Commune with Jeff Krasno
Episodes
Sleep Essentials: Sleep Across Species
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
How Our Food System Has Failed Us with Camilla Fayed & Aurora Solá
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with Camilla Fayed and Aurora Solá, co-authors of A Manifesto for the Future of Food, to expl...
Sleep Essentials: How to Create the Perfect Sleep Environment
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff explores how to transform your bedroom into a true sleep sanctuary — a space that signals safety, softn...
Your Winter Immunity Playbook with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Dr. William Li, and Dr. Roger Seheult
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As winter sets in, our immune systems are under new kinds of stress. In this special mashup, Jeff revisits three powerful conversations that explain h...
Sleep Essentials: How Sleep Cycles Shape Your Mind and Body
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff explores the architecture of sleep — the repeating nightly cycles that carry us from light sleep into d...
MAHA vs. Anti-MAHA: Why Nuance Matters in Public Health
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Knuri...
How to Super-Age: The Science of Longevity with Dr. William Li
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with physician, researcher, and bestselling author Dr. William Li to explore the science of ...
The Power of Gratitude with Louie Schwartzberg
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff sits down with filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg — the visionary behind Fantastic Fungi, Wings of Life, and ...
Sleep Essentials: Why Good Sleep Is Non-Negotiable
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff kicks off a new series on sleep — exploring why rest is one of the most powerful levers for improving o...
What Darkness Reveals About Trauma & Healing with Kelly Noonan Gores
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 da...
The Simple Habits That Reversed My Pre-Diabetes
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno shares his personal story of discovering he was pre-diabetic, and the science-backed lifestyle cha...
The Science of Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
How Light Heals: The Forgotten Medicine of the Sun
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno explores how our relationship with light — both natural and artificial — shapes every system i...
The New Science of Women's Health with Tamsen Fadal & Dr. Amy Killen
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Commune Podcast, we revisit and combine two powerful conversations on women’s hormonal health — featuring Dr. Amy Killen an...
Stoicism Part Four: The Four Virtues of a Good Life
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth and final episode of the Stoicism series, Jeff Krasno explores the four core virtues at the heart of Stoic philosophy — wisdom, courag...
Metabolism Is Power with Dr. Casey Means
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Who Was Dr. Casey Means Before Politics?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
The Mindful Art of Collaboration with Eric Krasno
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with his brother — Grammy-winning musician, producer, and guitarist Eric Krasno —fo...
Stoicism Part Three: Finding Calm During Chaos
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 unpack...
Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? A Science-Based Look with Dr. Mary Pardee
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 nu...
Stoicism Part Two: Remembering Death, Embracing Life
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of Jeff Krasno’s Stoicism series, we explore three timeless Stoic practices for living with presence, perspective, and p...
What Really Happens In Perimenopause? with Dr. Mariza Snyder
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno joins Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, to explore what reall...
Stoicism Part One: Living Your Present Dream
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno introduces a new four-part series on Stoicism — the ancient philosophy that offers timeless guid...
Lose Your Mind to Find Yourself with Josh Pais
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with Josh Pais—actor, director, and creator of the Committed Impulse Training Method. ...
AMA with Jeff Krasno
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Jeff Krasno tackles listener questions on politics, free speech, immigration, and public health. From the ris...
Health is Political with Jeff Krasno and Jacob Laub
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Jeff's Absurdly Brief Eastern Philosophy Handbook
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a very brief overview of Eastern Philosophy, inspired by my parasocial best friend, British philosopher Alan Watts. I've spent hour...
Joy vs. Happiness: Dr. Judith Joseph on Healing from HFD
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno speaks with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Judith Joseph about high functioning depres...
The People's Health Plan
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MAGA Messaging and Sun Worship with Jamie Wheal
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno speaks with executive director of the Human Genome Project Jamie Wheal about how ancient wisdom an...
Replay: Three Simple Ways to Burn Body Fat
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired in 2022. Join us on Thursday for a brand-new interview. Nine of the top ten killers are related to metabolism, so if ...
