Commune with Jeff Krasno

The great Stoic Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” You would likely be completely present to the process of doing something if you knew it was your last time. Today's practice is intended to lead you toward the type of presence that allows you to witness the miracle of life’s smallest gifts.This podcast is supported by:SEEDThis podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Ram Dass was a pivotal influence on spirituality in the West, spreading a powerful message of love and urging us to “Be Here Now.” In this episode, Jeff talks with Raghu Markus, co-founder of the Be Here Now Network, to discuss Ram Dass’ life and legacy – from his beginnings as a Harvard psychotherapist to his adventures in psychedelics to his teachings that continue to inspire people today.Sign up for our free 10-Day Meditation Series with Ram Dass and Friends at https://www.onecommune.com/beherenow. Join thousands of people around the world as we meditate together from January 16 to 25, 2023.In this episode we cover:0:06:54 – First Introduction to Ram Dass0:10:54 – Music and Mantras0:14:00 – Herbie Hancock0:17:13 – Kicked out of Harvard0:21:03 – Here and Now Podcast0:23:02 – Psychedelics0:30:29 – Psychology0:35:20 – Meditation0:39:18 – Neem Karoli Baba0:45:27 – Allen Ginsberg0:53:47 – Wisdom0:55:36 – Love0:56:30 – Yoga0:58:12 – Hippies1:05:30 – Zen1:10:43 – Craving1:12:31 – Faith1:13:48 – Science1:26:00 – Parenthood1:27:54 – Trust1:29:41 – Pause, Breathe, Be Here NowThis podcast is supported by:Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.Thrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeHIYAReceive 50% off your first order. Go to hiyahealth.com/COMMUNELMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavorsor share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

With the revelry of the holidays subsiding, we turn our attention to the year ahead with a renewed zeal to be our best selves. However, despite our best intentions, grand visions can quickly become blurry. Today’s episode provides some light-hearted guardrails for staying on track.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.This podcast is supported by:LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavorsor share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

Have you ever been drunk? Full of adrenaline, courageous and capable of anything – just to only hours later melt into the cloudy, meek puddle of a hangover. Notice how the courageous part of you is the same that feels cloudy or meek. The identification with this ego can be the origin of a lot of suffering. Today’s practice is an excavation of that ego.This podcast is supported by:SEEDThis podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Jeff sits down with Schuyler – his “better three-quarters,” wife of thirty-five years, and the core inspiration for his personal development journey – to look back at the dramatic changes he made to his physical and mental health this past year and offer suggestions based on what worked for him.Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

Discover just how important it is to understand your relationship to the sun. Dr. Roger Seheult, quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine, explains today how the big ball of fire in the sky is so integral to the functioning of your entire physiology, including your sleep, immune system, and mitochondrial health.This podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to:http://thrivemarket.com/commune

As humans, we're prone to overreact to negative circumstances. By harnessing the power of responding versus reacting, you'll be more prepared to accept the things beyond your control and settle into true bliss. Today's meditation is intended to guide you toward that acceptance.This podcast is supported by:SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Molly Chester sees food as a celebration — from when the seed is sown to the holiday table is set. In this episode, Jeff and Molly discuss why the nutritional quality of food is directly related to the health of the soil, and how that principle became the guiding philosophy behind Apricot Lane Farms.In this episode we cover:0:10:02 – Biodiversity0:10:54 – Seasonality0:12:13 – Food for Healing0:13:05 – Nutrient Density0:14:54 – Soil Health0:18:24 – Biodynamic Farming0:25:04 – No-till0:34:11 – Rotational Grazing0:36:23 – Symbiotics0:52:20 – Carbon Sequestration1:00:51 – Holiday RecipesLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:HIYAReceive 50% off your first order. Go to hiyahealth.com/COMMUNEApollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavorsor share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

It’s quite natural to feel a wistful longing for a bygone era, but you can also cultivate a heart-warming nostalgia for the present moment.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

You’ve likely engaged in this thought experiment: What would you do if you only had six months to live? Meditating on your mortality helps create priority, meaning, perspective, and urgency. Today's practice is a reminder that someday you will die, and the goal is to bring you closer to living the life you want.This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics

