Commune with Jeff Krasno

436. Metabolism and Ketones Explained with Latt Mansor, Ph.D.

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s interview we go deep into the topic of metabolism with Latt Mansor, Ph.D. We explore the principal hormones related to metabolism, the re...

435. I Want to Be Famous with Byron Katie

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an excerpt from the Commune course, The Work of Byron Katie. In this session, Will questions his impulse that to be successful in l...

434. Get off the Glucose Rollercoaster with Jessie Inchauspé

11 May 2023

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...

433. Authenticity in Relationships with Rae and Dr. Gabor Maté

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Dr. Gabor Maté and his wife, Rae, share stories from their 55 years of marriage. Their long-term commitment - which has seen ups ...

427. Healing Through Food and Conscious Capitalism with Neka Pasquale

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When her private practice in Chinese medicine and acupuncture showed that food was the best medicine for treating pre-diabetes and chronic inflammator...

426. Stop Poisoning Your Mitochondria with Dr. Steven Gundry, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Robert Lustig

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mitochondria produce 90% of the energy your body needs, but a lot of us are eating food that disrupts their function, which can lead to a whole host o...

425. Go From Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Izabella Wentz

20 Apr 2023

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...

424. Commusings: The Magic of Mitochondria

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The mitochondria do so much more than produce energy. In today's episode, I share the various roles of the mitochondria, their developmental history, ...

423. Freedom in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself with Lynne Twist

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you decide to pursue a purpose larger than yourself? What is the relationship between commitment and courage? Lynne Twist has dedica...

422. Commusings: Is Mental Illness a Metabolic Disorder?

11 Apr 2023

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...

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

30 Mar 2023

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...

415. The Dirty Truth About Convenience Foods with Corinna Bellizzi

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A common fat found in processed foods is one molecule away from plastic! In this episode Corinna Bellizzi, climate activist and entrepreneur, takes us...

414. All the Colors of Your Fat with Dr. William Li

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is body fat good for? Quite a lot actually — though its function depends on its color and location in your body. In this episode Dr. William Li...

413. Setting Intentions & Living Your Purpose with Deepak Chopra, Brendon Burchard, and Danielle LaPorte

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does a deeper understanding of what it means to be truly well change your life goals, your intentions, your deepest desires? Deepak Chopra, Brenda...

412. Fasting, Self-Mastery, and Ramadan with Zahra Aljabri

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A week from today is the first full day of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God through the experience of fasti...

411. What is Trauma? with Dr. Gabor Maté

14 Mar 2023

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...

405. Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life with Dr. Mark Hyman

02 Mar 2023

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...

404. Your Role in Healing Society with Charles Eisenstein, Justin Michael Williams, and Sharon Salzberg

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are not separate from the societal systems we live in; they directly impact our well-being, and we are all responsible for shaping those systems. T...

403. Update Your Brain with Dave Asprey

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you could update your brain for better performance? In this episode Dave Asprey, “The Father of Biohacking,” shares how to work smarter,...

402. Commusings: Does Fat Make You Fat?

21 Feb 2023

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...

401. Mitochondria, Muscle Strength, and Pomegranates with Chris Rinsch

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode might have you looking at pomegranates differently. Chris Rinsch, PhD, helps us understand the connection between mitochondrial heal...

400. Commusings: Spiritual Advice from a Chatbot by Jake Laub

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2am and Jake is pretty miserable, so he texts a friend...Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spiri...

394. Dream Business Bootcamp with Marie Forleo

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does having a dream business mean to you? In this episode, Jeff sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and New York Times best-selling author Marie ...

393. Commusings: Of Love and Light

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wu-wei is the Taoist way of life. It means not forcing. But it doesn’t entail complete passivity. Being alive inherently involves interfering. We ca...

392. Create an Unfriendly Terrain for Cancer with Elissa Goodman

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 32, Elissa Goodman decided that a diagnosis of cancer wasn’t going to be her death sentence. By adopting anti-inflammatory protocols including th...

391. Planetary Regeneration with Paul Hawken, Finian Makepeace, and Warren Brush

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's explore how your personal wellness is connected to the collective wellbeing of the planet. Today’s teachers don’t offer all the solutions, b...

390. A Unified Theory of Mental Illness with Dr. Chris Palmer

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are mental disorders actually metabolic disorders of the brain? Psychiatrist and Harvard professor Dr. Chris Palmer helps us understand the connection...