Dr. Jessica Knurick on Public Health, Policy, and the Chronic Disease Crisis
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno speaks with public health expert Dr. Jessica Knurick about the real drivers of chronic disease in ...
School Drop Off & Fitting In
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As my three daughters slowly spread their wings, I find myself caught between holding on and letting go. This episode explores the tender transition b...
Boundless Parenting: Ben Greenfield’s Lessons For Raising Resilient Kids
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Greenfield shares wisdom on raising resilient, purposeful kids in a distracted, fractured world. Discover how presence, trust, and intentional fam...
Marianne Williamson on Democracy in Crisis
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff speaks with Marianne Williamson about the rise of authoritarianism in America. Marianne explores the spiritual dimensions of cit...
The New Science of Menopause With Dr. Amy Killen
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, myths about menopause and hormone therapy have shaped women’s health. Dr. Amy Killen shares the latest science and shows how to stay vibr...
When the Violent Are Protected: The Dark Side of Post-Roe America
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should a convicted predator ever have custody of their victim’s child? As shocking as it sounds, in some states it’s still legal. Jeff and Schuyle...
What Menopause Does to the Brain: Dr. Sara Szal on Hormonal Recovery
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hormonal shifts like menopause affect more than mood or metabolism. Dr. Sara Szal explains how they rewire your brain’s energy system and how to res...
Precious Scars / Into the Ice
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff shares how a jagged scar from childhood illness and a freezing plunge with the ‘Iceman’ became unlikely teachers. Together, ...
Why Stress Heals: The Science of Resilience with Dr. Sharon Bergquist
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of stress as something to avoid, but what if certain kinds of stress could actually make us stronger? Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins Jeff t...
How Balance Creates Health
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To be balanced is not to be still, but to be skillful in motion. Jeff distills timeless wisdom and science into a simple truth: well-being means learn...
Help in a Hurry: Rewire Your Mind with Dr. Caroline Leaf
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Jeff to explore the profound power of the mind to shape our thoughts, emotions, and even our biology. She shares practical too...
Three Models of Nature
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your body isn’t a machine, but a living, breathing process—just like the universe itself? Jeff explores three worldviews of reality, from ...
Buddhist Wisdom, Modern World with Dan Harris
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the cure for our modern chaos was hidden in an ancient practice—one that could quiet the noise, soften anxiety, and return us to the simple ...
Travel Hell & Lavender Oil
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I survived canceled flights, endless lines, and the black hole of lost luggage. My only guide through the madness? The unmistakable scent of lavender....
How Creativity Counters Fear: Elise Loehnen on Imagination and Resilience
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear can shut us down—or push us into something deeper. Elise Loehnen joins Jeff to explore boredom as a spark for creativity, the dance between str...
How to Eat Healthy from a 7-Eleven
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your only grocery store is a 7-Eleven? Jeff breaks down the best convenience-store nutrition hacks—and makes a compelling case for...
Rewrite Your Story: Jennifer Pastiloff’s Guide to Healing and Radical Vulnerability
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vulnerable conversation, Jeff Krasno and Jennifer Pastiloff uncover how shame-based stories get wired into our lives—and how we can rewrite ...
The Science of Telepathy: Rupert Sheldrake on the New Science of Connection
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rupert Sheldrake and Jeff Krasno dive into the science of telepathy to ask a profound question: Are our minds more connected than we realize? From int...
Interdependence Day: Why We Need Each Other to Be Truly Free
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom isn’t a solo act. In this episode, Jeff reframes July 4th as “Interdependence Day,” weaving personal stories, American history, and spir...
What If It Were You? A Compassionate Lens on Immigration
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would compel you to leave everything behind for a chance at a better life? In a polarized immigration debate, Jeff and Schuyler offer a return to...
How to Love Better: Yung Pueblo on Mindfulness and Conscious Relationships
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and author Yung Pueblo shares his journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how radical honesty, meditation, and Buddhist principles transfo...
