Sunlight provides much more than just Vitamin D and melatonin is not just for helping you go to sleep at night. Listen to Roger and Jeff discuss the latest research in light therapy to better understand why sunlight is vital for health and immunity — and how to optimize your exposure. Come away from this podcast with clear morning and evening as well as seasonal dos and don’ts, plus important recommendations if you supplement with melatonin. This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and ...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Protein is the most overemphasized and over-consumed macronutrient in the American diet, but for reasons that may surprise you. In less than an hour, Dr. Zach Bush will bust the protein myth — because your health depends on it. Whether you are vegan or a regular meat-eater (or somewhere in between) this is must-know info. To watch Dr. Zach Bush’s full Vital Health course on Commune – as well as access more than 100 other life-changing health and wellness programs – visit onecommune.com/trial to ...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Every day scientists are learning something new about the human-microbe relationship, and today’s guest, Ara Katz, and her company Seed, are right at the cutting edge of these discoveries. Dive in for an extended conversation on the latest microbiome research, including the most effective ways to care for the non-human half of you so you can digest better, have more energy, and stay in peak health. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription. Get a free ...
Apr 22, 2022•2 hr 23 min
Love is an effusive state of being that emerges from an absence of need. Where there is no clinging or craving, there is only a presence that is simultaneously serene and energetic. From this condition of lightness, compassion and benevolence naturally emerge. This meditation is a journey toward this effervescent experience. For many more meditations, visit onecommune.com/trial to try Commune Membership free for 14 days.
Apr 19, 2022•12 min
95% of people in America are fiber deficient, and fiber is the primary fuel for the microbes in your gut. So what happens when you malnourish your gut microbiome? Today Jeff and Dr. Bulsiewicz discuss the myriad chronic diseases that are downstream from poor gut health — and how to eat to avoid them. This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join today and get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift over $50 when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune Learn about Commune and all our courses on h...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 55 min
In Japanese aesthetics, there is a concept known as yūgen, which has no real translation even though we have all felt it. In the Chinese philosophical texts from which the term was taken, yūgen meant "deep" or "mysterious." But really it points to a sensation of sadness. Not grief per se, but, rather, a delightful kind of wistfulness akin to the feeling that arises when listening to Satie or Debussy. It is strongly related to the acceptance of transience that is associated with wabi-sabi. Today’...
Apr 12, 2022•15 min
After years of writing prescriptions in rushed, 15-minute appointments, Dr. Robin Berzin launched her own functional medicine startup, Parsley Health, to help patients address the root causes of their health concerns. In this episode, Jeff and Robin talk about the connection between diet and chronic fatigue, why exercise is so good for mental health, how excess blood sugar literally frosts your insides, and ways to proactively raise your baseline health. For more functional medicine resources, c...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Sound is a neurological phenomenon. In the air, it’s just a wave form. It’s only a sound when your brain decodes it, and then your conscious mind assigns it meaning. What mechanisms, then, allow a series of sounds to express melancholy? And how much of that experience is "real" versus an illusion? 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 @jeff...
Apr 05, 2022•21 min
Relationships exist to teach us. To show us the places within that need our kindness and to reveal our sharp edges ready for softening. In this extended excerpt from her Commune course on Relationships, Marianne Williamson offers a roadmap to miraculous relationships free of judgment, blame, and fear. Watch her full course for free with a 14-day Commune Membership trial at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by The Women Rising Virtual Conference and Banyan Botanicals. Visit feminine...
Mar 31, 2022•48 min
To quote Alan Watts, “If you want to understand the metaphysical, then deeply study the physical.” This musings explores the principle that, hidden in the patterns of physiology and ecology, is the operating system of the universe, the Tao, the course 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...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min
We think of aging as a normal consequence of getting older, but looked at a different way, aging can be seen as a disease — driven by upstream factors such as what we eat and think, the quality of our relationships and microbiome, exposure to toxins and allergens, and so on. The takeaway that Dr. Mark Hyman and Jeff discuss today: You don’t have to age the way you see so prevalent in modern society. As new research emerges, the field of human longevity is entering an exciting phase of developmen...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min
What do Jesus, Muhammad and the Buddha have in common? All three went on extended spiritual journeys, and as part of these inward quests they all suspended their consumption of food. This musings delves into the detailed physiology of fasting, but even in the depths of the science, there's always an appreciation that in describing the minutiae of the mitochondria we are also appreciating the universe’s cosmic intelligence. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the to...
Mar 22, 2022•25 min
Alzheimer’s looks very different from obesity, which we think of as different from stroke, depression, or infertility. But according to Dr. Casey Means, the root cause of our most common chronic diseases can be traced to metabolic dysfunction. In this episode she and Jeff discuss what your blood sugar is trying to tell you — including the data your doctor is likely not looking for. This podcast is supported by The Feminine Power Global Community and Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic. Visit femininep...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 51 min
If you've spent any time scrolling social media, you've likely come across this aphorism: "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." This is a popular adage in modern spirituality, the notion that bad things are going to happen to you, but you do have agency over your response. While this statement is valid, there is a gaping chasm between reading a meme and actually feeling the absence of grief. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, phi...
