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.
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In this episode of Sleep Essentials, we step beyond the human bedroom and into the animal kingdom to explore how different species rest, dream, and survive. From insects that pause in rhythmic waves to birds that nap mid-flight, dolphins that sleep with half their brain awake, and octopuses that dream in color, sleep reveals itself as a biological negotiation between vulnerability and protection. We also explore animal dreaming — how rats replay mazes, birds rehearse songs, dogs relive scent and...
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Aurora Solá, author of Manifesto on the Future of Food , and Camilla Fayed, founder of Farmacy, a plant-forward restaurant and regenerative food project built around organic, biodynamic sourcing and the belief that “food is medicine.” Together, they explore how our food system became disconnected from soil, ecology, and human health, and what it will take to restore it. Aurora and Camilla walk through the origins and principles of regen...
Discover how to create a personalized sleep sanctuary by optimizing your physical environment, including light, temperature, sound, and bedding, drawing on both ancient traditions and modern science. Learn to establish powerful pre-sleep rituals that signal safety and release to your nervous system. Additionally, explore how nutrition timing and specific foods can profoundly influence your internal clock and metabolism, fostering a more harmonious relationship with rest for enhanced well-being.
Jeff Krasno revisits three essential conversations on winter immunity with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Dr. William Li, and Dr. Roger Seheult. They explain the immune system as a dynamic, adaptive network influenced by daily habits, diet, and environment. The discussion delves into how the gut microbiome communicates with immune cells, the critical role of vitamin D, and the benefits of hormetic stressors like heat, cold, and adequate sleep in strengthening immune resilience. This episode offers a practical, science-backed playbook for supporting your immune health.
This episode delves into the architecture of sleep, breaking down NREM stages (N1, N2, N3) for repair and REM sleep for emotional processing and creativity. It explores how sleep cycles unfold, the impact of ultradian rhythms on daily energy, and the science behind chronotypes. Learn how modern life disrupts our internal clocks and discover practical strategies, like leveraging natural light and understanding your body's unique rhythms, to achieve more restorative sleep.
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff unpacks a recent panel he moderated at the Eudemonia Summit featuring Dr. Will Cole and Dr. Jessica Knurick — two smart, thoughtful voices who deeply disagree about the MAHA movement and the future of public health. Jeff reflects on why nuanced conversations are so difficult in an online environment engineered for polarization, and why real understanding requires asking honest questions and making space for a respectful exchange. He explores the point...
Physician and researcher Dr. William Li discusses super-aging, emphasizing the critical role of gut health and its impact on immune resilience, metabolism, and lifespan. He highlights groundbreaking research on specific gut bacteria found in centenarians and explains how certain foods can stimulate the body's natural defense systems and even repair processes, including GLP-1 production. The conversation offers practical, evidence-based guidance on how dietary and lifestyle choices influence aging for greater vitality.
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg — the visionary behind Fantastic Fungi , Wings of Life , and Gratitude Revealed — to explore gratitude as a pathway to presence. Louie has spent decades revealing the hidden beauty of the natural world, inviting us to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with wonder in our daily lives. Together, Jeff and Louie discuss how gratitude can shift our attention, deepen our sense of connection, and bring more me...
Jeff Krasno kicks off a series on sleep, highlighting that one in four adults are not getting enough rest, leading to immediate consequences like insulin resistance, weakened immunity, and emotional volatility. He explains how modern life, from blue light to chronic stress, conspires against our natural sleep cycles. The episode delves into the evolutionary purpose of sleep and the scientific theories behind its restorative power, emphasizing sleep as a vital biological law for repair, memory, and emotional balance, not a luxury.
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with filmmaker and HEAL author Kelly Gores for a live Substack conversation about her recent darkness retreat — an experience that challenged her emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Kelly shares what happens when external stimulation disappears and the mind is forced to slow down: the fear that arises, the memories that surface, and the unexpected wave of emotions she learned to finally feel instead of suppress. Together, Jeff and Kell...
In this episode, Jeff Krasno recounts his discovery of prediabetes and the effective, science-backed protocols he used to reverse it. He explains the staggering prevalence of prediabetes, distinguishes diabetes types, and details how our modern medical system often misses early signs. Jeff then dives into practical strategies, including specific dietary changes like cutting refined carbs, prioritizing fiber and protein, and incorporating intermittent fasting. He also emphasizes the crucial roles of post-meal movement, resistance training, and supplemental aids, along with the importance of monitoring tools like CGMs for proactive health management.
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman to explore how insulin — one of the body’s most important hormones — influences nearly every aspect of our health. From weight gain and fatigue to inflammation and chronic disease, insulin resistance lies at the root of many modern ailments. Together they break down the science of metabolism in clear, actionable terms, explaining how blood sugar, insulin, and energy regulation interact — and how...
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno explores how our relationship with light — both natural and artificial — shapes every system in the body. From sleep and mood to metabolism and longevity, light governs our circadian rhythm and hormonal balance in profound ways. Jeff breaks down the science of blue light, infrared radiation, and vitamin D synthesis, revealing how morning sunlight, time in nature, and even darkness play essential roles in human health. You’ll also learn simple, ...
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, we revisit and combine two powerful conversations on women’s hormonal health — featuring Dr. Amy Killen and Tamsen Fadal. Together, they unpack one of the biggest medical misunderstandings of the modern era: how misinformation about menopause and hormone therapy has left millions of women suffering in silence. Amy and Tamsen explore what really happened after the flawed 2002 Women’s Health Initiative study, how fear and stigma shaped an entire generation’s...
