Commune with Jeff Krasno

Why is the topic of women’s health so taboo? What is the relationship between menopause and libido? In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, clinical sexologist and award-winning endocrinologist, gives medically accurate answers to the questions you've been meaning to ask.In this episode we cover the following questions:0:05:41 – Why is Women's Health Taboo?0:07:19 – Why Don't Practitioners Understand Hormones?0:10:21 – What Are the Impacts of Lack of Sex Ed?0:22:28 – Is Weight Gain and Excess Hair Growth Normal?0:30:32 – What Are the Effects of Hormonal Imbalance?0:30:26 – What Are Common Hormone Imbalances?0:34:49 – What foods support a healthy thyroid?0:38:09 – Can thyroid hormone supplements lower libido?0:44:40 – Is a lowered libido normal in a relationship?0:55:38 – What is the relationship between menopause and libido?1:06:43 – How do I know if hormone therapy is right for me?1:16:09 – What is the relationship between gut and vaginal health?1:20:11 – What is the best vaginal hygiene routine?1:23:07 – What products create hormonal imbalances?1:28:50 – What are the primary protocols of your 28-day program?Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

A common fat found in processed foods is one molecule away from plastic! In this episode Corinna Bellizzi, climate activist and entrepreneur, takes us from the macro to the micro on good and bad fats, and shares how you can correct the balance between the harmful vs. helpful forms of fat in your diet. In this episode we cover:0:07:36 – Bad Fats0:13:51 – Good Fats0:19:07 – Saturated Fat0:29:12 – Proper Ratios0:42:57 – Common Ratios0:47:51 – Omega-3 and Pregnancy0:48:42 – Alzheimer's0:54:53 – Fertility0:59:29 – Algae1:06:30 – Sustainable Nutrition1:17:33 – The Future of ProteinStudies mentioned in the episode: Environmental Impacts of Large-Scale Spirulina Production in Hellisheidi Geothermal Park IcelandPhotosynthetically Controlled Spirulina, but Not Solar Spirulina, Inhibits TNF-α Secretion: Potential Implications for COVID-19-Related Cytokine Storm TherapyLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial

What is body fat good for? Quite a lot actually — though its function depends on its color and location in your body. In this episode Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and bestselling author, shares the research that is making us rethink human metabolism, as well as what you can do to heal your own metabolism.In this episode we cover:0:04:57 – Types of Body Fat0:08:10 – Metabolism0:10:05 – Body Fat Beginnings0:17:01 – Excess Fat0:21:38 – Insulin Resistance0:25:38 – Immunity0:28:09 – Brown Fat0:28:56 – White Fat0:31:54 – Visceral Fat0:39:16 – Discovery of Brown Fat0:58:50 – New Science of MetabolismLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by: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.

A week from today is the first full day of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God through the experience of fasting from dawn to dusk. In this episode Zahra Aljabri, spiritual coach and entrepreneur, elaborates on the five pillars of Islam, and how she uses the fourth pillar – fasting – to master not only her body but also her mind and spirit.In this episode we cover:0:04:25 – Muslim Experience in California0:08:44 – Calendar of Ramadan0:12:29 – Fasting0:18:19 – Five Pillars of Islam0:41:43 – Fundamentalism0:42:48 – Muslim Challenges in the West0:56:04 – Context1:14:05 – Spirituality and Self-Growth1:20:46 – Arabic ExpressionsLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by: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/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.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.

In this Q&A, Dr. Maté explains his fundamental understanding of trauma, untangles common myths about what makes us sick, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing.If you want to heal your trauma with compassion, take your power back, and find peace from past pain, watch the first session of Dr. Mate’s new Commune course “A Return to Wholeness” for free at onecommune.com/healtrauma.This podcast is supported by:InsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://info.insidetracker.com/communeKyolicPrevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request. Use promo code “Commune”.Thrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivem

What if you could cure yourself of aging? In this episode Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in the field of Functional Medicine, overturns the paradigm of “the long, gradual decline,” empowering you to optimize your body for long-term wellbeing through diet and lifestyle strategies — and, if you choose, cutting-edge therapies.Watch Dr. Hyman’s Commune master class, The Secrets of Healthy Aging for free at https://www.onecommune.com/longevity or order his new book, Young Forever, at https://youngforeverbook.com/In this episode we cover:0:06:42 – Healthspan vs Lifespan0:11:15 – Chronic Diseases0:15:15 – Hallmarks of Aging0:18:56 – Pathways of Longevity0:28:00 – Love and Longevity0:41:10 – Protocols for Longevity1:08:17 – Pursuit of HealthspanThis podcast is supported by:InsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://info.insidetracker.com/communeKyolicPrevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request. Use promo code “Commune”.LivOn LabsDiscover 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/communeThrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.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.

We are not separate from the societal systems we live in; they directly impact our well-being, and we are all responsible for shaping those systems. Today you’ll learn from Sharon Salzberg, Justin Michael Williams, and Charles Eisenstein about how your own healing has a ripple effect on society at large. This lesson was part of our 2022 Commune Wellness Summit. If you want to watch the full summit (alongside many other courses), try Commune free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is supported by: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/communeThrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Ever wish you could update your brain for better performance? In this episode Dave Asprey, “The Father of Biohacking,” shares how to work smarter, not harder, to achieve better results — and feel better while doing it.To pre-order the book visit https://daveasprey.com/In this episode we cover:0:07:26 – The MeatOS0:10:05 – Biohacking0:12:30 – The Laziness Principle0:24:15 – The Five Big Buckets0:33:15 – Upgrading the MeatOS0:51:04 – Upgrade Labs1:00:55 – Breathwork1:12:41 – Adversity Mimetics1:40:18 – The Quantified Self1:44:49 – Objective and Subjective Measures1:46:50 – Focus and EquanimityLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:Thrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeLivOn 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/communeInsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://info.insidetracker.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.

In this show we’ve touched on some hotly debated questions, from, “Why are we here?” to “What should we put in our mouths?” This episode addresses the latter by reviewing which types of fats we should consider consuming, and which ones we should avoid.Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, health, 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.

Today’s episode might have you looking at pomegranates differently. Chris Rinsch, PhD, helps us understand the connection between mitochondrial health and endurance and shares how compounds sourced from pomegranates can improve muscle function.In this episode we cover:0:04:46 – What are Mitochondria?0:12:18 – Roles of Mitochondria0:13:27 – Free Radicals0:18:51 – Antioxidants0:21:07 – History of Mitochondria0:24:57 – Mitochondrial Dysfunction0:30:32 – Sarcopenia0:41:22 – Factors of Mitochondrial Dysfunction0:43:27 – Sleep0:44:44 – Insulin Resistance0:47:34 – Foods1:01:13 – Mitopure1:20:27 – EffectsLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by: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/communeInsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://info.insidetracker.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.SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

It’s 2am and Jake is pretty miserable, so he texts a friend...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:SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

What does having a dream business mean to you? In this episode, Jeff sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and New York Times best-selling author Marie Forleo to illuminate the path to your dream life by clarifying, and creating, your dream business.Are you ready to experience more prosperity, freedom, and happiness than you ever thought possible? Join Marie Forleo's free 3-day Dream Business Bootcamp from Feb 7-9, 2023, at onecommune.com/marieIn this episode we cover:0:04:54 – B-School0:08:36 – SCREAM Business0:20:03 – DREAM Business0:24:19 – Success0:28:35 – 1. Clarify0:39:15 – 2. Simplify0:44:39 – 3. Amplify0:49:57 – Being Multi-Passionate1:00:52 – Action Metabolizes Fear1:01:50 – Engagement, Not Thought1:07:14 – Community1:11:03 – Dream Business BootcampLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by: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.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/communeThrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeIONCommune Podcast Listeners can save 15% on GUT Support. Go to: https://intelligenceofnature.com/pages/communeSeedVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Wu-wei is the Taoist way of life. It means not forcing. But it doesn’t entail complete passivity. Being alive inherently involves interfering. We cannot observe an electron without changing its behavior. We cannot exhale without altering the chemical composition of the atmosphere. The master is a student of nature. Knowing her, he harnesses her course. He jiggles the key in the lock. He applies the rudder to leverage her current.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: 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.