389. Commusings: The Principled Brigand

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Those who wear their virtue on their sleeve (or around their collar) generally have little of it. Performative virtue is hollow. True virtue is knowin...

388. Meditation: Just Be with Ram Dass

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, we get swept along in a river of thoughts — thoughts we misperceive as real. This meditation helps you get out of the marketplace of your...

381. Meditation: Doing Something for the Last Time with Jeff Krasno

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The great Stoic Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” You would likely be com...

380. The Life and Legacy of Ram Dass with Raghu Markus

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ram Dass was a pivotal influence on spirituality in the West, spreading a powerful message of love and urging us to “Be Here Now.” In this episode...

379. Commusings: 3 Tips for Your New Year's Resolutions

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the revelry of the holidays subsiding, we turn our attention to the year ahead with a renewed zeal to be our best selves. However, despite our be...

378. Meditation: Ego Deconstruction with Jeff Krasno

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been drunk? Full of adrenaline, courageous and capable of anything – just to only hours later melt into the cloudy, meek puddle of a h...

377. Five Essential Components of Well-being with Jeff & Schuyler

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff sits down with Schuyler – his “better three-quarters,” wife of thirty-five years, and the core inspiration for his personal development jou...

376. Sunlight & Your Circadian Rhythm with Dr. Roger Seheult

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discover just how important it is to understand your relationship to the sun. Dr. Roger Seheult, quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmo...

375. Meditation: Responding vs. Reacting with Light Watkins

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As humans, we're prone to overreact to negative circumstances. By harnessing the power of responding versus reacting, you'll be more prepared to accep...

374. Soil Health, Food Quality, and Holiday Recipes with Molly Chester

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Chester sees food as a celebration — from when the seed is sown to the holiday table is set. In this episode, Jeff and Molly discuss why the n...

373. Commusings: These Are the Good Old Days

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s quite natural to feel a wistful longing for a bygone era, but you can also cultivate a heart-warming nostalgia for the present moment.Commusing...

372. Meditation: Memento Mori with Jeff Krasno

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve likely engaged in this thought experiment: What would you do if you only had six months to live? Meditating on your mortality helps create pr...

371. Kiss the Ground with Finian Makepeace, Ian Somerhalder, and Doniga Markegard

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Under the current agricultural paradigm, soil scientists estimate we have only 55 to 60 harvests left. But don’t lose hope – rebuilding soil healt...

370. Healthy Digestion with Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Mary Pardee, and Dr. Pedram Shojai

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s lesson, doctors Mark Hyman, Mary Pardee and Pedram Shojai give you the tools you need to optimize digestion—or troubleshoot with your p...

369. Meditation: Dealing with Doubt and Imposter Syndrome with Murray Hidary

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Self-doubt is not always an unhealthy thing. It’s what compels you to reflect inward, to challenge yourself to be better. But unhealthy amounts of d...

368. Intuitive Eating and Fasting with Dr. Will Cole

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to give your metabolism the equivalent of a yoga class? According to Dr. Will Cole, fasting and a ketogenic diet are ways to increase m...

367. Commusings: Great Fullness

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff ponders the “great fullness” of gratitude in this week’s memoriam of his beloved Nana.Commusings is our format where we take a moment to th...

366. Meditation: Present Moment Nostalgia with Jeff Krasno

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The present is, in fact, all we have. Present time nostalgia enables us to appreciate the moment while we are in it. Today's practice can be applied a...

365. Making the Impossible, Possible with Charlie Engle

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crack-addict turned ultra-endurance athlete Charlie Engle knows a thing or two about overcoming long odds. In this episode he shares his story of extr...

364. The Spiritual Journey with Marianne Williamson, davidji, Sadhguru, and Russell Brand

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us struggle to find a solid relationship to spirit, or even to define what spirit means to us. Here we offer several teachers with differen...

363. Meditation: Fill with Light with Marianne Williamson

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Surrender, receive, and let your false self fall away. Today you will practice spiritual surrender in order for the light of the divine to deliver you...

362. Gratitude Revealed with Louie Schwartzberg

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to be happier and live longer, gratitude is a good place to start. In this episode, award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg, give...

361. Commusings: Maybe...

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Taoist parable was a favorite of Alan Watts, who delivered it with his inimitable panache. When something seemingly “bad” or “good” happe...

360. Meditation: Change What You Can Control

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t control the world around us - only how we respond to it. This episode is a practice in Stoicism and how to concentrate on our own actions t...