In the fourth and final episode of the Stoicism series, Jeff Krasno explores the four core virtues at the heart of Stoic philosophy — wisdom, courage, justice, and moderation — and how they can help you live with clarity, balance, and purpose in a chaotic world. Drawing from stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, Jeff shares how moderation keeps us balanced, courage helps us act despite fear, justice aligns us with fairness, and wisdom unites them all through humility and good judgme...
This talk was recorded on stage at Luminescence in February 2025, just three months before Dr. Casey Means' nomination to be U.S. surgeon general. Her message has ignited both praise and controversy: that the best way to address our nation’s health crisis isn’t with more pills or procedures, but by understanding the root cause of disease — our broken metabolism. This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Igniton Visit igniton.c...
On October 30, Dr. Casey Means will appear before the Senate for confirmation as the next U.S. Surgeon General. Three years ago, we worked closely with Casey to record a full-length course and several podcast episodes for Commune. Today’s interview from 2022 offers insight into Casey’s fundamental beliefs about health — before politics got involved.
In this episode of the Commune podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with his brother — Grammy-winning musician, producer, and guitarist Eric Krasno —for an intimate conversation about creativity, flow, and the search for inner peace. From his years performing with Soulive and Lettuce to producing for Norah Jones and Dave Matthews, Eric reflects on how his relationship with music has evolved — from chasing success to seeking presence. Together they explore the parallels between mindfulness and musician...
In the third installment of Jeff Krasno’s Stoicism series, we explore how ancient wisdom can help us stay grounded in an age of outrage. Jeff unpacks three essential Stoic practices for modern life: cognitive reappraisal — the art of finding space between stimulus and response; the humility to be wrong — and how letting go of the need to be right opens the door to truth; and building your psychological immune system — cultivating resilience through small doses of adversity. Drawing on the teachi...
In this episode of the Commune Podcast , Jeff Krasno welcomes back Dr. Mary Pardee to take a hard look at one of the most polarizing debates in nutrition: seed oils. Are they the villains behind inflammation and heart disease—or have we been misled by oversimplified health claims? Dr. Pardee breaks down what the data actually show, from omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation to the real story behind trans fats and oil processing. She and Jeff also discuss the pitfalls of viral nutrition trends, ho...
In the second installment of Jeff Krasno’s Stoicism series, we explore three timeless Stoic practices for living with presence, perspective, and purpose. Jeff introduces present moment nostalgia — learning to appreciate the “good old days” while you’re living them — and the discipline of will, a core Stoic teaching on focusing only on what you can control. The episode concludes with a reflection on memento mori, the ancient practice of remembering death as a way to live more fully and intentiona...
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno joins Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution , to explore what really happens during perimenopause, a pivotal yet often misunderstood stage in women’s health. Dr. Snyder explains how shifts in estrogen and progesterone influence mood, metabolism, sleep, and cognitive function, and why symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and irritability are signs of hormonal imbalance rather than setbacks. Together, they share pr...
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno introduces a new four-part series on Stoicism — the ancient philosophy that offers timeless guidance on how to live life with gratitude, virtue, and inner calm. In a world of constant distraction and political turmoil, how do we stay informed and engaged without being consumed by chaos? Drawing from Stoic teachings and meditative practices, Jeff explores how the wisdom of thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus can help us cultivat...
In this episode of the Commune Podcast , Jeff Krasno sits down with Josh Pais—actor, director, and creator of the Committed Impulse Training Method. Known for roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , Music of the Heart , Motherless Brooklyn , and Broadway’s I’m Not Rappaport , Josh has also dedicated decades to teaching performers and professionals how to live and work with greater presence and authenticity. This show is supported by: Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and us...
In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Jeff Krasno tackles listener questions on politics, free speech, immigration, and public health. From the rise of authoritarian tendencies in U.S. politics to the Jimmy Kimmel suspension and First Amendment debates, Jeff offers a dispassionate but pointed analysis of where democracy stands today. He digs into myths about undocumented immigrants, highlighting their vital contributions to the economy, and exposes how private corporations profit from detenti...
In this special episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno is joined by his longtime friend and business partner, Jacob Laub, co-founder and COO of Commune. Unlike the usual interviews with outside guests, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on how Jeff and Jacob think about wellness—not just as a personal pursuit, but as a social and political question. Together, they tackle the thorny issue: Should health be considered apolitical, a matter of individual choice? Or is it inevitably...
Today's episode is a very brief overview of Eastern Philosophy, inspired by my parasocial best friend, British philosopher Alan Watts. I've spent hours listening to his musings as I've walked through the Santa Monica mountains, and this is a summary that I'd like to share with you. For more musings, thoughts and readings to perambulate to, you can visit jeffkrasno.substack.com, or email me at jeffk@onecommune.com.
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno speaks with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Judith Joseph about high functioning depression (HFD) — a condition she identified through research and clinical practice that affects millions but often goes unnoticed. Dr. Joseph explains why HFD doesn’t look like “classic” depression, how trauma and scarcity drive overwork and people-pleasing, and why joy and presence are key to healing. Together, they examine how productivity culture masks...
The state of public health in the United States has never been more fragmented or less trusted. We need a whole systems approach, paired with personal health initiatives, which is why we're calling for a new way. This is the People's Health Plan, in 10 Pillars. To read more about this, you can head over to jeffkrasno.substack.com - and I'd love to hear what you think about this plan. Let me know at jeff@onecommune.com or on Substack.
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno speaks with executive director of the Human Genome Project Jamie Wheal about how ancient wisdom and modern science can come together, how we're failing Mother Nature and - really - how Trump rallies provide a sense of community. This podcast is supported by: Vivobarefoot Go to Vivobarefoot.com/commune where you’ll receive 25% off LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE Puori Go to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo cod...
