Commune with Jeff Krasno

Your microbiome is home to much more than just bacteria. Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum is a groundbreaking researcher focused on the role of the bacteriome and mycobiome (the bacterial and fungal community) in disease. Today he talks with Jeff about the relationship between the microbiome and COVID, depression, and cancer. To take Commune's Gut Health course free for 5 days, visit onecommune.com/gut. You can also sign up for a 14-day trial of Commune Membership and access all our 90+ courses at onecommune.com/trial and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno. This episode is sponsored by ION - Go to intelligenceofnature.com and use code COMMUNE for a free travel size with the purchase of a 32oz Gut Support.

Are you actually attracted to her, or are the microbes who call your body home tipping the scale in their interest? More philosophically, the expansive power of our microbiome elicits questions regarding the very nature of self. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

In some ways this conversation serves as Part 2 of our first podcast with Zach Bush, The Real Roots of Disease. However, this conversation is so expansive in scope — from the very micro of what is occurring right now in your small intestine to the hyper macro of the spiritual future of humanity – that no one description can encompass its breadth. Zach’s philosophy of medicine, human health, and the meaning of life is evolving and coalescing at this very moment; this is simply a 2-hour snapshot. To try Zach’s new Commune course, The Vital Roots of Human Health, for free, visit onecommune.com/zachbush. P.S. In its many twists and turns, this podcast includes a discussion about COVID and vaccines. If you feel strongly about these issues, we encourage you to read our Community Letter at onecommune.com/covid. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Calling all leaders, teachers, healers, therapists, life coaches, spiritual guides, and anyone aspiring to be a beacon of light and love in this world. This audio workshop is an excerpt of Marianne’s 10-day Commune course, Teaching the Teachers, which helps you deepen your understanding of spirituality and your own devotion to practicing it. That way, you will become someone who not only understands spiritual principles, but can convey them to others in the deepest possible way. To watch Marianne’s full course, sign up for a 14-day free trial of Commune Membership at onecommune.com/trial.

The movement to reverse global warming will be the largest movement in the history of humankind, but it won't be because people want to "fight climate change." It will happen because the true solutions to the climate crisis are also the solutions that create a profoundly different and better world for everyone on earth. Sign for free access to Paul Hawken's Commune course at onecommune.com/regeneration.

If you’ve been working all your life for the eventual payout of happiness, your moment has arrived — because you cannot be happy in the future. It's time to accept that the future is not in your control, but that happiness can exist only in the eternal now. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Brendon is a 3-time New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most-watched, quoted, and followed personal development trainers. And while he's known as an expert in high-performance habits, in this episode he makes it clear that habits aren't an end in themselves — the goal is to become a better person. He and Jeff also talk about his new project Growth Day, the research behind why you should journal more, and five words to make you a better leader. If you want MORE Brendon, you can sign up for his Commune program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/wellness.

We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001 — and the feeling of common grief and unity that followed. Now 20 years later, we have a new common enemy, and it's not COVID or climate change... Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

This conversation with biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey offers a wide spectrum of practical ways to enjoy more energy and live longer. You’ll learn what fuel to give your body (and when), how to keep your microbiome and mitochondria healthy, and how to choose the right type of fasting for your goals. Plus, Dave will bust a few myths about fats, carbs, protein, kale, and cancer. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

We strut through life confident that we are the thinker of our thoughts and feeler of our feelings. But, of course, that conception of reality is itself just a thought or a feeling. When we rigorously examine the nature of thoughts, feelings and sensations, we discover that we rarely are their sole authors. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist and the author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and Switch On Your Brain. Today, she and Jeff discuss the difference between the mind and the brain, the power of neuroplasticity, and her research-based method to reduce anxiety, stress, and toxic thinking. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Grief is something we all go through at some point in life. We don’t choose grief, it chooses us. The question is how will we deal with it when it arrives at our doorstep. This is Murray's story of loss and recovery. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Dr. Klutts has both an MD and a PhD in biochemistry and is at the forefront of determining COVID policy for the entire veterans affairs system. As social media swirls with confusion, shaming, and vitriolic exchange around the topic of COVID, vaccines, and the Delta variant, we hope this episode can provide clear, grounded information based on the latest information. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

This week's essay is from Laurie-Beth Robbins (“LBR”), a regular Commune contributor and eternal optimist who gets individuals excited about life. Here she reminds us to just FLY THE PLANE, and not let a little turbulence get in your way. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

This audio workshop is an extended excerpt of Charles Eisenstein's Commune course, Political Hope. Our politics run on a mentality of war, and war mentality rests on the story of separation. The problem, as the saying goes, is that if you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. If our go-to solution is to find the enemy and defeat them by force, we become blind to any other way of solving problems. To watch Charles' full course, sign up for a 14-day free trial of Commune Membership at onecommune.com/trial.

