Commune with Jeff Krasno
Episodes
209. Zach Bush: The Real Roots of Disease
29 Jul 2021
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...
208. Commusings: If Alan Watts Played Piano
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This impromptu Commusings is what happens when Jeff listens to hours upon hours of the Zen philosopher Alan Watts while a road trip with his daughter ...
207. Russell Brand: The First 3 Steps to Recovery
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This audio workshop is an extended excerpt of Russell Brand's Commune course on recovery. Whether you are mildly miserable, moderately despairing, or ...
206. Commusings: Superpowers in Her Tubes by David Romanelli
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This week D...
205. Pedro Andrade: What's Really Happening in the Amazon?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Pedro Andrade recently spent 6 months deep in the Amazon with unparalleled access to many unique communities while filming a new documentar...
204. Walking Meditation: Discovering Anger’s Role in Your Life with Murray Hidary
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from The Path to Presence with Murray Hidary, a 10-day walking meditation course that allows for a deep, embodied unders...
203. Don't Half-Ass It: Life Lessons from Matthew McConaughey
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey muses on his book Greenlights, an unconventional memoir filled with lessons learned...
202. Commusings: What Are You Afraid Of?
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff ...
201. Farming for Human Health with Jeff Tkach
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can organic farming feed the world? Jeff Tkach is the Chief Impact Officer for the Rodale Institute, which is at the forefront of studying the nutriti...
200. Commusings: From Mother Earth to Lover Earth by Jake Laub
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture.Have you eve...
199. Living Long-Term in the Heart Chakra with Rich Roll and Julie Piatt
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What keeps a long-term relationship resilient? In their decades together, Rich Roll and Julie Piatt have weathered financial collapse and fame, healed...
198. Lesson: Overcoming Overwhelm with Brendon Burchard
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Brendon Burchard's Commune course, The Wellness Masterclass, which teaches you how to cultivate long-lasting happin...
197. Karma & Your Destiny: Sadhguru at Commune Topanga
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this recording of Sadhguru speaking at Commune Topanga, he answers audience questions on the nature of karma, how to "stay with the being rather th...
196. Commusings: Being There
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff ...
195. Find Your Daily Dose of Inspiration with Light Watkins
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is inspiration and how can we tap into it every day? Light Watkins is a meditation teacher turned minimalist nomadic author. In today's episode, ...
194. Lesson: How to Deal with Insecurity with Sadhguru
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Sadhguru’s Commune course, Wisdom of the Mystic, which is filled with Sadhguru’s insights on joy, suffering, an...
193. Empathic Communication with John Kinyon
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We aren't going to solve the world's problems unless we learn to speak to each other in ways that facilitate connection and cooperation. So in this ep...
192. Sound Bath: Deep Forest with Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussain
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Sound Consciousness: Drones for Sonic Bathing with Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart and tabla virtuoso Zakir...
191. Commusings: If You Get Confused, Just Listen to the Music Play
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today Jeff ...
190. Lesson: Complex Problems, Simple Permaculture Solutions with Warren Brush
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from our Commune course, Principles of Permaculture with Warren Brush. If you are interested in this topic I recommend y...
189. The Modern Middle Way with Yung Pueblo
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Perez is a meditator, activist, and the author behind the pen name Yung Pueblo. Today’s conversation revolves around his latest book, Clarity ...
188. Lesson: The Trauma-Healing Diet with Dr. James Gordon
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Dr. James Gordon's Commune course, Transforming Trauma, which shows you how to move from the wounded states of trau...
187. Police, Race, and the Media: Everything You Did and Didn’t Want to Know
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Police, race, inequality, and social justice — why is it so hard to have a thoughtful, nuanced conversation about these topics? This episode seeks c...
186. Lesson: Types of Plastic and the Recycling Myth with Kate Nelson
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Kate Nelson's Commune course, The Plastic-Free Challenge, which offers step-by-step guidance on how you can reduce ...
185. Commusings: The Blessing and the Curse
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This specia...
184. Lesson: Carried Wounds with David Kessler
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from David Kessler's Commune course, Help for the Hurting Heart, which guides you through the grieving process in a way ...
183. Fear Is Feedback with Koya Webb
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our natural instinct is to get rid of fear. But when you start to understand fear as feedback, you can also see how fear opens opportunities for growt...
182. Lesson: Our Relationship with the Sun with Warren Brush
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from our Commune course, Principles of Permaculture with Warren Brush and Quail Springs. If you are interested in learni...
181. Commusings: We Are Stronger Than Our Struggles by Laurie-Beth Robbins
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. If your onl...
180. Lesson: Conscious Leadership with Seane Corn
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from our Commune course, Redefining Leadership with Seane Corn and Off the Mat Into the World. How can the principles of...
179. Permaculture and Regenerative Design with Warren Brush
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Permaculture teacher Warren Brush describes the essence of this growing movement as "a design science for regenerative human settlement." In other wor...
