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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.
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Episodes

Unlocking Good Energy: Healthy Habits for Blood Sugar Control

While GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, have become very popular, they are not the only way to address insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. In fact, GLP-1 is naturally produced by the body, and understanding when and why can change how you think about metabolic health. In today’s conversation, Casey and Jeff discuss how to achieve stable blood sugar levels and metabolic well-being using dietary and movement strategies, fasting protocols, and mindful eating practices. This episode originally...

Mar 03, 202547 min

How Sprouts Can Transform Your Health (And Save the Planet) with Doug Evans

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and the man behind “The Sprout Book,” Doug Evans to dive into the transformative power of sprouts. Doug breaks down why sprouting is the ultimate nutrition hack: cheap, easy, and packed with more nutrients than full-grown veggies. Him and Jeff also tackle the broken food system, food deserts, and how sprouting can empower people to take control of their health. This podcast is supported by: LivOn Labs Get free samples with an...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 11 min

Commusing: Does Fat Make You Fat?

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 25, 202523 min

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Stress, Trauma, and Shame Impact our Physiology with Dr. Will Cole

Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, leading to hormonal imbalances and inflammation. Discover the role of gut health, environmental toxins, and social media in shaping our well-being, and learn practical strategies to support healing, improve vagal tone, and cultivate resilience. This episode originally aired on July 27, 2023. Watch Dr. Will Cole’s Commune course, Intermittent Fasting...

Feb 22, 20251 hr 20 min

The Future of Medicine & Immune Resilience with Dr. Jeff Bland

In today's epsiode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jeff Bland—renowned scientist, functional medicine pioneer, and a leading voice in redefining healthcare. Dr. Bland takes us beyond the limitations of our current medical system—one that treats disease reactively rather than preventing it proactively—and lays out a compelling vision for personalized, systems-based health. Learn how chronic illness is often driven by an overactive immune response triggered by diet, environmental toxins, and stress—and, ...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 3 min

Unlock Good Energy: Paleo Metabolism vs. Modern Food with Dr. Casey Means

This is the third in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey and Jeff explore how our hunter-gatherer genes are wildly mismatched with our modern way of living, leading to metabolic health issues. With these mismatches in mind, Casey outlines steps we can take in our nutrition, sleep, exercise, and social practices to realign our habits with our biology. This episode originally aired on June 13, 2024. Watch Casey’s Commune course, Optimize Your Metabolism, with a 14-day t...

Feb 18, 202552 min

Get off the Glucose Rollercoaster with Jessie Inchauspé

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. This episode originally aired on May 11,2023. Watch Jessie Inshauspe’s Commune course, The F...

Feb 15, 20251 hr 25 min

Love's Greatest Lesson with Marianne Williamson

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. This episode originally aired on March 31, 2022. This podcast is supported by: LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase a...

Feb 13, 202551 min

Commusings: Is Mental Illness a Metabolic Disorder?

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...

Feb 11, 202531 min

Go From Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Izabella Wentz

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. This episode originally aired on April 20, 2023. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Pouri Go to Puori.com/COMMU...

Feb 08, 20251 hr 41 min

The Science & Strategies That Work for Reversing Alzheimer's

What if Alzheimer's is avoidable, treatable, and even reversible? Dr. Dale Bredesen shares how to identify and address the root causes of cognitive decline—whether toxins, metabolic imbalances, or lifestyle factors. This is an excerpt from Dr. Dale Bredesen's Commune course, Alzheimer's Is Optional. Get a free 4-day course pass athttp://www.onecommune.com/cognitivehealth. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Pouri Go to P...

Feb 06, 202547 min

The Overlooked Role of Muscle in Brain & Metabolic Health with Max Lugavere

Resistance training doesn’t just help you lift heavier things, it also improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and even brain health. In this episode, Max Lugavere – health and science journalist and author of Genius Foods – expands our understanding of the importance of protein and building muscle mass. This episode originally aired on December 7, 2023. This podcast is supported by: Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on already discounted subscriptions a...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 27 min

How to Be Happy: the Secrets, the Myths and the Science with Robert Waldinger, MD

For over eight decades, Robert Waldinger, MD, directed the Harvard Study of Adult Development, taking hundreds of measurements—from brain scans to blood work—with the goal of discovering the secrets to a good life. In this episode, we explore common myths, including the age-old adage “money can’t buy happiness.” Learn what the three main categories of happiness are, the importance of good health and relationships, and practical ways to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. This episode origin...

