Commune with Jeff Krasno

Infrared saunas have gone mainstream, but most people still don't know how they work. In this episode, Jeff talks with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, about the science behind infrared light therapy: why it penetrates the skin differently, what it does to your mitochondria, and how consistent use supports whole-body health. We cover: The differences between far, mid, near infrared, and red light Impacts on cardiovascular health, detoxification, and brain function Importance of HRV, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation Beginner protocol: where to start and what to avoid Visit https://www.sunlighten.com/commune/ and get up to $2,100 off saunas + FREE shipping through April 14 + an additional $50 off Red Light Products with code COMMUNE This episode was made possible by: Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune Up to 2,100 off saunas and $50 off Red Light Products with code “COMMUNE” Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Beyond Biohacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com.

Every week, there's a new peptide, protocol, or wellness supplement your group chat won't stop talking about. The information is everywhere. The clarity is not."Is This Right for Me?" is a new Commune Podcast series built for exactly that moment. Each episode takes one treatment, therapy, or supplement that keeps flooding your feed and does the one thing the internet rarely does: slows down, looks at the actual evidence, and helps you figure out if it makes sense for you specifically.The first episode tackles GLP-1s. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. Jeff breaks down how they work, what the clinical trials actually showed, and what the wellness internet keeps leaving out.This episode covers: What GLP-1s are and how they work in the body The real clinical trial data on semaglutide and tirzepatide What happens to your weight when you stop taking them Muscle loss, gallstones, thyroid risk, and side effects worth knowing Who these drugs make sense for and who they don't The compounding pharmacy crackdown and what it means for you What "natural GLP-1s" actually are and aren't The lifestyle habits that work on the same systems without a prescription This episode was made possible by: Beyond BioHacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

What does it actually take to build a great life, not just talk about one? In this episode, Jeff speaks with Gabby Reece: pro volleyball legend, fitness coach, and co-founder of Laird Superfood. Together, they explore the unglamorous work behind a life well-lived.They get into: Sustaining a long-term relationship and business partnership without losing yourself Gabby's training philosophy and why hard physical work builds resilience far beyond the gym The knowing-doing gap: why information alone doesn't change behavior, and what actually does Midlife, imposter syndrome, and gratitude as a daily disposition, not just a feeling Gabby is one of those rare people with almost no distance between what she believes and what she does. This one is for anyone trying to close the gap between the life they know they want and the one they're actually living. This episode was made possible by: Beyond BioHacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

Jeff reads an essay written during his father's final days in a Miami hospice. He explores his instinct to fix, music that cuts through the fog, and what a son's hands can say when nothing else will do.

Microbiome scientist Colleen Cutcliffe joins Jeff to discuss how gut bacteria influence metabolic health, mental health, and food cravings. They explore Akkermansia, a keystone strain that maintains gut lining integrity and stimulates natural GLP-1 production, affecting energy, blood sugar, and mood. Colleen explains what depletes beneficial bacteria and offers practical guidance on rebuilding gut health through diet, fiber, polyphenols, and targeted probiotics. This show is made possible by: Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase.

Welcome back to Grass-Fed Shark, our new comedy quiz show that explores wellness trends that have jumped the shark… like a grass-fed shark. Join in and play along for: The Shark Jump: Four bizarre wellness products or services. Only 1 is fake. 1800s or 2000s: Is the medical claim from the 1800s or the 2000s. You decide. Jayden Smith or Zen Master Linji: Is the saying a tweet from Jayden Smith, son of Will Smith or an aphorism attributed to the founder of Rinzai Zen from 1400 years ago. Do you have a suggestion for Grass-Fed Shark? Email us at [email protected]. This show is made possible by: Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off.

With public schools serving as America’s largest restaurant chain, the push for school food reform has never been more urgent. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Nora LaTorre (CEO of Eat Real) and California Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel to discuss groundbreaking legislative efforts in California to ban harmful chemicals and synthetic dyes from student meals.This episode includes: How California's AB 1264 phases out ultra-processed foods. The alarming link between childhood diets and adult-onset diseases. Why the "GRAS loophole" allows dangerous food additives into American snacks. How local farm-to-school programs can save school districts money. Bipartisan strategies for improving children's health nationwide. This show is made possible by: Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE

Jeff sits down the day after his father's passing to reflect on what it means to lose 55 years of a complicated, adventurous, deeply loving relationship.

