Commune with Jeff Krasno

Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, leading to hormonal imbalances and inflammation. Discover the role of gut health, environmental toxins, and social media in shaping our well-being, and learn practical strategies to support healing, improve vagal tone, and cultivate resilience. This e...

In today's epsiode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jeff Bland—renowned scientist, functional medicine pioneer, and a leading voice in redefining healthcare. Dr. Bland takes us beyond the limitations of our current medical system—one that treats disease reactively rather than preventing it proactively—and lays out a compelling vision for personalized, systems-based health. Learn how chronic illness is oft...

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 mismatched with our modern way of living, leading to metabolic health issues. With these mismatches in mind, Casey outlines steps we can take in our nutrition, sleep, exercise, and social practices to realign our habits with our biology. This episode origin...

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 Method, reveals that your cravings are likely a message from your body that you’re suffering from blood-sugar spikes. In today’s interview, Jessie shares four powerful principles she developed in her lab to cut the cravings, get your energy back, and feel a...

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 extended excerpt from her Commune course on Relationships, Marianne Williamson offers a roadmap to miraculous relationships free of judgment, blame, and fear. This episode originally aired on March 31, 2022.This podcast is supported by: LivOn Labs Get free...

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 extensive conversation with Dr. Chris Palmer, author of the new fascinating book, Brain Energy. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect...

After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009, Dr. Izabella Wentz dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunction. If you suffer from symptoms like anxiety, fatigue and brain fog, the protocols Dr. Wentz shares in this episode can help you feel better in a matter of weeks. This episode originally aired on April 20, 2023.This podcast is supported by:Bon Charge...

What if Alzheimer's is avoidable, treatable, and even reversible? Dr. Dale Bredesen shares how to identify and address the root causes of cognitive decline—whether toxins, metabolic imbalances, or lifestyle factors. This is an excerpt from Dr. Dale Bredesen's Commune course, Alzheimer's Is Optional. Get a free 4-day course pass athttp://www.onecommune.com/cognitivehealth. This podcast is supported...

Resistance training doesn’t just help you lift heavier things, it also improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and even brain health. In this episode, Max Lugavere – health and science journalist and author of Genius Foods – expands our understanding of the importance of protein and building muscle mass. This episode originally aired on December 7, 2023.This podcast is supported by: Puo...

For over eight decades, Robert Waldinger, MD, directed the Harvard Study of Adult Development, taking hundreds of measurements—from brain scans to blood work—with the goal of discovering the secrets to a good life. In this episode, we explore common myths, including the age-old adage “money can’t buy happiness.” Learn what the three main categories of happiness are, the importance of good health a...

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 medicine and naturopathic doctor who specializes in gastroenterology – talks with Jeff about how to get to the root of our health issues, often by starting with the gut. This episode originally aired on September 10, 2019.Watch Dr. Mary Pardee’s Commune course...

This is the second in a four-part Good Energy series with Dr. Casey Means. Here Casey highlights how seemingly unrelated diseases share common metabolic disturbances. This is a fundamental problem with our medical system: We classify diseases based on symptoms rather the underlying issues. This episode originally aired on May 14, 2024.Watch Casey’s Commune course, Optimize Your Metabolism, with a...

In this episode, Dr. Lipton and Jeff discuss the interconnected relationship between belief and biology, and how you can use Dr. Lipton’s pioneering understanding of epigenetics to create health. This episode originally aired on July 28, 2022.Watch Bruce’s Commune course, The Biology of Belief with a 14-day trial of Commune Membership. Sign up for free at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supp...

Jeff is joined by Linda Appel Lipsius, Executive Director of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), to explore the transformative impact of community gardening. Together, they discuss DUG’s innovative approaches to fostering food security, promoting mental health, and building environmental resilience in urban areas. Learn more about Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) at dug.orgPre-order Jeff's new book, Good Stress...

In this episode, Dr. William Li discusses the role of your microbiome in reversing advanced diseases, the science of super-aging, and the transformative power of foods like pomegranates, sauerkraut, and walnuts. He also reveals the latest research on gut bacteria linked to extended lifespan and groundbreaking therapies that help combat cancer. This podcast is supported by: VivobarefootUse code COM...

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 end-of-life and trauma. Yet despite that knowledge, his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. His journey through that tragic loss ultimately led him to discover and write about the sixth stage of grief—meaning. This epis...

Renowned relationship expert Jillian Turecki sits down with Jeff and Schuyler to discuss the complexities of love and intimacy, including balancing personal needs with the partnership, how childhood experiences can show up later in romantic relationships, and the importance of self-awareness. Learn from Jillian in person at Luminescence, our first Women’s Health & Longevity Summit, in Los Angeles...

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 energy — something we should all know! While modern lifestyle factors often lead to metabolic dysfunction and mitochondrial damage (aka “bad energy”), a few simple steps can help you produce good energy again. This episode originally aired on April 30, 2...

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 and actually doing it. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings...

In today's episode, author Gabby Bernstein discusses the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, how IFS informed her own trauma recovery, and her mission to make this therapy accessible to everyone. She also introduces the concepts of self-energy, protector parts, and how unburdening your inner world can lead to profound clarity and calm. Join Gabby on her Change Your Life...

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 Laub into the studio to share three specific things that have been key to his health journey. Courses referenced (watch free!):Living Well with Ayurveda with Dr. Siva Mohan — onecommune.com/ayurveda Cook Once, Eat Healthy All Week with The Happy Pear...

Hardship, loss, and loneliness can be doorways to finding meaning in life. According to Michael B. Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, the key is asking yourself the right questions. Instead of, “What is the meaning of this suffering?” explore, “Based on this obstacle, how can I imbue my life with greater meaning?”This episode originally aired on October 15, 2019.Watch R...

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 was not the world around her, but what she believed about the world. The Work was born. In this episode, Jeff does The Work with Byron Katie, reliving a difficult moment in his childhood and turning that painful memory into an opportunity for growth...

What would Jesus do? Civil disobedience. Public demonstrations. Resisting authority. For this special Christmas eve re-air, we take a look at Jesus Christ through the lens of activism with the help of Pastor Ron Buford. This episode originally aired on December 25, 2018.This podcast is supported by: Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE LMNTGet a free sa...

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 as a theological construct, but as a spiritual force relevant to all people, regardless of religion. Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect wi...