In today’s interview we go deep into the topic of metabolism with Latt Mansor, Ph.D. We explore the principal hormones related to metabolism, the relationship between Alzheimer’s and insulin resistance, and the mechanism and protocol of the ketogenic diet. You’ll learn why ketones are the body’s preferred fuel, and how you can supplement to enhance your performance and learning. In this episode we cover: 0:10:23 – Definition of Metabolism 0:11:21 – Metabolic Flexibility 0:15:49 – Insulin 0:21:09...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Today's episode is an excerpt from the Commune course, The Work of Byron Katie. In this session, Will questions his impulse that to be successful in life he must amass a large audience and experience fame. Katie walks Will through his feelings, using gentle inquiry to guide him toward clarity and away from the contradicotry thought patterns that are causing him suffering. You watch this full course for free – including access to the worksheets – with a 14-day free trial of Commune Membership. Ju...
May 16, 2023•43 min
Did you know that giving in to cravings doesn’t mean you’re weak-willed? Jessie Inchauspé, French biochemist and author of The Glucose Goddess Method, reveals that your cravings are likely a message from your body that you’re suffering from blood-sugar spikes. In today’s interview, Jessie shares four powerful principles she developed in her lab to cut the cravings, get your energy back, and feel amazing. In this episode we cover: 0:03:33 – Testing 0:05:08 – Glucose Spikes 0:07:52 – Exercise 0:10...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In today's episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and his wife, Rae, share stories from their 55 years of marriage. Their long-term commitment - which has seen ups and downs - has borne an awareness and insight into the nature of relationships and their challenges. They speak candidly about their own partnership and how they’ve been able to overcome impasses, after Dr. Maté summarizes the reasons women are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, PTSD, and anxiety. If you want to heal your trauma with compassi...
May 09, 2023•25 min
When her private practice in Chinese medicine and acupuncture showed that food was the best medicine for treating pre-diabetes and chronic inflammatory disease, Neka Pasquale founded Urban Remedy – a certified B-corporation – to make healthy eating more accessible. In this episode Neka talks about how she scaled her business in alignment with her principles and which ingredients she uses to heal herself and others In this episode we cover: 0:04:02 – Neka's Background 0:10:34 – Chinese Medicine 0...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Mitochondria produce 90% of the energy your body needs, but a lot of us are eating food that disrupts their function, which can lead to a whole host of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. In this episode we explore how we’re poisoning our mitochondria and what we can do to repair the damage. Dr. Steven Gundry, Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Robert Lustig are some of the world’s leading experts when it comes to the latest research on mitochondrial health. Today’s show includes excerpts from previous ep...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min
After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr.Izabella Wentz dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunction. If you suffer from symptoms like anxiety, fatigue and brain fog, the protocols Dr. Wentz shares in this episode can help you feel better in a matter of weeks. In this episode we cover: 0:03:31 – Symptoms of Adrenal Dysfunction 0:06:10 – What and where are the adrenal glands? 0:10:34 – Hormones and the circadian cycle 0:16:45 – Too little cortiso...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 40 min
The mitochondria do so much more than produce energy. In today's episode, I share the various roles of the mitochondria, their developmental history, how they dysfunction, and what we can do to upregulate their functionality. 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....
Apr 18, 2023•18 min
What happens when you decide to pursue a purpose larger than yourself? What is the relationship between commitment and courage? Lynne Twist has dedicated her life to ending hunger in all its forms and is co-founder of The Pachamama Alliance and founder of The Soul of Money Institute. In this episode, she shares how giving herself to these causes has transformed her life. In this episode we cover: If you want to step away from a fear- and scarcity-based relationship to money, join the waitlist fo...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Could there be a unifying theory of mental disorder? Could mental illness be a metabolic disorder of the brain? In this episode, I summarize my extensive conversation with Dr. Chris Palmer, author of the new fascinating book, Brain Energy. 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 onec...
Apr 11, 2023•31 min
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...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 43 min
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 Fats 0:13:51 – Good Fats 0:19:07 – Saturated Fat 0:29:12 – Proper Ratios 0:42:57 – Common Ratios 0:47:51 – Omega-3 and Pregnancy 0:48:42 – Alzheimer's 0:54:5...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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 Fat 0:08:10 – Metabolism 0:10:05 – Body Fat Beginnings 0:17:01 – Excess Fat 0:21:38 – Insulin Resistance 0:25:38 – Immunity 0:28:09 – ...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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 California 0:08:44 – Calendar of Ramadan 0:12:29 – Fasting 0...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min
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: InsideTracker Live healthier longer. InsideTracker is your persona...
Mar 14, 2023•47 min
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://youngforeverb...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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 ...
Feb 28, 2023•55 min
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 MeatOS 0:10:05 – Biohacking 0:12:30 – The Laziness Principle 0:24:15 – The Five Big Buckets 0:33:15 – Upgrading the MeatOS 0:51:04 – Upgrade Labs 1:00:55 – Breathwork 1:12:41 – Adversity Mi...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 50 min
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 newsl...
Feb 21, 2023•23 min
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 Mitochondria 0:13:27 – Free Radicals 0:18:51 – Antioxidants 0:21:07 – History of Mitochondria 0:24:57 – Mitochondrial Dysfunction 0:30:32 – Sarcopenia 0:41:22 – Factors of Mitoc...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 26 min
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: SEED Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics....
Feb 14, 2023•15 min
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/marie In this episode we cover: 0:04:54 – B-School 0:08:36...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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...
Jan 31, 2023•13 min
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 Hea...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 58 min
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),...
Jan 24, 2023•47 min
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 Illness 0:12:36 – Taxonomy of Mental Disorders 0:14:17 – Statistics 0:16:30 – Comorbidities 0:22:57 – Causes 0:26:31 – Treatment-Resistant Di...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 46 min
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 supporte...
Jan 17, 2023•10 min
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 ...
Jan 14, 2023•14 min
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: SEED This podcast is supported by Seed. Visit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first ...
Jan 07, 2023•12 min
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/beh...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 37 min
