Commune with Jeff Krasno

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.

As humans, we like to jump to conclusions and develop opinions on the spot, based on the information we have at hand. But reality is always infinitely more complex. In this shortcast, author Diego Perez–aka Yung Pueblo–invites us to dig deeper and explore other perspectives in order to find pathways between contradictory opinions and polar extremes. Shortcasts are 10- to 15-minute versions of longer Commune podcasts created in collaboration with Blinkist. The full-length version of this episode is available here: https://www.onecommune.com/blog/podcast-the-modern-middle-way-yung-pueblo This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/Commune.

We cruise through our day-to-day lives experiencing sound as one giant monophonic wave form – an aural smoothie of leaf blowers, motors, buzzing refrigerators. But when you stop moving around, get quiet and really listen, you will begin to notice the magnificent multi-layered symphony of sounds that cross your field of awareness. 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.

Why do more people suffer from mental illness now than ever before? In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and Jeff discuss the premise that disease in our society is actually a normal consequence of a toxic social system driven by short-term profits over long-term human health.In this episode we cover: The four psychological needs of healthy children Why attachment and authenticity are so important How your emotions and immune system are connected The social and psychological roots of disease Obstacles and pathways to healing Watch the first hour of Dr. Maté's Commune course, A Return to Wholeness, at onecommune.com/whole.Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

Today’s musing explores one of Jeff's lifelong passions: tennis. You may or may not share his enthusiasm for hitting fuzzy yellow balls. But, hopefully, you have a passion, an activity in which you immerse yourself, find flow, and time melts away. You become as writing or as painting. The following essay explores this phenomenon. 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

We hope this new weekly series can help you establish meditation as a regular habit. Jeff will be offering beginner-friendly meditations for the first few Saturdays, after which we will begin featuring guided practices from the many incredible teachers in Commune Membership. In this first episode, Jeff offers sets the stage for meditation, while future episodes will jump right into the practice. To access the full treasure trove of more than 2,000 video lessons we have recorded over the years, visit onecommune.com. 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 her 30s, Dr. Sara Gottfried’s metabolic function was closer to that of a woman in her 50s. After applying functional medicine principles to herself, within six weeks she had fixed the root cause of her discomfort, reversed her prediabetes, and lost more than 20 pounds. In this episode, Dr. Gottfried and Jeff deep dive into metabolism and why metabolic dysfunction is the upstream cause of 9 out of the top 10 killers in the U.S. today. In this episode we cover:0:06:25 Intro0:10:07 Metabolism0:10:48 Metabolic Dysfunction0:11:56 Measuring Metabolic Health0:13:24 Continuous Glucose Monitors0:18:03 Insulin Resistance 0:21:32 Glucose0:26:34 Symptoms of Improper Glucose Function0:32:09 Alzheimer's Disease0:35:55 Unwanted Pharmaceutical Side Effects0:37:36 Hormones and Cholesterol0:40:12 Tests to Gauge Metabolic Health0:48:50 Ketogenic Diet0:51:53 Microbiome 0:54:26 Testosterone Advantage0:55:57 Carbs vs Net Carbs0:57:44 Clean Keto0:59:07 Saturated Fat1:00:01 Bioindividuality1:02:23 Ketosis1:05:11 Metabolic Crisis in Women1:05:41 Fasting1:06:51 Cold Therapy and Hydrotherapy1:08:02 Hormesis1:08:45 Human Growth Hormone1:12:46 Testosterone in Women1:15:55 Eating Out1:17:54 Leptin and Ghrelin1:21:04 Biological Advantages in Women1:24:14 Trauma1:31:11 Gut-Brain AxisLearn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

Non-attachment is double-edged. If you hold your breath, you lose it, but if you let it go, it comes back. In this episode, Jeff muses on this aspect of non-attachment as his daughter prepares to move 6,000 miles away. 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Jason Wrobel considered ending his life while standing in his kitchen — but his kitchen would also save his life. After a comprehensive battery of medical tests, Jason discovered he had suboptimal neurotransmitter function, which led him to become an expert in the nutrition needed for optimal mental health. In this episode he and Jeff have an in-depth discussion on neurotransmitters and which foods, herbs, and supplements can improve cognitive function. Timestamps: 0:04:28 – Intro 0:11:15 – Jason’s Journey 0:19:53 – How Nutrition Affects Brain Function 0:27:38 – Neurotransmitters 0:34:31 – SSRI’s 0:38:41 – Serotonin 0:41:34 – Tryptophan 0:43:04 – Melatonin 0:47:10 – Sleep 0:50:35 – The Microbiome and Gut Health 0:53:49 – Inflammatory Foods 0:59:14 – Sugar Substitutes 1:00:41 – Continuous Glucose Monitors 1:06:44 – Fruit Sugars 1:10:26 – Growing Food 1:14:44 – Our Relationship to the Material 1:17:28 – Mindful Eating 1:21:10 – Fight or Flight 1:25:43 – Cortisol and Weight Gain 1:28:07 – Dopamine 1:29:57 – Ayurvedic Herbs 1:30:52 – Saffron 1:36:35 – Lion’s Mane 1:37:51 – BDNF or Brain Derived Neurotrophic 1:39:07 – Ancient Traditions to Heal Modern 1:42:38 – Plant Medicine 1:49:59 – Blue Zones 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Why do we develop addictive behaviors? As an ex-drug and sex addict, comedian and spiritualist Russell Brand knows a lot about the drives behind addiction: It all comes down to a lack of connection. In this Shortcast, Russell shares the wisdom he gained through 14 years of recovery, including how a 12-step program can help you relive suffering, what addiction and meditation have in common, and why we need each other in order to heal. Shortcasts are 10- to 15-minute versions of longer Commune podcasts created in collaboration with Blinkist. The full-length version of this episode is available here: https://www.onecommune.com/blog/podcast-healing-collective-addictions-russell-brand This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Stories about abortion are filed in the library of most families — legal, illegal, secret, tinged with relief or with regret. In this episode, Schuyler's mother shares the story of her two abortions, and Schuyler shares her experience of an appointment that came... and went. In a society that has made pro-choice or pro-life a black and white decision, this episode embraces the reality that abortion is non-binary – “not composed of or involving just two things.” In the greyscale, degrees of truth emerge, and maybe (just maybe) a middle path reveals itself. Commusings is where we take a moment to think deeply about spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.

