Commune with Jeff Krasno

Commune with Jeff Krasno

The Commune Podcast is where we explore the ideas and practices that help us live healthy, connected, purpose-filled lives. Each week host Jeff Krasno speaks with teachers, spiritual leaders, doctors, and storytellers on topics related to personal and societal well-being — from nutrition and integrative medicine to spirituality and personal growth to environmental regeneration and civic engagement. In addition to being a podcast, Commune is also an online course platform with more than 100 full-length video courses with top teachers such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Mark Hyman, Adriene Mishler, and many others. Learn more at onecommune.com.

Episodes

April 27, 2024 53 mins
565. Peace Keeping & Negotiation at Columbia University with Dr. Jean Krasno
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Fitness entrepreneur Jillian Michaels joins Jeff for a deep dive into the world of weight loss. She debunks myths and digs into the real challenges behind shedding pounds, from the influence of pharmaceuticals to the psychology of food addiction.

NEW! Jillian has a Commune course -- How to Lose Weight Safely and Effectively. In this course she walks you through the simple science, psychology, and practical how-to of weight loss. Be ...
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April 24, 2024 9 mins
“My heart began pounding. I felt a surge of adrenaline course through my veins. Underneath the crust of consciousness, my adrenals were secreting cortisol to my liver, directing glucose to my muscles in order to flee or fight.”

Listen to today’s episode to learn how Jeff’s “good stress” protocols helped him get back to homeostasis after a surprise encounter on his morning hike.

Check out Jeff’s new Commune course – Good Stress – wh...
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This episode is the second in a two-parter where Dr. G and Jeff explore the interconnectedness of stress, trauma, and health. Dr. G explains how trauma in childhood shapes our adult experiences of adversity and Jeff shares a story from his childhood that has stuck with him. The good news: With the right approach, traumatic childhood experiences can be transmuted into strength.

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This episode is the first in a two-parter where Dr. G distinguishes between healthy, adaptive stress responses versus unhealthy, maladaptive ones. She also shares how biomarkers like cortisol and heart rate variability can offer insights into your body’s stress response and guide chronic disease interventions.

Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg

To learn even more from Dr. G., you can watc...
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Algae is so much more than that stuff turning the pond green. Today Jeff is joined by self-described “Algae Gal” and founder of EnergyBits, Catharine Arnston. She discusses the differences between chlorella and spirulina and details their many health benefits, from cellular repair and weight loss to glowing skin.

Get 20% off your order with code COMMUNE at energybits.com. 

NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he share...
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April 9, 2024 13 mins
“As I peered despairingly into the mirror, futilely sucking in my substantial gut and flexing my non-extant pectorals, I asked myself: What is the provenance of all this disease? And how do we solve them?”

Four years later, the result of this inquiry is Jeff’s Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, and increase his ability to ...
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In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Aaron Alexander, the creator of the Align Method and host of the Align Podcast. Aaron shares his recent experience shepherding New York Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers, back to mobility after a devastating injury and dives into ideas like the power of accepting your own mortality, the problem with seeking happiness and self-worth from external sources, and how to balance self-discipline with sel...
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April 2, 2024 34 mins
Jeff attempts to provide a nuanced and thoughtful response to a controversial question posed by his daughter.

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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 st...
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March 26, 2024 14 mins
In this amusing Commusing, Jeff walks us through a day in the life of a “Dance Dad” via a stream of consciousness he jotted down while accompanying his daughters at a weekend dance competition.

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...
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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 focu...
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March 19, 2024 41 mins
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, ...
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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 disease
00:08:00: How modern culture hijacks ou...
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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.
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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...
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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/m...
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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 system
00:14:00: The relationship...
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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 followi...
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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?
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