Commune with Jeff Krasno

Jeff attempts to provide a nuanced and thoughtful response to a controversial question posed by his daughter.This podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by founder of Osmia Skincare, Sarah Villafranco. However, the conversation goes far beyond how to properly care for your body’s largest organ. Sarah sheds light on modern beauty standards (or, rather, double standards), transparency in the cosmetics industry, and how to operate small business successfully and ethically. NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. In this episode we cover: 00:02:00: Sarah’s journey from ER doctor to the natural beauty business00:10:00: Distinguishing between natural and conventional skincare00:14:00: Ingredients in natural versus conventional skin products00:18:00: How to know your products are “good for you”00:23:00: What are parabens and phthalates?00:30:00: Do parabens and phthalates have negative effects on the body?00:39:00: The power of fragrance00:42:00: Rethinking how we understand the aging process00:48:00: Later in life effects of botox00:50:00: How to age beautifully and challenge the industry00:54:00: Gendered double standards in beauty and grooming00:57:00: Sarah’s personal skin routine01:03:00: How to create your perfect skin routine01:09:00: Sarah’s protocols for haircare and skincareThis podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In this episode, Galahad Clark, founder of VivoBarefoot, take us through the ins and outs of making shoes that are actually good for your feet — and the planet. Learn how to take care of your feet so they can support you the rest of your life! NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. Topics covered: 00:02:00: In what ways does the modern shoe affect the physiology of the foot?00:08:00: The history of footwear00:16:00: How the tennis shoe came to be00:23:00: Why going barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes increases longevity00:31:00: The challenge to make footwear more sustainable00:40:00: Regaining natural foot strength00:48:00: What is the technology behind the “conductive soul”?00:57:00: Galahad Clark’s personal story of how he came into shoemaking00:01:09: Benefits of “grounding”This podcast is supported by:VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comGainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In this episode, Jeff dives into epigenetics, the study of how genes express themselves in relation to behavior and environment. The good news: You are not a fixed genetic entity with a sealed fate but rather a fluctuating process changing in relation to your “exposome.” NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

In today’s episode, Jake challenges Jeff to reveal the root of all chronic disease in under thirty minutes. Together, the Commune co-founders discuss the importance of balance (aka “homeostasis”) in the human organism alongside the interconnected cultural, physiological and psychological factors that go into maintaining good health.In this episode we cover:00:01:00: The root of chronic disease00:08:00: How modern culture hijacks our biology00:10:00: How nature “programs” us00:12:00: Being alive as “constant adaptation”00:16:00: Homeostasis as our body’s driving force00:20:00: How modern culture has creating a market for self imposed stress00:22:00: Homeostasis in human psychology00:26:00: The link between cortisol and mental health woes00:31:00: Culture as the catalyst for imbalance00:34:00: How to realign with our biology00:41:00: Balance as a reflection of personal and societal healthJeff has a NEW Commune course where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, and increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.CARDS:onecommune.com/trial

Maintaining healthy muscle has perks beyond aesthetics. Muscle is directly correlated to our metabolic function, the strength of our bones, glucose regulation, and healthy aging. In today’s episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and JJ Virgin provide expert knowledge on how to build and maintain muscle mass now — so your body will thank you later. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

The adage “you are what you eat” also applies to what we drink! In this episode, Todd White, founder of Dry Farm Wines, walks Jeff through the natural winemaking process, comparing it to commercial wine industry methods. Todd and Jeff also weigh the pros and cons of alcohol consumption and discuss the balance between health consciousness and enjoyment in life. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. In this episode we cover: 00:08:00: How the commercial wine industry operates00:09:00: The impacts of chemical farming00:15:00: The 76 additives in commercial wine00:23:00: What’s the difference between natural and commercial wine?00:25:00: How yeast is collected in the natural wine fermentation process00:31:00: How sugar gets into wine00:34:00: How wine gets its color00:41:00: Why some winemakers opt to keep sugar in their wines00:43:00: How to have your wine and drink it too00:44:00: What is dry farming?00:48:00: How the irrigation process affects the taste of wine00:50:00: The advantages of “stressing” plants00:56:00: Farming with the rhythm of nature01:06:00: Explaining how alcohol percentages are quantifiedEnjoy an extra bottle for just a penny in your first Dry Farm Wines membership order hereThis podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024.This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info.Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024.This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info.