Everyone you know is going to die someday, including you — but as a culture we avoid this universal topic. This collection of lessons explores how we can prepare to die with dignity as well as how to support others as they navigate the transition. Each of the teachers featured in this master class has a full-length course on Commune. Go to onecommune.com/trial to join Commune Membership free for 14 days and access our entire library of more than 100 programs on personal growth, spirituality, health, yoga, meditation, and social impact. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Like Texas in the 1980’s, we must tap into the pride we feel for our land and find a solution to the common foe faced by the United States. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

With a healthier brain comes a happier life. In this episode, physician and psychiatrist Dr. Amen shares the five primary brain types (and why it’s important to know yours) alongside neuroscience-based habits and protocols to maintain long-term happiness. You will also learn the key ways we degrade brain functionality and why happiness is not just a personal quest but a moral obligation. In this show we cover: - The five different brain types - Dr. Amen’s seven secrets to happiness - The eleven major risk factors to brain dysfunction - Foods and supplements for brain health - Daily rituals and habits for feeling like you have purpose - Why the quest for happiness is a moral obligation Learn 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune. This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

You may have recently seen news headlines highlighting torturous summer travel. Well, Jeff didn’t have to read about these nightmarish ordeals in the papers – because he experienced his own madcap misadventures first-hand. Today’s essay recounts the dreadful, if occasionally humorous, twists and turns of Jeff's recent return from the City of Lights. 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Diagnosed with a supposedly irreversible autoimmune disease, Dr. Terry Wahls could only walk short distances with two canes. With nothing to lose, she radically changed her diet and supplement regime and five months later was back on her bike for Mother’s Day. In this episode, Dr. Wahls shares how autoimmune diseases progress, the importance of healthy mitochondria, and how you can use her protocol to reclaim your health. In this show we cover: - How Dr. Wahls became ill and how her life was transformed - How your mitochondria can drive disability - The three big functions of our immune cells - The underlying biological pathologies that many autoimmune diseases share Dr Terry Wahls’ Free 5-Day Challenge: Conquer your autoimmune condition and create your healing journey. https://terrywahls.com/5daychallenge/ 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 suported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting insidetracker.com/commune. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Your body is innately designed to heal and repair itself — especially when you maximize your body’s resilience in the face of both pathogenic and chronic diseases. Dr. Roger Seheult walks you through the latest studies that explain on a physiological level why certain lifestyle changes and simple health hacks can help you avoid getting sick — or get better faster if you do. Watch Dr. Seheult's full course on Commune by signing up for a 14-day free trial at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

In this episode, Dr. Lipton and Jeff discuss the interconnected relationship between belief and biology, and how you can use Dr. Lipton’s pioneering understanding of epigenetics to create health. Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.

Today’s musings comes after the haze of the fireworks has cleared, but the same can not be said for the social and political tensions that characterize the time. This month, the U.S. celebrated its Independence Day, a holiday that, for many, has come to symbolize the tenet of freedom. Sounds simple, right? What could be more straightforward than the concept of freedom? For better or worse, social contracts rarely are, and this look at the almost 250-year-old Declaration proves just as nuanced. 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 BetterHelp. Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

If you care about WHAT you eat, then you must also pay attention to HOW you eat. Good digestion relies not only what’s on your plate but also how you approach a meal emotionally and ritually. This message has appeared so many times in Commune courses that we have collected the best lessons – from four doctors and two nutritionists – on how to vastly improve your relationship with food, for both your physical and mental health. Each of the teachers featured in this master class has a full-length course on Commune. Go to onecommune.com/trial to join Commune Membership free for 14 days and access our entire library of more than 100 programs on personal growth, health, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and social impact. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

The heart seeks mystery, whereas the mind seeks certainty. Can we heed the heart in order to enjoy this project of being human? 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 BetterHelp. Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