178. Lesson: Mastering the Art of Manifesting with Wayne Dyer
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk recorded at Wanderlust Festival's Speakeasy lecture series, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explores the territory of our highest selves and illustrate...
177. Commusings: Jesus, Guns, and Free Will
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This week’...
176. Lesson: Active & Passive Letting Go with Danielle LaPorte
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Danielle LaPorte's Commune course, Free + Clear. This course is all about reflecting on your recent past and then u...
175.The Path to Post-Traumatic Growth with James S. Gordon, MD
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are two truths about trauma: We all experience it sooner or later, and with the right tools we can move through it and heal. In this episode, tra...
174. Lesson: Forgiveness with Michael B. Beckwith
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Michael B. Beckwith's Commune course, Meditations for Life’s Challenges, which offers meditations and visualizati...
173. Dying To Be Me with Anita Moorjani
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006, after a four-year battle with cancer, Anita fell into a coma and was given just hours to live. Today she tells the story of her near-death ex...
172. Lesson: How Digestion Works with Dr. Mary Pardee
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Dr. Mary Pardee's Commune course, Gut Health, which offers a deep dive into how you can enjoy a healthy digestive s...
171. Can Voters Eat Pizza? with Richard Greene
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The tug-of-war over voting rights is centuries old, but has returned to the political stage as an existential issue for Democrats and Republicans. Tod...
170. Commusings: If You Cover It In Sugar Then It Only Tastes Sweet
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This week J...
169. Untangling Grief with David Kessler and Murray Hidary
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we are also joined by pianist, composer and meditation teacher, Murray Hidary. In conversation with grief expert David Kessler, Mur...
168. Lesson: The Magic of Soil with Finian Makepeace
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from the Commune course, Soil is the Climate Solution with Finian Makepace, a co-founder of the organization Kiss the Gr...
167. Grief is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional with David Kessler and Liz Hernandez
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you are incapable of love (and that sounds rather bleak) then at some point in your life, you will experience a deep loss. And it’s easy to g...
166. Lesson: Dreaming Reality with Deepak Chopra
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Deepak Chopra's Commune course, The Nature of Reality. You can enjoy this program free for 6 days at onecommune.com...
165. Prescribing Food as Medicine with Dr. Robert Graham
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do hospitals serve the same food that made patients sick? What if insurance companies let doctors prescribe food in addition to pills? How can we ...
164. Commusings: The Hard Problem of Consciousness
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This week J...
163. The Indian Farmer’s Protest with Indy Rishi Singh
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian farmer’s protest is being called the largest peaceful protest in human history, and the issues at its core affect hundreds of millions of...
162. Lesson: Optimal Nutrition with Dr. Mark Hyman
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt from Dr. Mark Hyman’s Commune course, Hacking Your Healthcare. You can enjoy this program free for 10 days at onecommu...
161. The Love Extremist with Ethan Lipsitz
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The news media tends to cover extremists in hate — but what would a love extremist do? Ethan is a self-proclaimed love activist, using a variety of ...
160. Commusings: Completing Yourself
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. This week J...
159. The Distracted Mind with Dr. Adam Gazzaley
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do our ancient brains react to the modern world? This episode explores the nature of human attention, our susceptibility to distraction, and the u...
158. Commusings: Laughter Is a Conduit for Truth
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff reveals a sordid secret, meets the queen of the DMV, and conquers fear with a funny accent. Along the way he muses on what makes him feel free an...
157. The Storm Never Came. Now What? with Matthew Remski and Julian Walker
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do conspiracy theories go from swirling on social media to besieging the U.S. Capitol? What happens when a prophecy’s deadline passes and doesn’...
156. Commusings: Another Street
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article titled Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture...
155. Vaccine Science with Dr. Jonathan Berman
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Dr. Jonathan Berman started the March for Science, he was surprised to see anti-vaccine advocates joining him. How could people who were advocati...
154. Commusings: Make America Purple (What Are We Not Hearing?)
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article titled Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture...
153. Commusings: A Real Awakening
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article called Commusings, where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and cultur...
152. Don't Call Out, Call Forward with Justin Michael Williams
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of pointing fingers and tearing each other down, what if we discovered how to create a world that is better for all of us? Justin Michael Will...
151.Commusings: When Lightning Strikes
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture...
150. A Circular Spiritual Journey with Ryan Weiss
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Weiss was raised Jewish, wandered away from institutional religion, discovered an alternate personal spiritual path, and then found his way back ...
149. Commusings: Christmess
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff writes a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture...
148. Jesus Was An Activist with Pastor Ron Buford
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would Jesus do? Civil disobedience. Public demonstrations. Resisting authority. For this special Christmas episode, we take a look at Jesus Chris...
