Commune with Jeff Krasno

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...

The Science & Strategies That Work for Reversing Alzheimer's

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if Alzheimer's is avoidable, treatable, and even reversible? Dr. Dale Bredesen shares how to identify and address the root causes of cognitive de...

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

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Resistance training doesn’t just help you lift heavier things, it also improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and even brain health. In ...

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

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For over eight decades, Robert Waldinger, MD, directed the Harvard Study of Adult Development, taking hundreds of measurements—from brain scans to b...

Go With Your Gut with Dr. Mary Pardee

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

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

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey highlights how seemingly unrelated diseases share common metabol...

How Genes Listen to Your Beliefs with Dr. Bruce Lipton

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Lipton and Jeff discuss the interconnected relationship between belief and biology, and how you can use Dr. Lipton’s pioneering...

How Urban Gardens Heal Communities with Linda Appel Lipsius

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff is joined by Linda Appel Lipsius, Executive Director of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), to explore the transformative impact of community gardening. ...

Super Aging and Your Microbiome with Dr. William Li

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. William Li discusses the role of your microbiome in reversing advanced diseases, the science of super-aging, and the transformati...

The Sixth Stage of Grief with David Kessler

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 en...

Lessons on Love: Hard Truths and Healing with Jillian Turecki

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned relationship expert Jillian Turecki sits down with Jeff and Schuyler to discuss the complexities of love and intimacy, including balancing pe...

Unlock Good Energy: The Miracle of Metabolism with Casey Means

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 en...

Commusings: Knowlege Is Not Enough with Rangan Chatterjee

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Unburden Your Inner World with Gabby Bernstein

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, author Gabby Bernstein discusses the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, how IFS informed her own traum...

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

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Hidden Meaning in Hardship with Michael B. Beckwith

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hardship, loss, and loneliness can be doorways to finding meaning in life. According to Michael B. Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spirit...

Question Your Thoughts with Byron Katie

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jesus Was An Activist with Pastor Ron Buford

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would Jesus do? Civil disobedience. Public demonstrations. Resisting authority. For this special Christmas eve re-air, we take a look at Jesus Ch...

Commusings: The Mind of Love by Marianne Williamson

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is chronic disease your body making a mistake? Or is chronic disease simply an adaptation to stress, toxins, and dietary disruptions? In today’s epi...

Commusings: Light Up Your Longevity

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff explores the transformative power of infrared light and its profound effects on human health. Blending cutting-edge science with ancestral wisdom...

Your Hormones Are a Superpower with Dr. Jolene Brighten

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jolene Brighten wants us to flip the script in women's medicine – where everything is diagnosed as a “dysfunction” – and instead recognize...

The Modern Metabolic Dilemma with Dr. Will Cole

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes back Dr. Will Cole, a leading voice in functional medicine, as he unpacks the root causes of our biggest health ch...

Radiate from Within with Kimberly Snyder

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re ready to move beyond self-doubt or dissatisfaction with your reflection, Kimberly Snyder invites you to explore a new path toward enoughne...

Commusings: The Raw Truth About Raw Milk

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff dives into the heated debate over raw milk—a natural food celebrated for its health benefits but scrutinized for its risks. From his personal e...

Become Untriggerable with Dave Asprey

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by the “Father of Biohacking,” Dave Asprey. If you follow Dave, you know that he is no stranger to controvers...

Science-Backed Strategies for Weight Loss with Jillian Michaels

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shedding pounds is straightforward, but it’s not always effortless.This episode contains two excerpts from fitness expert and nutritionist Jillian M...

Commusings: Why Humans Cry

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Human cry, but why? Jeff unpacks the multifaceted nature of crying—its physiology, possible evolutionary purpose, and emotional significance.Commusi...

Build Muscle, Burn Fat, and Transform Your Body with JJ Virgin

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been focusing on the wrong health metric — weight. What truly matters is what that weight consists of. The key is building more muscle and r...

276. Why Blood Sugar Matters with Dr. Casey Means

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alzheimer’s looks very different from obesity, which we think of as different from stroke, depression, or infertility. But according to Dr. Casey Me...

Commusings: AGING — Grudgingly, Gratefully, Gracefully by Schuyler Grant

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Schuyler asks 35 women for the 3 words they associate with getting older — as well as what what they are afraid of and what they are looking forward...

Stem Cells, Longevity, and Revolutionizing Healing with Christian Drapeau

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Drapeau, renowned stem cell scientist, author, and entrepreneur, talks with Jeff about the transformative potential of stem cells in the tre...

Navigating Politics, Family, and the Holidays with Jeff & Schuyler

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff, a reformed people-pleaser, and Schuyler, his candid and fiery partner, delve into the art of navigating life’s toughest conversations—from f...

Inner Alignment & Outer Connection with Marianne Williamson and Kimberly Snyder

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features excerpts from two spiritual forces, Marianne Williamson and Kimberly Snyder. Both conversations offer tools for personal gr...

Introducing: Girls Girls Girls, Episode 2 with Emily Morse

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Girls Girls Girls is a podcast series from Schuyler Grant about motherhood, sisterhood, and burgeoning womanhood. In this two-part episode, Schuyler a...

Introducing: Girls Girls Girls, Episode 1 with Emily Morse

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Girls Girls Girls is a podcast series from Schuyler Grant about motherhood, sisterhood, and burgeoning womanhood. In this two-part episode, Schuyler a...

How to Feed Your Brain with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leverage brain science for better mood, clearer thinking and greater happiness. Learn what are the best and worst foods for your brain, how to leverag...

Achieving Your Highest Potential with Brendon Burchard

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We asked Brendon Burchard – a high performance expert, and one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed personal development coaches of our time –...