Under the current agricultural paradigm, soil scientists estimate we have only 55 to 60 harvests left. But don’t lose hope – rebuilding soil health can save us from a dystopian future of failed crops. In this episode, Jeff meets with Kiss the Ground Co-Founder Finian Makepeace, regenerative rancher Doniga Markegard, and actor/environmentalist Ian Somerhalder in front of a live audience to explore the farming techniques that can transform the current standard into a regenerative system.In this episode we cover:Regenerative AgricultureTransitioning from Industrial AgEconomicsFarm BillSubsidized CropsFarmer Leadership CouncilBipartisan SupportLand StewardshipRegenerative RanchingIndigenous PracticesNature's ResilienceManaged GrazingCarbon SinkErosionKiss the Ground DocumentaryDeepwater Horizon Oil SpillUsing Our PlatformsAdvocacyConservationSupporting Kiss the GroundLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavorsor share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEApollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. Save up to $200 during Apollo's Holiday Sale happening now through December 17th!HIYAReceive 50% off your first order. Go to hiyahealth.com/COMMUNE

In today’s lesson, doctors Mark Hyman, Mary Pardee and Pedram Shojai give you the tools you need to optimize digestion—or troubleshoot with your primary care physician if things aren’t going so well.This podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Self-doubt is not always an unhealthy thing. It’s what compels you to reflect inward, to challenge yourself to be better. But unhealthy amounts of doubt can be all-consuming, and even paralyzing, which leads you to believe that your dreams are not achievable (or worse, that you don’t deserve them). In this exploration, you'll learn how to turn self-doubt on itself, using its own mechanism to unwind it.This podcast is supported by:SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Would you like to give your metabolism the equivalent of a yoga class? According to Dr. Will Cole, fasting and a ketogenic diet are ways to increase metabolic flexibility, which is the ability of your body to adapt to either a fed or fasted state. In this episode, Dr. Will shares his non-dogmatic, mindful approach to diet and lifestyle that can get you off the blood sugar rollercoaster for good.In this episode we cover:0:06:44 – Functional Medicine0:07:39 – Wearables0:13:42 – Keto0:14:20 – Fasting0:15:22 – Metabolic Flexibility0:21:54 – Intuitive Eating0:26:38 – Microbiome0:29:58 – Autoimmunity0:38:34 – Toxins0:41:05 – Macros0:45:23 – Trans Fats0:50:02 – Mindful Eating0:56:14 – Longevity0:58:59 – Spiritual Dimension to Fasting1:02:01 – Scarcity1:03:30 – Health Span1:10:58 – Biomarkers1:16:26 – Gut FeelingsLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial This podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeIONCommune Podcast Listeners can save 15% on GUT Support. Go to: https://intelligenceofnature.com/pages/communeHIYAReceive 50% off your first order. Go to hiyahealth.com/COMMUNE

Jeff ponders the “great fullness” of gratitude in this week’s memoriam of his beloved Nana.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

The present is, in fact, all we have. Present time nostalgia enables us to appreciate the moment while we are in it. Today's practice can be applied at any time in order to realize that these really are the good ol' days.This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Crack-addict turned ultra-endurance athlete Charlie Engle knows a thing or two about overcoming long odds. In this episode he shares his story of extreme resilience – which includes running across the Sahara Desert – and how suffering can lead to extraordinary growth.In this episode we cover:0:09:43 – Bio0:15:58 – Alcohol Abuse0:23:49 – Addiction0:33:08 – Numbing Out0:42:00 – Leading by Example0:45:11 – Process is the Product0:54:35 – Impossible Becomes Possible1:00:18 – Spirituality1:04:08 – Running1:04:03 – Recovery1:11:23 – The Sahara1:22:04 – Prison1:27:14 – Giving1:30:58 – Freedom to Respond1:36:54 – Peace1:39:35 – Treatment OptionsLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting insidetracker.com/commune.LevelsIf you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/COMMUNE to learn more.LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