At 32, Elissa Goodman decided that a diagnosis of cancer wasn’t going to be her death sentence. By adopting anti-inflammatory protocols including therapy, yoga, and cutting sugar out of her diet, she went into remission. A certified holistic nutritionist, Elissa’s personal experience led her to realize that nutrition and lifestyle can create a friendly or unfriendly terrain for disease, and that we have the agency to choose which realm we roam.In this episode we cover:0:08:20 – Spectrum of Health0:11:25 – Diagnosis0:14:26 – Immune System0:16:18 – Immunotherapies0:19:05 – Intuition0:24:25 – Removing Sugar0:24:34 – Therapy0:25:25 – Creating an Unfriendly Terrain0:26:35 – Yoga0:27:47 – Remission0:28:48 – Thyroid0:31:51 – Hitting Bottom0:33:53 – Meditation0:35:36 – Post-Traumatic Growth0:42:49 – Cancer Hacks0:44:49 – Metabolic Dysfunction0:49:47 – Sleep0:51:49 – Fasting0:57:55 – Subconscious1:01:57 – Sprouts1:03:59 – Probiotics1:07:02 – Antioxidants1:10:05 – Anti-Inflammatory Compounds1:20:15 – Cleansing1:42:41 – Happiness1:44:44 – Plant Medicine1:51:51 – BiomarkersLearn 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: InsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://info.insidetracker.com/commune IONCommune Podcast Listeners can save 15% on GUT Support. Go to: https://intelligenceofnature.com/pages/communeLivOn LabsDiscover 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 Thrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune

Let's explore how your personal wellness is connected to the collective wellbeing of the planet. Today’s teachers don’t offer all the solutions, but rather some key perspectives and core concepts as we grapple with how to do our part.You will hear from legendary activist Paul Hawken, regenerative farming advocate Finian Makepeace, and permaculture designer Warren Brush. This lesson was part of our 2022 Commune Wellness Summit. If you want to watch the full summit (alongside many other courses), try Commune free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial.This podcast is supported by:Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.Thrive MarketJoin 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.

Are mental disorders actually metabolic disorders of the brain? Psychiatrist and Harvard professor Dr. Chris Palmer helps us understand the connection between mental health and physical health and shares how his take on the ketogenic diet can treat mental health issues through healing metabolism.In this episode we cover:0:03:51 – Unified Theory of Mental Illness0:12:36 – Taxonomy of Mental Disorders0:14:17 – Statistics0:16:30 – Comorbidities0:22:57 – Causes0:26:31 – Treatment-Resistant Disorders0:28:01 – Genes0:34:21 – Epigenetics0:44:06 – Mitochondria0:49:31 – Metabolic Disorders of the Brain0:51:01 – Mind Body Connection0:54:26 – Hormones1:06:10 – Compromised Metabolism1:10:07 – Ketogenic Diet1:18:49 – Processed Foods1:26:58 – Gut Health1:29:52 – Autophagy1:35:08 – Intermittent FastingLearn 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: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/communeLivOn 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 Kyolic Prevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request. Use promo code “Commune”.IONCommune Podcast Listeners can save 15% on GUT Support. Go to: https://intelligenceofnature.com/pages/commune

Those who wear their virtue on their sleeve (or around their collar) generally have little of it. Performative virtue is hollow. True virtue is knowing and aligning with the way – the intelligence of nature.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 Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

Every day, we get swept along in a river of thoughts — thoughts we misperceive as real. This meditation helps you get out of the marketplace of your mind and instead cultivate an inner quiet space.Sign up for our free 10-Day Meditation Series with Ram Dass and Friends at https://www.onecommune.com/beherenow. Join thousands of people around the world as we meditate together from January 16 to 25, 2023.This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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