In this episode, Dr. G explains how factors like stress, diet, exercise, and genetics play a crucial role in insulin response. Plus, she and Jeff share practices they’ve adopted to address their own struggles with insulin resistance. Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause.In this episode we cover:00:01:00: How the exercise we choose effects insulin resistance00:03:00: Five hidden culprits of insulin resistance00:06:00: The relationship between chronic cardio and cortisol production00:08:00: Resistance training for managing insulin resistance00:10:00: How stress management impacts metabolic health00:12:00: The HSP phenomenon00:14:00: What role do genetics play in insulin resistance?00:19:00: The aging process’ effect on metabolic health00:22:00: What ethnicities are predisposed to insulin resistance? This podcast is supported by: INSIDE TRACKER This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg

Get ready for a crash course on “Embodied Manifestation” from the founder of Ziva Meditation, Emily Fletcher. This practice – which Emily describes as a combination of meditation, mindfulness, and manifesting – challenges you to access your pleasure center and feel your feelings. When wielded properly, it can be a superpower! In this episode we cover: 00:09:00: How meditation de-excites your nervous system00:14:00: The relationship between meditation and creative energy00:19:00: Balancing feminine and masculine energy00:23:00: How do you define non-attachment?00:32:00: Defining “God”00:42:00: What is “embodied manifestation”?00:46:00: How to connect with your sexual energy00:49:00: What is “emotional alchemy”?00:53:00: How to practice “lifegasm” breath01:02:00: Finding pleasure in your spiritual and meditation practices01:16:00: The art of making your whole life meditativeBalance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

We hope you enjoy this taste of our new Commune Courses Podcast, where you can find free audio excerpts of our most popular courses. This session with Jessie Inchauspé (also know as the Glucose Goddess) dives into to why we should care about our glucose levels – aka “blood sugar” – and why reducing glucose spikes is key to feeling good. If you like what you are hearing from Jessie, go to the Commune Courses Podcast to start following along to her 10-day Feel Good Blood Sugar Challenge: Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod Spotify: https://cmn.to/courses-spotifyBalance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

Turns out, not all “stress” is “bad.” In this episode, chef, author, and wellness thought leader Seamus Mullen, “stresses”' the importance of balance in experiencing adversity. We learn how to distinguish chronic stress versus acute stress, and how the dosage and frequency of stressors can impact resilience and health outcomes. In this episode we cover:00:04:00: What is the difference between chronic stress and deliberate stress?00:07:00: The downsides to lack of adversity00:15:00: Cold therapy as a tool for building distress tolerance00:23:00: Breathing styles for stressful situations00:34:00: How social isolation impacts stress00:35:00: Boredom as a superpower of creativity00:46:00: The physiological immune system’s relationship to the psychological immune system 00:55:00: Resistance training as an adversity mimetic01:11:11: The importance of diversity01:14:00: What can be learned from fastingBalance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

The Positive Impact of Getting Negative In this episode, Jeff explains the science behind “grounding,” also know as “earthing.” Direct contact with the earth's surface allows you to absorb negative electrons from the earth, which can help reduce inflammation and neuter the free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the body. Who knew?! In this episode we cover:00:02:00: Reducing oxidative stress by connecting with the earth00:04:00: How negative charge is transferred to the earth’s surface00:06:00: How negative ions neutralize free radicals in the body00:10:00: How antioxidants can decrease oxidative stress00:11:00: Health benefits of “grounding” Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefoot Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

Our ever-increasing interest in health and healthy eating habits has a dark side: Orthorexia, which is an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. In today’s conversation, Jeff and fellow Commune Co-Founder, Jake Laub, discuss the predicament of knowing too much about how to be healthy — and how to walk a middle path versus going to an extreme. In this episode we cover:00:03:00: What is the difference between Orthorexia and Anorexia?00:06:00: How does Orthorexia present in people?00:09:00: The impact of stress around food00:19:00: How do you distinguish a healthy relationship to wellness from an unhealthy obsession? 00:23:00: Possible comorbidities and roots of Orthorexia00:34:00: How to look at health on a spectrum00:44:00: What it means to be holistically wellThis podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

Today is all about self advocacy in the healthcare system. Dr. G explains why it’s often challenging to get our providers to order advanced testing, what can be gleaned from basic labs, and how to be your own best doctor. Plus, she shares what labs she runs with her patients. Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause In this episode we cover:00:01:00: Why do providers shy away from ordering certain labs?00:04:00: What can you understand about your health from basic panels?00:08:00: What is recommended beyond basic panels?00:10:00: What hormone tests should women ask their doctors to run?00:20:00: Sara’s list of tests she runs for her patients00:23:00: What biomarkers come back from a Cardio IQ test?00:26:00: How precise are the recommended tests?This podcast is supported by: INSIDE TRACKER This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg

In May 2023, Kevin Courtney was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma — Stage 4 cancer. Today he talks with Jeff about how his diagnosis was a “call to greater health” and shares what he has discovered about the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. In this episode we cover: 00:02:00: Kevin’s journey to diagnosis of Cancer00:13:12: Prognosis of Stage 4 Melanoma00:19:00: Kevin’s cancer treatment00:25:15: Definition of immunotherapy00:28:12: Quantum healing00:40:00: Addressing past trauma as a mode of healing00:52:56: Fighting against versus connecting with your body01:04:41: Kevin’s experience with immunotherapy treatment01:11:43: Kevin’s results so far with treatment01:13:59: The power of changing your perception01:16:50: How to explore your relationship to yourself Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This episode is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeLMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.