The Comfort Trap: Lonely In A Crowd
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As modern society increasingly emphasizes the individual, our ability to thrive is bound to our capacity to connect, cooperate, and create meaningful ...
AI Is Not Your Best Life Coach: Danielle LaPorte on Why Human Connection Still Matters
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle LaPorte joins Jeff Krasno to unpack her recent Substack essay on the rise of AI as a life coach—and why real human connection can’t be re...
The Comfort Trap: Midnight Scroll
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By contrasting Ffej’s firelit, sun-aligned sleep cycle with our screen-lit nights, Jeff shows how artificial blue light has hijacked our circadian r...
Escaping Distraction: Soren Gordhamer on Living with Wisdom
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re more connected than ever—yet increasingly disconnected from ourselves. Soren Gordhamer shares deep insights on attention, presence, and how ...
The Comfort Trap: Comfort Creep
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By contrasting the strength and adaptability of Ffej’s barefoot, ground-connected lifestyle with our modern reliance on shoes, chairs, and synthetic...
Breathe Better, Live Longer: Dr. Austin Perlmutter on the Health Impact of Air Quality
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air quality isn’t just about smog—it’s about the air inside your home. Jeff and Dr. Austin Perlmutter uncover the hidden connections between ind...
The Comfort Trap: The Comfort Zone
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Jeff argues that modern climate control has robbed humans of the metabolic and resilience-boosting benefits of heat and cold exposure...
What Is Trauma? with Dr. Gabor Maté
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A, Dr. Maté explains his fundamental understanding of trauma, untangles common myths about what makes us sick, and offers a compassionate g...
The Comfort Trap: Hijacked Minds
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Jeff explores how the attention economy hijacks our ancient stress systems, fracturing our focus and damaging our health—unless we ...
Heavily Meditated: Dave Asprey’s Guide to Forgiveness and Energy Mastery
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff talks with biohacker and author Dave Asprey about his new book Heavily Meditated and the role of forgiveness as a powerful tool for emotional res...
The Comfort Trap: Sitting Around
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Jeff illustrates how our ancestors lived active, outdoor lives filled with manual labor and daily walking, and advocates for re-integ...
Why Love (Not Fear) Should Guide Business: John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff sits down with Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey to explore his bold new venture, Love Life—a cutting-edge wellness center combining integrati...
The Comfort Trap: When Winter Never Comes
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conveniences we have carefully constructed as the hallmarks of ‘civilization’ are slowly but surely killing us. Chronic ease is leading to chr...
The Death of Consensus: Sean Hoess on Truth, Media & Wellness
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness is political. Truth is contested. Longtime friends Jeff Krasno and Sean Hoess dive into a fractured world of lost consensus, crumbling instit...
GOOD STRESS: The Drying of the Sheets
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the physical, mental, and metabolic benefits of deliberate cold exposure, illustrating ho...
The Mystery of Consciousness with Annaka Harris | Lights On
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris to explore one of the most profound...
GOOD STRESS: Chapter 10 – Humans Are Designed to Be Fat (Just Not ALL the Time)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this excerpt from his new book GOOD STRESS, Jeff shares his journey of reversing diabetes through intermittent fasting and explores the science and...
Walking the Vaccine Tightrope with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, pediatrician and author Dr. Joel Gator Warsh joins Jeff for an honest, nuanced conversation about vaccines—past, present, and futur...
GOOD STRESS: The Tao of Health, Part 3
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff reminds us that health, in all of its expressions, arises from balance. Your organism is full of ...
Peace for Israel & Palestine with Mohsen Mahdawi
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we revisit a conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist who was arrested this week by immigration officials. His detention...
GOOD STRESS Chapter 6: The Tao of Health, Part 2
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff explores the transformative idea that our health is not dictated solely by genetics, but is inste...
