Challenge on Jeff. The challenge is a quiz Richard developed to…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoSkin Health with Zach Bush, MD
In this excerpt from his course, The Superpowers of Your Gut, Dr. Zach Bush shares cutting-edge information on the science of the skin, from the power of your…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoYour Personalized Intermittent Fasting Plan with Cynthia Thurlow
Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for weight loss, metabolic flexibility, and blood sugar control — but what is the ideal “eating window” for…
Commune with Jeff Krasno5 Steps to Deal with Criticism and Rejection with Marisa Peer
Our ancestor’s survival depended on being accepted into tribes, so modern day rejection can make us feel like we’re going to die. This biological survival…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoWhat You Really Want in Life with Brendon Burchard
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers of all time, Brendon Burchard. In this conversation…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoAsk Dr. G: The Anti-Nutrient Debate
In today’s episode, Dr. G addresses the confusion around anti-nutrients like lectins, oxalates, and phytic acid, which some doctors and health influencers say…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoChange Your Thoughts to Change Your Chemistry with Dr. Bruce Lipton
In this casual conversation in the library at Commune Topanga, pioneering doctor and researcher Bruce Lipton PhD talks with Jeff about genetics, human agency…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCommusings: Rebuilding the Village with Jake Laub
The single family home is so culturally accepted that we don’t see it as artificial, but up until recently, most people lived in villages. What did we lose…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoBreathe How You Want to Feel with Matteo Pistono
Matteo is a meditation teacher, conscious breathing guide, and author of Breathe How You Want to Feel, which outlines specific breathing techniques for…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCommusings: Three Models of Nature
Jeff muses on three primary understandings of the cosmos as presented by the philosopher Alan Watts: The Hindu conception of life as a drama, the West’s…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoOur Ancestors Never Exercised. Should You?
From school desks to corporate cubicles, we sit a lot — and then we carve out a tiny portion of our day for “exercise.” In this episode, Jeff and Jake discuss…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoCommusings: A Primer on Eastern Religions
Jeff reflects on the throughlines in Eastern religious philosophy, drawing parallels to human physiology, which is both organic and underwritten by an…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoMiraculous Magnesium with Wade Lightheart
In today’s episode, Jeff and the founder of BiOptimizers, Wade Lightheart, dive into the eighth most abundant element in the Earth's crust: the “master…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoUnlocking Good Energy: Healthy Habits for Blood Sugar Control
While GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, have become very popular, they are not the only way to address insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. In fact, GLP-1…
Commune with Jeff KrasnoSun & Skin Color — a Deadly Mismatch
Your skin color evolved at a particular latitude on earth, but migration and modern lifestyles have created radical mismatches between skin types and…
Commune with Jeff Krasno584. Commusings: Interdependence Day
Jeff shares his thoughts on Independence Day in the United States and the relationship between independence and interdependence. Commusings are thoughtful…
Commune with Jeff Krasno583. Fatally Convenient Toxic Products with Darin Olien
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Darin Olien, author of Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products & Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick. Darin highlights…
Commune with Jeff Krasno582. Ask Dr. G: The Promise of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
In today’s episode, Dr. G highlights the promising future of psychedelic-assisted therapy, its current applications, the importance of careful administration…
Commune with Jeff Krasno581. Being, Becoming, and Belonging with Thomas Hübl
Thomas Hübl has spent over 20 years working in the field of collective trauma, seeking to break cycles of conflict. In this episode, Thomas discusses with Jeff…
Commune with Jeff Krasno580. Why You “Can’t Lose Weight” with Jillian Michaels
Losing weight is not complicated, but we’ve been convinced by the pharmaceutical and food industries that it is. In this excerpt from her new Weight Loss…
Commune with Jeff Krasno579. Unlock Good Energy: Paleo Metabolism vs. Modern Food with Dr. Casey Means
This is the third in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey and Jeff explore how our hunter-gatherer genes are wildly mismatched with…
Commune with Jeff Krasno578. Turn Off Your Thermostat!