Same Meals, Different Results with Casey Means & Mindy Pelz

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that eating the same meal at different times of day – or even with a different intention – can have a very different impact on your...

Commusings: Precious Scars & Hard Things

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features back-to-back Commusings: In the first, Jeff muses on how a bout of childhood cancer transformed him. In the second, he muse...

The Mystic Jesus with Marianne Williamson

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes back bestselling author, former presidential candidate, and spiritual leader, Marianne Williamson. In their conver...

Grief, Healing, and Finding Meaning After Loss with David Kessler

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss, reveals why experiencing pain and trauma can lead to an ...

The Keys to Longevity with Dr. Mark Hyman

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We think of aging as a normal consequence of getting older, but looked at a different way, aging can be seen as a disease — driven by upstream facto...

Eat Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mindy discusses how and why women should adopt different dietary approaches for the different phases of their cycle. She also shares “the founda...

Weight Loss Straight Talk with JJ Virgin and Jillian Michaels

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weight and weight loss is a fraught topic, but no one cuts through the B.S. faster than veteran trainers and nutrition experts JJ Virgin and Jillian M...

Why Metabolic Dysfunction Kills with Dr. Sara Gottfried

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In her 30s, Dr. Sara Gottfried’s metabolic function was closer to that of a woman in her 50s. After applying integrative medicine principles on hers...

The Future of Alzheimer’s with Dr. Dale Bredesen

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects 1 in 10 adults over 65. There is no known cure and it is fatal. However, neuroscientist Dr. Dale Bredesen is o...

Commusings: True Wellth and How to Sail a Relation Ship

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features back-to-back Commusings: In the first, Jeff muses on what it means to experience “true wellth.” In the second, he offer...

Announcing Luminescence: The Deep Backstory

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On February 1, 2025, long-time partners, Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno are expecting their 4th daughter named Luminescence. Actually, Luminescence is t...

Transform Negativity and Cultivate Equanimity with Rev. Michael B. Beckwith

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, renowned spiritual teacher Reverend Michael B. Beckwith shares how you can turn negativity into purpose and grow in the face of ...

Choosing the “Right” Candidate with Charles Eisenstein

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are featuring an excerpt from the Commune course Political Hope with philosopher, teacher, public speaker, and author Charles Eisenstein. Thi...

Supplement Facts vs. Fiction with Dr. Mary Pardee

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We spend more than 100 billion dollars every year on supplements, but do we know if they are even benefiting our health? In this episode, Dr. Mary Par...

Sacred Encounters & Empathetic Listening with Rabbi Sharon Brous

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rabbi Sharon Brous is the founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community in Los Angeles, and the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our H...

Commusings: A Marvelously Suboptimal Meeting With My Biggest Fan

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A love story with a bit of a biohacking twist. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and cu...

Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 4 – Telling Each Other’s Stories

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finish our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga with a unique conversation between Mohsen ...

Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 3 – Meet Aharon Dardik

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Aharon Dardik, a Columbia s...

Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 2 – Meet Mohsen Mahdawi

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our four-part series from the Peace Initiative for Israel and Palestine hosted at Commune Topanga by featuring Mohsen Mahdawi, a passionat...

Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine: Ep. 1 – Meet Jean Krasno

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of August, Jeff hosted a summit at Commune Topanga called the Peace Initiative for Israel & Palestine. This week-long mini-conference gathe...

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts with Kimberly Snyder

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the heart contains 40,000 neurons and sends more messages to the brain than vice versa? In this episode, author Kimberly connects modern ...

What’s Hiding In Your Relationship? with Dr. Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are four people in every relationship? Who you are. Who they are. Who you think they are. Who they think you are. This excerpt from...

The Real Roots of Disease with Dr. Zach Bush

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zach Bush doesn't keep his ideas in a neat ideological box. Instead, paints a sweeping picture of our interconnected world — one in which topics...

A Guide to Cold Therapy & Heat Therapy with Jeff Krasno

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From meditating monks to Navy SEALs, cold water exposure is used in many formats and communities to build mental resilience while boasting impressive ...

The Heart As Your Power Source with Danielle LaPorte

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know our emotions greatly affect our overall well being, but we aren't always in touch with our heart's true desires. Enter Danielle LaPorte — a ...

Better Brain Fuel with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr. Austin Perlmutter, many solutions we’ve been pitched for brain health are actually making things worse. But he shares good news, to...

Commusings: Stop & Smell the Roses

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff muses on what you never want your doctor to say... followed by a seredipitious meeting in a rose garden. Commusings are thoughtful essays and sho...

Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do more people suffer from mental illness now than ever before? In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and Jeff discuss the premise that disease in our ...

How to Design Home for a Longer Life with Kayla Barnes

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, female longevity leader Kayla Barnes highlights how you can “hack your home” to support overall well-being. This includes wh...

Commusings: Tennis, Anyone?

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tennis is about losing. It’s about moving on, staying present, and constantly believing in yourself. And these qualities can be applied to life. Com...

Menopause, Libido, and Hormonal Imbalance with Dr. Jolene Brighten

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Can You Pass the Civics Challenge? with Richard Greene

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, communications expert Richard Greene administers his 2024 Election Civics Challenge on Jeff. The challenge is a quiz Richard dev...

Skin Health with Zach Bush, MD

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this excerpt from his course, The Superpowers of Your Gut, Dr. Zach Bush shares cutting-edge information on the science of the skin, from the power...

Your Personalized Intermittent Fasting Plan with Cynthia Thurlow

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for weight loss, metabolic flexibility, and blood sugar control — but what is the ideal “eating w...

5 Steps to Deal with Criticism and Rejection with Marisa Peer

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our ancestor’s survival depended on being accepted into tribes, so modern day rejection can make us feel like we’re going to die. This biological ...