The Menopause Wake-Up Call with Tamsen Fadal
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause isn’t just about hormones, it’s a midlife revolution. In today’s episode, Emmy-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Jeff to talk peri...
GOOD STRESS: The Tao of Health, Part 1
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this excerpt from his new book, GOOD STRESS, Jeff dives into two profound and transformational principles—impermanence and interdependence. First...
Why I Trashed My Spiritual Checklist with Danielle LaPorte
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to keep adding items to your spiritual to-do list and feel like you are making progress, but as Danielle LaPorte points out: If liberation...
Hijacked Health: When Wellness Gets Political with Dr. Jolene Brighten
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unfiltered conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten to unpack the strange new landscape of health, personal freedom, and institut...
GOOD STRESS: Wellth & Hellness
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an excerpt from the second chapter of Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. Jeff opens up about how it all began. His own health decline...
Forgiveness as a Spiritual Practice: Insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith, Marianne Williamson and davidji
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear insights from Reverend Michael Beckwith and Marianne Williamson on the importance of self-forgiveness for personal and collective healin...
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Trust, Resilience, and the Power of Authenticity
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we rebuild trust in a world that feels more disconnected than ever? In this powerful conversation, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau dives into the scie...
GOOD STRESS: The Dream & The Nightmare
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an excerpt from the first chapter of Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. In one version of this fairy tale, Jeff and Schuyler die in e...
Stress and Weight: Unraveling the Connection with Dr. Benjamin Bikman and Jeff Krasno
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is a significant factor contributing to insulin resistance and, consequently, to weight management challenges. Today’s episode features Dr. B...
Living in Abundance with Cathy Heller
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if abundance isn’t something you chase, but something you receive? In this episode, Jeff sits down with bestselling author and podcast host Cat...
GOOD STRESS: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an excerpt from Jeff’s new book GOOD STRESS. In this introduction, Jeff explains how modern convenience is making us sick and t...
Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life with Dr. Mark Hyman
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 “t...
How to Choose Clean, Effective Supplements (and Avoid the Bad Ones) with Oliver Amdrup
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Jeff sits down with Oliver Amdrup, founder of Puori, to uncover the hidden truths behind the supplement industry. From alarming l...
Commusings: How to Activate Your Brain & Learn Better
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeff geeks out about neuroplasticity — our ability to learn new skills and rewire the brain, even later in life. It turns out there are m...
Don't Half-Ass It: Life Lessons from Matthew McConaughey
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey muses on his book Greenlights, an unconventional memoir filled with lessons learned...
GLP-1s, Metabolism & Muscle: What You Need to Know with JJ Virgin
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GLP-1 agonists—miracle weight loss drugs or overhyped quick fix? In this episode, Jeff Krasno and nutrition expert JJ Virgin dive into how these dru...
Commusings: Who Am I?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us live under a spell. One in which we believe we are what others think of us; we are what we do, or what we have. But who are we, really? The...
Unlocking Good Energy: Healthy Habits for Blood Sugar Control
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, have become very popular, they are not the only way to address insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. In fa...
How Sprouts Can Transform Your Health (And Save the Planet) with Doug Evans
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and the man behind “The Sprout Book,” Doug Evans to dive into the transfo...
Commusing: Does Fat Make You Fat?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 add...
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Stress, Trauma, and Shame Impact our Physiology with Dr. Will Cole
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, l...
The Future of Medicine & Immune Resilience with Dr. Jeff Bland
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's epsiode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jeff Bland—renowned scientist, functional medicine pioneer, and a leading voice in redefining healthcare...
Unlock Good Energy: Paleo Metabolism vs. Modern Food with Dr. Casey Means
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mismatc...
Get off the Glucose Rollercoaster with Jessie Inchauspé
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Me...
Love's Greatest Lesson with Marianne Williamson
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 extend...
Commusings: Is Mental Illness a Metabolic Disorder?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 extens...
Go From Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Izabella Wentz
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr.Izabella Wentz dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunct...