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Apr 02, 2024•36 min
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-diabe...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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 da...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min
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 si...
Mar 19, 2024•44 min
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 our biology 00:10:00: How nature “programs” us 00:12:00: Being a...
Mar 14, 2024•47 min
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...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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 practice...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 21 min
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...
Mar 05, 2024•31 min
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 between meditation and creative energy 00:19:00: Balancing femi...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min
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 Pod...
Feb 27, 2024•19 min
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 adversity 00:15:00: Cold thera...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 earth 00:04:00: How negative charge is transferred to the earth’s surface 0...
Feb 20, 2024•15 min
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: Th...
Feb 15, 2024•53 min
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 episo...
Feb 13, 2024•36 min
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 Cancer 00:13:12: Prognosis of Stage 4 Melanoma 00:19:00: Kevin’s cancer treatment 00:25:15: Definition of immunotherapy 00:28:12: Quantum healing 00:40:00: Addressing past traum...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 50 min
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 love 00:30:30 – Un...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 ...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 32 min
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: ...
Jan 30, 2024•26 min
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/c...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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. B...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 lif...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 42 min
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-applepod Spotify: https://cmn.to/courses-spotify Bal...
Jan 16, 2024•46 min
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 excer...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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 independe...
Jan 09, 2024•58 min
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 ...
Jan 04, 2024•35 min
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 Fundraising 00:18:27 – The Second Principle of Fundraising 00:23:34 – The Third Princ...
Jan 02, 2024•40 min
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 practic...
Dec 28, 2023•33 min
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 y...
Dec 26, 2023•19 min
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 cravin...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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 bet...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