Modern technology – from thermostats to puffy jackets – keeps us from ever feeling too hot or cold. The result of this thermoneutrality: lower metabolic rates…
Commune with Jeff Krasno577. The Wounded Healer with Dr. Peter Levine
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by trailblazing trauma expert Dr. Peter Levine, who describes how – after teaching tens of thousands of therapists – he…
Commune with Jeff Krasno576. Ask Dr. G: Why Autoimmunity Is Bio-Individual
In today’s episode, Dr. G underscores the complexity of autoimmune diseases and the need for a holistic, individualized approach to diagnosis and treatment…
Commune with Jeff Krasno575. The Yoga of Sleep with Tracee Stanley
Yoga Nidra, often termed the “yoga of sleep,” is both a technique and a state of consciousness. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Tracee Stanley, author of…
Commune with Jeff Krasno574. Commusings: The Flattening Earth
A story about a wall hanging that embodies global homogenization through technology. What is artificial? What is natural? Commusings are thoughtful essays and…
Commune with Jeff Krasno573. The Art of Alchemizing Acceptance with IN-Q
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Emmy-nominated poet, IN-Q, whose way with words has inspired countless audiences. In their conversation, IN-Q highlights…
Commune with Jeff Krasno572. Relationship Traps for Parents & Adult Children with Gabor & Daniel Maté
The unique relationship between parent and child is incredibly important — but can be challenging well into adulthood. In this excerpt from their workshop…
Commune with Jeff Krasno571. Be Where Your Feet Are with Chase Chewning
In today’s episode, health coach, veteran, and podcast host Chase Chewning, reflects on the most challenging moments of his life and his path to healing. In…
Commune with Jeff Krasno570. Unlock Good Energy: “Unrelated” Diseases, Common Cause with Casey Means
This is the second in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey highlights how seemingly unrelated diseases share common metabolic…
Commune with Jeff Krasno569. The Lost Art of Difficult Conversations
It is increasingly possible to hyper-curate your life to avoid tension and conflict. But, just like exercise or intermittent fasting, the stress of difficult…
Commune with Jeff Krasno568. This Van Measures Your Muscle Mass
Today’s episode is a field trip! Jeff and Commune’s podcast producer finally took the advice of so many of our guests and went to get a DEXA scan…in a van! We…
Commune with Jeff Krasno567. The Twelve Points of the “Wellness Wheel” with Darshan Shah
In today’s episode Darshan Shah, founder of Next Health, shares what both his personal and professional journey has taught him about the principles of health…
Commune with Jeff Krasno566. Unlock Good Energy: The Miracle of Metabolism with Casey Means
Today’s episode is the first in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. In this conversation, Dr. Casey explains how your body makes energy —…
Commune with Jeff Krasno565. Peace Keeping & Negotiation at Columbia University with Dr. Jean Krasno
Jean Krasno teaches Peace Keeping & Negotiation at Columbia University. In her seminar, there are 2 Israelis and 1 Palestinian – all of whom are extremely…
Commune with Jeff Krasno564. Weight Loss, Big Pharma, and the Diet Industry with Jillian Michaels
Fitness entrepreneur Jillian Michaels joins Jeff for a deep dive into the world of weight loss. She debunks myths and digs into the real challenges behind…
Commune with Jeff Krasno563. Taming Your Inner Coyote
“My heart began pounding. I felt a surge of adrenaline course through my veins. Underneath the crust of consciousness, my adrenals were secreting cortisol to…
Commune with Jeff Krasno562. Ask Dr. G: Healthy Versus Unhealthy Stress, Part 2
This episode is the second in a two-parter where Dr. G and Jeff explore the interconnectedness of stress, trauma, and health. Dr. G explains how trauma in…
Commune with Jeff Krasno561. Ask Dr. G: Healthy Versus Unhealthy Stress, Part 1
This episode is the first in a two-parter where Dr. G distinguishes between healthy, adaptive stress responses versus unhealthy, maladaptive ones. She also…
Commune with Jeff Krasno560. Why Aren’t You Eating Algae? with Catharine Arnston
Algae is so much more than that stuff turning the pond green. Today Jeff is joined by self-described “Algae Gal” and founder of EnergyBits, Catharine Arnston…
Commune with Jeff Krasno559. Man Boobs Begone!
“As I peered despairingly into the mirror, futilely sucking in my substantial gut and flexing my non-extant pectorals, I asked myself: What is the provenance…