This episode explores the complex and multifaceted nature of love and relationships. We hear from Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist and author, on the influence of childhood experiences on beliefs and behaviors in adult relationships. And Danielle LaPorte, author, speaker, and entrepreneur in personal development and spirituality, discusses how virtues like compassion and forgiveness function as extensions of love. In this episode we cover:00:02:00 – Seven virtues of love00:30:30 – Unhealthy relationship patterns00:35:00 – Common relationship archetypes00:46:00 – Connecting with yourselfBalance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer. In this episode, JJ and Jeff cover hot topics in the fitness world such as body recomposition, optimal protein intake, and the importance of resistance training. Listen and learn how to feel strong, healthy, and fit for decades to come. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. This podcast is supported by: Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/communeVivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

We hope you enjoy this taste of our new Commune Courses Podcast, where you can find free audio excerpts of our most popular courses. This session lays out a common problem at the doctor’s office: The doctor does some tests and says, “Don’t worry, everything looks normal.” According to Dr. Mark Hyman, this means either you are crazy or your doctor is missing something! If you like what you are hearing from Dr. Hyman, go to the Commune Courses Podcast to listen to more sessions from this program: Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepodSpotify: https://cmn.to/courses-spotify

In today’s show, Professor Jud Brewer explains the neuroscience of habits, the neural pathways involved in forming habits such as emotional eating, and how to bring mindfulness into your food rituals. Jud is a neuroscientist, professor at Brown University School of Public Health, and author of a new book, The Hunger Habit. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. In this episode we cover:00:01:15 – What is mindfulness? 00:06:00 – How do our habits develop?00:11:00 – How does our emotional well-being influence our habit formation?00:26:00 – How effective is “willpower” when trying to change habits? 00:41:00 – How can we distinguish emotional hunger versus biological hunger?00:43:00 – How long does it take to form a habit?00:52:00 – What factors contribute to the unwinding of our habits?00:54:00 – What is mindful eating?01:00:00 – What role does kindness play in mindfulness and healthy habit formation?This podcast is supported by:VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comLivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/communeWakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

In a world where myths about sluggish metabolism and aging prevail, this episode explores the fundamental processes that sustain life within living organisms. Dr. William Li and Latt Mansor Ph.D. dissect the mysticism of metabolism and explore its dynamic nature. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by: VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample. LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

Physician and author Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains why our so-called “obesity epidemic” is really a “midlife muscle crisis.” She discusses her new book Forever Strong and her philosophy around muscle-centric medicine – emphasizing the importance of muscle in weight loss, body recomposition, overall health, and life expectancy. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by:VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com LivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

We hope you enjoy this taste of our new Commune Courses Podcast, where you can find free audio excerpts of our most popular courses. This session with Dr. Gabor Maté explores what is true human nature — and how the modern world has warped our understanding of our needs. If you like what you are hearing from Dr. Maté, head on over to the Commune Courses Podcast to listen to more sessions from this program:Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepodSpotify: https://cmn.to/courses-spotifyBalance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info.This podcast is supported by: VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

The term “plant medicine” encompasses diverse practices, from traditional herbal remedies to modern psychedelic therapies. In this episode, Dr. Dave Rabin dispels misconceptions about serotonin and discusses the massive potential for psychedelic-assisted therapy to help with mental illness. And, Jason Worbel shares his personal journey from contemplating suicide to becoming a nutrition expert inspired by the healing power of plants. NEW! Check out the Commune Courses podcast for free audio excerpts of our top courses. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://cmn.to/courses-applepod or Spotify https://cmn.to/courses-spotify or search Commune Podcasts to find the show. Go to onecommune.com/rewire to watch Dr. Dave Rabin’s Commune Course Rewire Your Brain free for four days.This podcast is supported by: VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

Stress is a significant factor contributing to insulin resistance and, consequently, to weight management challenges. Today’s episode features Dr. Benjamin Bikman on the primary causes of insulin resistance that can lead to weight gain, and Jeff shares personal protocols he adopted to lose 60 pounds.Topics covered:00:02:15 – Why is insulin resistance upstream from common chronic diseases?00:07:15 – What are the three primary origins of insulin resistance, and why are they considered independent causes?00:08:30 – How does stress affect insulin resistance?00:16:00 – What are the secondary causes of insulin resistance, and how do factors like seed oils and caffeine contribute?00:18:15 – How does the endocrine response to stress work?00:24:00 – What role does stress management play in weight management?00:25:40 – What is the significance of the00:16:08 intermittent fasting protocol in weight management?00:31:23 – What are the key protocols for weight management?Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by: VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

Welcome to Ask Dr. G, where Dr. Sara Gottfried answers questions from you, our Commune Community. Today is all about libido. Dr. G presents the physiological and hormonal factors that influence a woman’s sex drive and she provides hope for listeners seeking to amplify their sexual energy. Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause Topics covered:0:03:23 – Why does libido go down as we age?0:05:52 – Does parenting change libido?0:13:48 – How much of libido is hormonal?This podcast is supported by: InsideTrackerThis podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg

What is wealth? In this episode, Lynne and Sara review the key principles of fundraising. Listening deeply and examining your longing to be of service to the world can transform your life. Visit onecommune.com/money to learn more about this liberating course that helps you examine your attitudes toward money―earning it, spending it, and giving it away. In this episode we cover:00:14:44 – The First Principle of Fundraising00:18:27 – The Second Principle of Fundraising00:23:34 – The Third Principle of Fundraising00:29:13 – The Fourth Principle of FundraisingBalance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by: VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.comLivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE

What does good mental health look like? You have a strong sense of self-esteem, you are able to praise yourself and to let in the praise of others, and you are eager to take care of yourself, among other things. So how do you get there? In today’s episode, renowned hypnotherapist Marisa Peer will help build your mental resilience and improve your mental health. Balance Weekend Retreat with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno in Topanga, CA, April 5-7, 2024. This weekend retreat is all about practices that cultivate balance in your life. This will include movement (yoga and hiking), focusing the mind (meditation and breathwork), hot and cold therapy (ice plunge and sauna), and enjoying time together in community. Go to onecommune.com/retreat for more info. This podcast is supported by:LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeVivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.comThrive 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/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.

Alcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in our culture. We experience it at almost every social setting—from weddings to funerals, from work events to family events. But rarely do we stop to question the impact alcohol has on our mental and physical wellbeing, because if you're a “normal drinker,” why bother? In this episode, journalist and author of the book Sober Curious, Ruby Warrington encourages you to get, well, curious about the role alcohol plays in your life, and more importantly, why you consume it. In this episode we cover: 00:02:26: Defining “sober curious”00:05:38: Exploring why we turn to alcohol as a social norm00:07:37: Benefits of being sober curious00:08:02: Defining the “confidence paradox”00:11:34: Can we retrain our body to attune to natural highs?This episode originally aired on Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/shortcasts/commune-with-jeff-krasno/1006 This podcast is supported by: LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeVivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.comThrive 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/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.StripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.

Discover the keys to transforming your body composition for lasting health and longevity. In this episode, Jessie Inchauspé shares how managing glucose levels can be a pivotal factor in fat loss, and Max Lugavere highlights the role of muscle building in resolving various health issues associated with the Western diet and lifestyle. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial Topics covered:0:05:33 – How do you deal with cravings?0:13:15 – What are the primary symptoms of glucose spikes?0:17:20 – What are your protocols for controlling glucose spikes?0:37:00 – What is body recomposition and why is muscle important?0:41:44 – What is a glucose sink and how does it help with weight loss?0:45:40 – What's the role of protein? This podcast is supported by:Apollo 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.LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeThrive 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/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order. VivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.com

More and more research is showing that what we eat and how we think are more connected than we thought. In this episode, integrative medicine experts Dr. Uma Naidoo and Dr. Will Cole dig into the complex and dynamic relationship between brain health and gut health. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial Topics covered:00:03:14: What is a nutritional psychiatrist?00:06:06: What are some small tweaks we can make to feel better?00:11:30: Spices that affect our mental health00:11:44: What are the different highways between the brain and the gut?00:14:17: How the gut and the brain communicate00:15:00: The connection between inflammation and mental health00:20:06: Foods that cause gut dysbiosis00:23:21: How effective are SSRIs?00:27:14: What are some of the ways our minds impact our physiology?00:30:38: How our “fight or flight” response works00:33:40: How do you define shame?00:38:36: The transgenerational heritability of trauma00:46:09: What are some practices we can adopt to create a better relationship between the gut and the brain?00:53:00: Self care practices to improve vagal tone This podcast is supported by:VivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.comStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeTimeline 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/commune

Why is it so difficult to find inexpensive, healthy food? In this episode, Jeff does some in-the-field research to find the most nutrient-dense options at the omnipresent convenience store 7-Eleven. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:00:02:10 - The hurdles to finding both healthy and affordable food.00:03:52 - Is there a way to shop affordably at a convenience store and eat healthy?00:05:56 - What to look for when making healthy choices at a convenience store.00:06:47 - Healthiest foods at 7-Eleven.00:10:50 - How could you eat exclusively and affordably from a 7-Eleven across an entire day? 00:12:52 - Reflections on the endemic issues faced by our food systemThis podcast is supported by:LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.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/COMMUNEThrive 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/commune

We use plastic in almost everything. Plastic in our homes, plastic in our food packaging—there's even plastic in our clothing. But did you know that only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled? The rest is poisoning our environment, and it is also poisoning us. In this episode, Kathtryn Nelson, also known as The Plastic-Free Mermaid, shares what we can do to solve this plastic problem so we can take better care of ourselves and our planet. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:00:01:20: What are plastic gyres?00:02:48: Can the plastic in our oceans be cleaned up?00:03:46: Is recycling effective?00:07:11: What’s the real solution to our plastic problem?00:08:25: How can we create social norms for solving environmental issues?00:10:53: What are some habits we can adopt to minimize our everyday plastic use?This episode originally aired on Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/shortcasts/commune-with-jeff-krasno/982 This podcast is supported by: LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.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/COMMUNEThrive 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/commune

