Commune with Jeff Krasno

479. The Art of Stopping Time with Dr. Pedram Shojai

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this excerpt from his 10-day course, Dr. Pedram Shojai offers you mindfulness techniques to reshape your relationship with time and your to-do list...

478. Food Is Medicine: How to Heal Through Nutrition with Dr. Terry Wahls, Doug Evans, and Dr. William Li

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Terry Wahls, Doug Evans, and Dr. William Li challenge conventional medical norms around the profound potential of nutrition. Lear...

477. Softening Time: Poetry and Reflections with Elena Brower

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Krasno welcomes his dear friend Elena Brower, bestselling author and yoga teacher, for a poetic journey into love, self-awareness, and transforma...

476. Alan Watts: Visionary Thinking, Human Potential, and Counterculture with Mark Watts

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the life and work of Alan Watts – a visionary thinker and lecturer who played a pivotal role in introducing Eastern p...

475. Prediabetes, Metabolic Health, and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Robert Lustig

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we delve into the world of metabolic health – exploring the functions and dysfunctions of blood glucose. Our guests, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. ...

474. Twelve Tips for Resetting Your Circadian Rhythm with Jeff Krasno

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jeff Krasno explores the human relationship with light, highlighting its impact on our circadian rhythm and overall well-being. He ex...

473. Ask Dr. G: Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods Six Years Earlier?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of Ask Dr. G, a new series where we get Dr. Sara Gottfried to answer questions from you, our Commune Community. Dr. G is ...

472. Why I Trashed My Spiritual Checklist with Danielle LaPorte

12 Aug 2023

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...

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

10 Aug 2023

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 ...

470. Healing From Addiction: Empowering Individuals and Transforming Society with Dr. Gabor Maté, Russell Brand, and Tommy Rosen

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Addiction exists on a spectrum that encompasses anything we crave or avoid. In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté uncovers the essence of trauma and explor...

469. Addressing the Needs of the Average American with 2024 Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne Williamson is an author, activist, spiritual leader, and 2024 presidential candidate. In this episode, we talk about President Biden's unfort...

463. This Is Why We Practice with Danielle LaPorte

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode comes to you from Danielle LaPorte, author and member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. If you've been looking for divine inspiration that h...

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

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, l...

461. Loneliness: Modern Society’s Silent Killer with Jeff Krasno

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social connection is essential for our well-being. Drawing on the contrast between our ancestral hunter-gatherer lifestyle and our current culture, in...

460. Alzheimer’s is Now Optional: Root Causes, Prevention and Reversal with Dr. Dale Bredesen

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Dale Bredesen discusses his groundbreaking work in understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease. He explai...

459. Culture, Toxicity, and Trauma: with Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Dr. Alejandro Junger

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, renowned doctors Bruce Lipton, Gabor Mate, and Alejandro Junger reveal how our culture affects our physiology – specifically how tr...

458. The Unfulfilled Void: Trauma, Addiction, and Personal Transformation with Elisa Hallerman, PhD

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elisa Hallerman, PhD is an expert on addiction and sobriety – and the founder of the Recovery Management Agency – which provides comprehensive and...

457. Spiritual Makeover with Marianne Williamson

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an excerpt from spiritual leader and US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s Commune workshop titled Spiritual Makeover. ...

451. Longevity: Extending Lifespan, Health Span, and the Quest for Immortality with Serena Poon, CN.

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Serena Poon is a certified nutritionist, celebrity chef, and Reiki Master who introduced her method of functional and spiritual nutrition to the world...

450. On Virtue: Stoic Meditations with Jeff Krasno

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The common usage of the adjective “stoic” – the unemotional endurance of hardship – belies the true nature of Stoicism, a brilliant philosophy...

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

22 Jun 2023

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...

448. What Creates Beauty? The Superpowers of Your Gut with Zach Bush, MD

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is from physician and thought leader Dr. Zach Bush. You can find this excerpt in his Commune program titled The Superpowers of Your Gu...

447. Unlocking the Psychedelic Puzzle: Serotonin, Ketamine, and the Future of Mental Health with Dr. Dave Rabin, PhD

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dave Rabin is at the forefront of psychedelic healthcare. In this episode we unravel the misconceptions surrounding serotonin and its relationship...

446. Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows with Danielle LaPorte

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an excerpt from author and international speaker Danielle LaPorte’s Commune program titled The Desire Map Course. In this session...

445. Women Without Kids: Embracing Choice and Challenging Social Norms with Ruby Warrington

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Women without children make significant contributions to future generations through acts of generosity, activism, and leadership. In this enlightening...

444. Survival is Not Enough with Sadhguru

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an excerpt from yogi, poet, and spiritual leader Sadhguru’s Commune course titled Wisdom of the Mystic. In this session, Sadhguru...

438. Eat Algae to Feel Better with Catharine Arnston

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Arnston is the founder of ENERGYbits plant-based tablets, who has a contagious passion for Algae. We explore how it was among the first life...

437. Dealing with Conflict with Marianne Williamson

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an excerpt from spiritual leader and US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s Commune workshop titled Spiritual Makeover. ...

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...