Which health protocols are actually worth your time vs. what's just trending?In this episode, Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health and a leading voice in functional medicine, offers a clear framework for navigating today's overwhelming wellness landscape. From GLP-1s and HRT to peptides and psychedelic therapy, they cut through the noise to answer one question: Is this right for me? Who's actually a good candidate for GLP-1s (and the DEXA scan step most people skip) HRT and testosterone for women in perimenopause: what the latest research says Peptides, CGMs, and microbiome tests (clinical utility vs. hype) Psychedelic therapy and ketamine: how to find trustworthy care Cold therapy, fasting, and biohacking protocols through a female lens Check out Dr. Robin Berzin's upcoming Body Lab: A Female Healthspan Immersion Retreat. This show is made possible by:Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off.

In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno moderates a spirited and thoughtful debate recorded live at the Eudemonia Summit in West Palm Beach.Joining him are two returning guests who approach the future of public health from very different perspectives.Dr. Will Cole is a functional medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and a prominent voice associated with the MAHA movement. Dr. Jessica Knurick holds a PhD in nutrition and has spent years working in public health, becoming one of the most articulate critics of that same movement.Together, they unpack the growing debate around MAHA and what it means for the future of nutrition, functional medicine, and public health.In this conversation, they explore: What the MAHA movement actually represents Where functional medicine and public health diverge The role of evidence, consensus, and scientific disagreement Nutrition misinformation in the digital age Why constructive disagreement matters now more than ever The discussion is direct and occasionally spicy, yet deeply respectful. It closes with something rare in today’s polarized climate: mutual understanding. This show is made possible by:LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune.Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Mona Sharma, somatic healer and celebrity nutritionist to clients like Will Smith and Jay Shetty. Together, they discuss the body's innate intelligence, why food is information, and how daily rituals become the foundation of lasting change. Check out Mona's upcoming You Are the Healer Retreat, and her new Rooted Healing: Rituals of Renewal for Body, Mind & Soul course on Commune. Explore Commune’s library of wellness courses from the world’s top teachers with a 14-day FREE trial. This show is made possible by: LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD

Welcome to Grass-Fed Shark, our new comedy quiz show that explores wellness trends that have jumped the shark … like a grass-fed shark. Join in and play along for: The Shark Jump: Four bizarre wellness products or services. Only 1 is fake. Celebrity Matchmaking: Which celebrities are endorsing which supplements? (Just the fact that this feels totally normal says something about the moment we are in.) Is It Still Food? (Our final lightning round.) Do you have a suggestion for Grass-Fed Shark? Email us at [email protected]. Thank you to Marley's Ghost (www.MarleysGhost.com) for use of the song "I Can See Your Aura." This show is made possible by:CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPODVivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune.Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at ⁠boncharge.com⁠ and use promo code COMMUNE

In this episode, Jeff sits down with San Francisco City Attorney, David Chiu, to discuss his first-in-the-nation lawsuit against major ultra-processed food manufacturers. Drawing parallels to Big Tobacco litigation, David explains how companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Kraft Heinz have used addiction science and deceptive marketing – often targeting children and low-income communities – to maximize profits while leaving taxpayers to cover the healthcare costs. They explore the tobacco industry's direct involvement in building the processed food industry, the 1999 executive meeting that predicted devastating health consequences, and why this lawsuit could reshape how we think about America's food system. This show is made possible by: CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and the most widely used herbicide in the US, has surged back into public debate. This episode provides the background information you need to know, including how this chemical works, what it does to soil health and the gut microbiome, and its contested link to non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Jeff also unpacks the current legal and political landscape: the Supreme Court case that could shield Bayer-Monsanto from future cancer lawsuits, the Trump administration's executive action expanding agricultural chemical use, and what a real transition away from chemical-dependent farming might actually require.This show is made possible by: Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠.