Resistance training doesn’t just help you lift heavier things, it also improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and even brain health. In this episode, Max Lugavere – health and science journalist and author of Genius Foods – expands our understanding of the importance of protein and building muscle mass. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:15 – What is body recomposition and why is it important?0:07:01 – How does lean muscle affect blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity?0:08:52 – What is a glucose sink?0:12:41 – What is the link between metabolic health and Alzheimer's?0:21:08 – Why is it good to increase core metabolic rate through the acquisition of skeletal muscle mass?0:23:59 – What is the best way to preserve muscle?0:25:18 – What effect does Ozempic have on muscle mass?0:26:21 – What is metabolic obsesity or "skinny-fat," and why is it dangerous?0:27:56 – Why is muscle useful from an endocrine perspective?0:39:31 – What's the role of protein in developing muscle?0:42:05 – How does protein help control hunger?0:43:01 – What is the best source of protein?0:46:05 – What type of animal protein should we be getting?0:56:36 – When should we be getting protein?0:57:59 – How much protein should we ideally get?1:01:51 – What about protein supplements?1:03:48 – Should we focus on getting more amino acids?1:07:43 – What about creatine?1:08:57 – How do carbs fit into the equation?1:13:05 – Is there a trade-off between performance and longevity?1:22:18 – What did you find through your McDonald's experiment? This podcast is supported by:Apollo 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.LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/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/COMMUNEThrive 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/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.

Welcome to Ask Dr. G, where Dr. Sara Gottfried answers questions from you, our Commune Community. Today, Jeff and Dr. G tackle questions about insulin and managing glucose levels. Dr. G presents the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet specifically in connection to reversing insulin resistance, and the two share protocols they’ve adopted to reverse pre-diabetes. Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause In this episode we cover:0:04:25 – What are the optimal fasting insulin levels?0:12:19 – What is the definition of insulin resistance?0:22:40 – Where does glucose travel once it's in the bloodstream?0:23:54 – Consequences of pre-diabetes in women vs. men0:25:52 – How effective is the ketogenic diet for insulin resistance?This podcast is supported by: InsideTrackerThis podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg

In this episode, holistic psychologist and author Dr. Nicole LePera discusses her new book “How to Be the Love You Seek.” She and Jeff explore how our childhood experiences can shape beliefs and behaviors in our adult relationships, and Nicole highlights the importance of paying attention to our body’s signals in order to become better attuned to our hearts. Resources:Nicole LePera on Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologistOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEWTaMjqOH8J1Gy06Ey0YgOn the web: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:04:14 – What was the genesis of your emotional unavailability? And how did you address it?0:09:48 – Are our unhealthy relationship patterns rooted in childhood trauma or adverse experiences? 0:14:04 – What are some prominent character archetypes?0:18:23 – How do our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors impact our physiology?0:26:34 – What's the link between our neurobiology and ability to form healthy relationships?0:34:48 – What is the "embodied" self? How do we access it?0:46:55 – What health protocols have you adopted to feel your most embodied?0:56:21 – How do we attune our hearts?1:04:07 – How do you apply your work to your personal life?1:10:56 – Who can benefit from reading "How To Be The Love You Seek"?

In this episode, Jeff enjoys a lively repartee, recounting a humorous exchange with his mother-in-law in which they reflect on the true purpose of purpose. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial This podcast is supported by: StripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order. 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/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 Apollo 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.

Addiction treatment specialist and yoga teacher Tommy Rosen shares the moment he had to confront a harsh reality — his reliance on cannabis for emotional solace only masked deeper issues. In this episode, he and Jeff delve into the complex landscape of modern cannabis culture, exploring its positive aspects as well as the often overlooked negative impacts, including rising concerns of addiction and abuse.Life Beyond Cannabis is a 6-week, online program with weekly live coaching, designed to help you gain freedom from addictive bahaviors and move towards self-mastery. Find out more here and break up with cannabis for good: https://r20.com/lifebeyondcannabisCheck out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:58 – Tommy's Experience0:11:37 – What are some reasons people use cannabis?0:18:08 – How does cannabis compare to narcotics?0:26:37 – What are some of the medical benefits of cannabis?0:34:06 – What are some of the negative impacts of overuse of cannabis?0:40:10 – How do you define a "half-lived life"?0:45:25 – What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)?0:51:15 – How many adults in the US are using cannabis?0:52:58 – What is your recovery program Life Beyond Cannabis?1:08:23 – Finding community in recovery1:20:09 – How to mindfully observe our consumption habits1:23:40 – Where to find Tommy's recovery resourcesThis podcast is supported by: Stripes Meet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.Timeline Nutrition Timeline 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/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 Apollo 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.