We tend to think of ecological solutions in terms of personal sacrifice or technology, but if one’s ability to “eco-sacrifice” is really a test of privilege, and if clean technology here is still exporting toxic waste over there, is meaningful progress possible down that path? Fortunately, there is a simpler option — as old as human history. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Can teaching martial arts actually reduce violence? In this episode, Jeff talks with Brazilian jiu-jitsu master teachers Ryron and Rener Gracie about the wide-reaching benefits of jiu-jitsu, including how police training in this technique helps them better de-escalate conflict and reduce excessive force. They also discuss jiu-jitsu as a form of meditation and method for instilling reason and rationality in the human brain during moments of extreme tension. Watch Rener and Ryron's Commune Course, Jiu-Jitsu for Self-Defense at onecommune.com/gracie. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from the Commune course, Healing Conversations with Justin Michael Williams. If you are looking to improve the quality of your conversations – particularly difficult conversations – you can try this Commune course free for 5 days at onecommune.com/healing. This particular lesson really gets at the heart of the program: Calling people out doesn’t work. No matter what has occurred, shaming or blaming someone else shuts down the centers of their brain that activate learning and growth. So of course they get defensive — it’s built into human biology. That’s why it’s critical to learn how to call people forward. Calling forward is an INVITATION. We are calling them toward something new. And in the process, we must also be willing to be called forward ourselves. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Prude or prurient. Mary or Jezebel. Why does Western culture have such a schizophrenic relationship with sex? In this Commusings Jeff walks a middle path between extremes. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from the Commune course, The Work of Byron Katie. Starting with the belief, "My life is dependent on my weight," Katie walks Sarah through the four essential questions of The Work: Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it's true? How do you react, what happens, when you believe that thought? And, who would you be without the thought? These four questions are followed by turning around the thought to experience the opposite of the thought. You watch this full course for free – including access to the worksheets – with a 14-day free trial of Commune Membership. Just go to onecommune.com/trial. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

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 regenerative farming, bio-engineering, government policy, and the human microbiome are all intimately linked. And while he candidly points out missteps at many levels, he also offers a hopeful vision for humanity.Watch the first 5 days of Dr. Zach Bush's Commune course, Vital Health, for free at onecommune.com/life.

This impromptu Commusings is what happens when Jeff listens to hours upon hours of the Zen philosopher Alan Watts while a road trip with his daughter — and then sits down at a piano. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

This audio workshop is an extended excerpt of Russell Brand's Commune course on recovery. Whether you are mildly miserable, moderately despairing, or in a state of total desperation, this course can show you a new path to freedom. To watch Russell’s full course, sign up for a 14-day free trial of Commune Membership at onecommune.com/trial.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This week David Romanelli brings you the story his daughter's leukemia — and the powerful, painful, and uplifting lessons he and his family have learned along the way. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Journalist Pedro Andrade recently spent 6 months deep in the Amazon with unparalleled access to many unique communities while filming a new documentary series for VICE. In this conversation, he discusses the complexity of the indigenous people who live there, the tension between economic development and preservation, and his hopes for this critical region of the earth. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from The Path to Presence with Murray Hidary, a 10-day walking meditation course that allows for a deep, embodied understanding of your emotions. You can enjoy this program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/presence. This particular walking meditation offers an intimate inquiry into anger. As Murray will tell you several times in this session: There is nothing inherently wrong with anger. Anger can be a tool and teacher to understand where in your life you need to take action. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