359. The Younger You Method with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your destiny is not determined by your genes, but rather how you express your genes. In her second interview on the Commune Podcast, Dr. Kara Fitzgera...

358. Working with Big Feelings with Michael B. Beckwith, Dr. Siva Mohan, and David Kessler

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic thought patterns cause suffering and can feel intractable. Day one of this summit will give you effective ways to quell those unhelpful mental h...

357. Meditation: Heart Centering with Danielle LaPorte

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is where mindfulness and heartfulness come together in the power of breath and prayer. Today's practice is for cultivating the sacred within us a...

356. Glyphosate Is a Public Health Emergency with Kelly Ryerson

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Ryerson was very sick, but no one could tell her why. Her journey to health would transform her into Glyphosate Girl, a vocal advocate for endin...

355. How Soil Speaks to Your Cells with Zach Bush, MD

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why were Zach’s patients getting sicker and more inflamed even when eating kale and brussel sprouts and other foods he knew should be loaded with me...

354. Meditation: Taking Action with Sharon Salzberg

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What shapes your life? Today’s exercise is a meditation that will help you look at your core values and intentions which drive the choices you make....

353. A Wearable Hug for Your Nervous System with Dr. Dave Rabin

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways you can send a signal to the body that says, “I am safe, right now” — including slow, rhythmic breathing, soothing touch, an...

352. Commusings: Climbing Love's Ladder

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the concept of true love, not as an emotion that comes and goes, but as a state of being to inhabit. Love is not something that v...

351. Meditation: Metta with Jeff Krasno

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Pali, metta translates to lovingkindness, and it is a way to cultivate gratitude and love. In today’s ten minute session you will practice bringi...

350. How to Detox in Seven Days with Dr. Alejandro Junger

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Even though our bodies have a magnificent detoxification system, we are exposed to so many daily toxins that we fall behind. In this episode, Dr. Jung...

349.Commusings: Who Am I?

25 Oct 2022

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...

348. Meditation: Balance and Harmony with Scott Schwenk

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To find balance and harmony, you must learn how to let go. Let’s practice that today in a 20-minute session: exhaling tension, exhaling the energy o...

347. How to Be Loving with Danielle LaPorte

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love creates the conditions needed to heal ourselves and the collective. So how do we become more open to love? In this episode, Danielle and Jeff dis...

346. Lesson: How to Die Young as Old as Possible with Dr. Mark Hyman

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, the scientific community has viewed aging as inevitable — so why bother studying it? But what if aging were more like a disease? What i...

345. Meditation: Ring the Bells with davidji

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Weekend Practice podcast is made possible by El Encanto. Join El Encanto for Wellness Week, November 6-10, 2022. Learn more at cmn.to/encanto.

344. Learn to Better Use Your Brain with Jim Kwik

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Schools teach us WHAT to learn, but not HOW to learn. So how do you upgrade your ability to learn — at any age? In this episode, world-renowned memo...

343. Commusings: Three Simple Ways to Burn Fat

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nine of the top ten killers are related to metabolism, so if you're carrying around extra pounds, your grievance isn’t with the Speedo. In today’s...

342. Stoic Meditation: Wanting What You Have with Jeff Krasno

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There always seems to be a gap between one’s current state and a future, imagined happiness. One way to eliminate that gap is by continually chasing...

341. Democracy in Chains with Marianne Williamson

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the proper metrics of success for a society, and what happens when those metrics don’t align with our capitalist system bound by short-term...

340. Commusings: Bless & Release by Danielle LaPorte

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retelling old stories can hold us back from healing. So the healing inquiry is: Are you willing to give over one painful experience—and the sufferin...

339. Meditation: Loving Yourself Today with Biet Simkin

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's meditation, esteemed guide Biet Simkin shares a powerful meditation for coming into contact with the real you and falling in love with your...

338. The Health Metrics That Matter Most with Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. discusses how to objectively measure your health as well as what techniques can optimize your p...

337. Lesson: The Ancient Roots of Regenerative Agriculture with Warren Brush

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know traditional Hawaiian cultures managed entire volcanic mountainsides from summit to ocean for sustainable food production? Or that “slas...

336. Meditation: The Tibetan Book of the Dead with Jack Kornfield

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's meditation, renowned Buddhist meditation teacher Jack Kornfield shares from the Tibetan Book of the Dead, a powerful guide for moving throu...