In this episode, Jeff explores the interconnectedness of nature through the lens of sprouting. He walks us through the satisfyingly straightforward process of growing sprouts and how the simple act of watering seeds until they sprout on your kitchen counter connects you to the great oneness hiding behind all life in the universe.In this episode we cover:0:01:10 - Varieties of sprouts0:01:30 - Equipment required for home sprouting0:03:00 - Germination process0:03:18 - Seed/plant cycle0:04:45 - Structure of plants0:05:52 - Pollenation0:06:20 - Fertilization0:07:05 - Fruiting0:07:50 - Mutual relationships in ecosystems0:08:40 - The democracy of natureLearn 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:ION Founded by Zach Bush MD, ION* is derived from 60 million-year-old soil, utilizing the intelligence of nature to drive our bodies’ innate power to heal and thrive. Gentle enough for the whole family, ION* supports whole-body health so you can live your best gut-happy life.Level up your daily wellness ritual today with 15% OFF at intelligenceofnature.com with code NATURE15: https://intelligenceofnature.com/products/gut-health-supplementLMNTLMNT 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 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/communeTimeline Nutrition Timeline 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.VivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.com

Today’s episode is an effort to unpack, chronologically and objectively, the history of Israel-Palestine for the past 4,000 years. The discussion focuses on the religious, cultural and political history of the region – from the time of Abraham, the father of both Judaism and Islam – until the day of the Hamas attack. We hope you find it helpful in developing a more nuanced and grounded assessment of the current situation. Maps mentioned in the discussionMaps PDFFor access to our Membership library, which includes full-length courses with all the teachers you are about to hear, go to onecomune.com/trial.In this episode we cover:0:06:28 – What is the history of the region going back 4000 years?0:25:24 – What groups are indigenous to this region?0:27:05 – What happened during the Ottoman period?0:29:30 – What is Zionism?0:35:13 – What was the Balfour Declaration?0:41:25 – What was the British Mandate?0:44:30 – What was the two-state solution?0:48:51 – What was the second two-state solution?0:52:28 – What happened on May 14, 1948?0:53:40 – Was there an official vote within the United Nations to approve that partition plan?0:54:59 – What were the results of the Nakba/War of Independence?0:59:47 – What is the right of return?1:01:38 – Why did the international community not demand Israel give the land back?1:06:35 – What is the Israeli paradox?1:07:51 – Are Arab Israeli's mostly Muslim?1:14:10 – What is the status of a Palestinian refugee?1:16:25 – What happens in 1967?1:39:19 – What happened in 1973?1:41:31 – What was the First Intifada?1:43:50 – What were the results of the 1992 election?1:44:44 – What were the Oslo Accords?1:53:16 – What was the Israel-Jordan peace treaty of 1994?1:57:19 – What was the Camp David Summit?2:04:21 – What was the Second Intifada?2:09:50 – Why the withdrawal from Gaza in 2005?2:13:26 – What happened in the 2006 election?2:26:28 – What happens in the early 2010's?2:32:41 – What is the situation in Gaza?This podcast is supported by:LivOn Labs This week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.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 Thrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeION Founded by Zach Bush MD, ION* is derived from 60 million-year-old soil, utilizing the intelligence of nature to drive our bodies’ innate power to heal and thrive. Gentle enough for the whole family, ION* supports whole-body health so you can live your best gut-happy life.Level up your daily wellness ritual today with 15% OFF at intelligenceofnature.com with code NATURE15:

Welcome to the fourth episode of Ask Dr. G, where Dr. Sara Gottfried answers questions from you, our Commune Community. Today, Jeff and Dr. G get into the details of exercise — what, when, how often, and for how long. They discuss the benefits of zone two training, the role of exercise in mood regulation, and the appropriate balance between aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training.Biomarkers of the heartBe part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause In this episode we cover:0:03:18 – How should we move our bodies for optimal health?0:05:46 -- What is a CT scan of the heart?0:09:55 – Is it possible to exercise too much?0:12:24 – How do you define oxidative stress?0:14:33 – What types of plaques exist in the arteries?0:17:05 – What biomarkers do you use to measure a healthy heart?0:19:28 – How much exercise is optimal?0:20:30 – How should we balance the different types of exercise?0:24:31 – What are the different types of aerobic training, what is FTP, and what are the training zones?0:29:19 – Is there an aerobic zone that is optimal for mood regulation? 0:30:03 – Can exercise be used to manage weight?0:32:05 – What type of exercise is the most effective at releasing endorphins?0:33:07 – What is the situation with lactic acid and sore muscles?0:34:36 – How do you balance cardio -- aerobic and anaerobic training -- with resistance training?0:37:25 – How can exercise influence healthspan?0:38:19 – How critical is flexibility?0:44:31 – When is the best time to exercise?0:47:21 – How does your body feel now, in your 50's, compared to your 20's?This podcast is supported by:InsideTrackerThis 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/drg