Feb 01, 20251 hr 27 min

Go With Your Gut with Dr. Mary Pardee

Naturopathic doctors have a saying, “If you aren’t sure where to start, start with the gut.” In this episode, Dr. Mary Pardee – a functional medicine and naturopathic doctor who specializes in gastroenterology – talks with Jeff about how to get to the root of our health issues, often by starting with the gut. This episode originally aired on September 10, 2019. Watch Dr. Mary Pardee’s Commune courses, Gut Health and The Truth About Supplements, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up ...

Jan 30, 202542 min

Unlock Good Energy: “Unrelated” Diseases, Common Cause with Casey Means

This is the second in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey highlights how seemingly unrelated diseases share common metabolic disturbances. This is a fundamental problem with our medical system: We classify diseases based on symptoms rather the underlying issues. This episode originally aired on May 14, 2024. Watch Casey’s Commune course, Optimize Your Metabolism, with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial . This podcast is supp...

Jan 28, 202536 min

How Genes Listen to Your Beliefs with Dr. Bruce Lipton

In this episode, Dr. Lipton and Jeff discuss the interconnected relationship between belief and biology, and how you can use Dr. Lipton’s pioneering understanding of epigenetics to create health. This episode originally aired on July 28, 2022. Watch Bruce’s Commune course, The Biology of Belief with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial . This podcast is supported by: LivOn Labs Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune Pouri Go to Puori...

Jan 25, 20251 hr 44 min

How Urban Gardens Heal Communities with Linda Appel Lipsius

Jeff is joined by Linda Appel Lipsius, Executive Director of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), to explore the transformative impact of community gardening. Together, they discuss DUG’s innovative approaches to fostering food security, promoting mental health, and building environmental resilience in urban areas. Learn more about Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) at dug.org Pre-order Jeff's new book, Good Stress, at onecommune.com/goodstressbook This podcast is supported by: LivOn Labs Get free samples with a...

Jan 23, 202556 min

Super Aging and Your Microbiome with Dr. William Li

In this episode, Dr. William Li discusses the role of your microbiome in reversing advanced diseases, the science of super-aging, and the transformative power of foods like pomegranates, sauerkraut, and walnuts. He also reveals the latest research on gut bacteria linked to extended lifespan and groundbreaking therapies that help combat cancer. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Use code COMMUNE25 and get 25% off https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/commune Bon Charge Get 15% off when you orde...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 33 min

The Sixth Stage of Grief with David Kessler

How can we remember those who have died with more than just love and pain? For decades David taught doctors, counselors, and first responders about end-of-life and trauma. Yet despite that knowledge, his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. His journey through that tragic loss ultimately led him to discover and write about the sixth stage of grief—meaning. This episode originally aired on October 23, 2019. Watch David Kessler’s Commune course, Help for the Hurting...

Jan 11, 202546 min

Lessons on Love: Hard Truths and Healing with Jillian Turecki

Renowned relationship expert Jillian Turecki sits down with Jeff and Schuyler to discuss the complexities of love and intimacy, including balancing personal needs with the partnership, how childhood experiences can show up later in romantic relationships, and the importance of self-awareness. Learn from Jillian in person at Luminescence, our first Women’s Health & Longevity Summit, in Los Angeles on February 1, 2025. Reserve your seat at onecommune.com/shine . Jillian’s latest book, “It Begi...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 32 min

Unlock Good Energy: The Miracle of Metabolism with Casey Means

Today’s episode is the first in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. In this conversation, Dr. Casey explains how your body makes energy — something we should all know! While modern lifestyle factors often lead to metabolic dysfunction and mitochondrial damage (aka “bad energy”), a few simple steps can help you produce good energy again. This episode originally aired on April 30, 2024. Learn from Casey in person at Luminescence, our first Women’s Health & Longevity Summit, in...