So many of us struggle to find a solid relationship to spirit, or even to define what spirit means to us. Here we offer several teachers with different and profound insights to share: Marianne Williamson, Sadhguru and Russell Brand. Together they point us toward the great mystery of what it means to be alive.This podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Surrender, receive, and let your false self fall away. Today you will practice spiritual surrender in order for the light of the divine to deliver you beyond weakness and into strength. You can access Commune’s entire library of meditations – along with yoga classes, breathwork, personal development workshops, and much more – at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

If you want to be happier and live longer, gratitude is a good place to start. In this episode, award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg, gives us a behind-the-scenes view of his film Gratitude Revealed and discusses how his cinematic process – which often involves intricate timelapses of nature – bring him into presence and gratitude.In this episode we cover:0:04:41 – Gratitude0:07:27 – Presence0:17:35 – Underappreciation0:20:27 – Curiosity0:23:24 – Patience0:24:19 – Coincidence of Opposites0:26:16 – Suffering0:28:16 – Empathy0:31:09 – Passion0:32:29 – Stories0:33:31 – Wisdom0:36:36 – Craving0:38:31 – Disconnection0:39:58 – Connection0:42:19 – Eternal Now0:44:23 – Storytelling0:46:17 – Present Moment Nostalgia0:51:07 – Beauty0:57:18 – Immersive Moments0:59:40 – Peak Moments1:00:38 – Imperfection1:01:11 – Universal Beauty1:03:12 – Li1:04:38 – Moving Art1:05:36 – Universal Energy1:06:25 – Energy TransferralLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:LevelsIf you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/COMMUNE to learn more.InsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. Black Friday offer: Get $200 off InsideTracker’s Ultimate plan OR 34% off the entire store at insidetracker.com/commune.HIYAReceive 50% off your first order. Go to hiyahealth.com/COMMUNE

This Taoist parable was a favorite of Alan Watts, who delivered it with his inimitable panache. When something seemingly “bad” or “good” happens, remember that we can never really predict the terminus of causal chains of events.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.This podcast is made possible by Thrive Market:Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

We don’t control the world around us - only how we respond to it. This episode is a practice in Stoicism and how to concentrate on our own actions to ensure that they are wise, just, courageous, and moderate.This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Your destiny is not determined by your genes, but rather how you express your genes. In her second interview on the Commune Podcast, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald goes deep into the mechanisms of epigenetics and offers research-backed advice on how to use diet and lifestyle inputs to activate (or turn off) the genes associated with optimal wellness.You can pre-register for Dr. Fitzgerald’s upcoming Commune course, The Younger You Method at onecommune.com/youngeryouIn this episode we cover:0:07:25 – Epinutrition0:09:09 – Genome0:09:52 – Epigenome0:10:34 – Epigenetics0:15:53 – Methylation0:18:19 – Hypermethylation0:22:57 – Hypomethylation0:23:35 – Optimal Methylation0:26:28 – Epinutrition Continued0:27:30 – Methyl Donors0:32:40 – Methylation Adaptogens0:33:14 – Polyphenols0:37:44 – BRCA Genes0:40:43 – Genetic Agency0:45:30 – Quercetin0:47:39 – Glutathione0:50:32 – Glycine and Glyphosate0:51:53 – Soy0:59:39 – Epigenetic Inheritance Phenomena1:03:00 – Biological Embedding Phenomena1:13:00 – Resilience1:16:33 – Adversity Mimetics1:19:20 – Post-Traumatic Resilience1:20:59 – Post-Traumatic Growth1:21:37 – Oxytocin1:24:17 – Epinutrient Superstars1:32:41 – Epigenetic Testing1:37:01 – Health SpanLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:Banyan BotanicalsOrganic products and informative content to support all people toward greater health and wellbeing through Ayurveda. Save 15% on Ayurvedic Teas and Drink Mixes and more including their best-selling Turmeric Milk Mix and new Ashwagandha Latte Mix with code Commune15. Go to https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/IONCommune Podcast Listeners can save 15% on GUT Support. Go to: https://intelligenceofnature.com/pages/communeLMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

Toxic thought patterns cause suffering and can feel intractable. Day one of this summit will give you effective ways to quell those unhelpful mental habits. No matter how embedded your negative thoughts are, it IS possible to change them or, at least, quiet them so they no longer determine your actions, habits and character.This podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