Is forgiveness a gift you give to another, or is it something you give yourself? This episode features insightful excerpts from Commune courses taught by Justin Michael Williams and Scott Schwenk. Discover what forgiveness really means, its transformative power, and practical steps for embarking on a healing journey. Forgiveness Letter Workbook Pages For access to our Membership library, which includes full-length courses with all the teachers you are about to hear, go to onecomune.com/trial. In this episode we cover:0:04:11 – What Forgiveness Is Not0:07:45 – What Wants to Bloom In Your Life?0:10:21 – What is Forgiveness?0:12:22 – How to Forgive - Five Steps0:32:21 – Introduction to Practice00:40:35 – Forgiveness Meditation PracticeThis podcast is supported by:InsideTrackerThis podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg LivOn Labs This week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness areditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.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 Timeline Nutrition Timeline 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/commune

Commune Co-Founders Jeff and Jake are entangled in a series of conversations on how we can address our most pressing personal and global problems. One of the solutions is so old and obvious that we overlook its simple power: living in community. In this episode, Jake tells Jeff about the 240-acre agrivillage he is helping build in the Pacific Northwest and they discuss why communities of the past have flourished — or withered on the vine. Learn more about the Rooted Northwest agrivillage at rootednw.org. They are still looking for more members to be residents! Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:39 – What is the history of Jeff and Jake's connection?0:14:36 – What is a kibbutz?0:21:13 – What did the beginning of your process look like as you searched for an intentional community for your family?0:22:45 – What is Rooted Northwest?0:25:34 – How does it work?0:27:32 – What are some of the benefits?0:34:45 – What is a Sociocracy?0:37:41 – What is an Agrivillage?0:49:50 – How does one person make real societal, global, and lasting change?0:59:07 – What is Sacred Economics?1:08:46 – What is one of the reasons Rooted Northwest came into existence?1:11:53 – What are you giving up to become a member of Rooted NW?1:14:21 – What are some of the responsibilities of membership and residence?1:21:03 – What is a farming accelerator?This podcast is supported by:InsideTrackerThis podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg LivOn Labs This week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness areditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.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 Timeline Nutrition Timeline 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/commune

As science makes remarkable strides, more and more of us will be living past 100. But the reality is that our healthspans – the years we spend in good health, free from chronic disease and disabilities – is actually going down. In today's episode, we present insights from leading experts in the field of longevity on how to improve healthspan. Go to onecommune.com/youngeryou for a free 5-day pass to The Younger You Method with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. You’ll learn a simple diet and lifestyle program to slow down how fast you age — and even age in reverse. In this episode we cover:0:08:23 – What is the difference between biological and chronological age?0:11:11 – What is the difference between lifespan and healthspan?0:20:42 – How is biological age measured?0:26:16 – Bio 101: what is the primary function of DNA?0:31:40 – What does healthspan look like in the West right now?0:37:07 – How do we make longevity protocols accesible?0:40:50 – What are adversity mimetics and why are they helpful? This podcast is supported by: 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/COMMUNETimeline 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.Apollo 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.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/communeVivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.com

Light Watkins is a bestselling author, accomplished meditation teacher, and host of The Shine, often described as “The Jimmy Kimmel Show for mindfulness.” In this episode we explore the profound insights he gained from adopting a nomadic lifestyle, delving into the concept of "spiritual minimalism" and its transformative impact, reminding us that life's unforeseen twists and turns can lead us to truly extraordinary lives.Alan Watts Story About the Chinese FarmerWhite Polar Bear StudyGo to onecommune.com/light to enjoy a free 7-day pass to Light Watkins’ 21 Day Meditation Challenge.In this episode we cover:0:03:07 – What was The Shine?0:13:57 – How can one create community?0:21:05 – What is spiritual minimalism?0:24:18 – What is a leap of faith?0:26:25 – What essentials do you carry in your bag?0:37:57 – What's your particular skill with paper?0:39:38 – How do you remember people's names?0:44:11 – What is flaneuring?0:53:50 – What does "no throwaway moments" mean?1:02:11 – How do you become comfortable with discomfort?1:08:51 – What is the resting squat?1:13:13 – What's your take on the freedom of choice?1:20:12 – What's your ten step process for meditation?1:41:17 – What's your idea of final impressions?This podcast is supported by:LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE http://livonlabs.com/communeTimeline 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 http://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 http://thrivemarket.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to http://iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.VivobarefootVivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at http://Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. http://www.vivobarefoot.com