Regenerative medicine is shifting the paradigm from treating symptoms to actually curing the body through cellular repair. In this episode, stem cell scientist and neurophysiologist Christian Drapeau reveals how your body’s own stem cells hold the key to longevity, healing chronic pain, and reversing aging.While most people associate stem cells with controversial embryonic research or expensive injections, Christian explains that your body naturally produces them—you just need to know how to activate them. He breaks down the science of endogenous stem cell mobilization, explaining how specific lifestyle choices and plant compounds can release your own repair cells from your bone marrow into your bloodstream. This episode covers: The Aging Equation: Why aging is simply a balance between cellular loss and cellular replacement Natural Mobilization: How to boost stem cells without injections using fasting and plant-based polyphenols Stem Cell Killers: How chronic stress and cortisol suppress your body's ability to repair itself The Truth About Injections: The difference between umbilical cord stem cells and your own biological repair system Regenerative Science: Understanding the shift from palliative care to curative medicine This podcast is for biohackers, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone interested in the frontiers of longevity science who wants to understand how to heal their body from the inside out. This show is made possible by: Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

What is music actually doing inside of us? In this solo reflection, Jeff Krasno explores the science and soul of how music shapes the human brain, regulates emotion, and connects us across distance and even across difference. Drawing from neuroscience research, Jeff explains how music can synchronize multiple brains at once, aligning nervous systems during shared emotional moments. EEG studies show that powerful passages in music can create real neural convergence, offering a sense of unity beneath belief and identity. He also explores why we are drawn to sad music. Melancholic songs help regulate emotion, releasing soothing and connective chemicals in the brain that allow us to process grief, longing, and distance while feeling less alone.Through stories of live music, memory, and fatherhood, this episode reveals how music: Synchronizes brains and nervous systems Supports emotional processing and regulation Collapses distance through memory and attachment Helps transform sadness into meaning Reminds us of our shared human wiring Music does not ask what we believe. It moves us anyway. This show is made possible by: CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune and use code COMMUNE when you fill out the “Get Pricing’ form to save up to $1,600 on your purchase.

Lasting love isn’t something you find; it is a skill you must practice. In this episode, Jeff Krasno speaks with two leading relationship experts, Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez) and Jillian Turecki, to explore how to build healthy relationships through emotional responsibility, conscious communication, and self-awareness. While society focuses on the romance of falling in love, very little guidance exists on what it takes to sustain connection over time. This episode dismantles the myth of the “perfect partner” and provides actionable tools to navigate the inevitable challenges of long-term commitment, from boredom to conflict. This episode covers: The three anchors for loving better: Kindness, Compassion, and Growth Emotional Responsibility: How to communicate feelings without blaming your partner The “Comfort Trap”: Balancing stability with novelty to keep the spark alive Healing the Past: Why your relationship with yourself dictates your romantic success Conflict Resolution: Moving from “fighting to win” to listening to understand Love as a Verb: Practical rituals to show up for your partner even when you don’t feel like it This podcast is for couples feeling stuck in a rut, singles looking to break old patterns, and anyone ready to approach love with greater mindfulness and maturity. New episodes weekly. Listen, learn, and grow together. This show is made possible by: CBDistillery: Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners."

So many of us feel anxious or disconnected from our bodies because we don't understand why our sexual desire fluctuates. This episode breaks down the hormonal dance that drives (and sometimes derails) your sex drive, explaining what happens to your metabolism, mood, and libido through midlife. We get crystal clear on desire vs arousal vs orgasm, why estrogen is a major driver of fantasy and craving, and why progesterone can make you drier, slower to warm up, and harder to orgasm (you’re not broken, you’re hormonally alive). Then we zoom out to the midlife reality: metabolism shifts, insulin resistance, body changes, stress, sleep… and the underrated longevity superpower that changes everything: connection and community. What you’ll learn: Responsive vs spontaneous desire (both normal) Why ovulation can feel like “sex brain” Why the luteal phase can mean dryness + more foreplay What shifts in perimenopause (metabolism, muscle, belly fat) Simple blood sugar levers: protein, fiber, walking, sleep Why body image and stress can tank libido Why connection might matter more than any supplement If you’ve ever wondered, “Is something wrong with me?”, this episode is your permission slip: your libido isn’t a personality flaw. It’s biology + life. Featured Guests: Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic endocrinologist, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill Dr. Mariza Snyder – Functional wellness expert, author of The Perimenopause Revolution Rosie Acosta – Host of Radically Loved, yoga and meditation teacher Podcast Partners: LMNTGet a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠DrinkLMNT.com/TLP⁠ Timeline: Go to ⁠Timeline.com/LUMI⁠ and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Dr. Michael Breus, clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist, to explore why sleep is foundational to recovery, metabolism, and immune health. They discuss chronotypes, the real science behind melatonin, and how seasonal shifts, temperature, and breathing techniques all shape sleep quality. Dr. Breus also shares practical guidance on hydration, diet, and sleep aids, along with his vision for where sleep science is headed. This podcast is made possible by: Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at ⁠vivobarefoot.com/commune⁠. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. CBDistillery: Go to ⁠CBDistillery.com⁠ and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE

The Luminescence Podcast, hosted by Schuyler Grant, powered by Commune. A space for science-based, culturally curious, and politically fearless conversations illuminating women’s health. Ever been turned on but dry as the Sahara? Vaginal lubrication doesn't always match desire, and in this episode, Schuyler Grant and her expert panel (Dr. Jolene Brighten, Dr. Marisa Snyder, and Rosie Acosta) explain what our culture – and our doctors – fail to teach us. We break down vaginal health, pH balance, and what is really going on in your body during arousal. What you'll learn: Arousal non-concordance (your wetness doesn't have to match your desire) Vaginal pH and why estrogen is basically a farmer for your vagina What really happens during arousal (spoiler: it takes longer than porn suggests) Why every vagina needs estrogen (postpartum, perimenopause, menopause) Vaginal health myths busted (Can tampons get lost? Are tight vaginas better?) How to know when dryness, itching, or pain needs medical attention Why vaginal health is connected to your overall wellbeing Can you get pregnant during your period? (Depends.) Are all vaginas pink? (Absolutely not.) Should you be doing 50 Kegels a day? (Please stop.) You'll learn why the “tight vagina” myth is harmful, how semen affects vaginal pH, and why vaginal health changes throughout your life. It’s the vagina education you never got—science-backed, shame-free, and actually useful. Join the conversation: onecommune.com/luminescence-podcast Podcast Partners: LMNTGet a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/TLP Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/LUMI and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff welcomes back Dr. Gabrielle Lyon — physician, longevity expert, and author of The Forever Strong Playbook — to explore why skeletal muscle is the most overlooked organ in health and aging. They discuss the metabolic link between muscle and brain health, how to think about protein intake at any age, and why building strength safely over time matters more than just lifting heavier. Dr. Lyon also makes a compelling case for mindset as a core pillar of physical transformation. She shares practical ways to build mental toughness alongside muscle, from small daily friction exercises to doing hard things with your family. Today's episode is a grounded, actionable conversation for anyone ready to take their health seriously. This podcast is supported by: Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Timeline Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. LMNT Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Vivobarefoot Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune.

The Luminescence Podcast, hosted by Schuyler Grant, powered by Commune. A space for science-based, culturally curious, and politically fearless conversations illuminating women’s health. Ever wonder why your sex drive vanishes, your brain turns to mush, or you want to rage-quit your entire life for no reason? Blame your hormones, or, more specifically, how estrogen and progesterone run your brain. In this episode, Schuyler Grant and her expert panel (Dr. Jolene Brighten, Dr. Marisa Snyder, and Rosie Acosta) break down why it can feel like your brain is actively betraying you, particularly in perimenopause. What you'll learn: Estrogen and progesterone are brain hormones (not just “lady parts” hormones) The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis explained in plain language Why perimenopause brings brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, and vanishing libido The menstrual cycle phases and how hormones shift throughout What's happening to your serotonin, dopamine, and GABA levels Why 80% of perimenopause symptoms happen in your brain A simple breathing technique to calm your nervous system Here's the thing: for decades, doctors thought women's hormones only affected reproduction. Turns out, estrogen and progesterone control your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, gut health, and basically everything. When they start declining in your mid-to-late thirties, your brain goes through a massive remodeling. No wonder you feel like you're losing your mind. This episode helps you understand what's actually happening and how to take back control. Podcast Partners: LMNTGet a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/TLP Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/LUMI and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Reggie Watts — comedian, musician, and bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden — for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, improvisation, and the absurdity of modern life. Together, they explore what it means to live without a fixed sense of self, how curiosity becomes a path to creative freedom, and why mistakes often open doors rather than close them. This podcast is supported by: LMNT Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. CBDistillery Go to ⁠CBDistillery.com⁠ and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Vivobarefoot Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at ⁠vivobarefoot.com/commune⁠. Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at ⁠boncharge.com⁠ and use promo code COMMUNE