This is where mindfulness and heartfulness come together in the power of breath and prayer. Today's practice is for cultivating the sacred within us and tapping into it.This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Kelly Ryerson was very sick, but no one could tell her why. Her journey to health would transform her into Glyphosate Girl, a vocal advocate for ending the use of this potent herbicide. In this episode, Kelly shares how glyphosate – which is sprayed on millions of acres of American farmland each year – is causing an explosion of disease, and what we can do about it.You can learn about Kelly and facts on glyphosate at glyphosategirl.comIn this episode we cover:0:05:31 – Personal Health Battle0:10:44 – Glyphosate and Chronic Disease0:14:34 – Glyphosate 1010:18:35 – Roundup Ready GMO Seeds0:24:45 – Destruction of Soil0:28:35 – Earthworms0:29:37 – Cancer Alley0:31:04 – Shikimate Pathway0:37:22 – Mental Illness0:40:42 – Gut Dysbiosis0:43:39 – Endocrine Disruption0:45:08 – Effects in Children0:47:12 – Infertility0:49:01 – Inflammation0:55:26 – Dewayne Johnson v. Monsanto1:00:47 – CAFO's1:04:49 – White House Conference1:12:20 – Public Discourse1:14:53 – Banning GlyphosateLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

Why were Zach’s patients getting sicker and more inflamed even when eating kale and brussel sprouts and other foods he knew should be loaded with medicinal compounds? This question would lead him to realize that we have created a food system, a medical system, and a culture that is fundamentally divorced from nature — and particularly, from healthy, fertile soil. Ultimately, soil health is human health.This conversation with Commune co-founder Jeff Krasno serves as a foundation for Commune's newest course, A Path to Healing People and Planet, hosted by Zach Bush, MD and Farmer's Footprint. Sign up now at onecommune.com/healingpath and watch the entire course for FREE from November 17-20.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

What shapes your life? Today’s exercise is a meditation that will help you look at your core values and intentions which drive the choices you make.Paper and something to write with are recommended.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 7-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

There are many ways you can send a signal to the body that says, “I am safe, right now” — including slow, rhythmic breathing, soothing touch, and the vibrations of music. In this episode, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Rabin shares the science behind his Apollo wearable, which emits silent, soothing vibrations that speak to your nervous system.You can find Dr. Rabin’s Apollo wearable at https://apolloneuro.com/In this episode we cover:0:04:45 – Autonomic Nervous System0:11:41 – Culture vs Evolution0:14:29 – Endorphins0:19:50 – Serotonin0:21:57 – Epinephrine and Cortisol0:22:49 – Nitric Oxide0:26:02 – Fight or Flight0:30:09 – Cortisol0:31:45 – Information Overload0:34:54 – Mindfulness0:36:34 – Focusing our Attention0:38:46 – Trauma & Addiction0:47:45 – Trauma & Epigenetics0:55:37 – Phobias0:58:28 – Questioning Our Thoughts1:02:33 – Soothing Touch1:05:19 – Breathwork1:08:12 – Locus of Control1:10:52 – Nonjudgmental Listening1:12:55 – Loneliness1:14:45 – Hedonic Treadmill1:15:44 – Wearable Technologies1:17:31 – Apollo Wearable1:18:26 – Intention and Attention1:22:44 – Biofeedback1:25:31 – Heart Rate Variability1:27:52 – SSRI's1:34:14 – Music1:42:26 – Collective Consciousness1:43:51 – Collective AdaptationLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:InsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting insidetracker.com/commune.LevelsIf you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/COMMUNE to learn more.LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

This week we explore the concept of true love, not as an emotion that comes and goes, but as a state of being to inhabit. Love is not something that visits you — you visit it.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

In Pali, metta translates to lovingkindness, and it is a way to cultivate gratitude and love. In today’s ten minute session you will practice bringing kindness to the presence of suffering in a manner that actively seeks to alleviate it.You can access Commune’s entire library of meditations – along with yoga classes, breathwork, personal development workshops, and much more – at onecommune.com/trial.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 7-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