Daniela, Christina, Dr. Jolene, and Danielle discuss their diverse experiences giving birth, revealing the full spectrum of pain, humor, ecstasy, and loss. Through their candid accounts we hope to encourage women to trust their bodies, find humor in challenging moments, and embrace unpredictability. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:02:10 – Daniela's Birth Story0:11:04 – Christina's Birth Story0:19:19 – Dr. Jolene's Birth Story0:29:30 – Danielle's Birth Story This podcast is supported by:Apollo 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. LivOn LabsDiscover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeBetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Today we hear insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith and Marianne Williamson on the importance of self-forgiveness for personal and collective healing, and davidji guides you through a meditation based on the ancient Hawaiian forgiveness practice of Ho'oponopono. For access to our Membership library, which includes full-length courses with all the teachers you are about to hear, go to onecomune.com/trial. In this episode we cover:0:02:38 – Mastering Forgiveness0:04:24 – Debt & Lack0:06:36 – Self-Forgiveness0:08:05 – Lifting Your Frequency0:12:56 – The Ego's Illusion0:14:56 – Affirming the Innocence in Another0:16:15 – Nonviolent Communication0:17:26 – Seeing the Truth in Another0:18:38 – Forgiveness for Relationships0:30:08 – Ho'oponopono Practice for Forgiveness This podcast is supported by: Apollo 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.LivOn LabsDiscover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/commune BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

In this milestone episode, Jeff reflects on the wealth of wisdom he's gathered from diverse and brilliant minds — and what seems to be a common theme among so many doctors, neuroscientists, nutritionists, environmentalists, spiritual leaders, and more. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial This podcast is supported by:Apollo 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.LivOn LabsDiscover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeBetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Listen in to learn more about the intricate connection between gut and brain and how food literally feeds your moods, molecule by molecule. Get a free pass to watch Dr. Uma’s new Commune course, Nutrition for Anxiety! Visit onecommune.com/anxiety to sign up. In this episode we cover:0:02:58 – What is a nutritional psychiatrist?0:04:18 – Adding and removing foods0:11:48 – The Gut-Brain Connection0:15:04 – How Food Interacts with the Gut-Brain Connection0:20:02 – The Connection Between Anxiety, Depression, and Gut Issues0:21:43 – Foods that Degrade the Gut0:23:57 – The Impact of Inflammation0:25:26 – The Role of Serotonin0:29:20 – What is the role of tryptophan the production of serotonin?0:33:00 – What is the role of prebiotics and fiber?0:35:01 – What are fermented foods we should eat?0:41:26 – What is the impact of meat?0:49:10 – What can we do to advocate for eating healthy?0:50:08 – Should we focus on low-glycemic carbs?0:58:06 – How can hospital patients eat well?1:02:30 – What are some healthy food swaps for a sweet craving?1:05:51 – What are some healthy swaps for seed oils?1:08:03 – What are healthier options for sodas or sugary fruit drinks?1:14:49 – What is the connection between caffeine and anxiety?1:19:01 – What is the daily recommended intake of sugar?1:19:28 – Is there a good app that reports glycemic index?1:20:04 – How does the brain influence the gut?1:27:59 – What is the connection between food and anxiety?This podcast is supported by:Apollo 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.LivOn LabsDiscover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeBetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

In today’s episode we explore the far-reaching consequences of modern farming practices. Our guests – Dr. Zach Bush, Gail Fuller of Circle 7 Farm, and author Alex Woodard – explain why agriculture came to rely so heavily on chemical inputs, what that has meant for farmer and consumer health, and how a shift in farming practices can restore our internal and external ecosystems. Go to onecommune.com/vital to to watch the first 5 days of Zach Bush’s Commune course Vital Health for free. In this episode we cover:0:04:36 – The Ordinary Soil Book Excerpt0:09:41 – Conditions for American Farmers0:11:33 – The Impact of Modern Farming0:16:55 – Changes in Farming in the Past 50 Years0:22:37 – The 80's Obesity Movement0:25:41 – Herbicides and Mental Health0:31:40 – Glyphosate as a Functioning Antibiotic0:41:02 – A Return to Regenerative Farming0:54:06 – Corn, Soy, Cows, and Cars0:58:51 – The Farm Bill0:59:58 – Crop Insurance1:11:33 – Bringing Back Crop Rotation1:18:19 – Carbon in the Soil1:27:50 – Earthworms1:40:21 – StorytellingThis podcast is supported by: BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.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/COMMUNETimeline 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/commune InsideTracker This podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg

Insulin resistance is remarkably ubiquitous, impacting nearly a billion people around the world. In this episode, metabolic research scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman clarifies the relationship between insulin and chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, dementia and diabetes as well as its impact on infertility, PCOS, and erectile dysfunction. He also discusses the pros and cons of popular drug interventions like Ozempic and Metformin. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:47 – The Role of Insulin0:07:12 – Primary Causes of Insulin Resistance0:24:37 – Infertility0:34:49 – Early Puberty0:40:43 – Alzheimer's Disease0:49:13 – Ketogenic Diet0:56:36 – Contributors to Insulin Resistance1:05:09 – How to Improve Insulin Resistance1:07:55 – Temperature Therapies1:14:45 – Exercise1:20:55 – Drug Interventions1:34:16 – OzempicThis podcast is supported by:BetterHelpBetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate whenand how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy. 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 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 MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune InsideTrackerThis podcast is supported by InsideTracker: Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://insidetracker.com/drg