Jan 07, 202533 min

Commusings: Knowlege Is Not Enough with Rangan Chatterjee

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee reads an excerpt from his new book, Make Change that Lasts, in which he explores the profound gap between knowing what’s right and actually doing it. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on 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 . You can order Make Change That Lasts at https://www.penguinrandomhous...

Jan 04, 202521 min

Unburden Your Inner World with Gabby Bernstein

In today's episode, author Gabby Bernstein discusses the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, how IFS informed her own trauma recovery, and her mission to make this therapy accessible to everyone. She also introduces the concepts of self-energy, protector parts, and how unburdening your inner world can lead to profound clarity and calm. Join Gabby on her Change Your Life Tour in New York, L.A., San Francisco or Boston gabbybernstein.com/events This podcast is supported ...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 12 min

Mouth Tape, Knife Skills, and a Ball in Your Butt

It’s the New Year, which means you may be thinking about how to be healthier and happier in 2025. Today, Jeff invites fellow Commune Co-Founder Jake Laub into the studio to share three specific things that have been key to his health journey. Courses referenced (watch free!): Living Well with Ayurveda with Dr. Siva Mohan — onecommune.com/ayurveda Cook Once, Eat Healthy All Week with The Happy Pear — onecommune.com/eatwell Back to the Core with Schuyler Grant — onecommune.com/core Self Massage Vi...

Dec 31, 202453 min

The Hidden Meaning in Hardship with Michael B. Beckwith

Hardship, loss, and loneliness can be doorways to finding meaning in life. According to Michael B. Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, the key is asking yourself the right questions. Instead of, “What is the meaning of this suffering?” explore, “Based on this obstacle, how can I imbue my life with greater meaning?” This episode originally aired on October 15, 2019. Watch Reverend Michael B. Beckwith’s two full-length Commune video courses, Meditations for Life’s Challe...

Dec 28, 202438 min

Question Your Thoughts with Byron Katie

Byron Katie became severely depressed while in her thirties. At rock bottom, she had a flash of inspired insight: What had been causing her depression was not the world around her, but what she believed about the world. The Work was born. In this episode, Jeff does The Work with Byron Katie, reliving a difficult moment in his childhood and turning that painful memory into an opportunity for growth. This episode originally aired on September 24, 2019. Watch Byron Katie’s Commune course, The Work ...

Dec 26, 202455 min

Jesus Was An Activist with Pastor Ron Buford

What would Jesus do? Civil disobedience. Public demonstrations. Resisting authority. For this special Christmas eve re-air, we take a look at Jesus Christ through the lens of activism with the help of Pastor Ron Buford. This episode originally aired on December 25, 2018. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Apollo Neuro: Get 20% off your purchase of th...

Dec 24, 202438 min

Commusings: The Mind of Love by Marianne Williamson

This Christmas eve Commusings is an excerpt of Marianne Williamson's recent book, The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love. In it, she introduces Jesus not as a theological construct, but as a spiritual force relevant to all people, regardless of religion. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on 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 onecomm...

Dec 22, 202424 min

Chronic Disease Is Not “Bad Luck” with Dr. Alejandro Junger

Is chronic disease your body making a mistake? Or is chronic disease simply an adaptation to stress, toxins, and dietary disruptions? In today’s episode, Dr. Alejandro Junger unpacks the intricate connections between disease, gut health, and modern living — and offers a path back to vitality and resilience. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Apollo N...

Dec 19, 20242 hr 5 min

Commusings: Light Up Your Longevity

Jeff explores the transformative power of infrared light and its profound effects on human health. Blending cutting-edge science with ancestral wisdom, this Commusing reveals how near-infrared radiation stimulates mitochondrial melatonin production, combating oxidative stress and enhancing cellular resilience. From the warmth of sunlight to the therapeutic benefits of infrared saunas, Jeff illuminates how light serves as a cornerstone of longevity and vitality. A compelling call to reconnect wit...

Dec 17, 202413 min
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