The Luminescence Podcast, hosted by Schuyler Grant, powered by Commune. A space for science-based, culturally curious, and politically fearless conversations illuminating women’s health. The clitoral conspiracy is real. This episode explains why women orgasm way less than men in heterosexual relationships (just 65% compared to 95%) and what you can do about it. Schuyler Grant and her expert panel (Dr. Jolene Brighten, Dr. Marisa Snyder, and Rosie Acosta) get real about female anatomy, sexual pleasure, and the cultural myths keeping women from experiencing orgasm. What you’ll learn: Clitoral anatomy explained (your clitoris is way bigger than you think—seriously, Google it) Why female orgasm rates are so low in heterosexual relationships The difference between sexual arousal and sexual desire Why penetration-focused sex isn’t creating orgasms for most women How to improve intimacy and sexual satisfaction Practical tools for better sex and closing the orgasm gap Here’s a fun fact: the clitoris was discovered in 460 BCE, then men decided to just...forget about it for a few thousand years. Most medical textbooks still barely cover female sexual anatomy. This episode offers you some of the sex education you never got—science-based info about women’s sexual health, minus the shame, plus honest conversation about what sexual pleasure actually looks like. Featured Guests: Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic endocrinologist, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill Dr. Mariza Snyder – Functional wellness expert, author of The Perimenopause Revolution Rosie Acosta – Host of Radically Loved, yoga and meditation teacher Join the conversation: onecommune.com/luminescence-podcast Podcast Partners: LMNTGet a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠DrinkLMNT.com/TLP⁠ Timeline: Go to ⁠Timeline.com/LUMI⁠ and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

Jeff talks with his wife, Schuyler, about her new women's health podcast, Luminescence, and how women’s health has been shaped by cultural neglect, outdated research, and a medical system that often confuses what is common with what is healthy. Check out the Luminescence podcast at onecommune.com/luminescence-podcast This podcast is sponsored by: CBDistillery Go to CBDistillery.com and use code COMMUNE for 25% off. Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at ⁠boncharge.com⁠ and use promo code COMMUNE Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Timeline Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. LMNT Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠.

In today's episode, we’re sharing highlights from Kelly Casperson’s Adult Sex Ed course — a science-backed, honest look at desire, anatomy, and connection in adulthood. Dr. Casperson clears up common myths, reframes sexual health through a biopsychosocial lens, and offers practical guidance for couples who feel stuck or disconnected. To go deeper, explore the full Adult Sex Ed course with Dr. Kelly Casperson on Commune — available with a free 14-day trial at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is made possible by: LMNT Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Timeline Go to ⁠Timeline.com/COMMUNE ⁠to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. Tia Join Tia today at ⁠AskTia.com⁠ and enter promo code COMMUNE25 and get the first 3 months of your annual membership FREE. Igniton Visit ⁠igniton.com ⁠and use code Commune75 for $75 off your order of two bottles or more.

In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with Amanda de Cadenet for a candid conversation about sobriety, addiction, nervous system regulation, and what it actually takes to change deeply ingrained patterns. Framed around the New Year and the cultural pull toward resolutions, the conversation explores alcohol as a socially accepted coping mechanism, its effects on sleep, metabolism, emotional regulation, and social inhibition, and why so many people continue to drink despite understanding the risks. Together, they examine addiction not as a failure of willpower, but as an attempt to soothe discomfort, create connection, and regulate the nervous system. Moving beyond abstinence alone, the episode looks at community as medicine, the role of ritual and accountability, and why long term recovery requires rebuilding an entire internal structure. From twelve-step recovery and cognitive behavioral tools to prayer, service, and presence, the discussion emphasizes change made one day at a time rather than through sweeping transformation. This podcast is made possible by: LMNT Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Timeline Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. Tia Join Tia today at AskTia.com and enter promo code COMMUNE25 and get the first 3 months of your annual membership FREE. Igniton Visit igniton.com and use code Commune75 for $75 off your order of two bottles or more.