Even though our bodies have a magnificent detoxification system, we are exposed to so many daily toxins that we fall behind. In this episode, Dr. Junger shares his 7-day detox protocol so you can help your body catch up. He and Jeff also discuss the connection between ancient and modern medicine and how you can leverage both for optimal health.You can find Dr. Junger’s detox protocol at: www.cleanprogram.comIn this episode we cover:0:05:23 – Dr. Junger's Story0:08:11 – Sickness0:08:48 – Depression0:13:07 – Meditation0:15:38 – Cosmic Consciousness0:16:30 – Going to India0:20:32 – Intro to Detox0:26:29 – Monkey Mind0:29:44 – Sources of Toxicity0:34:58 – Detox Mechanisms0:42:52 – Digestive System0:50:48 – Inflammation0:51:41 – The Liver0:53:01 – Clean Program Protocols1:02:23 – Quantum Medicine1:07:09 – Genes1:11:07 – Plant Medicine1:16:31 – The Five R's1:23:29 – Present Moment Awareness1:25:53 – Integration of Body & Mind1:30:02 – Ama and Agni1:32:38 – Doshas1:30:26 – Adaptogenic Herbs1:40:19 – Fasting1:45:17 – The Three PillarsLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:ION – Commune Podcast Listeners can save 15% on GUT Support. Go to: https://intelligenceofnature.com/pages/communeBetterHelp – COMMUNE listeners get 20% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/CommuneHIYA -- Receive 50% off your first order. Go to hiyahealth.com/COMMUNE

Many of us live under a spell. One in which we believe we are what others think of us; we are what we do, or what we have. But who are we, really? The following essay asks this question.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get a FREE $60 gift when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

To find balance and harmony, you must learn how to let go. Let’s practice that today in a 20-minute session: exhaling tension, exhaling the energy of thinking, and letting go. By doing so, you can dissolve into original wholeness.For optimal experience, headphones are recommended.This lesson is excerpted from Scott's full-length meditation course, Living from the Heart. Access the full program with a 14-day trail of Commune Membership at onecommune.com/heartThe Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 7-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

Love creates the conditions needed to heal ourselves and the collective. So how do we become more open to love? In this episode, Danielle and Jeff discuss how to love the notoriously mischievous ego, the nature and provenance of wisdom, and the power of forgiveness.You can find her book How to Be Loving at daniellelaporte.com/howtobelovingTake Danielle’s DesireMap course free for 10 days at onecommune.com/desiremap.In this episode we cover:0:07:51 – Ego0:22:13 – Pausing vs Pouncing0:26:58 – Cycles of Nature0:35:15 – Striving0:38:03 – I'm You, You're Me0:39:37 – Interconnectedness0:41:37 – Emotions0:43:47 – Virtue0:52:27 – Compassion0:54:59 – Joy0:57:19 – Wisdom1:03:23 – Forgiveness1:11:02 – Loving Kindness1:14:29 – Resilience1:19:16 – Radiance1:21:39 – Suffering1:28:23 – BeautyIf you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/COMMUNE to learn more.

For decades, the scientific community has viewed aging as inevitable — so why bother studying it? But what if aging were more like a disease? What if you could even cure it?In this 1-hour master class, Dr. Mark Hyman shares the latest research on what lifestyle strategies can slow or even reverse the biomarkers of aging. He also shares the science behind the idea that if you live well, you can die young … after a very, very long time.Learn more Dr. Hyman's full length Commune course, The Emerging Science of Longevity at onecommune.com/longevityscience.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get a FREE $60 gift when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

Schools teach us WHAT to learn, but not HOW to learn. So how do you upgrade your ability to learn — at any age? In this episode, world-renowned memory and brain coach Jim Kwik shares how to optimize learning, why you need a “to learn” list, and how to increase your attention span.This episode covers:Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get a FREE $60 gift when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Nine of the top ten killers are related to metabolism, so if you're carrying around extra pounds, your grievance isn’t with the Speedo. In today’s episode we explore ways to burn inflammatory fat, thus eliminating diseases that result from a compromised metabolism.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get a FREE $60 gift when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