We have had five previous mass extinction events, but did the planet go extinct? No. Life came back more diverse and complex every time. In this episode, Jeff and Zach grapple with the root causes of our extractive and destructive tendencies as well as how our inherent physicality presents an opportunity for seeing beauty in the world. To continue learning with Dr. Zach Bush, sign up for a free trial of Commune Membership and check out his course. Get started at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

We are like the candle flame — a pattern that appears “real” but is in fact a constantly changing stream particles. If we are going to be free of anxiety, it helps to remember this truth about our physical nature. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

What does it mean to be well in an unjust world? Kerri Kelly is known for making waves in the wellness industry by challenging norms, disrupting systems, and grassroots organizing. In this conversation, she and Jeff reimagine a wellness culture that balances self-care with collective care, embraces disagreement, and sees political activism as an extension of a yoga or meditation practice. This podcast is suported by InsideTracker: InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard to live healthier, longer. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting insidetracker.com/commune. This podcast is also supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Anita Moorjani is a woman with a remarkable story: After a 4-year battle with cancer, she fell into a coma and doctors believed she had days to live. During this time, she was given a powerful truth: Heaven is not a destination; it is a state of being. Watch Anita's full course on Commune by signing up for a 14-day free trial at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Just like your car’s engine light warns you about damage to your vehicle, biomarkers can convey what aspects of your health need attention. In this episode, you’ll learn about ten key biomarkers, including cortisol, cholesterol, glucose, testosterone, and inflammation (CRP), and ways to keep them within optimal ranges. Michelle and Jeff also discuss the difference between healthspan and lifespan and what it would mean for society if more people had access to the “dashboard” of their bodies. 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 BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

In today's romp through relativity theory, Jeff muses on how each of us observes life from our own unique platform. And yet, at the same time, we’re all on one. 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 BetterHelp. Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Our culture of phones, chairs, and convenience food has vastly outpaced our evolutionary roots. In this episode, ultra-endurance barefoot runner Tony Riddle shares ways of being – from how you sit to what you eat to how you fall asleep – that are more in sync with human biology. Jeff and Tony also discuss how a holistic approach to rewilding your life can help you reconnect to and reach your innate human potential. Want more from Tony? You can try his Commune course Rewilding Human Movement free for 5 days at onecommune.com/rewild This podcast is supported by Blinkist and BetterHelp. Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune. Try Blinkist Premium free for 7 days! See for yourself why Jeff recommends Blinkist to help you learn and grow every day. Go to Blinkist.com/Commune to start your free 7-day trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership.

Before the white salt shaker there was a rainbow of salts. How did we go from a prism of rock, mineral, and sea salts to the sodium chloride we have at our table? Why did we decide we needed pure white salt, reduced to a single sodium chloride element? This excerpt from Dr. Zach Bush’s Commune course, Vital Health, help you understand the importance of complex salts for your biochemistry. You’ll come away from this course with actionable steps to reimagine your experience with not just salt, but a wide variety of misunderstood foods and macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Take Vital Health with Dr. Zach Bush for free with a 14 -day trial of Commune Membership. Visit onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

You can grow the most nutritious food on the planet right on your countertop, with just seeds, fresh water, and a jar. That’s the miracle of sprouts, where just one pound of lentils can turn into 10 pounds of nourishment in less than week. In this episode, Doug and Jeff also discuss how sprouts can help address food inequality and offer a step-by-step guide to beginning your own low-cost sprouting protocol. Stay tuned for a Commune sprouting course with Doug in Fall 2022, and in the meantime, enjoy all our health, plant-based nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial. The Commune Podcast is made possible by: Blinkist and BetterHelp Commune listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune. Try Blinkist Premium free for 7 days! See for yourself why Commune recommends Blinkist to help you learn and grow every day. Go to Blinkist.com/Commune to start your free 7 day trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership.

Are dad jokes simply inane humor, or through the process of dedicated repetition do our father's transform these phrases into powerful mantras of love? 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.

Jaiya is a somatic sexologist who looks at sexuality holistically: from the physical and psychological to the emotional and spiritual. Over her years of counseling, Jaiya has developed 5 erotic blueprints that can help you understand you own preferred sexual language as well as your partner’s. In this episode, Jeff and Jaiya also explore our polarized cultural view of sex and the nuanced energetic dimensions of tantra. You can take Jaiya's Erotic Blueprints quiz at missjaiya.com. This podcast is supported by Thrive Market: Join today and get $80 in FREE groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

When we experience fear, loss, or the hundred other daily stresses inherent in life, it can be easy to retreat inside ourselves until the whole world is just a single point of pain–our pain. Lovingkindness is a practice that, among other things, helps us understand that the path out of loneliness, the cure for fear, is to expand the concern that is normally centered around yourself outward, to include someone else. In this excerpt from her course, Compassionate Resilience, Sharon Salzberg speaks with insight and clarity about the expansion of spirit we call love. Watch her full course for free with a 14-day Commune Membership trial at onecommune.com/trial.