Mar 15, 2022•7 min
Growing up in East L.A. in the nineties and arrested at age 15, Rosie Acosta knew she needed find a new direction and purpose in life. As she puts it, yoga offered her a ladder up and out — and she began to climb. In this episode, Jeff and Rosie discuss her new book, You Are Radically Loved, along with the nature of resilience and self-acceptance. Learn more about Rosie and her book at radicallyloved.com and foller her @rosieacosta. This podcast is supported by The Feminine Power Global Communit...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Having three daughters requires a lot chauffeuring around … to school, to “hang outs” and to dance class. The Los Angeles traffic poses real challenges to maintaining sacred non-judgmental presence. However, from time to time, moments of satori spring forth like a lotus out of the logistical mud puddle of parenthood. Commusings are short essays or monologues where we take a moment to think deeply about spirituality, philosophy, science, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us o...
Mar 08, 2022•9 min
Dr. Siva Mohan was trained in Western medicine before turning to Ayurveda as a more comprehensive method for healing. In her words, this 5,000-year-old science of life offers us “an awareness of the energetics of everything.” And from this nuanced awareness of what our bodies need we can choose and combine a wide range of healing modalities to achieve optimal health. Watch Siva's Commune course, Living Well with Ayuveda for free at onecommune.com/ayurveda.
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 33 min
This musing explores the coincidence of opposites that emerge within the natural world and how nature’s intelligence yearns to bring these opposites together and find coherence. 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.
Mar 01, 2022•11 min
The common usage of the adjective “stoic” – the unemotional endurance of hardship – belies the true nature of Stoicism, a brilliant philosophy of personal ethics founded in the 3rd century BC. In this episode, Jeff introduces his new Commune course, Stoic Meditations, and offers a trio of thought experiments to help you embody the Stoic virtues of wisdom, justice, courage and moderation. Learn more about Jeff's 10-part Stoicism course at onecommune.com/stoic. Connect with us on Instagram at @one...
Feb 24, 2022•26 min
A lack of follow-through is a very human trait. We often start a project, only to stop. Today you will learn more about The Law of Success, which can help you push forward in times of uncertainty and doubt. Biet will then offer a 10-minute meditation in which you’ll discover and dissolve your blocks to success. Register for Biet’s free Commune master class Awaken Your Inner World at onecommune.com/biet. Learn more about Commune at onecommune.com and connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune an...
Feb 22, 2022•24 min
Dr. Gundry takes us beyond the conventional approach to the ketogenic diet, explaining the biological mechanism of ketosis (a fascinating process called “mitochondrial uncoupling”) as well as why the diet doesn’t seem to work for so many people. Listen in to understand the latest research on how to create a life-changing diet for yourself. Visit onecommune.com/trial to take one of Commune's many Functional Medicine and Nutrition courses for FREE with a 14-day trial. Connect with us on Instagram ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 18 min
As a podcast host who has featured a wide spectrum of opinions about COVID on this show, Jeff shares his thoughts regarding Joe Rogan, Spotify, and the importance of independent, long-format journalism. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.
Feb 15, 2022•24 min
Marie Forleo’s breakthrough moment came when she left behind labels and defined herself as a “multi-passionate entrepreneur.” This finally gave her the permission to combine her life coaching business and online marketing skills with her dance and fitness background in a way that felt authentic. Listen to this episode if you are tired of being placed in a box, especially in your career! Sign up for Marie's BSchool through Commune and get a free year of Commune Membership! Visit https://www.oneco...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Bowel movements have become a taboo topic, but your poop is one of the most valuable and easily visible biomarkers of health you have. So, what questions should you be asking about your poop? Take the first 5 days of Commune's Gut Health course free at onecommune.com/gut And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.
Feb 08, 2022•13 min
What does it mean to live a heart-centered life? In this episode spiritual teacher and author Danielle Laporte shares her latest revelations on navigating suffering, the dangers of overidentifying with feelings, and showing up productively to polarizing conversations. She and Jeff also discuss how presence and simplicity can help us through the ups and downs of the human experience. Take Part 1 of Danielle’s Commune course, The Desire Map for free at onecommune.com/desire-map. Connect with us on...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min
What are the benefits of a meditation practice, and how does the practice of meditation alter the experience of what it is like to be alive, moment to moment? In this unscripted musings, Jeff explores the physiological and psychological impacts of witnessing your thoughts appear and disappear into pure consciousness. Take one of Commune's many meditation courses with a free 14-day trial at onecommune.com/trial. And for more musings, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno.
Feb 01, 2022•25 min
Popular medicine has cast cholesterol as the primary villain in heart disease. But if cholesterol was inherently bad for us, why would your cells produce it? And how should you be interpreting the cholesterol test results from your doctor? Once you better understand cholesterol and how it interacts with other factors to cause disease, it is easier to adopt behaviors that lead to thriving health. Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Zach Bush both have full, 10-part video courses on Commune. Go to onecommune.c...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Where is the line between healthy skepticism and bad faith questioning? But what about ... ? This monologue muses on the root causes of our sociopolitical division and how each of us can be a force for cooperation and moderation. 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.
Jan 25, 2022•41 min
The Happy Pear started in 2004 when identical twins Steve and Dave opened a small produce shop in their Irish hometown with the dream of helping people to eat more vegetables. Their many plant-based businesses have come a long way since then, but they still focus on simple delights: eating great vegan food, swimming in the ocean at sunrise, and staying deeply involved in their families and local community. If you want to know what makes for joyful health and longevity, this happy pair is a good ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 37 min
In this time of political rancor and binary opposition, the only way out of fanaticism is for each of us to make a herculean effort toward finding common ground. This often involves the uncomfortable process of honestly assessing where our own positions have become more extreme. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with u...
Jan 18, 2022•14 min