There always seems to be a gap between one’s current state and a future, imagined happiness. One way to eliminate that gap is by continually chasing things you want. But what if you simply desire what you already posess?This lesson is excerpted from Jeff's full-length Commune course, Stoic Meditations. Access the full program with a 14-day trail of Commune Membership at onecommune.com/trial.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

What are the proper metrics of success for a society, and what happens when those metrics don’t align with our capitalist system bound by short-term profits? In this episode, spiritual teacher and former Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson discusses the urgent need for transformational leaders who can heal a democracy that is dangerously close to the precipice.In this episode we cover:0:05:34 – Transformational Leadership0:06:08 – Death of Mahsa Amini0:07:43 – Morality Police0:08:33 – Islamic Fundamentalists0:10:52 – Iranian Revolution0:11:58 – Elijah McClain0:12:58 – Black Lives Matter Protests0:13:31 – Protests in Iran0:14:25 – Persian Culture0:16:13 – Contraction of Democracy0:17:06 – Primacy of Property Rights0:18:18 – Tyranny of the Minority0:19:26 – Gerrymandering0:20:20 – Citizens United0:21:19 – Corporate Power0:27:18 – Nonviolence0:28:56 – Presidential Candidacy0:32:04 – Neoliberalism0:34:08 – Corruption0:42:01 – Democracy0:49:58 – NAFTA0:52:05 – Marianne's Political Story0:55:21 – Metrics of Societal Success1:06:54 – Nonviolent Revolution1:14:32 – Internal Purification1:21:16 – CompassionLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

Retelling old stories can hold us back from healing. So the healing inquiry is: Are you willing to give over one painful experience—and the suffering that came with it—to your heart for healing?Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.This Commusings is an excerpt from Danielle LaPorte's new book, How to Be Loving.

In today's meditation, esteemed guide Biet Simkin shares a powerful meditation for coming into contact with the real you and falling in love with your body, today.This lesson is excerpted from Biet’s full-length Commune meditation course, Guided by Biet: Breathwork and Meditation. You can try this course free for 5 days by going to onecommune.com/sky.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

In this episode, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. discusses how to objectively measure your health as well as what techniques can optimize your performance around these metrics. He also shares how to create more predictable patterns of energy in your life, so you can be more efficient and effective when you really need to be.In this episode we cover:0:06:06 – Objective and Subjective Measures0:07:47 – Sleep Tracking0:09:24 – Temperature Minimum0:14:01 – Exercise0:14:57 – Optimal Focus and Energy0:17:23 – Shifting Your Circadian Clock0:19:23 – Blue Light0:32:29 – Trouble Sleeping0:34:04 – Three Most Important Health Practices0:37:11 – Continuous Glucose Monitor0:40:25 – Sleep Deprivation0:41:12 – Measuring Biomarkers0:41:59 – Apo B0:42:46 – Self-Measuring Cognitive Function0:46:40 – Neuroplasticity0:49:10 – Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System0:52:12 – Carbon Dioxide Tolerance Test0:58:46 – Non-Sleep Deep Rest0:59:39 – Grip Strength1:04:07 – Core Daily Practices1:07:28 – Taking Responsibility For Our HealthLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is suported by InsideTracker and BetterHelp.Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting insidetracker.com/commune.COMMUNE listeners get 20% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Did you know traditional Hawaiian cultures managed entire volcanic mountainsides from summit to ocean for sustainable food production? Or that “slash and burn” was once a regenerative form of agriculture in the tropics and subtropics?Today's Commune course excerpt shares how humans have been observing, problem-solving, and ethically engaging with their landscapes for millennia.Check out the full Principles of Permaculture course by going to onecommune.com/trial and signing up for a free 14-day trial of Commune Membership.