335. Boost Your Body’s Ability to Prevent Cancer with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At 30 years old, Dr. Elizabeth Boham received a surprising diagnosis: triple-negative breast cancer. Twenty three years later, she looks back on how t...

334. The Keys to Longevity with Dr. Mark Hyman

20 Sep 2022

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...

333. Meditation: Shedding Your Many Identities

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are times for all of us when life can feel heavy, and this heaviness often originates from the weight of the many roles we assign to ourselves. ...

332. Rejuvenate Your Immune System with Dr. Jeffrey Bland

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the “father of Functional Medicine,” the immune system is nature's greatest protector and innovator. It represents...

331. Shortcast: The Modern Middle Way with Yung Pueblo

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As humans, we like to jump to conclusions and develop opinions on the spot, based on the information we have at hand. But reality is always infinitely...

330. Present Awareness Meditation: Noticing Sound in Stereo

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We cruise through our day-to-day lives experiencing sound as one giant monophonic wave form – an aural smoothie of leaf blowers, motors, buzzing ref...

329. Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté

08 Sep 2022

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 ...

328. Commusings: Tennis, Anyone?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s musing explores one of Jeff's lifelong passions: tennis. You may or may not share his enthusiasm for hitting fuzzy yellow balls. But, hopefu...

327. Let’s Meditate Together

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hope this new weekly series can help you establish meditation as a regular habit. Jeff will be offering beginner-friendly meditations for the first...

326. Why Metabolic Dysfunction Kills with Dr. Sara Gottfried

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

325. Commusings: Letting Go

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Non-attachment is double-edged. If you hold your breath, you lose it, but if you let it go, it comes back. In this episode, Jeff muses on this aspect ...

324. I’m Living My Dream, So Why Do I Want to Kill Myself? with Jason Wrobel

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Wrobel considered ending his life while standing in his kitchen — but his kitchen would also save his life. After a comprehensive battery of m...

323. Shortcast: Healing Our Collective Addictions with Russell Brand

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we develop addictive behaviors? As an ex-drug and sex addict, comedian and spiritualist Russell Brand knows a lot about the drives behind addic...

322. Commusings: Abortion Stories in Greyscale by Schuyler Grant

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stories about abortion are filed in the library of most families — legal, illegal, secret, tinged with relief or with regret. In this episode, Schuy...

321. Dying with Grace with Dr. Zach Bush, Marianne Williamson, and David Kessler

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone you know is going to die someday, including you — but as a culture we avoid this universal topic. This collection of lessons explores how w...

320. Commusing: Don't Mess with Texas

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Like Texas in the 1980’s, we must tap into the pride we feel for our land and find a solution to the common foe faced by the United States. This pod...

319. Brain Health for Happiness with Dr. Daniel Amen

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a healthier brain comes a happier life. In this episode, physician and psychiatrist Dr. Amen shares the five primary brain types (and why it’s ...

318. Commusings: Travel Hell & Lavender Oil

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have recently seen news headlines highlighting torturous summer travel. Well, Jeff didn’t have to read about these nightmarish ordeals in th...

317. How Nutrition Helped Me Walk Again with Dr. Terry Wahls

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosed with a supposedly irreversible autoimmune disease, Dr. Terry Wahls could only walk short distances with two canes. With nothing to lose, she...

316. 9 Secrets to a Strong Immune System with Dr. Roger Seheult

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your body is innately designed to heal and repair itself — especially when you maximize your body’s resilience in the face of both pathogenic and ...

315. How Genes Listen to Your Beliefs with Dr. Bruce Lipton

28 Jul 2022

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...

314. Commusings: The Will of the People

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s musings comes after the haze of the fireworks has cleared, but the same can not be said for the social and political tensions that character...

313. Mindful Eating to Digest Better, Feel Great, & Lose Weight with Dr. Mohan, Dr. Pardee, Dr. Gordon, Dr. Shojai, K. Snyder, and J. Wrobel

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you care about WHAT you eat, then you must also pay attention to HOW you eat. Good digestion relies not only what’s on your plate but also how yo...

312. Commusings: The Blue Door

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The heart seeks mystery, whereas the mind seeks certainty. Can we heed the heart in order to enjoy this project of being human? Commusings is our form...

311. The 6th Great Extinction with Dr. Zach Bush

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have had five previous mass extinction events, but did the planet go extinct? No. Life came back more diverse and complex every time. In this episo...