In this interview, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey muses on his book Greenlights, an unconventional memoir filled with lessons learned the hard way for living with greater satisfaction. He and Jeff also discuss where our personal values come from, and how many of us may disagree on political issues, but we often share core values. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff unpacks the psychological and biological roots of fear — starting with the genesis of his own claustrophobia. How can mindfulness practices and rigorous self-examination help us unwind patterns of fear, both the learned and the innate? To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Can organic farming feed the world? Jeff Tkach is the Chief Impact Officer for the Rodale Institute, which is at the forefront of studying the nutritional yield of organic as well as helping farmers transition their fields. He offers hope for a future where many of our political divides are healed as we come together around a vision of abundant, healthful food. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture.Have you ever fantasized about living off-grid? Consuming fewer resources and radically simplifying life? This week Commune Co-Founder Jake Laub shares how he ended up building a yurt tucked into a canyon corner of Commune Topanga, and the radical changes in perspective that came with that path.To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com.And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

What keeps a long-term relationship resilient? In their decades together, Rich Roll and Julie Piatt have weathered financial collapse and fame, healed themselves and held visions of success for one other. In this conversation, they share the story of their time together along with lessons learned along the way. This interview was originally recorded for and appeared in the Heart Chakra edition of Human Shift magazine. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from Brendon Burchard's Commune course, The Wellness Masterclass, which teaches you how to cultivate long-lasting happiness by addressing your core mindsets and daily habits. You can enjoy this program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/wellness. This particular lesson addresses the first step to dealing with overwhelm: settling firm boundaries. Boundaries help you prioritize and carve out time to pursue what makes you truly well and allows you to perform at a high level. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

In this recording of Sadhguru speaking at Commune Topanga, he answers audience questions on the nature of karma, how to "stay with the being rather than the doing," what to say to loved ones who have become depressed, and ways to positively transform the cyclical patterns in your life. You can take Sadhguru’s Commune course, Wisdom of the Mystic, free for 5 days at onecommune.com/wisdom.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff offers a Father's Day musing on the trials and tenderness of parenting three daughters and the importance of simply being there — so his children can charge into life with confidence and delight, knowing that in failure they have the pillow of his unconditional love to soften their fall. And for more musings and quotes, sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com, or connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

What is inspiration and how can we tap into it every day? Light Watkins is a meditation teacher turned minimalist nomadic author. In today's episode, he and Jeff discuss excerpts from Light's new book – Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration – which is filled with short, insightful stories to spark contemplation and feed your creativity. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from Sadhguru’s Commune course, Wisdom of the Mystic, which is filled with Sadhguru’s insights on joy, suffering, and the full spectrum of human experience. You can enjoy this program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/wisdom. This particular lesson digs into the realm of our deepest insecurities. We live every day as if we are going to live forever, but the truth is that we are mortal. As Sadhguru explains, if you really come to accept your mortality, your insecurity will no longer exist. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

We aren't going to solve the world's problems unless we learn to speak to each other in ways that facilitate connection and cooperation. So in this episode, mediator and empathic communication coach John Kinyon shares how to talk about current events using language that heals rather than divides. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Today's episode is an excerpt from Sound Consciousness: Drones for Sonic Bathing with Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart and tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. This program includes 10 meditative listening sessions designed to bring you into the infinite now — that magical moment where you naturally experience love, peace, and clarity. If you want to experience the first 5 sound baths of this course for free, go to onecommune.com/sound. In the audio-video version you can also enjoy mind-bending animations of Mickey’s artwork to go along with the music. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff recounts a few of his early misadventures in the orbit of the Grateful Dead and how his lifelong love of music, pursuit of well-being, and desire to foster community have interwoven in gratifying and unexpected ways. He also introduces Commune's latest course, Sound Consciousness: Drones for Sonic Bathing, which features Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart and table virtuoso Zakir Hussain. You can watch and listen to Sound Consciousness for free for 5 days at onecommune.com/sound. And for more musings and quotes, sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com, or connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from our Commune course, Principles of Permaculture with Warren Brush. If you are interested in this topic I recommend you register for the free master class that Warren teaches on the ancient roots of regenerative agriculture. Just go to onecommune.com/roots to sign up for a time to watch. Whether you are already interested in permaculture or have never heard the word, you will come away from this one-hour master class with a better understanding of how to source the food you eat in a way that is life-sustaining rather than life-draining. In this particular lesson, Warren tells the story of a village in Northern Liberia where the village design was contributing to a malaria outbreak — and how permaculture principles offered a remarkably simple solution. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Diego Perez is a meditator, activist, and the author behind the pen name Yung Pueblo. Today’s conversation revolves around his latest book, Clarity & Connection, which focuses on understanding how past wounds impact our present relationships. As he says, “Relationships normally start with two people wanting to treat each other well. Harm is caused when someone does not know how to properly manage their reactions to their emotions.” You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from Dr. James Gordon's Commune course, Transforming Trauma, which shows you how to move from the wounded states of trauma to wholeness, so you can be free to live a rich and fulfilling life. You can enjoy this program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/transform. This particular lesson discusses the ways different eating habits can reduce stress, enhance resiliency, and promote healing. Stress and trauma impact your digestive system just as profoundly as they affect your brain, and everything that happens in your digestive tract in turn affects your mental health. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Police, race, inequality, and social justice — why is it so hard to have a thoughtful, nuanced conversation about these topics? This episode seeks common ground by examining the recent Derek Chauvin verdict, police shootings, and Black Lives Matter protests through the lens of data, history, and our modern media landscape. Because we cannot talk about these issues without also discussing the ad-driven media model that pushes us toward oppositional extremes. You can read the full transcript of this monologue, which includes many reference links, at https://www.onecommune.com/blog/podcast-police-race-media You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from Kate Nelson's Commune course, The Plastic-Free Challenge, which offers step-by-step guidance on how you can reduce your dependency on plastic — and experience the incredible empowerment and health benefits that come with this shift. You can try this program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/plastic. This particular lesson discusses the seven different types of plastic and how these categories may or may not help with the recycling process. Sad fact: Did you know that of all the plastic produced worldwide since the 1950s, only 9% of that has been recycled? Once you listen to how plastic recycling actually works, you’ll see why reducing your use is really the best option. You can learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. And connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This special Mother's Day Commusings is written and read by Schuyler Grant as an ode to her mother that is equal parts heartwarming reflection on motherlove and a deep wrestling with the tangled emotions becoming and being a mother. As she says, "And thus began the beginning of all the good things and the end of all the good things." To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Today's episode is an excerpt from David Kessler's Commune course, Help for the Hurting Heart, which guides you through the grieving process in a way that leaves you feeling at peace and free to create a life of meaning after your loss. You can enjoy this program free for 5 days at onecommune.com/grief. This particular lesson discusses the topic of carried wounds, our hurts from long ago. Often there is an event in our childhood that happens, and we draw a conclusion. That conclusion becomes part of our core belief system. You are not the author of the facts, but you have the power to change the story you tell yourself and other people. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Our natural instinct is to get rid of fear. But when you start to understand fear as feedback, you can also see how fear opens opportunities for growth in your life. In today’s episode, Koya Webb, yoga teacher and author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce, shares how – in the logic of the universe – fear actually shares the same vibration as love. For a free 5-day pass to Koya's Commune course, Bravely You, visit onecommune.com/brave.

Today's episode is an excerpt from our Commune course, Principles of Permaculture with Warren Brush and Quail Springs. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, visit onecommune.com/roots to sign up for a free, 1-hour master class on the ancient roots of regenerative agriculture. Whether you are already interested in permaculture or have never heard the word, you will come away from this master class with a better understanding of how to source the food you eat in a way that is life-sustaining rather than life-draining. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.

Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. If your only concept of human trafficking is from thriller movies or TV reports, then today's story from Laurie-Beth Robbins just might reach right down into your bones and inspire you to be part of the solution. For those who may be triggered by this story, we hope you will feel ready to return to it another time. But, of course, through the exchange of story, the glaciers of separation thaw, revealing bridges that connect our islands of loneliness. To sign up for our weekly Commusings newsletter, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune.

Today's episode is an excerpt from our Commune course, Redefining Leadership with Seane Corn and Off the Mat Into the World. How can the principles of yoga teach you to be a better leader? What is your relationship to power? What can you do to change yourself so that positive change reflects into the world? The path the conscious leadership follows alongside these questions. You can watch this full course, along with many others, by joining Commune Membership — visit onecommune.com/join to try Commune Membership free for 14 days. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.