In today's meditation, renowned Buddhist meditation teacher Jack Kornfield shares from the Tibetan Book of the Dead, a powerful guide for moving through the process of death and rebirth and awakening to your true nature.This lesson is excerpted from Jack’s full-length Commune meditation course, Mind Like Sky. You can try this course free for 5 days by going to onecommune.com/sky.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

At 30 years old, Dr. Elizabeth Boham received a surprising diagnosis: triple-negative breast cancer. Twenty three years later, she looks back on how that brush with an aggressive disease shaped her beliefs about nutrition, healing, and functional medicine. In this episode, Dr. Boham shares how your internal terrain can either be friendly or unfriendly to growing cancer cells — and how to create an inner environment that prevents cancer and other common diseases.0:06:34 – Dr. Boham's Journey with Cancer0:11:56 – Institute for Functional Medicine0:16:26 – Creating an Unhealthy Terrain for Cancer0:16:31 – Insulin Resistance0:20:08 – Fiber0:21:25 – Growth Hormone0:23:18 – Toxins0:24:37 – Microbiome0:26:03 – Phytonutrients0:27:45 – Sprouts0:32:32 – Polyphenols0:33:33 – Xenoestrogens in Plastics0:36:19 – Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat0:38:06 – Epinutrients0:38:40 – BRCA Genes0:39:51 – Tumor Supressor Gene0:40:10 – EGCG0:49:37 – Glyphosate0:50:13 – Glutathione0:55:44 – Stress0:58:09 – Functional Medicine1:05:43 – Immunotherapy1:10:01 – Mindfulness1:11:31 – Meditation1:13:23 – Gratitude1:17:42 – Fight or Flight1:21:59 – Antibiotics1:26:10 – EstrogenCheck out Dr. Elizabeth Boham’s work at http://www.drboham.com/Podcast Sections + Time ShifterLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 20% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

We think of aging as a normal consequence of getting older, but looked at a different way, aging can be seen as a disease — driven by upstream factors such as what we eat and think, the quality of our relationships and microbiome, exposure to toxins and allergens, and so on. The takeaway that Dr. Mark Hyman and Jeff discuss today: You don’t have to age the way you see so prevalent in modern society. As new research emerges, the field of human longevity is entering an exciting phase of development.Watch Dr. Hyman's new Commune master class, The Secrets to Healthy Aging, free at onecommune.com/longevity.The podcast originally aired in March 2022.

There are times for all of us when life can feel heavy, and this heaviness often originates from the weight of the many roles we assign to ourselves. We layer on identities like sweaters — parent, child, student, employee, engaged citizen. But what if we shed a few of these layers, just for a moment?To access Commune’s extensive library or meditations – along with yoga classes, breathwork, personal development workshops, and much more – visit onecommune.com/trial.The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

According to Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the “father of Functional Medicine,” the immune system is nature's greatest protector and innovator. It represents your body’s ability to resist all the things that want to tear you apart — and in doing so it intimately defines what is you and what is not you. In this episode, Dr. Bland and Jeff discuss what degrades our immune system as well as how to rejuvenate it. Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial. 0:10:01 – Dr. Linus Pauling0:20:52 – Curiosity in the Scientific Method0:24:32 – Immune System Basics0:30:54 – Inflammation0:33:28 – The Skin0:34:04 – Innate Immune System0:35:36 – The Microbiome0:36:20 – Food as Medicine0:40:38 – Immune Cells0:45:04 – Leaky Gut Syndrome0:45:30 – Postprandial Endotoxemia0:49:16 – Genes0:50:14 – Glucose0:54:11 – Metabolic Dysfunction0:55:33 – Heart Disease0:56:40 – Statins0:58:09 – Adaptive Immune System1:01:30 – Immunosenescence1:06:36 – Rejuvenating your Immune System1:10:29 – Visceral Fat1:11:41 – Two Kinds of Fat1:15:05 – Epigenetics1:20:54 – Immunogenomics1:23:32 – Hormesis1:25:03 – Mitochondria1:26:16 – Xenohormesis1:30:12 – Soil Microbiome1:37:52 – Phytochemicals1:45:05 – Biology of Belief1:53:34 – Trauma1:59:43 – Sleep2:10:53 – Big Bold HealthThis podcast is made possible by InsideTracker. Join Commune and InsideTracker for a free webinar with Andrew Huberman, PhD on Objective Measures of Health & Performance and How to Improve. Visit https://www.onecommune.com/health to sign up. Tune into the live taping on on September 22 at 1pm PT or receive the replay recording.