147. Commusings: Go to Your Room
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
146.Healing Our Collective Addictions with Russell Brand
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Very few of us are free from some form of addiction — alcohol, sugar, sleeping pills, sex, Instagram, co-dependent relationships, the list goes on. ...
145. Lesson: Lovingkindness with Sharon Salzberg
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt of Sharon Salzberg's Commune course on Compassionate Resilience. Lovingkindness is the common term for what in the Buddh...
144. Solving Society's "Impossible Problems" with Charles Eisenstein
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The myth of the separate self underlies our entire civilization, says philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein. This dualistic view of the world pits...
143. Lesson: How to Have Miraculous Relationships with Marianne Williamson
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is an excerpt of Marianne Williamson's Commune course on relationships. A miracle happens when you stop thinking with fear and start t...
142. Commusings: Enough Is a Feast
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
141. Sleep Better with Dr. Michael Breus
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep affects every system of the body — everything we do, we do better with a good night of sleep. Enter Dr. Michael J. Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor...
140. Commusings: Democracy Is Fragile
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As of this moment, democracy has held. In today’s episode, Jeff explores how the institutions of journalism and the judicial courts withstood an aut...
139 Vaccine Skepticism and Free Speech with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is best known as a distinguished environmental lawyer and advocate for environmental justice. In recent years, he has been an ou...
138. Healing Through Understanding with Elena Brower
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we say, “The nation needs to heal,” what does that actually look like on a personal level? In today’s conversation with yoga teacher Elena ...
137. Commusings: Communion
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
136. Commusings: A Solemn Pledge
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
135. Commusings: Be Ready
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
134. A Mindful Nation with Rep. Tim Ryan
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Tim Ryan (D) is the congressman from Ohio’s 13th district and former presidential candidate. He is a daily meditator and the author of A Mindfu...
133. Commusings: Good Grief
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
132. Love and Rage with Lama Rod Owens
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, Black activist, and author of Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger. As he says in this podcast, ...
131. Commusings: The Rona
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
130. Can Americans Like Each Other Again? with Ash Ambirge
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A native of New Milford, Pennsylvania, author Ash Ambirge often serves as a translator, of sorts, between the languages of “rural America” and “...
129. Yoga is Politics with Seane Corn
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seane Corn is a yoga teacher and passionate political activist who believes social issues cannot be separated from yoga and spirituality. Today we dis...
128. Commusings: The Middle Way
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
127. Can the Courts Preserve Democracy?
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Judge Vaughn R. Walker served as a U.S. District Judge from 1989 to 2011, and while he was nominated by two Republican presidents, he also presided ov...
126. Commusings: Small Is Beautiful
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
125. The Light and Dark of Western Spirituality with Jules Evans
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jules Evans is a prolific philosopher who writes on a wide variety of topics from stoicism and cognitive behavioral therapy to Artisotle and ayahuasca...
124. Commusings: Antisocial Media
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
123. The Origins of QAnon
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeff interviews the hosts of the Conspirituality podcast – Derek Beres, Julian Walker, and Matthew Remski – on the white nationalist an...
122. Commusings: You Split. I Choose.
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
121. Ending Racism in One Generation with Justin Michael Williams
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this summer of reckoning on social justice, Justin Michael Willams took a step back from his social media and realized that in the flood of tra...
120. Parenting in a Pandemic with Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
School psychologist and conscious parenting author Dr. Rebecca Branstetter has some advice for you in today's podcast: You are not homeschooling your ...
119. Commusings: A Bridge to America’s Future
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
118. Real Talk with #GIRLBOSS Sophia Amoruso
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In her early 20’s Sophia Amoruso launched an eBay store selling vintage clothing. A few years later, Nasty Gal skyrocketed to $100 million in revenu...
117. Commusings: From Straw To Steel
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
116. Faith, Love and Resilience with Sharon Salzberg
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion is a muscle we have to remind ourselves to flex, and Sharon Salzberg is one of the most experienced trainers for that exercise. In thi...
115. Commusings: The Other Epidemic
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...
114. Till Sex Do Us Part w/Schuyler Grant, Dave & Erin Kennedy
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The word “love” spurs a sense of excitement and wonder, while “commitment” feels weighted by social pressure, monogamy, and laundry lists. But...
113. Canary in a Coal Mine
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The silhouette of Colin Kaepernick is ubiquitous. Stenciled on sidewalks and spray painted on boarded-up businesses, the image of Kaepernick has becom...
112. From the Archive: The Nature of Reality with Deepak Chopra
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is reality real? Deepak Chopra has dedicated his life to the scientific and spiritual exploration of what is. In this episode, Jeff and Deepak talk ab...
111. From the Archives: Why Forgive?
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is forgiveness a gift you give... yourself? Dr. Robert Enright, founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, shares facts that will shift your ...
110. Commusings: Walking Among the Divine
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, a...